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Good news! I was able to get this issue resolved. Turns out the issue was with the two electrode posts which the kill switch is suppose to connect. For those unaware, the kill switch has a powered solid black wire carrying power to this area. A black/white wire then returns the power down...

I was able to look at the wiring more at lunch. Let me first state, that the only light currently not working on the bike is in the tachometer gauge. I verified that power is going to it so I believe the bulb is just burned out. I checked all of the black wires leading into the headlight...

@Flugtechnik: Thanks for the comments. This problem I was able to get solved. My bike wasn't trying to start without pulling the clutch in because the handlebars were not properly grounded. I ran a separate line from the handle bars to ground and now it will try to crank without pulling in...

@Sonreir: Thank you very much for the post. This is definitely the guidance I have needed. I'll have time tonight to work through all the guidance you sent. Here are my initial findings. I do have a multimeter. I have no power between the black/white wire and ground. The kill switch...

The project is progressing. I have rebuilt the carbs. Surprisingly the carbs were extremely clean on the inside. The pictures below led me to believe the inside would be nasty. With the carbs finished, I had hoped to get the engine running this past weekend. Friday night, I checked the...

Update: After debating rebuilding the stock airboxes, I just decided to start with the unifilter air socks. The inside of the tank had some light rusting and wasn't too bad. I did red-kote the inside of the tank just to prevent future issues. I have a new gasket for the petcock arriving later...

My grandfather actually seemed pretty excited about getting it running again. He was pulling it out of its resting place before I could get to it. The man is 83 is will still out work me any day.

I've decided it's time for me to start a log here. This weekend I began working restoring a '73 CB450. This is my first attempt ever at restoring anything so I have lots to learn. I am more than accepting of any advice or recommendations you guys make towards the project. Background: My...