Did you fix this issue? Im having a similar issue, only difference is Ive changed the carb to a 19mm one with auto choke from ebay. In my case I took out the reed cage and noticed my reeds were F%$#ED huge gap. Ive ordered a new one from Kymco, since there are no aftermarket replacement reeds and Kymco only sells the complete reed cage with reeds only.
Let me know what you did, Im curious.