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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Freestyle (frame stands and kickturns galore!) => Topic started by: Jaan on January 07, 2013, 12:20 AM
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When I started my Quad thread, I mentioned i'm building bikes a bit different at the moment so i'm 100% certain that this wont be to everyone's taste or anybody's even...
I love the later Haro Sports and sourced a battered 88.5 frame and forks. I had some 80's pink Skyways and thought mmm lets marry the two.
So I thought it through... Initially I wanted black and pink decals but couldn't source pink foils so went for a complimentary black and green.
After mocking the colour scheme, I got the artwork to Del :daumenhoch: Another stirling job from the decal master. Paint courtesy of Kap - thanks bud :daumenhoch:
Once I had the frame and forks dripping with lovely decals I started sourcing the parts - the NOS pink Dominator was a pain but i'm almost there...
I'd love to know what you think, good or bad (my skin is thicker than a rhino's)
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Haro%20Sport/HaroSport1_zpse6273120.jpg)
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Haro%20Sport/HaroSport2_zps855dcd19.jpg)
PS. I plan a one piece crank, the bars are being dipped in black paint and I have the decals to finish. Not sure on pedals yet, I think I have some 1/2 MKS graphites somewhere... I've also added an ACS rotor :smitten:
Chris :daumenhoch:
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looks like a real bike ie something thats had parts added to replace broken ones or pimped out or just as time has gone on. as opposed to strict factory spec. i like it !!
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Thanks bud, it certainly isn't a factory spec build, i do those too but enjoy mixing it up from time to time
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im liking the chrome bars. i think you ll be disappointed if they go black ! surprised you ve not had more replies see ing as its a haro :shocked: maybe they all got an early night with warm milk and teddys !
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:smitten: ...love it mate! Looks awesome!
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i like it, i'm doing something similar to a 87 sport right now too.
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Nice job. :4_17_5: :smitten: :daumenhoch:
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Sorry Chris ... but can you read this number? :)
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im liking the chrome bars. i think you ll be disappointed if they go black ! surprised you ve not had more replies see ing as its a haro :shocked: maybe they all got an early night with warm milk and teddys !
Plan was to paint just the lower third :-\ I could leave them seeing as they're mintola...
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Sorry Chris ... but can you read this number? :)
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Aww, does that mean you 'h'eight it? :)
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Sorry Chris ... but can you read this number? :)
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Aww, does that mean you 'h'eight it? :)
No I don't h'eight it at all ... anyway its a 3 ;D
Its all just personal opinion ... but IMO there's too many pink tones on there... with tyres/tuffs/brakes... the seat post clamp could be chrome/black to match the stem ... then as you have pink grips and seat 'personally' I'd go with white or black tuffs :) or white brakes? it takes me ages to try and get colourways right and its always bloody expensive ...
As long as you are happy and can endo it like Bob Haro then you are the winner :4_17_5:
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Sorry Chris ... but can you read this number? :)
(http://www.twodocs.com/images/color-vision-plates/total_color_blind_test_numbers_1.gif)
Aww, does that mean you 'h'eight it? :)
No I don't h'eight it at all ... anyway its a 3 ;D
Its all just personal opinion ... but IMO there's too many pink tones on there... with tyres/tuffs/brakes... the seat post clamp could be chrome/black to match the stem ... then as you have pink grips and seat 'personally' I'd go with white or black tuffs :) or white brakes? it takes me ages to try and get colourways right and its always bloody expensive ...
As long as you are happy and can endo it like Bob Haro then you are the winner :4_17_5:
It's a 10 as thats your "marks out of...: for the build. ;)
I know what you mean about the colours, its a matter of taste but perhaps there is too much pink at the moment. Its a work in progress... I considered switching out the tyres for black ST's... Possibly a white power disk with black Redlines (modern twin pinch though) and white pedals. Definitely agree with the seat post clamp, i'm swapping that for a black one. So many colour ways... :D
Yep, i can(t) endo like Bob Haro - he's actually seen this bike (long story) but i'll either smack my nads on landing, go over the handlebars, bottle it, put my foot down and generally scrape a lever up my arm before ending up in a heap on the floor. Read my signature... "I'll see your crash and double it"
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Nice work Chris, I'd swap out the race kneesavers for the freestyle versions. They have a lower cross bar and will look nice if you paint the lower half. :daumenhoch:
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Nice work Chris, I'd swap out the race kneesavers for the freestyle versions. They have a lower cross bar and will look nice if you paint the lower half. :daumenhoch:
Cheers Robbo!!
If I could source some proper chrome FST bars, i'd take a set of freestyle bars of that but they're red and would need painting so would be all black which would be foolish as I have a black set on a Master - its too confusing. I might go back to bed :'(
Really REALLY want some FST bars...
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As bgk said I'd get shot of the bars and I'd change the pink to green or black it's really not my cup of tea but still nice! :daumenhoch:
And sling that rotor in the bin and get a white gen 1 gyro;)
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I prefer Gyro's but i'm running the ACS to make use of the current cables as i'm sticking with pink - otherwise i'm never going to use the bl00dy parts. The good thing about the colour scheme though is you could change pink for white, black, green or combinations of the 3 and you have a different bike.
