evo Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 I've just sold my Beta Evo 250 2009 which I thought was a cracking bike. I was thinking of going for a newer 2012 Beta Evo, again 250 2stroke. Are there any problems that I should know about? After replacing my frame on the 2009 model I want to avoid another problem like that. All I want is a reliable bike that will start when I want it to - is another make better? I had a 97 gas gas before that and that was a pain to start. I thought about getting a Scorpa 250 before the 09 Evo. What ever I go for will not be ridden hard (well not for a couple of years yet) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 250 evo is a good choice but your budget is pushing it a bit for a nice 12 model Best to buy on condition,a clean 11 would be a better buy than a less than good 12 Sorting out a well used one can get expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 I'm not the sort of guy tht could fix one up either! Am I right in thinking betas hold their value better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonhazza Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) The 2009 EVO was the 1st of that model and the original frame did have problems, mine has the upgraded frame and I am very happy with it and would get another EVO if and when I get another bike as they IMO have only made improvements each year to the model since then. Steve, Edited March 9, 2015 by vonhazza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshman Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 beta is the best quality 2 stroke machine on the market (Personlly I would go for the 290 or 300) Don't be put off by the 4RT though. The montesa is THE best quality bike on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Went for a EVO 2012. Only had it out to tootle around the yard so far but seems great. I need to tweak the suspension set up to how I like it. It is currently super soft and I like a bit more spring. How common is the problem of the sticky float in the carburettor? Thanks for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telecat Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 The float is a Kehin thing so not just related to the EVO. I would see if it does it. Most don't but a few seem prone to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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