Thanks guys. Sound advice so far, which I appreciate. I will hopefully get some pics up soon. There should be more parts coming from both previous owners for reasons too long to type.
This bike(s?) will primarily be a "Tinkering Bike" as opposed to a "Riding Bike" for a while. As you all no doubt know, those are the two main types of bikes in the world.
I bought a 1976 XS650C leftover dealer demo bike in the spring of 1977. As a upgrade to my 1972 Yamaha R5-C. One of my older brother's friend bought the brand new Kawasaki 650 four, and teased me a lot about the XS being slow. After looking thru Cycle magazines acceleration charts for both bikes, I noticed that while the Kaw was much faster at the end of the 1/4 mile, it did not overtake the XS until about 80 mph.
So one day I said "Lets run one!" He replied, "How will we know when we hit the 1/4 mile?" I said "Well why don't we both just shut down at about 80 mph?" Never heard another bad word from him about the XS. Great bike, then my damn older brother bought a new Yamaha XS750 Special when they came out in 78 or 79.......
What I am looking for are words of wisdom/experience on components. Wiring harnesses, mufflers, switch gear, head lights, tail lights, electrical components, etc. I previously owned a 1992 Kawasaki EX500, so buying used EX carbs makes a lot more sense to me than trying to save the old BS38's that I have. Pretty sure the diaphragms are petrified. Kinda leaning towards stock air boxes, but pod filters are probably more economical. Stock air boxes may or may not come after I am sure that at least one of the motors is sound.
So the goal is to get components that can first be used to get the "Tinkering Bike" motors running, then later used as part of the "Riding Bike." I already have a Suzuki DR 650, Beta EVO 250, and KTM Duke 690 as my Riding Bikes
So lets hear your recommendations. PMA? Electronic ignition? Carb jetting? Head pipes and mufflers?
thanks in advance!