SWEET !! The girl has sat for over 15 years, and today, after I installed the rotor properly, (yes I had it 180deg off), she fired right up. It ran a little rough for a bit, but after fixing an exhaust leak at the head, tweaking the carbs a bit, adjusting the cam chain, and checking the timing, she smoothed out and runs pretty good.
I couldn't wait for the weekend !! After realizing the possibility of getting the rotor 180deg off, I knew that's probably what my problem was.
I did elongate the mounting holes in my timing plate today, because it was already off the bike. But after putting it back together and installing the rotor properly, I don't think it was necessary to do that.
It starts right off, which is sweet !! I have a stock air filter plus a 4 x 2 exhaust system. I think I will have to bump up to a larger main jet to compensate for the exhaust, because when I blip the throttle pretty good from idle, it will simply stall out. If I crack the choke a bit and blip the throttle, it revs right up.
Should I make any other adjustments to the carbs, like raising the jet needle, while I'm re-jetting them ??
I can't wait until I get my chain and sprockets installed, so I can take her for a spin !! I've had this bike for over a year now, so it's been a long project.
Thanks for everyone's help !!