Hello everybody,
I just wanted to THANK everyone who sent their recommendations. I re-attached the tank (whew- what a bugger that is), thumped the carbs with a rubber hammer and started the bike (cautiously) and looked to see if any fuel was leaking...NOPE!!!

I let it run for about 15 minutes and took it for a short ride and all was good. So to all of those who sent suggestions again "THANKS!" It seemed indeed it was the gaskets that needed to be re-introduced to the taste of fuel.
Have a great everybody and keep the rubber side down.
Danny