Beta Rev 3 2007 Head Pipe...Bent or Not Bent?

[Caferacerman]

Hey Guys!

I picked up a 2007 Beta Rev 3 270 on the internet in "...perfect, brand new condition...." yes, yes, I know...should have known better at my age but on the phone, the guy sounded like he knew what he was doing. 

Anyways...as I am going through it and fixing all that is broken, I am unsure if the head pipe is bent or if it appears to be in stock condition - thoughts?

[2stroke4stroke]

Looks a lot better than many I see.  What exactly do you think might be wrong?

[lineaway]

 Sure it is bent a little, as long as you do not have an exhaust leak why care.

[Caferacerman]

Thanks guys - 

With this being my first foray into the Beta Trials world, I guess I was somewhat concerned that the pipe resting on the frame would be a hazard of some sort but to your point, it is not leaking so I guess I run it as is?

Thanks again - 

[dan williams]

It’s got a few dings and is probably closer to the frame than new but it won’t affect the engine enough to be noticable. Probably be a bit more of a pain to take off but that’s one of Beta’s pecadillios. 

I can tell you one thing for sure. Don’t stick your leg or any other meat part under it in a crash. Still filling in the hole on my leg from August. On the bright side, once you burn away the nerve endings it doesn’t hurt.?