Sonora pass

walty87 · February 29th, 2016, 12:40 PM

Bored at work and got to thinking...

How do our 250's or 300's handle up there? Do they make it over? I'm assuming we'd lose some power?

Planning to make some trips up there. I need to watch some of Nevadawolfs videos!

Hope everyone has a great week

NevadaWolf · February 29th, 2016, 01:06 PM

Hehehe, thanks.

I think I only notice a slight slow down around 8000-9000 feet. Going over the Sierra is usually slow enough on those roads that its not that big of a deal to me. Never had an issue making it back and forth over any of the passes. I just downshift to match the grade and go. Monitor, Carson, Ebbetts, Sonora, and Tioga are my favorite roads because they are smaller and less used than Echo or Donner.

The only time I noticed a problem was trying to maintain highway speed over Monarch Pass (11,312') in Colorado, but so was everyone else. I just stayed in the slow lane and kept the throttle wide open.

VaFish · February 29th, 2016, 01:56 PM

I would be the fuel injected bikes do much better than the carbureted ones.

walty87 · February 29th, 2016, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Hehehe, thanks.

I think I only notice a slight slow down around 8000-9000 feet. Going over the Sierra is usually slow enough on those roads that its not that big of a deal to me. Never had an issue making it back and forth over any of the passes. I just downshift to match the grade and go. Monitor, Carson, Ebbetts, Sonora, and Tioga are my favorite roads because they are smaller and less used than Echo or Donner.

The only time I noticed a problem was trying to maintain highway speed over Monarch Pass (11,312') in Colorado, but so was everyone else. I just stayed in the slow lane and kept the throttle wide open.

You have a 300 which is I belive is fuel injected? Did you ride a 250 in similar areas prior?

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Originally Posted by VaFish

I would be the fuel injected bikes do much better than the carbureted ones.

I would think the same thing as well

NevadaWolf · February 29th, 2016, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by walty87

You have a 300 which is I belive is fuel injected? Did you ride a 250 in similar areas prior?

Nope, only have the carb'd 250 so that is my only experience.

walty87 · February 29th, 2016, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Nope, only have the carb'd 250 so that is my only experience.

Doh that's right!

Alex · March 25th, 2016, 02:45 AM

Have been over Tioga with a 250, but not Sonora. Same experience as NW, it works fine without any running issues, though it didn't feel particularly powerful when going uphill once at 7000+ ft.

walty87 · March 25th, 2016, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Have been over Tioga with a 250, but not Sonora. Same experience as NW, it works fine without any running issues, though it didn't feel particularly powerful when going uphill once at 7000+ ft.

Sweet! Glad to hear that I shouldn't have issues!

I'll be going over Sonora pass this summer for sure, so I'll let everyone know! Haha

xorbe · March 25th, 2016, 09:45 AM

I've been to Sonora on my pre-gen, I didn't notice any problems. From there to Yosemite, down through Merced, back to Modesto.

walty87 · March 25th, 2016, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by xorbe

I've been to Sonora on my pre-gen, I didn't notice any problems. From there to Yosemite, down through Merced, back to Modesto.

Did you go over Sonora Pass itself!?

I live in Sonora and zero issues braaaaaping around here.

xorbe · March 25th, 2016, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by walty87

Did you go over Sonora Pass itself!?

I live in Sonora and zero issues braaaaaping around here.

Whoops sorry, no we were south of the pass, went to Half Dome. I sped read the question, I thought it was weird, hah. 4000 vs 9000 ft.

NevadaWolf · March 25th, 2016, 12:44 PM

Looking at Caltrans historic closing/opening dates for the various passes, ballpark you are looking at about three weeks before it opens again (if the trend continues and no storms roll in). http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/clsdlst.htm

This weekend I'm half tempted to go check out Monitor to see how far I can get, or sneak up the back side of Ebbetts until I reach whichever gate is shut. Anything to avoid Geiger Grade and all the rusty riders making their way out of the garage.

February 29th, 2016, 12:40 PM	#1
walty87 ninjette.org guru Name: andrew Location: oakdale california Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250 Posts: 296	Sonora pass Bored at work and got to thinking... How do our 250's or 300's handle up there? Do they make it over? I'm assuming we'd lose some power? Planning to make some trips up there. I need to watch some of Nevadawolfs videos! Hope everyone has a great week

February 29th, 2016, 01:06 PM	#2
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Hehehe, thanks. I think I only notice a slight slow down around 8000-9000 feet. Going over the Sierra is usually slow enough on those roads that its not that big of a deal to me. Never had an issue making it back and forth over any of the passes. I just downshift to match the grade and go. Monitor, Carson, Ebbetts, Sonora, and Tioga are my favorite roads because they are smaller and less used than Echo or Donner. The only time I noticed a problem was trying to maintain highway speed over Monarch Pass (11,312') in Colorado, but so was everyone else. I just stayed in the slow lane and kept the throttle wide open. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

March 25th, 2016, 02:45 AM	#7
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March 25th, 2016, 12:44 PM	#12
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Looking at Caltrans historic closing/opening dates for the various passes, ballpark you are looking at about three weeks before it opens again (if the trend continues and no storms roll in). http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/clsdlst.htm This weekend I'm half tempted to go check out Monitor to see how far I can get, or sneak up the back side of Ebbetts until I reach whichever gate is shut. Anything to avoid Geiger Grade and all the rusty riders making their way out of the garage. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

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VaFish ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Tom Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '16	I would be the fuel injected bikes do much better than the carbureted ones.

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