What is the clanging sound the motor makes?

I bought a 95 600 shadow. The guy I bought it from used it in burn out pits, he said the carbs need to be rebuilt. I got it to fire up at idle it makes a clanging sound like a fire alarm bell. when i give it gas it dies. If I shoot ether down the front intake it will rev up. Did it drop a valve? what could be the problem(s). I'm thinking about making it into to a bobber depending on how much it costs to get the motor fixed.

Anonymous2009-07-24T10:23:32Z

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The guy you bought it from should be beaten with a rope.

See if these guys can help you out. I just found the site but they seem to have it together regarding the VLX
http://vlxriders.20m.com/photo3.html