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dirtking
10-07-2009, 07:32 PM
how do you tell if the the jet is to big or the needle on the wrong noch without taking out the sparkplug every time. It is a ***** to take the sparkplug out anytime you do something different. i saw on this one forum that when you let off the gas and it backfires than just take the jet down one size and your good to go. does it work? Any input would be helpful right now
THANKS!!!!!!!!

honda400ex2003
10-07-2009, 07:38 PM
if you are popping on decel you are most likely too lean already on your pilot circuit not on your main circuit. If it was me i would try to turn the f/a screw out 1/2 a turn and see if it goes away. How does the plug look now? try to get a pic of it and post it for us to see. if it is black your too rich, white too lean, brown your good. then just fine tune it to get it to quit popping with the f/a and you are good. steve

dirtking
10-08-2009, 05:32 PM
this may be a really dumb question but how do you take out the spark plug on a 2007 400ex??????

cheater13
10-08-2009, 05:36 PM
you unscrew it

flyboy1294
10-08-2009, 05:44 PM
Originally posted by dirtking
this may be a really dumb question but how do you take out the spark plug on a 2007 400ex??????

It's handy to have an 18mm deep-well thin walled socket. That's the only way I can do it. I don't know about everyone else, but I find it helpful to remove the gas tank so you can reach the plug easier.

I hope that was helpful.

cheater13
10-08-2009, 06:13 PM
^^ yeah thats what i meant. but if it still dont come out, put on a extender on the sproket

TRXRacer1
10-08-2009, 07:12 PM
I recommend a ratchet to attach to the socket and extension suggested above. No need to pull the tank, that's just odd.

dirtking
10-08-2009, 07:17 PM
well i get what you guys are sayin when i bought the 4 wheeler it came with a spark plug wrench the only thing that puzzles me is how do you get the socket around the wire that goes to the spark plug do you unhook it?????????

flyboy1294
10-08-2009, 07:33 PM
Originally posted by dirtking
well i get what you guys are sayin when i bought the 4 wheeler it came with a spark plug wrench the only thing that puzzles me is how do you get the socket around the wire that goes to the spark plug do you unhook it?????????

Grab ahold of the yellow part of the plug wire and give it a pull, it comes right off.

A spark plug wrench is still REALLY hard to use. I still say use the socket, but maybe it's just me.

TRXRacer1
10-08-2009, 07:38 PM
Originally posted by dirtking
well i get what you guys are sayin when i bought the 4 wheeler it came with a spark plug wrench the only thing that puzzles me is how do you get the socket around the wire that goes to the spark plug do you unhook it????????? Thank you. I will forever remember this post.

The OEM socket is the easiest thing you can use. Once you get that wire out of the way you should be home free.

dirtking
10-08-2009, 07:51 PM
thanks for all the help guys im going to put on my exhaust and jet it in the next week or as soon as the exhaust get hear and im going to check the plug color to see if its running lean or rich. THANKS ALOT!!!!!!!

wrekd
10-08-2009, 08:33 PM
Originally posted by dirtking
well i get what you guys are sayin when i bought the 4 wheeler it came with a spark plug wrench the only thing that puzzles me is how do you get the socket around the wire that goes to the spark plug do you unhook it?????????



^^^That is sig worthy right there...LMAO

flyboy1294
10-08-2009, 08:34 PM
Originally posted by wrekd
^^^That is sig worthy right there...LMAO

C'mon now, its a first time thing. Give him some slack.

wrekd
10-08-2009, 08:56 PM
I meant no harm by it, I just thought it was funny.

Believe me, I'm no Einstein myself :D

flyboy1294
10-09-2009, 07:24 AM
Originally posted by wrekd
I'm no Einstein myself :D

I can definitely relate :macho

dalejiw25
10-09-2009, 01:33 PM
Priceless !!!!