I guess sometimes I just make easy things complicated
It WAS the aftermarket fuel filter all along. Hunk of junk!
Anyways, i ran a straight line (no filter) and she's running like a champ. Took her for a spin on the highway and she was all too happy to keep redlining. Love my Nikita.
Thanks for all the advice. I'll order a stock filter and most likely drop her off for a valve adjustment. She sounds a lil rough, especially when cold.
On a different not, I'm moving to North Carolina November 1st after 20yrs in NY. I hear they have some nice twisties!!! Can't wait