I want to thank everyone for their input and offers to help. I didn't know that the thread got up to four pages. I did get the bike going, rather easily, because it turned out to be something simple. I feel really stupid, but it does get frustrating with all the little problems that seem to keep you from riding.
First, I will explain the problem I had. I started going yesterday morning, engaged the clutch and it fired up. About a 1/10 mile later it just quits, as in stops firing. I've already had the CDI go out on it and this is the same thing that happened then. I adjusted the choke, checked the electrical connections, and made sure it was getting fuel. Continued to ride it around for about 1/2 mile and it wouldn't even attempt to fire. So I'm thinking something has gone bad again and I'm ready to trash this thing.
Well, I get home yesterday and try to start it again and it cranks. ???
I'm getting low on gas so I go buy more gas and oil and put it in the tank. What do you know, that seems to have fixed the rough riding I've had lately. I don't have to use the choke to start it now and it seems to be running smoother than ever. Apparently the gas was getting old. I'm really embarrassed now but I am thankful for all of the support and input. I'm still going to start saving for something more dependable though. I think I'm going to have to adjust the throttle cable when I get home today.