PAULIE Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 (edited) While searching for a new winter project I came across this Beta EVO. It needed lots of attention but it was cheap enough and ran great! Initial purchase pics and what has been done so far... The Vee rear tire is pretty hard! 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 January 23 by PAULIE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULIE Posted January 22 Author Report Share Posted January 22 (edited) New impeller and hoses cleaned and regreased swingarm and steering, and new oil in forks (to 120/60 heights) wd40 and a toothbrush go a long way 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 (still in the mail). mounting the front tire, new Dot 4 in all the lines, coolant and trans oil. Loving this winter blues beating project! Edited January 23 by PAULIE 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majesty Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 Nice job 😑 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markparrish Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULIE Posted January 22 Author Report Share Posted January 22 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULIE Posted January 28 Author Report Share Posted January 28 (edited) Repacked the silencer with the Jitsie stuff and replaced front wheel bearings and tire Edited January 28 by PAULIE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailmeisterjoe Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 (edited) 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 by trailmeisterjoe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULIE Posted January 28 Author Report Share Posted January 28 (edited) 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 by PAULIE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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