Specific jetting question

[400exrider36]

I did some searches but just wanted to post this anyway..

I just upgraded my ex with a 440 kit, 10.8:1 piston, stage 2 hotcam, removed carb choke, airbox lid removed, and performance exhaust (actually just the stock hollowed with a core and packing).
What would be a good jetting config to start with?
I believe I have a 42 pilot from when I took the choke out last year and I went up 2 on the main...

Im also having issues since the rebuild. It starts right up when it is cold but once it warms up it won't start back up unless I push start it. Sometimes I get lucky and it just barely starts. Is this the jetting or my valve adjustments? I adjusted them to .005 and .006 like reccomended..

[TheAwesomehonda]

Where about in wisconsin man? I live in door county. As for your questions with those mods you may want a 190 main and the 42 pilot should be good. When you try to start it warm will it turn over with the starter? Your valve adjustment should be correct.

[400exrider36]

Yeah it turns over like normal it just won't fire...

I'm up by superior.

[TheAwesomehonda]

I see man. So i don't know what to tell you other then go to a 190 main and check your spark plug.. Someone else should have a better answer for you.

[400exrider36]

I just found another post with an email from hotcams saying stage 2 should be .20 and .25 mm(.008 and .01 in) Idn who to believe... I think I'm just going to back them off just a tad to see of it helps any. If not ill assume it's not the valves.. I'll also check the plug color to see how the jetting is. As far as I can tell its ok since it's running great. No backfiring on decel or anything but we'll see..

[TheAwesomehonda]

Well this is the little sheat i got with my stage two hot cam... I'd beleave that..

[400exrider36]

Yup same here... I did snug the shims pretty tight when I was adjusting them... Ill go gentler next time...

[honda400ex2003]

.005" and .006" for the valves when cold as your sheet says. the least that you could go would be .004 and .005 but thats a bit tight anyway.

most likely a 180 or 182 (180 is probably going to be right on but to break it in a 182 will be fine) with your 440 and what you have done. go 3 turns out on the f/a screw, 3rd notch on the needle. maybe the 2nd if you have a bit of a mid range chug to it.

im from tomahawk, if you are ever up there, look me up and we can ride.

steve