Need help with a tuning kit, how do you tune your scooter, which kit should I choose, and all general tuning and modifcations questions are for in here.
Are you concerned about damaging the engine by starting with the stator in a "non-ideal" position?
I have never set-up a varitronic system, but I would start with the stator screws in the middle of the slots. It is hard to imagine that you can do any harm by starting from here and strobing it before making fine adjustments.