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another question. i have 11 42 for sprockets right now and first gear is almost useless, would going to a 12 or even 13 tooth on the front help me out ? i ride in open fields mostly and would also like a little more top end. thanks.....kevin

sorry, i meant gear case, i thought there may have been a way to check the level. this bike has sat for many years and not done many miles. i just replaced the exhaust coupling this evening and discovered that the exhaust was loose at the cylinder. after the repairs the bike seems much snappier but the petcock is giving me fits (i have one on order). i have played with two strokes for years but mostly all in snowmobiles. this is my first dirt bike ever and there is a small learning curve it seems. but having a blast both learning and riding. thanks for all the help..... kevin

thanks for the replys on a tach. the fork brace seems fine, how do i check crankcase oil level ?

how can i wire in a tach?

thanks. the plug could have a little more color in my opinion but is turning brown, i only have a hour or so riding time on it with full synthetic oil i had on hand mixed 40:1 with no ethonal premium. carb is set at one turn and runs best there, i have not checked needle position at this point. it starts right up hot or cold. here is a pic with lights and speedo removed for refurb.

Hello, I just purchased a model 85 alpina and want to know how hot it should be getting, Im getting about 260 degrees off the plug with a ryobi laser heat gun. Too hot or just right? seems to run alright but i dont want to blow it up. I just would like some piece of mind. Thanks.......Kevin