Thanks to you three for your thoughtful replies! Yes, the rear seam of the tank has been brazed, and the inside of the tank has been media blasted to some degree to remove a non adherent coating that was done at some point by the PO, who started to rehab the bike, and then tired of the project. I took the tank to a local radiator shop where they will try to clean it up further, etch it, then apply a new Red Kote sealer. My decision at that time will be whether to have original paint color and decals applied, or do something differently. I am assuming that decals etc. were done under clearcoat?
Much of the chrome was replated, as were fasteners. Seat was sent out yesterday to Eddie Barrett's in CT. for new foam under the new cover that was included in the purchase. This shop did an excellent job on an fj1100 seat for me last year. Seat pan was also repainted and in good shape. I do not have the passenger strap anchor hooks that the strap loops through on either side, those are what I am looking for. I received a Power Sonic PTX14AHLBS-FS yesterday that appears to sit a little proud in the holder. The seat pan is out, so I cannot tell at this point if it clears.
I used one of these in a BMW 1100 twin, though initially skeptical, it's stood up ok for the last 3 years or so.
I'd like to change fluids today, and see if I can start it this weekend. Any easy to obtain oil filter recommendations? I read, in the owner's manual, something about a wire mesh filter, and wondered if this was just the sump screen, or an actual reusable filter. After your confirmation of the electric start proceedure, which is cool and unusual, it would be interesting, although a bit surprising, to find that Yamaha employed a reusable oil filter back in the day.
As well, I will see if I can find a set of alloy Superbike or European handlebars as I am more comfortable with that set up. Hopefully cabling will be able to be retained. If not, is Motion Pro the best source for clutch and throttle cables? Brake line are stainless, and I think I can reuse it.
Thanks again everyone!