New owner of a 1979 XS400 basket case

[Jason D Broadway]

I recently just finished some carb work on a guys 1980 XS400 and as part of the payment he gave me his parts bike, a 1979 XS400 with title!
It wasn't until he left that I relealized all the parts he brought me were off this bike. So now i basically have a rolling frame with an engine block.
I also just finished a build on my 1982 XS650J (bottom pic) and I'm looking forward to building this one. I'm thinking of hardtailing it, any suggestions?

 

[Wolfe_11B]

Well with the amount of work that one needs, I'd say go for whatever your heart desires! Hardtail away