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BIGLIZ34
03-25-2003, 03:09 PM
my 250 ex is running lean. i think or something like that....how do i fix that? needless to say i never had to mess with any of that stuff before. Yes i am clueless but i am willing to learn LOL
Steve-o 400EX
03-25-2003, 03:11 PM
Go up one main jet size. That should fix ur problem.
Mr_Bub400ex
03-25-2003, 04:51 PM
u have a twin air filter and a dg pipe and u havent touched the jets? definately need a larger main jet
ny300exrider
03-25-2003, 11:43 PM
ask dg what jets they recomend with a filter and dg full pipe.yo have increased air flow so you also need to jet it up
wilkin250r
03-26-2003, 09:08 AM
For under $20, you can get a repair manual for your quad (it's more technical than a simple owner's manual)

It will tell you how to change your jets. It will also tell you how to change your oil, read your sparkplug, adjust your brakes, clean your filter... ect. All the things a girl needs to know to enjoy her quad to the fullest. :D
KrazyKid300ex
03-26-2003, 09:23 AM
are you chinese? all that writing... sorry not trying to make fun of you but it looks really cool
phatswinn
03-26-2003, 02:04 PM
go up 2 sizes on the main jet and ull be fine
BIGLIZ34
03-26-2003, 03:22 PM
the writing says honda racing but then again i am not chinese so it really might say something else lol
thanks for all the help guys :D
nakomis0
03-26-2003, 03:44 PM
Nice bike.
Dune Surfer
03-26-2003, 03:52 PM
If you do a search on jetting you will find lots of info. Thre is a really good post named how to install a K&N jet kit that gives step by step instructions. You will need to rejet or risk burning your motor up. Worse case put your stock filter back on untill you rejet. Good luck:)
hon265mxer
03-26-2003, 04:10 PM
well u could be retarded like the rest of the people here and take apart half ur quad to get to ur carb then take that apart or u could just adjust ur mixture screw, but wait, why would u want to do things the easy way
03-26-2003, 04:14 PM
u have a twin air filter and a dg pipe



lol:eek: the only two products on the atv market that perform worse than stock:p
03-26-2003, 04:19 PM
:eek2:
Steve-o 400EX
03-26-2003, 04:25 PM
Originally posted by hon265mxer
well u could be retarded like the rest of the people here and take apart half ur quad to get to ur carb then take that apart or u could just adjust ur mixture screw, but wait, why would u want to do things the easy way

I'm not sure who is retarted, but it aint us. You got a lotta nerve commin on here with 3 posts and sayin ***** like that!:mad: If you knew a damn thing, you wouldnt have said such a stupid comment. The air/fuel screw is for FINE tuning, which all of us retards already knew, but apparently you didnt.:huh If you do things half assed, they break. It takes me less 5 minutes to rejet my 400ex. If you keep talkin like that, ur not going to have a pleasant experience on this site.:grr So dont post if you have some nonsense that isnt going to help someone out.

It also said in ur profile that you are a technician of somesorts. all i got to say about that is :huh !
hon265mxer
03-26-2003, 04:34 PM
oouuuh i guess u just didnt tell me, eh
03-26-2003, 04:59 PM
:eek2: :eek2:
JabberJaw
03-26-2003, 06:03 PM
Originally posted by KrazyKid300ex
are you chinese? all that writing... sorry not trying to make fun of you but it looks really cool

I am picanese!
WrAtHs
03-27-2003, 07:21 AM
hon265mxer, what is wrong with rejeting the carb? It seems to me that you have this obsession with the air/fuel screw. You were saying the same stuff on that thread that I started. If it were just a matter of adjusting the screw then why have all these people had such good luck after rejetting? In my thread you were bragging that you were Honda certified. Did they only cover the air/fuel screw in the course? I'm beggining to think that's your answer to everything. If I got a flat tire, would you tell me to adjust the mixture screw?
Steve-o 400EX
03-27-2003, 04:22 PM
Originally posted by WrAtHs
hon265mxer, what is wrong with rejeting the carb? It seems to me that you have this obsession with the air/fuel screw. You were saying the same stuff on that thread that I started. If it were just a matter of adjusting the screw then why have all these people had such good luck after rejetting? In my thread you were bragging that you were Honda certified. Did they only cover the air/fuel screw in the course? I'm beggining to think that's your answer to everything. If I got a flat tire, would you tell me to adjust the mixture screw?

