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Title: 89 Haro Master Bashguard build FINISHED PAGE 3!!!!
Post by: Robbo on April 08, 2011, 07:45 PM
The Sport f&f is off to sunny Greece and I've got a new toy to fettle with! I promise that I will not be selling this one, it is 100% my keeper bike maybe even my last build..... ::)

Watch this space for updates, its gonna be a beauty!!  :smitten:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/PC270139.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/PC270138.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/PC270137.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: energiza on April 08, 2011, 08:03 PM
 :daumenhoch:holyyyyy sh##..that looks lovely..i would keep chrome fella.owwwww im in loveee
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: Robbo on April 08, 2011, 08:21 PM
who bought the sport? was it duke off the museum?
 :daumenhoch:


Some dude on ebay mate  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: ED209 on April 08, 2011, 08:29 PM
I promise that I will not be selling this one, it is 100% my keeper bike maybe even my last build..... ::)

...you can say it Rob.... but can you DO IT

 8) :angel:
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: brettypeeps on April 08, 2011, 10:51 PM
Nice one Robbo :smitten:
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: Darren KAP on April 09, 2011, 12:26 AM

   love the chrome thats gonna be a head turner when finished , :smitten: 
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on April 09, 2011, 07:54 AM


is it in the for sales yet ?
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: Robbo on April 09, 2011, 08:51 AM
LOL Pete, this one will never appear in the for sale section!
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: CD17 on April 09, 2011, 02:42 PM
Sweet Rob, can't wait to see it built  8)
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: Jamroll on April 09, 2011, 03:44 PM
Lookin Peachy that is Rob  :smitten:
Really lookin forward to seeing that finished  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: Robbo on April 12, 2011, 03:26 PM
Lookin Peachy that is Rob  :smitten:
Really lookin forward to seeing that finished  :daumenhoch:


Not long now mate, its with the powder king SBD..... :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: pickle on April 12, 2011, 03:54 PM
was the chrome a bit ropey then Rob?
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: ED209 on April 12, 2011, 04:57 PM
was the chrome a bit ropey then Rob?

Pickle - this is the man that strips NOS frames! nothing is sacred  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: Robbo on April 12, 2011, 10:17 PM
was the chrome a bit ropey then Rob?

Pickle - this is the man that strips NOS frames! nothing is sacred  :LolLolLolLol:

LOL, with a bit of work the chrome would have been great but I have my vision of how this bike will look and it only involves the rear end being chrome.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: brettypeeps on April 12, 2011, 10:28 PM
Half chrome bikes are the Mutts.  What about the forks half chrome on them?
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: Robbo on April 12, 2011, 10:31 PM
Half chrome bikes are the Mutts.  What about the forks half chrome on them?

No Brett, fully powdered. The fork standers will provide the bling up front!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: brettypeeps on April 12, 2011, 10:35 PM
Half chrome bikes are the Mutts.  What about the forks half chrome on them?

No Brett, fully powdered. The fork standers will provide the bling up front!  :daumenhoch:

Be nice to see it finished :daumenhoch:  I might try and get a sneak peak when I see SBD if it still there :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: Robbo on April 14, 2011, 11:19 AM
Half chrome bikes are the Mutts.  What about the forks half chrome on them?

No Brett, fully powdered. The fork standers will provide the bling up front!  :daumenhoch:

Be nice to see it finished :daumenhoch:  I might try and get a sneak peak when I see SBD if it still there :daumenhoch:

I've got it back and its built! just waiting on my painter who is refinishing the bash plate and for the decals to arrive from Aus.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: ED209 on April 14, 2011, 11:43 AM
Lets see some pics Rob.. teasers!
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: pickle on April 14, 2011, 11:52 AM
i'm going for the end of May  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: Robbo on April 14, 2011, 11:59 AM
i'm going for the end of May  :daumenhoch:

That your leaving rad????

Fingers crossed then  :-* lol
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: pickle on April 14, 2011, 12:03 PM
hey could be even sooner  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: Robbo on April 14, 2011, 12:09 PM
hey could be even sooner  :daumenhoch:

LOL, honestly this bike isnt going anywhere, its a lovely thing and will serve me for a long time.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: ED209 on April 14, 2011, 01:19 PM
SO LETS SEE IT  8)
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: Robbo on April 14, 2011, 01:57 PM
SO LETS SEE IT  8)

Not yet poppet, when the decals arrive I'll put the pictures up!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: ED209 on April 14, 2011, 02:11 PM
SO LETS SEE IT  8)

Not yet poppet, when the decals arrive I'll put the pictures up!  :daumenhoch:

Yeah but when the decals arrive then the Ebay Countdown will start  :laugh:
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: Robbo on April 14, 2011, 02:22 PM
SO LETS SEE IT  8)

Not yet poppet, when the decals arrive I'll put the pictures up!  :daumenhoch:

Yeah but when the decals arrive then the Ebay Countdown will start  :laugh:

Yeah, yeah yawn... ::)

Anyway a little teaser of the bash plate which when it arrived was mullered, had seen some proper grinding action. Shame I didnt take a before picture but anyway my onsite painter has made a lovely job of restoring it, the pics dont do it justice.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/P4140026.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/P4140025.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: ED209 on April 14, 2011, 03:03 PM
SO LETS SEE IT  8)

