MCN : New KTM RC390 moves on the A2 game in a big way

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

Probably, I started riding bikes in 1983 and the YPVS came out in 1983 and that was what I wanted, I couldn't afford one until 1990, really enjoyed owning and riding one

[Yorick]

still the best looking bike ever made

I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder etc, but that statement can only come from nostalgia.

Yeah, coz we all know the full faired version is the best

[Yorick]

1988 ish

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[The Spin Doctor]

1988 ish

Are they BROWN boots?

Quick, call the style police.

[Yorick]

1988 ish

Are they BROWN boots?

Quick, call the style police.

Red you pillock

[Tricky]

I looked at RC390s on ebay and there's a brand new 2017 one on there for £3500, then I was looking at something else on the LC forum and there was a picture of a YPVS on there https://rdlccrazy.proboards.com/thread/ ... 385?page=4 (half way down) and I knew Iccy was right, what I want is a YPVS and that's what I should get on with, still the best looking bike ever made

Not quite, but almost

1988 ish

Are they BROWN boots?

Quick, call the style police.

Red you pillock

If we're doing blurry me-me-me-me pics then here's mine, 1987 ish - my photographer was slightly less shit than yours so my ultra cool and stylish red boots may clearly be seen not to be brown

Unfaired ones were better (well, except for the CDIs )

[Potter]

That's way, way, way nicer looking than the KTM, it's also faster and more fun, plus it'll be worth more as every year goes by.

Like I said the KTM isn't a bad bike, it's just seriously ugly and soulless, for the track it would be ok because if you throw it at the tyre wall you won't care, but as a bike to love and ride on the road for fun you'll have a lot more fun on your valve.

[The Spin Doctor]

Red you pillock

Ah red... OK, more like a garden gnome then

[Yorick]

Red you pillock

Ah red... OK, more like a garden gnome then

They were cheap your honour

[Potter]

Old bike stuff from the 80's was super flimsy compared to stuff now, I found my old FT racing boots a while back and they were like goatskin slippers

[Yorick]

Old bike stuff from the 80's was super flimsy compared to stuff now, I found my old FT racing boots a while back and they were like goatskin slippers

My racing leathers had a 2mm layer of crappy foam on knees and elbows.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

I had a one piece Sheene replica suit made by TT leathers, single thickness, single stitching and a bit of upholstery foam was all the padding or armour it had, fortunately I never went fast enough to fall off.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

This thread has turned into the Power Valve Appreciation and Memoir thread.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

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My one about 25 years ago, with me and my first FZ

[Potter]

This is possibly the best looking motorcycle I've ever owned, I just couldn't get on with the riding position for some reason and I always preferred to ride my LC, so I sold it, but I really regret it and would buy it back.

[Skub]

This is possibly the best looking motorcycle I've ever owned, I just couldn't get on with the riding position for some reason and I always preferred to ride my LC, so I sold it, but I really regret it and would buy it back.

I like the 'Fuck You Boi' numberplate.

[Yorick]

This is possibly the best looking motorcycle I've ever owned, I just couldn't get on with the riding position for some reason and I always preferred to ride my LC, so I sold it, but I really regret it and would buy it back.

I like the 'Fuck You Boi' numberplate.

No, it's fuck your bottom.

Needed the Bumming hat as a permanent fixture.