Removed and repainted headers, now bike won't start

[chacenger]

I've come to the conclusion that the problem is likely the fuel/fuel system. I've changed the spark plugs but noticed that they are bone dry after attemping to start the engine several times and then removing them. So there must not be enough fuel reaching them.

As I already mentioned, I did not add fuel stabilizer to the tank before storage (I know, idiot move) so that's probably the reason for it not starting now. But now that I know the problem, what is the best way to fix it? I've read that I need to do a carburetor rebuild which looks manageable but still complicated for a novice like me. Any other steps I can take to try and get it running before going all that way?

[radodrill]

Did you remove the tank at all?  If so, make sure the valve on the tank petcock is turned on.  Also, have you tried with the tank petcock set to prime?

You can also try draining the float bowls to get newer gas in there.

Otherwise you're looking as a carb cleaning.

[chacenger]

I haven't removed the tank yet so the petcock under it has not been touched. I've tried the prime setting for the frame petcock with no luck. I'll try draining the bowls of the carbs

[the mole]

If you open the carb drain screws and set the frame petc ock to prime you should get fuel running out of the drains continuously. If not, something is blocking the fuel from the tank.