Well, after testing my carb sync gauges each on #2, two were off by one inch of vacuum. So took plenty of time to re-sync to where I thought they were perfect. In test driving though it just was a turd, hesitating , bucking etc, so set about to see if fuel starvation could have been the issue, rerouted the fuel line and changed to a different filter to assure that fuel was always present. Same result. Always seemed ok on the centerstand, but ride it and put load on it a total turd, not sure it would make it around the block. I'm now at a such a frustration level I can't see straight. So I decided to change tacks, and see if ignition could be the factor, I had already regapped the pickups, and checked the advancer unit. Decided that before I set fire to this bike to pay it back, I would try two more items, new coils, and a pair of new Ignitors. Replaced both today, and it was the IGNITORs!!!! As soon as I hit the starter button, I could tell the difference in how it started and sounded. The test drive was awesome, smooth, fast, and idles perfect. So although it did have some carb issues that I had to sort thru, and the symptoms seemed always to point at fuel,,,,,, the final piece of the puzzle was ignition.
So glad I did not give up on this thing although my frustration level was at Devcon 5!
Thanks for all that chimed in with info and help,,,,, appreciate it!