sputtering XT600E

[narkotik666]

Hi

I removed the plastic on top of the air box (the piece under the seat) from my 95 xt600E.....This (i hear) improves torque....and even if that's not the case, it sounds awesome!!!!!....but the bike feels like it's sputtering and the accelaration isn't smooth ..............so,in effect i added airflow to the carburator, and assume that the mix is now much leaner in the carb.....now one of two things

1) I adjust the pilot screw to richen the mix
2) add a sponge air filter over the excisting airfilter to reduce airflow

which will be the best.....

and if you pick pilot screw, i need some help, i finally located it, but what tool will i use.....basically how do i go about adjusting the thing!!!!

Thanks!