Could the stator be the problem? I dont know how to test it or even where it is? Suspect that its inside the cover on the side? Going to investigate now.
Back..found the stator...still dont know how to test it yet...lots of good tech in the chinese atv section at atvconnection.com
wish I had a parts one laying around to test. Reset the ground on the motor. going to give it a few minutes to think about whats it done while I take some garbage to the dump and pick up some oil for the wifes car.
HEY. I'm going to check the wifes scooter to see if she has the same one...thats using the old noggin...