Not yet poppet, when the decals arrive I'll put the pictures up!  :daumenhoch:

Yeah but when the decals arrive then the Ebay Countdown will start  :laugh:

Yeah, yeah yawn... ::)

Anyway a little teaser of the bash plate which when it arrived was mullered, had seen some proper grinding action. Shame I didnt take a before picture but anyway my onsite painter has made a lovely job of restoring it, the pics dont do it justice.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/P4140026.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/P4140025.jpg)

Haa haa knew I could get a rise out of you on that... you do have a rep mate! I'll leave it now  :-X

Bash plate is looking sweet... won't look so hot after a few Disasters  :crazy2: Don't you have a before pic on the first images of the bike you had?
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: Robbo on April 14, 2011, 04:31 PM
SO LETS SEE IT  8)

Not yet poppet, when the decals arrive I'll put the pictures up!  :daumenhoch:

Yeah but when the decals arrive then the Ebay Countdown will start  :laugh:

Yeah, yeah yawn... ::)

Anyway a little teaser of the bash plate which when it arrived was mullered, had seen some proper grinding action. Shame I didnt take a before picture but anyway my onsite painter has made a lovely job of restoring it, the pics dont do it justice.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/P4140026.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/P4140025.jpg)

Haa haa knew I could get a rise out of you on that... you do have a rep mate! I'll leave it now  :-X

Bash plate is looking sweet... won't look so hot after a few Disasters  :crazy2: Don't you have a before pic on the first images of the bike you had?

Yes actually, you can just make out some of the damage...

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/NewMaster6.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on April 14, 2011, 06:52 PM

a week on and not for sale yet, so can only be a matter of days now
Title: Re: I'm at it again, 89 Haro Master Bashguard project starts here!!!!
Post by: Robbo on April 14, 2011, 07:40 PM
Ok, no decals yet but I thought I'd give you all a preview. Really pleased with it so far, I know the decals will finish this off a treat!!  :daumenhoch:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/PC280140.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/PC280145.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/PC280144.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/PC280143.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/PC280141.jpg)
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard nearly done with first pictures!!
Post by: ED209 on April 14, 2011, 08:04 PM
AHHH YEAH... sweet as a sweet thang  :smitten:

the decals will be the cherry on t he muffin Rob... personally I'd lose a couple of inches of the rear brake cable so it just runs over the seatclamp - but its your call mate.

Does look the Spidermonkeys Undercarriage tho   :shocked: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard nearly done with first pictures!!
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on April 14, 2011, 08:08 PM


yep that dont stand a chance of staying i give it 2 weeks max
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard nearly done with first pictures!!
Post by: Robbo on April 14, 2011, 08:09 PM
AHHH YEAH... sweet as a sweet thang  :smitten:

the decals will be the cherry on t he muffin Rob... personally I'd lose a couple of inches of the rear brake cable so it just runs over the seatclamp - but its your call mate.

Does look the Spidermonkeys Undercarriage tho   :shocked: :4_17_5:

Your bang on Ed, was going to trim that tonight but I couldnt be bothered. Will do that and check it all over once the decals are here and fitted.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard nearly done with first pictures!!
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on April 14, 2011, 08:10 PM
AHHH YEAH... sweet as a sweet thang  :smitten:

the decals will be the cherry on t he muffin Rob... personally I'd lose a couple of inches of the rear brake cable so it just runs over the seatclamp - but its your call mate.

Does look the Spidermonkeys Undercarriage tho   :shocked: :4_17_5:

 :wtf: said by the man who had a 8ft piggy tail cable on his bike saturday
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard nearly done with first pictures!!
Post by: gary4130 on April 14, 2011, 08:23 PM
top quality build robbo  :4_17_5: like that a lot  8)
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard nearly done with first pictures!!
Post by: ED209 on April 14, 2011, 08:30 PM
AHHH YEAH... sweet as a sweet thang  :smitten:

the decals will be the cherry on t he muffin Rob... personally I'd lose a couple of inches of the rear brake cable so it just runs over the seatclamp - but its your call mate.

Does look the Spidermonkeys Undercarriage tho   :shocked: :4_17_5:

 :wtf: said by the man who had a 8ft piggy tail cable on his bike saturday

go boil ya head... big pan  :uglystupid2:
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard nearly done with first pictures!!
Post by: griff on April 15, 2011, 12:42 AM
very nice robbo  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard nearly done with first pictures!!
Post by: Robbo on April 15, 2011, 08:59 AM
Cheers for the comments guys, just found out my decals have been delayed for probably another month due to my supplier being in hospital after a nasty off on his bike.  :(

