motorhead
L plate rider.
1982 RD250LC
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Post by motorhead on May 10, 2022 0:06:50 GMT 1
If you wanted to really complete the 1980s look to go with the RD, what would you need? I saw an old coal board donkey jacket for sale online, now that with a plain coloured scratched up Nolan or FM helmet would get the full look going. Anyone have any ideas what might complete the look? Funny answers appreciated  Andy.  |
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Post by tony2stroke on May 10, 2022 9:37:58 GMT 1
That jacket has to be accompanied by a pair of oily jeans and some converse all stars for that true 80s look.
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Post by steve h on May 10, 2022 9:56:25 GMT 1
Ray Racing boots, any sort of clothing depending on how much bottle you have to wear it... the only stipulation being, it must give zero crash protection and melt on sliding up the road leaving a mixture of melted nylon, burns and gravel rash... Dont forget 20 No6 and a Zippo lighter in the pocket of the totally unsuitable clothing (running premix or leaded 4 star...depends on your ride) I'd defo wear the NCB jacket in homage to the people who were issued with them...but prefer it if it had NUM on the back.....  |
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Post by tony2stroke on May 10, 2022 10:46:33 GMT 1
If its raining, a pair of yellow oil skins and wellies with fisherman's socks curled over the top, O yeah, now that's true 80s style.
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zed
Weekend rider
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Post by zed on May 10, 2022 11:53:33 GMT 1
Very cool 😎 but don't forget your gloves guys.  |
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Post by chrisg on May 10, 2022 12:19:54 GMT 1
Im not sure if it was a local thing, but we all used to have cut off faded denim jackets with badges on, over a leather jacket.
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Post by steve h on May 10, 2022 20:52:01 GMT 1
Greaser!
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fabiostar
Thrash Merchant
the older i get the faster i was.
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Post by fabiostar on May 10, 2022 21:26:20 GMT 1
white hytech trainers and skinny jeans with a nice black simpson bandit helmet, with a cut down black Bell helmets visor ,so black you could see feck all at night but cool as.
i actually still have the simpson from back in the day
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Post by donkeychomp on May 10, 2022 21:29:05 GMT 1
Converse All Stars, skinny jeans, black leather jacket adorned with patches and a Simpson Bandit. In other words, exactly what I wear to this day. And yes, a Zippo!
Alex
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Post by chrisg on May 10, 2022 21:52:33 GMT 1
Im not sure if it was a local thing, but we all used to have cut off faded denim jackets with badges on, over a leather jacket. Just remembered, motorcross boots with white fisherman's socks turned over the top  |
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Post by geoffb on May 10, 2022 22:11:27 GMT 1
Alien helmet (poor man’s Simpson) covering up one of the biggest sins of the 80s……a bloke with blonde highlights 😱🤣  |
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ims
L plate rider.
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Post by ims on May 10, 2022 22:25:52 GMT 1
I had white Terry toweling socks and slate shoes with a dinky in the back of them 😊😊
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Post by donkeychomp on May 10, 2022 22:36:48 GMT 1
If you were really hard core ie rode in all weathers...silk gloves to go under your regular gloves. They had no effect whatsoever. I recall one winter ride on the A30 to Camberley and back. I had no sensation in my fingers or lower extremities. My genitalia was non-existent. But they were great days!
Alex
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Post by tony2stroke on May 10, 2022 23:08:29 GMT 1
Alien helmet (poor man’s Simpson) covering up one of the biggest sins of the 80s……a bloke with blonde highlights 😱🤣 I had 1 of those Alien lids too, covering a mullet and sporting a mustache, I thought I looked awesome anyway. |
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motorhead
L plate rider.
1982 RD250LC
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Post by motorhead on May 10, 2022 23:32:34 GMT 1
Alien helmet (poor man’s Simpson) covering up one of the biggest sins of the 80s……a bloke with blonde highlights 😱🤣 That’s a great picture Geoff. Perfect representation of 80s bikes and rider gear. Love the jacket, maybe it had some Rainbow and Gillan patches on the back. The white rad grille , where have they all gone eh? Brilliant Andy |
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