Dar from Princess Scooterpie Adventures of a Motorcycle Diva posted a challenge to show her what Spring looks like in our area. I think this may be as typical as it gets here in the interior. The snow is melted and all of the brown and grey has turned various shades of green. The Alaska Railway has the fancy Princess Tour cars. This group is probably arriving in Fairbanks after a stay at Denali Natl Park after their stay at the Princess Hotel just outside the park entrance.
Today, Bridget and I went with a small group from our church to the Monderosa just north of Nenana. Definitely one of the best hamburgers in this area. This was another test of the homemade air box and the gas mileage definitely improved. From 25 mpg to 28.5 mpg over the same route. Lots of hills and there was a 15 mph north wind. Both trips with the sidecar windshield up. The additional drag is very noticeable as it tends to pull the rig to the right all the time.
The new air box is a bit noisier than the stock set up. All week I have been tweaking the jets and I think that I may be close. I'm trying to figure out if hearing subtle popping through the exhaust while decelerating indicates a rich or a lean mixture. The only problem is that the engine runs hot. I saw cylinder head temperatures of almost 500°F which is way above the Ural recommendation but similar to what I was seeing with the completely stock setup. At least is isn't worse.
Today, Bridget and I went with a small group from our church to the Monderosa just north of Nenana. Definitely one of the best hamburgers in this area. This was another test of the homemade air box and the gas mileage definitely improved. From 25 mpg to 28.5 mpg over the same route. Lots of hills and there was a 15 mph north wind. Both trips with the sidecar windshield up. The additional drag is very noticeable as it tends to pull the rig to the right all the time.
The new air box is a bit noisier than the stock set up. All week I have been tweaking the jets and I think that I may be close. I'm trying to figure out if hearing subtle popping through the exhaust while decelerating indicates a rich or a lean mixture. The only problem is that the engine runs hot. I saw cylinder head temperatures of almost 500°F which is way above the Ural recommendation but similar to what I was seeing with the completely stock setup. At least is isn't worse.
There is serious green stuff in your picture. Is it photoshopped?
ReplyDeleteNo, they spray the snow green for the tourists on the train. After all the tour companies won't allow them to venture away from their protective cocoons. (Keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times)
DeleteI knew it! ;)
DeleteA pretty mixture of sky and fields in the picture. Glad to see things greened up for you.
ReplyDeleteI'm not really sure what they grow in the fields. But the skies are usually pretty nice in the mornings.
DeleteThank you for posting the pic Richard! It reminds me a lot of Prince George, where we had long snowy winters and then spring was brown and bland until everything bloomed. Pretty cool about your airbox and that its giving you better gas mileage.
ReplyDeleteIt turned from brown to green in one day. Drab, drab, drab... then boom, green!
DeleteSweet! What a gift to have a vibrant landscape once again. Soon you will be visiting the nearest farmers' markets.
ReplyDeleteThey've already started. Went to the local farmers market on Saturday. Fresh produce was minimal but lots of plant starts available.
DeleteGreen is beautiful!
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