Oh, for cryin' out loud! Didn't anybody think to ask if the plugs spark at all? If the spark is weak to nonexistent, condenser ground is one of the first things to check; a favorite amateur hour trick is to paint over the contact point on the frame. Also, have you inspected the point gaps and timing? Refer to the factory service manual for specs and procedures--it's a free download at
http://www.biker.net.
Are you getting power to the ignition coils? Check with a volt meter. If it shows voltage at the coils 1/2 volt or more lower than voltage at the battery, you have some work to do on connectors, switches, and/or wiring.
This business of checking if the advance rod is in phase can be done with a fast and direct inspection. Just pull the left cylinder exhaust valve cover and observe which points open when the valve is closed (tappet loose). There is no voodoo involved here; the breaker point ignition should spark leading into the power stroke, not the exhaust stroke, and that occurs when the points open.