Have you checked what voltage you have at the coils? Could be a coil / plug problem.

nice work, if you spray with two pack clear laquer it will bond to the resin, Acrylic laquer is a bit "soft". use hairspray to stop the carbon fraying.

Thanks Allens don't list Teikei carbs, but have ordered one from Suttons

does anyone have a #48 pilot jet for a 2003 XT600 they want to sell?
Thanks

Just for anyone who hasn't done this before.
Steering lock cover - an old wood chisel will usually lever the pin out easily, put it between the boss and the plate to prise. As you have found out a key does make getting the lock out a whole lot easier.
The locks are Neiman:
http://www.louis.de/index ...

Hi - just in case you haven't sorted this yet:

http://www.gixerboyz.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21637

If you have access to a lathe they are easy enough to make out of some nylon, they do make the throttle action heavier.