fur_pig Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) . Edited April 14, 2012 by fur_pig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzralphy Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 That is a good price. Some experts are easy on bikes and some are brutal bike wreckers..... as a few questions. The 2009 was the first year of the Evo and they had problems with the rear wheel bearings dieing because they had reduced diameter to save weight. The next year they went back to the large'ns, so expect to replace them. Check the fork leg (uppers) for rock damage. The 09 & 10 Evo came out with way too soft rear (not sure of front) springs and most guys went for a heavier spring. If it hasn't got one already, budget for a fresh heavier rear spring. There were a couple of minor first year issues with a few (only a few) frames, but the factory covered these under warrantee. Ralphy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fur_pig Posted January 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 That is a good price. Some experts are easy on bikes and some are brutal bike wreckers..... as a few questions. The 2009 was the first year of the Evo and they had problems with the rear wheel bearings dieing because they had reduced diameter to save weight. The next year they went back to the large'ns, so expect to replace them. Check the fork leg (uppers) for rock damage. The 09 & 10 Evo came out with way too soft rear (not sure of front) springs and most guys went for a heavier spring. If it hasn't got one already, budget for a fresh heavier rear spring. There were a couple of minor first year issues with a few (only a few) frames, but the factory covered these under warrantee. Ralphy Ralphy, You're the man, thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham2 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 The price seems very good,check the swing-arm as well,some of the early ones had to be replaced by the dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul w Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 yeah, swing arms are vunerable on these, look underneath near the pivot bolt for signs of cracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fur_pig Posted January 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 yeah, swing arms are vunerable on these, look underneath near the pivot bolt for signs of cracking. Thanks guys, I will definitely check it out for cracking. I can tig weld it back together if needed but the guy said he was aware of the frame/swingarm cracking problems and doesn't have any on this bike. He did say the upper motor mount has come loose several times but I'm sure some red loctite can fix that. We got 6" of snow/ice last night so I may not see the bike until tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan williams Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 There were actually quite a few '09s that had the frames replaced under warranty. You might want to check with American Beta as to the policy on the older bikes. The EVO frames are made by Beta and not Verlicchi who made the Zero and Rev3 aluminum frames so it took about 6 months for them to get it right. Same as the original '00 Zero frame. If you have a newer frame, which I believe they beefed up the gusseting in the head area, then no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil king Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Thanks guys, I will definitely check it out for cracking. I can tig weld it back together if needed but the guy said he was aware of the frame/swingarm cracking problems and doesn't have any on this bike. He did say the upper motor mount has come loose several times but I'm sure some red loctite can fix that. We got 6" of snow/ice last night so I may not see the bike until tomorrow. The frame/gas tank where the upper motor mount bolts up is where the frame cracks. check it very closely. It will start leaking fuel when it gets bad enough.You may have to take the motor mount off to get a better look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fur_pig Posted January 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) The frame/gas tank where the upper motor mount bolts up is where the frame cracks. check it very closely. It will start leaking fuel when it gets bad enough.You may have to take the motor mount off to get a better look. Hey guys, I didn't see any cracks at the motor mount area but the swingarm did have a crack right in the weld near the linkage. It will be a simple job to re tig weld back together and the seller didn't even know it was there. Edited March 31, 2012 by fur_pig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liviob Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) If he takes it to his dealer i bet Beta will warrenty it. You would be better off with the newer replacement design. You will get a better side stand mount with the new swingarm too. Edited January 23, 2012 by Liviob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzralphy Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Wow even with a crack that is a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fur_pig Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 If he takes it to his dealer i bet Beta will warrenty it. You would be better off with the newer replacement design. You will get a better side stand mount with the new swingarm too. Think you're right! My local dealer is working on hooking me up with a replacement swingarm. Here is the crack: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fur_pig Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Think you're right! My local dealer is working on hooking me up with a replacement swingarm. Here is the crack: So guys, if my bike was a swingarm cracker, does that mean it will also be a frame cracker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liviob Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) If the gas cap is mounted left of center and you case a landing hard enough yes! I looked at your photos and noticed that you have the gas cap centered. This frame is a second generation frame. Doubtfull you will crack it. Edited January 25, 2012 by Liviob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan williams Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Thanks Liviob, good bit of info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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