Travis Bennett

About Me

Raced a little back in the late 70's and early 80's. I have picked up restoring bikes as a hobby and am here to share and look for information. Current build is a 1980 YZ125G

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Elgin, OK, USA

Member Since:

8/27/2020

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Richard Tease II Liked a reply to forum topic Got my old butt out of the recliner

2/5/2021 9:07pm

That Bell Moto 3 is awesome

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backinthesaddleagain Liked a reply to forum topic Got my old butt out of the recliner

2/5/2021 9:07pm

I remember the time I was on my DT100D and my friend passed me on his YZ100E like I was standing still. Great times.

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Travis Bennett Started a new thread Got my old butt out of the recliner

2/5/2021 2:01pm

Finally mustered up the balls to get my old 55 ass out on the track with the 43 year old bike. 1978 YZ100E. Man what a great time.

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Nuck39 Liked a reply to forum topic Got my old butt out of the recliner

1/30/2021 7:14am

Very cool! I’m 58, with additional padding also, and still enjoy getting out there on the old bikes. Keep it up

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Brian_Bowles Liked a reply to forum topic Got my old butt out of the recliner

1/29/2021 7:29pm

I am about to turn 55 in a few days. I have not ridden in many years. My son is playing tennis in college so I have time now.

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Travis Bennett Added a reply to Got my old butt out of the recliner

1/28/2021 7:24am

Ha.. shut up... Most of that is padding and a chest protector.... Some is natural padding though.

Travis Bennett Added a reply to Got my old butt out of the recliner

1/27/2021 12:10pm

Yeah I know what you mean. It was much more terrifying than it was when I was 15 years old. I went out there with the plan to just get comfortable and kind of putt around. Then the killer instinct took over after about lap 5 and I just wanted to better my lap times. Then get some decent air...

Travis Bennett Added a reply to Got my old butt out of the recliner

1/26/2021 5:26pm

Yeah.. i raced one when I was a kid. Got it brand new in 1978. Found this one last summer.

Travis Bennett Added a reply to Bell Moto 3 Helmets

1/26/2021 2:11pm

I found one and put the same stickers on it that i had back in the late 70's and 80's when I raced.Going to start vintage racing now.

Travis Bennett Added a reply to 1978 vs 1979 yz 100

1/4/2021 11:31am

they are pretty much the same bike.

Travis Bennett Started a new thread 1978 YZ100E Carburator

11/10/2020 6:42am

Hey y'all.. Looking for a little help. I have a 1978 YZ100E that has a Mikuni VM30SS carb on it (stock) I cannot find that specific carb anywhere. the Mikuni catalog doesn't have it listed nor is there a comparison chart anywhere. I went out on a limb and ordered the VM30-83 but it is much larger than the stock...

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Travis Bennett Added a reply to XR's Let's see em !

10/29/2020 2:20pm

I would give re-mx.com a try They carry a lot of XR75 parts. I know for sure they have pistons. Cylinders might be tough but they are out there.

Travis Bennett Added a reply to XR's Let's see em !

10/21/2020 7:15am

Here is my 1975 XR75. I rescued it a couple of years ago. The guy told me that it was a 1974 and the tank color would indicate so. However the VIN on the motor and frame says it is a 1975. That worked out for me because 1975 is what I really wanted. The motor is bone stock except...

Travis Bennett Started a new thread 1978 YZ100E

10/19/2020 4:50am

I picked this thing up 2 weeks ago. What a blast from the past. I don't really think I will have to do anything to it except update the side plate plastics. It runs like a champ. I took it out to a local practice track on Friday and ran a few laps. Then I fell over and broke the...

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Travis Bennett Started a new thread 1980 YZ125G suspension

9/15/2020 4:16am

Hey everyone. I picked up a 1980 YZ125G for a couple hundred bucks and decided to build it. I want to put a more current and forgiving suspension on it. I had one as a kid and they rode like a pogo Stick. Has anyone put something more current on one? something that has little to no modification to make...

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Travis Bennett Added a reply to 1980 YZ125G suspension

9/15/2020 4:16am

Coming along nicely. Fired it up Sunday

Travis Bennett Added a reply to 1980 YZ125G suspension

9/15/2020 4:15am

Dick Trickle Liked a reply to forum topic 1980 YZ125G suspension

9/13/2020 7:12pm

You can fit an Ohlins, but they are not cheap.

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gappman Liked a reply to forum topic Pacific Northwest Mini Experts 1980-90

8/27/2020 1:48pm

That's awesome, Travis! Love seeing these old photos from back in the day. Woodland was our first track as well, in 1977. Still follow Jeff Cropper, Rowdy Blasdell, Mike McCormic, Eric Hall, and Jim Anderson on social media and stay in touch with those guys. Remember clearing the doubles on my CR80 when I first got it. Ah, the good old days! Woodland still runs and I still ride out there. The trees are gone, but the track remains and is a blast to ride on.