The ride after I got my stator back off you the re-wound coil died! Your MSD must have just been keeping it going... Otherwise, I have heard of a re-wind lasting 3-4 years with no problems yet (touch wood). But yeah, probably best to go genuine if you want it to be reliable and don't want the hassel of probably changing it again... I think knoxie knows of some guy in OZ who does them for a pretty sharp price (I think AU$105?) Is your stator plate still mint?
www.pwcbitz.com tell rod( the owner) you were speaking to wax Hurry he is only there 1 more mth before he moves back to the gold coast