Transalp at 4700m

**Werner Zwick** · #1 19 Nov 2000

Hi,
when travelling in high altitudes, consider taking a Transalp. Mine (Model 93)climbed up to 4700m without any problems, and without any special preparation. Its a great and reliable touring bike anyways.
Werner

**criboun** · #2 2 Apr 2009

That's just what I'm going to do (in South America). Good to hear it copes well. Was your loaded up with kit?

Ollie

Greasy Sprocket

**Crusty** · #3 2 Apr 2009

I wouldn't count on a speedy response from Werner, his post is nearly nine years old..!

The TA is a great bike, super reliable and much underrated. Mine happily cruises at 120kph or more, two up, with full luggage.

I was also going to travel South America on my TA but health reasons mean I need 4 wheels.

Go for it, you'll have a ball.

**criboun** · #4 7 Apr 2009

Thanks for the info. I guess I should look at posting dates when I post replies ;-)

Greasy Sprocket

**freshslice** · #5 12 Oct 2009

Has anyone fitted a carb kit for altitude issues on a Transalp?
If so, what kits do you recommend?

**Hornet600** · #6 4 Mar 2010

Ollie, I took mine up the KKH to about 5000m. Honestly, I have since had to adjust the carbs. I put in smaller main jets but I don't remember the new size offhand.

Essentially I found the bike to run perfectly until about 3000 and started to struggle after that. between 3 and 5k there was a noticeable increase in fuel consumption and decrease in power but nothing that should cause worry. Mine was a fully loaded 05 TA. About 300kg all in.