Looks like you've got some good bones to work with! In my humble opinion, I think step one is to focus on whether the engine will run or not. We can help with that. The process is called a "wake up".
Here are some guides gathered by member 650Skull:
"Both of these threads are pretty much where to start.
The secret is not to get ahead of your self and do things one at a time.
http://www.xs650.com/threads/guide-...checklist-for-the-condition-of-your-find.367/
http://www.xs650.com/threads/bike-wont-start-running-rough.390/
Cleaning or repairing ALL electrical couplings, bullet connectors, Switches and Grounds/Earth is just as important as anything else to make the bike run properly. Any resistance is going to affect the running of other components and this can lead to misdiagnosis, and thinking it is caused by something else.
http://www.xs650.com/threads/wiring-harness-musings.18925/
Although the charging system is important, it does not have to be up to scratch when your in the process of getting it started and cleaning it up. a new battery with a good charger is important.
Use the Tech Menu and the ID thread. http://www.xs650.com/threads/xs650-...workshop-manuals-and-other-information.30569/ In this thread I have linked to a lot of threads for basic upgrades and for the purpose of getting started on a new project such as yours."
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Here are some guides gathered by member 650Skull:
"Both of these threads are pretty much where to start.
The secret is not to get ahead of your self and do things one at a time.
http://www.xs650.com/threads/guide-...checklist-for-the-condition-of-your-find.367/
http://www.xs650.com/threads/bike-wont-start-running-rough.390/
Cleaning or repairing ALL electrical couplings, bullet connectors, Switches and Grounds/Earth is just as important as anything else to make the bike run properly. Any resistance is going to affect the running of other components and this can lead to misdiagnosis, and thinking it is caused by something else.
http://www.xs650.com/threads/wiring-harness-musings.18925/
Although the charging system is important, it does not have to be up to scratch when your in the process of getting it started and cleaning it up. a new battery with a good charger is important.
Use the Tech Menu and the ID thread. http://www.xs650.com/threads/xs650-...workshop-manuals-and-other-information.30569/ In this thread I have linked to a lot of threads for basic upgrades and for the purpose of getting started on a new project such as yours."
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