ok first night in my garage and the ignition is defeated (mr dremel made short work out of that one.) it now operates with easy any key or screwdriver action. also pulled the rear fairing down far enough to defeat the cable that releases the seat, allowing me to hook my jump box to the battery and test all lights and circuits (passed) checked oil level and found it to be adequate as well as to be newer clear oil...good sign. flipped the safety switch off and thumbed the starter, turns over easy and the oil pressure lamp goes out. good shit. pulled the plugs and held them to the frame with the starter pressed and found good spark front and back. replaced the plugs and said fuck it. went for a start at full choke. not even a cough, not really surprised since it was last reg'ed in 02'. gotta pull and clean the carbs and put some good gas in her and im sure she'll fire right up.
