1982 Honda Nighthawk 650 carb problems?

I bought a bike the other day. And what a hassle. It was running when I purchased it but as so nas it would get up to 50 mph it would bog and die. Got it home and a buddy and i took the carbs out and opened them up to inspect for dirt etc. Clean as a whistle. But, now we have two issues. Either too much fuel and its leaking out, or not enough fuel and not starting at all. We have set the pilot screws to what the manual said 2 5/8 turn. And that didn't fix any issues. So since then we have messed around with them trying to tune it anyway. No luck. The floats seem to be in perfect condition and the pins as well. Any ideas?

Have them rebuilt

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