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Have the VFRness, done the blue connector fix (also thanks to Tightwad). New stator. Many connectors and such cleaned up with dielectric spray.

Have run a series of checks with multimeter. Solid readings. Even let the bike heat up, and on the centre stand in neutral, checked the readings up in the VTEC RPM range... solid as a rock.

I do notice a slight flat spot at 3500 and 4500 RPM. Typical on this model, but these don't bother me so much. What bothers me is the much stronger surging above 6800 RPM, not just in the transition range, but at 8500 or 9000 or wherever in the VTEC range if holding steady throttle or making minor imputs to throttle...

I am aware and do agree that the electrical system can be responsible, in reference to bad charging system... when my stator fried the surging was tremendous... way moreso than what I'm noticing now, and this, coupled with the solid multimeter readings, makes me rule out the typical stator, R/R and battery area...

When it comes to the electrical system affecting how the bike runs, I think the VFRness pretty much takes care of the voltage and current capacity/load problems on the 6th Gen bikes. The only other thing is to try a PCIII, as it really helps with the VTEC transition on my bike. Too bad we're on opposite sides of the planet or else I'd let you try my PCIII to see if it makes a difference.