I'll mention little things like, you've cleaned the carb, make sure to clean the petcock with spray carb
cleaner and swish the tank with fresh mix gas. Run it through the petcock and dump the rest.
Here's a good indicator my jetting was close but off. Or more likely I rode into the next season
and should have rejetted for the temperature change. While you have the carb apart, write down
your main and pilot jet numbers. Don't forget the clip position on the needle.
When you can, stick the bolts back into the hole they came out of.
When you can't, stick them in baggies and write where they go on the bag. Or better yet write it on
a piece of paper and stick it in the bag.