I wish I had taken pictures of the fuel float gauge. It had rusted out the contact that is attached to the wrapped wire. This was from the float sitting for years with fuel in tank. I cleaned it up, and cut a new contact and re-soldered the tiny wire. It was a real pain in the ass, but better then spending $120 for a new float. Although, considering all the other expense, that was small potatoes. I was just proud of myself for fixing it.
I polished some aluminum.
I had to order a new top run for the front brake line. The new handle bar position required a shorter run.
I took apart the carburetor to clean it up. I had a carb service done when I first bought the bike. So it was pretty clean, but I did end up fitting new o-rings to the air and fuel fittings. One of the pilot jets was missing its o-ring and washer, or maybe they fell on the garage floor and disappeared.
I had an o-ring, but needed to order a washer. Things left to do:
- I am waiting on new cable parts to complete all new runs. The new handle bar position and controls required new cables.
- I have parts to service the front brake calipers.
- Need to set the new chain. Turns out the output shaft of the 550 and front sprocket lines up perfectly with the back sprocket. Checked it with a laser. No offset sprocket needed.
- Ordered new spark plugs.
- Once carb is back together, I can run the fuel and air system. Dialing in the carb is an x-factor for sure.