Some reason the closeer I get to riding the further back I end up. Bought a battery to help with lighting issues (hooking up lights but realized blowing bulbs some reason). Anyways, got bike running using electric start, was running, shut it off and now it won't start again with either electric or kick.
Turns over fine, getting fuel (plugs damp), getting spark and has plenty air flow. Has all basics to make it run but won't catch. She sounds like she wants to go but acts like something is "off"

Tried the following from reading forums around the web:

Disconnected ignition/kill switches (as will kick start and run without)
Disconnected any cables, etc we added that may cause faulty ground
Changed wire harness from parts bike (orig had splices)
Tried rectifier from parts bike (it works cause thought was a problem b4 but disconnected plug)
All 3 fuses are fine

Used knowledge from working on cars/trucks to fig out but it's not making sense. Made sure all connections tight and connected except lighting as was not connected b4.

Any help is appreciated as I'm out of ideas what is stopping me from riding. Getting really frustrated as I've waited a long time to get the bike style always wanted and I've hit a wall with ideas.

Thanks in advance