That could be due to pilot jets. 25 is stock, most use 27.5 with most pipes. Running nice in shed has nothing to do withWOT with a load on it. My son's is unported 4mil, head spacer, FMF Golds, no lid 310s@70*f, that would make it min 330 if I ran today. Mikuni pocket calculator: one size larger for every 20*f drop in temp. Do what you feel best, plugs are still cheaper than pistons, it's possible to melt a piston before you go far enough to do a plug chop or even check it.
JMHO, your results may, and will vary.