If anyone is interested, the problem was a fairly simple fix but a real bitch
![Banghead](images/smilies/banghead.gif)
to isolate. I wasn't getting enough voltage to the CDI. A corroded wire in one of the harnesses was the culprit. Once located, I cleaned it up, spliced it, and heat shrunk- and now I am good to go.
Just figured I would share this in case anyone experiences something similar.