Hello, Guys. Thought I'd try and contribute since I've gathered so much valuable info here. I picked up a dealership serviced bike last week that had traveled around the country, but has been sitting for the last 5 to 6 years. This one has about 31,000 miles.
The fuel pump was locked up, fuel lines brittle, so I cleaned the fuel tank, ordered a new kit from Euro motoElectrics, and am replacing all of the fuel lines. I've stripped the outside of the fuel tank chemically, removed all fairings, entire ABS system, and alarm.
I've scoured the internet looking at every alternative to cutting out the downward slant of the frame tubes under the seat, and in my humble opinion, there is only one for the look I'm trying to achieve. I just hope that I can pull it off. I'm making the tank angle and rear upsweep of the frame, the same angle.
I'll weld the rear of the frame at this new angle after a single pie cut but BEFORE cutting off the rear hoop. Hopefully my pictures come up.