Power loss

[1Rogue]

Well I did it...
I replaced the spark plug (the original in there was very loose so I thought that might be the the skipping problem). Broke down the entire carb and cleaned it, as well as adjusted the float level. Changed to a 16t sprocket. Did the needle shim. And Finally sprayed out the petcock screens with air to make sure they were clean.

I got it out on the road and couldn't get it over 35. So I broke it back down and found the edge of diaphragm was kinked and put it all back together

I hit the road got it up into 5th gear and... it is still skipping. :cuss: So, I just got home kicked the tires a few times and said a few (ok, alot) choice words at it and gave up. There is a bike shop in the next town over I may take it to. Hopefully they can find find the problem and it will be cheap. Can't afford to spend much more on it till next month. I think I've gotten and addressed everyone's ideas and I just don't have a clue what else it could be unless it is electrical and then I am really clueless.

Jonathan - your measurements are: 16.2 cm around the outside and 5 cm across the center.