PAULIE Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 (edited) 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, 2023 by PAULIE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULIE Posted January 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 (edited) 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, 2023 by PAULIE 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majesty Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 Nice job 😑 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markparrish Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 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, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 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, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) Repacked the silencer with the Jitsie stuff and replaced front wheel bearings and tire Edited January 28, 2023 by PAULIE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailmeisterjoe Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 (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, 2023 by trailmeisterjoe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULIE Posted January 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 (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, 2023 by PAULIE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULIE Posted February 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 Congrats, start a thread! Wheel bearings are easy out and in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULIE Posted February 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) Interested in feeling how this changes things... Edited February 4, 2023 by PAULIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULIE Posted February 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 (edited) 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, 2023 by PAULIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULIE Posted February 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) 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, 2023 by PAULIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapezeartist Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULIE Posted February 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULIE Posted February 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) 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, 2023 by PAULIE 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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