Update time. The engine is back in the bike! Thats progress. I went through the factory wiring harness and it is all there, and I couldn't find any spots where it had been chewed on by a mouse or anything, and it was never hacked or cut either. I'm in process of finishing cleaning it up as it had quite a bit of dirt build up on it.
I just dropped the last batch of parts off to be powder coated. This includes the rear brake stay, kick start lever, kick stand, shift peg, and rear brake lever and some other misc parts. Should have them back later this week or early next week.
I ordered new hand controls, and a new regulator/rectifier. I'm going to do coils as well. Are the ones from Common Motor or Spark Moto the best way to go or are XS650 coils a plug and play option?
Lastly, does anyone know of a good headlight to use? I want a black bucket with a black mesh screen over the lens. I can't seem to find anything I like.