"To Do" list for Bike#4, the second 400
ItemPartsWork PerformedCompletion Date
Valve adjustmentNoneDone2006Q3
Replace exhaust and repair studUse old MAC exhaust from other 400Done2006Q3
Go over wiringNoneRe-soldered some cut and twisted wires2006Q3
The coil modRelayDone2006Q3
Balance carbsNoneDone2006Q3
Clean carbs with Yamaha Fuel treatmentNoneDone2006Q3
Install fuel filtersAlready had filtersDone2006Q3
Gas cap seal and assembyUsed parts from old tankDone2006Q3
WinterizeNo oil change, oil in cycl, removeDone2006Oct(late)
Repair seatVinyl repair kitDone2006Nov
Replace bent handlebarsBars, not sure whichDone - Installed old 750 bars2007Spring
Carb assembly is loose! I can tap at the top or bottom of the right carb and change the balance.NoneFound problem to be caused by floating piece of rubber (from old fuel lines?) above float jet20080831
Oil change, et alCastrol GTX, Emgo filter (and o-rings)Done at 1053620080831
Front-end cleanup.....................................................................................
Fix fork sealsFound some unused seals lying aroundInstalled, re-used existing dustboots, filled with pure 10w fork oil to spec, Done2008Sept06
Dismantle & clean front caliper, bleed systemBrake fluid, ordered Russel SpeedBleeders from Jegs.comDismantled caliper, scrubbed out gunk, re-assembled -- On-going bleeding of air, but done.2008Sept6
Replace old *front* tireAlready have front D404 (100-18) and tube, had HC mountThey trued rim a bit as well, and I got it back on. Done.2008Sept6
Rear-end cleanup.....................................................................................
Replace worn chain and sprocketsNew RK w-ring chain and sprockets from z1enterprises.comInstalled with 16f and 44r, Done.2008Sept22
Replace old *rear* tireOrdered rear D404 110 from RonAyers, have HC installDone.2008Sept22
On-going.....................................................................................
Speedo doesn't workBroken cable? Need new?Got new from z1enterprises, installed, Done2008Sept4
Missing mirrorNeed stock-style mirrorsFound old stock mirrors in garage, installed, Done2008Sept6
Custom PVC airboxPVC components, 52mm podAssembled with PVC glue, Done2008Sept21
Change sprocket ratioOrdered w-ring chain, 16t front and 44t rear from z1enterprises.comInstalled, Done20080906
WinterizeNoneTires to 20lbs, remove carbs, battery, drain and store tank, oil in cyls, up on blocks 20081101
Disassemble carbs, clean and document jetso-rings from bikebandit.com and mcmaster.comCompletely disassembled, document jets, soaked bits in Seafoam, Ibby-ized bodies, replaced o-rings, ...2009Jan
Rusty tankClean with special trickShook up with chain, rinsed with "Prep & Etch", dried with hairdryer; New petcock gaskets and cleanout; Not perfect, but pretty good; Done2009Jun09
Un-winterizeTank clean, carbs tuned and balanceDone2009Jun09
Headlight switch is flaky, can turn light offClean/repair, or just replace left-hand conrol unitTBD
Re-install main wiring harness fuse20 Amp blade fuse holderTBD
Investigate cheesy wiring hacks, repair as neededNoneTBD



Future possible projects: Stainless braided front brake lines; tapered steering bearings, re-route the crankcase vent hose into the home-made airbox, go up to 130 main jet

First road-ready (sort-of) commute: 20080929...

Carb Inventory: Carbs # 746E Jets: Primary air: 60 Secondary air: 90 Starter: 72 Pilot: 35 Main: 125 Slow: 35 Needle: 303011