Seca 500 in Edmonton

I posted this in another section but thought I would try here.

Any XJ550 owners in the Edmonton area?
I recently bought a 1982 Seca 550 non running and it's kicking my ass trying to get it running.
It came without an ignition switch (it isn't stolen but somebody did try to steal it).
My knowledge of electrical systems is nil.
The bike is in otherwise good shape and I'd like to get it on the road.

I don't have a lot of cash but I would be willing to pay for your time and there is always beer in the garage fridge!

So, If anyone in the area would be willing to help me out I would greatly appreciate it.

 

Get a service manual; you're going to need one anyway. Track down a factory book, it will have all the necessary info for you.

And plan to spend a few buck$ on brake parts, carburetor bits and probably tires, it you really plan to ride it. Despite how good of a condition it appears to be in, there will be some "recommissioning" involved if you actually want to use the bike. Otherwise you'll just be fixing "problem after problem" that are actually just part of the necessary process.

Before you even try to fire it, run a compression test so you'll know if you're wasting your time or not. No sense trying to get a bike running if it's got a holed piston.