And for the BONUS question, I live in Salt Lake City, I moved the needle to the point that the needle extends deepest in the jet,I had to adjust the co./idle mixture screw and idle speed, I picked up 8 mpg and better accelleration. I've had the speedo to 85. (I'm 6'2" and 205. Before I could only get to ~75 on the speedo)

How do you adjust the clip on the needle?

Yeah, Jan. & Feb. are usually the coldest months. That portion of Ga shouldn't be as bad, however. It's a little lower in elevation & flatter, so you don't have the mountains to contend with. The mornings will be the worst, though P.T. will alleviate that I'm sure. Good Luck!

It doesn't act like a wiring problem. I  tested the battery again--this time while running. The battery showed 12.3 volts at idle and didn't change when revved. I believe its suppose to jump to 14ish at that point. This tells me there is something wrong with the charging system. I'm going to call Scooter Dynasty for yet another part. We'll see what happens.

As I have just been through major electrical problems, I might be informed on this. The plug will usually tell you the problem. Pull the plug and lay it against the engine block with the wire in the plug. Check the spark intensity...it should be a distinctive blue. If not, then you can start looking at electrical components. The first place to start (as stated by your friend) would be the coil. You can move on back from there.

If its not electrical, then check to see that you are getting gas to the plug (is it wet and gas smelly when you pull it after cranking). Let us know how it goes.

Yeah, rides like a dream (as much as it can). Took it out today for an extended drive...did well.

So I installed the stator, but the bike has a new problem. Now it won't turn over at all. It acts as if the battery is dead, but its not (completely charged). Is there a seperate adjustment that I need to make when the stator is installed? I put everything back the way it came off and plugged it in the correct plugs...what gives?

Yeah-- It doesn't sound like a seized engine if it will turn over. You just have to narrow down the problem. Start with the easy stuff.
You have spark so now determine if it is sufficient spark (this is my problem). It needs to be a distinct blue spark. Also be sure you are getting fuel to the plug. If the plug is wet and fuel-smelling then you are probably getting fuel. If not, then you have to narrow the problem down to either a plugged carb or crimpped fuel line or plugged fuel filter, etc. The other factor is proper air/fuel mixture. Check air filter for trash or oil saturation (could be considering your problem). Next check compression. You can try an "on the field" test by putting your thumb on the plug hole (plug out, of course). Crank the engine...if your thumb shoots out with considerable force (considerable is relative here if you don't know the proper compression). You have to get a gauge or a mechanic otherwise.These factors have to be present for the bike to run/start. Narrow that down and you can go from there.

BTW...if you find that your spark is insufficient, then electrical is a whole other ballgame.

I know its been a while...just been too frustrated with my bike to post my problems. I'm still having difficulty with getting a good spark. I've replaced just about everything in the electrical system. Scooter Dynasty is sending me a new stator to see if that is the problem. At this point I'm almost ready to throw in the towel. With the cold weather fast approaching, I'm not ready to throw money at it and send it to a repair shop. I'll just sit and wait for the parts to come from Scooter Dynasty (that's all they're willing to do really) and see if that takes care of it. I suppose that eventually I will have replaced virtually every part on the bike except the frame. Surely it will work at some point...right?

Here's hopin'...