Wow... you weren't kidding when you said is was a simple fix there Ed. I ordered the replacement stator from Pinwall. I think I'll pull that cover and leave it off, effectively grounding my bike until it's healthy again. I went for a ride yesterday and barely make it back on a dead battery. As soon as I hit the driveway and the revs dropped to an idle, the bike died in my arms. I'm just gonna kill my brand new battery doing this.