small pilot jet

[88dunerider]

hey guys so like ive been saying, bike craps out if i turn it off and then back on after couple min of sitting . it only does this tho when it is hot. so i took the 450 carb out to check the pilot figured i needed to go down a size or 2 so the fuel could evap. took it out and its a 38 !! already small , i think they make on down to a 35 , so should i get a 35 or what??? need answers



440ex stage 3 cam , full hmf , 450r carb

[bkelley]

I don't even know how you're running with a pilot that small. I have a 52 in mine.

[honda400ex2003]

I cant believe it will even run with a 38 in it. That is from a 400ex stock carb. I would def suggest going to at least a 48 and see how it does. Mine was way lean with that as was B's. We both ended up at a 52. I tried a 50 and it was still too lean to make it idle correctly. steve

[88dunerider]

i thought the samething about how the hell is it running, but yeah im goin to get a 48 or a 52 , do you think that would solve my cutting out problem when i turn it off and back on ??

[bkelley]

I'd say so. Your engine is probably starving for fuel.

[honda400ex2003]

x2 just get the 52 and you will be fine. you can turn the f/a in far enough to get it where you need anyway. steve

[88dunerider]

alright thanks guys , by putting that 52 in there would that have any effect on my main ??

[honda400ex2003]

no it wont. steve