Healing vibes to John Buultjens!!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard nearly done with first pictures!!
Post by: brettypeeps on April 15, 2011, 09:15 AM
Looking sweet Robbo. Great job :smitten:
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard nearly done with first pictures!!
Post by: Robbo on April 19, 2011, 02:50 PM
Getting bored waiting for the decals so I've stuck on some odd stickers I had in the garage, mixture of Haro, DC and a Hoffman sticker. Think they look ok, if it wasnt for the proper decals coming I'd leave it like this!  :daumenhoch:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/P1010166.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/P1010171.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/P1010167.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/P1010168.jpg)
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard nearly done with first pictures!!
Post by: ED209 on April 19, 2011, 07:55 PM
...if it wasnt for the proper decals coming I'd leave it like this!  :daumenhoch:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/P1010168.jpg)

Rob you are so impatient  ;D gonna look so much better with the proper decals on than the dodgy ones you have slapped on  :LolLolLolLol:

as Willy Wonka said "The suspense is terrible, I hope it will last"...
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard nearly done with first pictures!!
Post by: Robbo on April 19, 2011, 07:57 PM
...if it wasnt for the proper decals coming I'd leave it like this!  :daumenhoch:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/P1010168.jpg)

Rob you are so impatient  ;D gonna look so much better with the proper decals on than the dodgy ones you have slapped on  :LolLolLolLol:

as Willy Wonka said "The suspense is terrible, I hope it will last"...

Must have had to much sun today, I had stuck a few more on but removed them again!  :P

Yes the correct ones will be awesome but I thought it wouldnt hurt to slap a few on while Im waiting!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard nearly done with first pictures!!
Post by: Gashead on April 19, 2011, 08:07 PM
Tyres and wheels when you spilt at the weekend  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard nearly done with first pictures!!
Post by: pickle on April 19, 2011, 08:35 PM
 :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard nearly done with first pictures!!
Post by: Robbo on April 19, 2011, 10:09 PM
Tyres and wheels when you spilt at the weekend  :daumenhoch:


:LolLolLolLol:

Oh look out, Nick Dastardly and Muttley are here.....

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/dick-dastardly-and-muttley.jpg)
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard nearly done with first pictures!!
Post by: ED209 on April 20, 2011, 09:42 PM
LAMO  :2funny:
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard nearly done with first pictures!!
Post by: Darren KAP on April 20, 2011, 09:52 PM

     WOW FOOKIN HELL  :smitten: :smitten:  i want one  NOW !!!!    :4_17_5:


                    well done bud its a credit to you  :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:




                                     
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard nearly done with first pictures!!
Post by: Robbo on May 07, 2011, 01:27 PM
Last piece of the build now arrived from the man down under, lovely quality decals the pony camera phone pics dont do them justice.

Will get these applied tomorrow and take the final pics.  :daumenhoch:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/NewImage-1.jpg)
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard nearly done with first pictures!!
Post by: Swivel on May 07, 2011, 06:35 PM
Last piece of the build now arrived from the man down under, lovely quality decals the pony camera phone pics dont do them justice.

Will get these applied tomorrow and take the final pics.  :daumenhoch:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/NewImage-1.jpg)

Don't sell this one.........














































Just yet then  ;D  :-*
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard build UPDATE and no its not for sale yet!!!!!
Post by: Robbo on May 08, 2011, 08:36 PM
Done, not for sale mofo's!  :daumenhoch:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/P1050172.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/P1050173.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/P1050174.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/P1050175.jpg)
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard build UPDATE and no its not for sale yet!!!!!
Post by: glenboy on May 08, 2011, 08:37 PM
nice one robbo looks factory mint......... now how much is it  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard build UPDATE and no its not for sale yet!!!!!
Post by: brettypeeps on May 08, 2011, 09:34 PM
nice one robbo looks factory mint......... now how much is it  :LolLolLolLol:
:LolLolLolLol:
Looking fresher than they left the factory. Nice one Rob :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard build FINISHED!!!!
Post by: Robbo on May 08, 2011, 09:48 PM
Thanks for the comments guys, the decals have bought this bike to life and I cant wait to get out and about on it this summer with you lot!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard build FINISHED PAGE 4!!!!
Post by: ED209 on May 09, 2011, 10:15 PM
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veeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeenyyyyyyce

Do you think it needs a bit of chrome up front to balance the back? Chrome forks would have been nice  :laugh:

Now get some riding done  >:D

Its a smasher Rob and already has my BOTM vote  :smitten: ... have you seen that Bashguard Bully on ebay though  ^"^
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard build FINISHED PAGE 4!!!!
Post by: Robbo on May 10, 2011, 11:53 AM
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veeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeenyyyyyyce

Do you think it needs a bit of chrome up front to balance the back? Chrome forks would have been nice  :laugh:

Now get some riding done  >:D

Its a smasher Rob and already has my BOTM vote  :smitten: ... have you seen that Bashguard Bully on ebay though  ^"^

So you approve then Ed????  :4_17_5:

Thanks mate, chrome forks would be nice but I wanted it looking close to factory.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard build FINISHED PAGE 4!!!!
Post by: waza04 on May 10, 2011, 05:49 PM
that looks very nice mate....... awesome.  :smitten:
Title: Re: 89 Haro Master Bashguard build FINISHED PAGE 4!!!!
Post by: freshmans on May 31, 2011, 09:12 PM
 :smitten:  Amazing Master.  I love the 89/90 bashguards  :)



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