SHE'S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Since the tank cleaning/sealing isn't done yet, I swapped the tank off the 05 along with the battery. Put petcock on prime for a minute or two, then back to run. turned on the switch, pulled the enricher, only cranked a short bit before the first burst came out of the pipe. A bit more cranking and coughing and she settled into a high idle. didn't have to run long before I took it off choke and adjusted the idle to a pretty smooth output. I let it sit and run for a good 15 minutes or so as the antifreeze burned off the exhaust wrap. while on the center stand, I ran it through all the gears. everything engaged and shifted normal. then backed her out of the garage and went for a very short run up the street. she didn't seem to hesitate at all, but I didn't have her under much power though. I got up to third and gave her a kick. clutch started slipping. easy enough to replace.
All in all, I'm happy as a pig in mud! 300 bucks, a bit of sweat equity and a few $ more. she runs! I've got about 700 bucks in it now. I just bought some known good carbs rather than try to rebuild the old ones. I've heard enough horror stories from Steve about tearing old carbs apart. decided not to put him through that yet.
I probably will eventually though. I'll eventually turn to getting more performance out of the bike. that'll mean several additions along with going back to the air box and proper carb tuning.
For now.....HAPPY!!!!!!!