dynojet needle...

[hondarider2006]

I have the dyno jet kit in my 400, and around 1/8-1/2 throttle it runs like crap. Kinda misses and sputters, and if I give it a little more gas it picks up and goes. I was told with the dj needle, to move the clip to the 2nd notch and put that little washer under the e-clip. Would this help at all, if not what should I do? I am running a 42 piolet also at 2 1/2 turns out, and it seems to be ideling fine. Any help would be great!! Thanks -Nick-

[hondarider2006]

anyone??:confused:

[BSTURDIVANT]

Try it with the choke partially on- if better raise the needle (lower the clip) if worse, lower needle. I've never liked the dynojet needle- stock raised 1 clip, 3 turns out on air screw, 158 main would get you close with aftermarket pipe and filter change.

[hondarider2006]

I already tried going down to the 4th notch, and all it did was get worse.....and I don't have a choke, I removed it. So I think I am going to the 2nd notch with the washer under the e-clip and see how it does.

[cals400ex]

i don't use a dynojet needle so i can't tell you a good place for the clip but this is what i would do. take the bike out and run it at about 1/2 throttle for a long distance through all of the gears. just keep it around 1/2 throttle the whole time. pull in the clutch and shut it off. check the plug. if it is a black, you should lower the needle. if it is somewhat white, you need to raise the needle.

the washer acts like a 1/2 increment adjustment. so if you had the clip in the second position with the washer under neath it, this would be right between having the clip in the second and 3 position without have a clip in there.

[hondarider2006]

I know the needle doesn't need to go up, because I tried going to the 4th notch and it just made it a lot worse!! I am going to try the 2nd with the washer under it and see what happens.:p

[emj426]

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Originally posted by BSTURDIVANT
Try it with the choke partially on- if better raise the needle (lower the clip) if worse, lower needle. I've never liked the dynojet needle- stock raised 1 clip, 3 turns out on air screw, 158 main would get you close with aftermarket pipe and filter change. :blah: :D