Also, I had the local kymco mech adjust my carb, I don't think it's lean (plug looks tan, not white, this is a good sign, right?)
I pulled and tested the by- starter, ohm meter read checks out. Put 12 v across it, and it seems to retract fully. If I understand this thing right, it functions some what a choke, only it allows more fuel in through a secondary, smaller jet, rather than restricting air flow. I searched the net, but could not seem to find out much on this thing.