January 22, 20233 yr Came across this EVO while searching for a new bike/winter project. It needs lots of attention but it runs great! Initial purchase pics and what has been done so far... The tires have 2014 date codes and are pretty hard, especially this Vee Air filter was filtering/hanging on for dear life and ready to fall apart...got to it just in time She is a 290. The cylinder bore looks fine and a quick peek through the exhaust port revealed no scuffing on the piston so the jug is not coming off Edited March 25, 20233 yr by PAULIE
January 22, 20233 yr Author New impeller and hoses cleaned and regreased swingarm and steering, and new oil in forks (to 120/60 heights) Removed/inspected carb and it was spotless inside. WD40 and a toothbrush work great at cleaning things... new Dunlop mounted and fender attached using threaded plastic buttons. Will switch to zip ties if they dont hold Next is replacing F&R wheel bearings, mounting the front tire, new Dot 4 in all the lines, coolant and trans oil. Edited February 25, 20233 yr by PAULIE
January 22, 20233 yr Nice work - I'm sure that Beta will treat you nicely after all you hard efforts! Is that a 2010? I have a 250 4 stroke version.
January 22, 20233 yr Author Thanks. I believe it is a 2010 because the radiator fill is in the front. 2009's had the radiator fill behind the radiator and off to the side.
January 28, 20233 yr Author Repacked the silencer with the Jitsie stuff and replaced front wheel bearings and tire Edited January 28, 20233 yr by PAULIE
January 28, 20233 yr Looks good. Doing similar stuff on my new to me Rev, but not needing as much done. New parts and wrenching make all the difference. Joe Edited January 28, 20233 yr by trailmeisterjoe
January 28, 20233 yr Author This morning, enlarged the pinch point gap of the shift lever, installed rear bearings and changed the trans oil. Only 400ML overfilled it past the window so had to drain some. No signs of water. With it on 2 wheels again took it outside to feel the suspension. Both ends need some add'l preload for my weight. Next up up is adding coolant and taking a test ride! The f.d. gearing is 11/40 which sounds fast but we'll see. Edited January 28, 20233 yr by PAULIE
February 4, 20233 yr Author Interested in feeling how this changes things... Edited February 4, 20233 yr by PAULIE
February 5, 20233 yr Author Last week's test ride revealed a good amount of clutch drag. It's just enough that neutral cannot selected at idle. Going to check the actuator free-play first and shim if necessary ("the mod"). Then the plates and basket Edited February 5, 20233 yr by PAULIE
February 12, 20233 yr Author There wasn't a ton of play so I added only one .005" (.12mm) shim. Rode it today and it drags just the same. Edited February 12, 20233 yr by PAULIE
February 14, 20233 yr On 2/12/2023 at 8:59 PM, PAULIE said: There wasn't a ton of play so I added only one .005" (.12mm) shim. Rode it today and it drags just the same. I've done the "Beta Clutch Mod" twice, and both times the improvement was very small. I also shimmed the second one. If the drag is only stopping engaging neutral and you can hold the bike when the clutch is pulled in, you'll have to learn to live with it (not difficult). Watch out for cold stick on initial start-up, but that should free off once the clutch has been slipped for a few times.
February 14, 20233 yr Author The clutch works fine when moving so I'll live with it. When cold with engine off I put it in 4th, pull in clutch and break it free with a hand turn of the wheel
February 25, 20233 yr Author Suspension is too soft for my 240lb so in goes some stiffer springs. 85N/mm is the grey ...and a little bling on the way home Edited April 7, 20233 yr by PAULIE
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