Best year for the 390?

I'll keep my 84 250wr stock with the cr porting. When I was riding I'd burp the cr's in the woods. It's a nice feeling to feel the hit. The 390cr was even better.

I found a 78 390 OR locally. I was very pleased when I looked at the bike. Except for the intake, it seems to be an fairly original condition bike. Not a dent in the tank or pipe. Appears to have the original cables and lever covers. It needs some attention, but I have a good solid bike to start with.

My 78 250OR was an eye opener. The last three gears being CR is awesome. The rpms are always up. You don't have to wind it up before you upshift it. With the 390cc the OR tranny has to be even better.

That looks like a fine starting point. Solid looking bike. I'd be losing the red bits right fast.