A few updates. I removed the stator cover and attempted to turn the 17mm nut. While I was able to turn the nut, the rotor did not turn behind it. I was turn left or counterclockwise. The nut was just loosened and no movement took place.
Assuming that the engine was seized, I put some vinegar in the cylinders. Probably a shot worth in each. Inserted the spark plugs back into the holes, and put the stator cover back on.
In the mean time, I cleaned up the rear section of the frame that the PO had already cut. First pic is how I received the bike, second is after I made a new cut. Did this because the rods were attached to a plate which was rusted on and I couldn't get the bolts out.
Next, I went to remove the front brake caliper as I'll be removing the front brake entirely. The bottom nut and bolt came out easily. The bolt twisted out without issue. The top however, appears to be a stud, and instead of twist out like a bolt, the head was just a cap which came off separately. The bottom was different, the head was attached to the bolt as one unit. Is this normal? I can't seem to get this caliper off.
Lastly, I unplugged many of the connections from the rear of the bike, which are the absolute definition of a rat's nest wiring job. Can't imagine trying to salvage any of it, I'd rather rip the entire harness out and rewire when it comes time like I did with my Ironhead. Would there be any issue with just snipping these wires out (minus spark plug wires) and starting over? The end goal is to run PMA w/ Pamco and Sparx capacitor. Here's the harness now
At this point I'm going to let the vinegar sit, if I should add more let me know and I'll go back and do that. Figured that since that will take some time I may as well tidy up the wires and whatever else I can do in the mean time. Probably will end up pulling the engine soon to begin teardown. Let me know if there's something I should do before that.
Thanks!