LMAO!:D :D True that is all I got to say. LOL!!
F-16Guy
03-28-2003, 07:56 AM
Originally posted by hon265mxer
well u could be retarded like the rest of the people here and take apart half ur quad to get to ur carb then take that apart or u could just adjust ur mixture screw, but wait, why would u want to do things the easy way

Please, oh wise one, tell me more about this car-bu-rator you speak of.... but before you do, you might want to read this:
http://www.hondaex.com/techtips/jettingguide.htm
Oh, and pay special attention to the first couple of lines.

:blah :rolleyes:
wilkin250r
03-28-2003, 08:32 AM
What's wrong with adjusting the air/fuel mixture screw?

I have bone stock 250X, and adjusting the mixture screw gave me an extra 74 horsepower!

When I blew up the transmission on my girlfriend's 400EX, I just adjusted the mixture screw, and now it runs like a dream.

Don't get me started on my R. I don't even have the engine in it yet and I'm already king of the drag hill, thanks to the mixture screw!:blah
WrAtHs
03-28-2003, 09:09 AM
wilkin250r LOL!!!

I think hon265mxer picked the wrong bunch of people to call retards :)
F-16Guy
03-28-2003, 09:10 AM
You should see the size of the air screw on an F-16, you wouldn't believe it!:eek2:
03-28-2003, 05:46 PM
so did u get the jetting squared away
Steve-o 400EX
03-28-2003, 11:27 PM
Originally posted by freeride132
so did u get the jetting squared away

Yea, hows it goin with the jetting BIGLIZ34?? We've been a little busy straitening out a retartd.

I cant wait to get my 416, forget jetting, my air fuel screw should take care of all my problems!:huh
03-29-2003, 12:09 AM
Originally posted by Steve-o 400EX
Yea, hows it goin with the jetting BIGLIZ34?? We've been a little busy straitening out a retartd.

I cant wait to get my 416, forget jetting, my air fuel screw should take care of all my problems!:huh
BIGLIZ34
03-29-2003, 10:19 AM
haven't had time to tinker to be honest guys....i will let you know as soon as i do.
:D
Steve-o 400EX
03-30-2003, 03:05 AM
Yea, let us know when ya do. When i work on my 400ex, there is only 1 way i do things and its the right way.;)
PhilMoore
03-30-2003, 01:07 PM
I haven't modded my wifes yet. But it looks like to change the main jet, you have to take the float bowl off to get at it. Some of the high performance machines (400EX) let you remove a large plug from the bottom of the bowl and swap out the main jet very easily.

Anyway, it does not look like it will be a 5 minute job. Take your time, and take lots notes when you pull it apart. It should not be too dificult. It looks like it might be possible to get the bowl off without pulling the carb. That would be great! Remember "lefty loosey" when you are pulling screws, especially if you are working on it upside down. You don't want to strip anything out. If it seems to come apart hard, stop, take a breath and think about it for a minute.

I would not ride the quad if you suspect it is lean.
I see there are only two jets listed on Service Honda, so if you need to really fine tune it, DG may offer a jet kit for it. I would check with them.

The main jet is number 28 on the diagram below.


You've got a sharp lookin' wheeler there.
lex luger
03-30-2003, 01:16 PM
or maybe you can rip off that chinese **** stain on your gas tank:grr
HSD400EX
03-30-2003, 01:52 PM
hmm..it look like some has a screw screwing problem..lmao...thats like sayin i gotta adjust my bearing on my exhaust..i never messed with my screw on my 400ex..and it works fine..but just maybe if i do i can run with a honda crf 450..