Was talking to an Auto Sparky and he said that you should do your tests on continuity on a stator when the bike is hot. Because as the wires get hotter the resistance if different than cold. Especially for an old stator that is breaking down.

 

Always good to know, especially with the problems I've had. Nice tip, thanks Trips....

 

That is a good one to remember.
Wires can also heat up and break circuit. Anything with a coil can do it.

 

Cheers. I'll file that one away under useful trivia. Hopefully I'll never need it but as they say "never say never"!!