Benos Dias from Cos Mala, AR. Problem solved, basically.
As I mentioned, I adjusted the vavles and carb as well as a new plug. Air filter was OK, (I will change it in Ushia). I also had the clutch changed as it was exasperating to hit nuetral when the bike was running. How the previous owner finished a clutch in 7000 km of pavement leaves me bewildered. This resulted in a small increase in power.
The key was changing the 15t front sproket for a 14t. This was just enough to get me some access to higher revs in 5th. Now, instead of always shifting between 4th & 5th for barely perceptable inclines while cruising the flats, I can cruise in 5th and even pull 5th gear up a reasonable little hill. The lower 1st gear is very nice as well for technical terrain when loaded. I haven´t seemed to loose any top speed, and the economy seems to be the same, if not better.
She is perfoming as expected now, if still a little unispiring.
Thanks for all the help.
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