GS550 Rat Bike Restoration Project 1 #Carburetors.

Cleaning the carburetors. Everything starts of fine then disaster! The carbs are in bad condition. Barn find Suzuki gs550 rat bike restoration project.

Thanks.

[MickMcNasty]

To remove float pins use an automatic centre punch, no breakages. The posts you broke, dremmel the stubs flat, then drill and tap into the stubs. Then get some aluminium bar and tap the end to suit, screw this in. Obviously you'll need to reduce the end being tapped a little, and bore the post once fitted. If you know anyone with a model makers lathe they could make some posts in no time. Hope that helps.

[beozzie]

Have to say, you're a proper bird.. Working on the motor in the kitchen!

[Moonfleet]

Hey Ratcuz... Bad luck on the breakage, but i recon you would have found a lot more terminal gremlins in there.. I recon you'll turn up a healthy second hand set from eBay without too much drama.. Good luck with it, and 100 out of 10 for using the Kitchen table for a carb rebuild... You Rock Hun.. Lov n hugs.. Del & Pennyx

[digitaldogs]

This is going to be a fun adventure, thanks for sharing, I look forward to every upload, so fun to watch, take care, ride safe

[DukeDyson]

A rocky start hun, but there are no problems only solutions eh. I look forward to the next installment, take care X

[loddude]

Hi RQ, fiddly stuff indeed. As an almost complete animal (some parts are furless copies), I'd be tempted to drop them all in a bucket of diesel for a week & then set to with the toothbrushes & carb cleaner etc. Pray the diaphragms are in good shape too - genuine ones can be a bit pricey & we all know the bother one split rubber can cause to your peace of mind. Good luck! : ) x

[railinly]

I know this video is 5 years old now but....When you tap out the float pin, to avoid the break, support the stem with a small socket. It's a known risk with these carbs. Just to absorb the impact, then tap only as hard as necessary.
Hope that helps someone else.

[johnleefearnley]

Hello well let the fun begin lol as you always no it's gonna be fun and I'll look down my end you only need one carb really and also a trick showed to me by our dear Kenny strip all rubber parts off boil everything in vinegar completely cleans where you can't reach ok chat soon been too long big hugs xx

[transdetendal]

hey Qeen ! lovely job, sorry bout the carb, but try to rasp and sodder together with normal sodder or use chemical metal, as long the floats are free and plenty of space it will hold fine !!

[manicmechanic]

is that a 82 or an 83 gs550e I've had two or three of em great little scooters mostly had wiring issues with mine and I wouldn't worry about breaking the carb love these things happen lol the slide bellows is the most expensive part your doing a great job

[chrisrag]

Damn and it was going so well until the break :( Couldn't believe how easy them float bowls came off, them screws are notorious for being lil buggers.

[springy-]

oh, unlucky with the breakage, maybe some ebay carbs and make 1 set from two sets ?
i'm sure you have the next move figured ..peace and love to you, take care ..springy x

[volgnit]

Watcha gonna do next Ratqueen ? I'm sure you've got a cunning plan.

[florianmoldenhauer]

How did you get that acoustic version of j'ai marché :0 nice vid!

[darpope]

Poor Baby!!!! I know what you're going through. I bought an '89 Harley FXR for $2, 000 US. Before I was done, I could have bought a new bike. BUT IT WAS WORTH IT!!!! THEY DON'T MAKE 'EM LIKE THEY USED TO!!!!

[John-zhbq]

never hit something that is cast, thats the lesson from this ;) hope you get it running

[andyb]

Hun I fear ....He's gonna Fight you All the way .... Here's wishing you All the best

[Nevertolate]

You've opened Pandora 's box there😨 eBay for another set!!! 🖒

[madmarkuk]

Love your vids but would be nice to see more of the lady behind the voice and not just from the neck down :-)

[seanbax]

The more you work on the bike the more the parts list will build up.