I just wanted to use the parts for 6 months, then get shot of them, at least i'm not "pretending" its for my wife or girlfriend :LolLolLolLol:
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Loving that, it's great when you just do the bike how you wanna ;) Bitd we all had bikes how we liked um, not as the factory said we should :)
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different and original and i like it :daumenhoch:
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I'm liking it. :daumenhoch:
Wonder what it would look like with a Black Skyway on front and White on back with the Pink Tyres. Or with a Black Tyre up front and a White on back with the Pink Skyways. :D
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:4_17_5: fookin hell i need my sunglasses , loving the different look :daumenhoch:
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I'm liking it. :daumenhoch:
Wonder what it would look like with a Black Skyway on front and White on back with the Pink Tyres. Or with a Black Tyre up front and a White on back with the Pink Skyways. :D
Mmmm - thats quite tempting - I have the skyways to try that but not the tyres... Once i've got the crank in - i'll have a play :daumenhoch:
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I think it would look really cool, defo have a play. :daumenhoch:
I'm liking it. :daumenhoch:
Wonder what it would look like with a Black Skyway on front and White on back with the Pink Tyres. Or with a Black Tyre up front and a White on back with the Pink Skyways. :D
Mmmm - thats quite tempting - I have the skyways to try that but not the tyres... Once i've got the crank in - i'll have a play :daumenhoch:
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Couple of small adjustments made to the build
Heres the rotor - i'm liking the pink against the black. I know most folk prefer Gyros but the Group 1 stems are perfect for ACS rotors plus i get to use my pink cables.
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Haro%20Sport/885HaroRotor_zpsc671c45f.jpg)
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Tyre swap for some IRC FS tyres in black and also swapped out the pink Oddy seat post clamp for a NOS black Tange clamp.
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Haro%20Sport/885Harotyres_zps0be3c937.jpg)
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........defo prefer the black tyres :daumenhoch:
Tyre swap for some IRC FS tyres in black and also swapped out the pink Oddy seat post clamp for a NOS black Tange clamp.
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Haro%20Sport/885Harotyres_zps0be3c937.jpg)
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Love it with the changes Chris :daumenhoch: looks the nuts now :4_17_5:
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Me too, but then again I thought it was cool before :) ...Awesome ride Chris!
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Its coming together, hopefully i'll get to finish it this weekend...
"Yes wife, go out with your friends, no I don't mind,,, enjoy yourself and take your time... Take in a meal - my treat..." ;)
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After a few months gather dust, I finally sourced a couple of minor parts (Haro power disk and 1/2 Grafight-X pedals) needed to complete my custom Sport.
Built with an old school vibe, my penultimate freestyle build ever! :D
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Haro%20Sport/885HaroSport1_zpsa2b13030.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/Haro%20Sport/885HaroSport1_zpsa2b13030.jpg.html)
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Haro%20Sport/885HaroSport2_zps3cf106ff.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/Haro%20Sport/885HaroSport2_zps3cf106ff.jpg.html)
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Haro%20Sport/885HaroSport4_zpscb6f3618.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/Haro%20Sport/885HaroSport4_zpscb6f3618.jpg.html)
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Haro%20Sport/885HaroSport5_zpsfcf31109.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/Haro%20Sport/885HaroSport5_zpsfcf31109.jpg.html)
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Haro%20Sport/885HaroSport8_zps456a4a1a.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/Haro%20Sport/885HaroSport8_zps456a4a1a.jpg.html)
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top work there fella .... :daumenhoch:
love pink on a bmx.....
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done well chris that looks great
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Cracking job there Chris! Really like it! :daumenhoch:
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mate are u not going to build any more bikes or is it just u need a bigger house !!!! lol :LolLolLolLol:
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Woah, my first look at this thread, i like the pink wheels, goes good with the frame and decals. There's just a little too much pink trim for me though, mabye ditch the seat and grips..?
10/10 for perseverance though mate. :4_17_5:
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the pink wheels well hardcore 8) .... gathering quite a fleet there ... :daumenhoch:
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Looks like a 10p mix-up...!!
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the pink wheels well hardcore 8) .... gathering quite a fleet there ... :daumenhoch:
I've shared a few of my bikes but all the freestylers are going
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mate are u not going to build any more bikes or is it just u need a bigger house !!!! lol :LolLolLolLol:
No more freestylers, plenty more builds on the go :LolLolLolLol:
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Looks like a 10p mix-up...!!
Didn't all our bikes BITD? In fact I can't remember owning a matching set of wheels, tyres or grips for that matter!
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Did you play with dolls when you were a little boy chris ? :D :daumenhoch:
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can't beat a bit of pink, you've put your Tuff pads on upside down though....tut tut, details ;) ;D
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Haro%20Sport/885HaroSport5_zpsfcf31109.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/Haro%20Sport/885HaroSport5_zpsfcf31109.jpg.html)
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looks better with the small changes, not keen on the race bars though. freestyle kneesavers would make it pretty much perfect looking, i like bikes with pink parts, my first resto was a skyway ta in white with pink parts, i remember buying a pink dia-compe mx1000 brakeset from vert-ego for £45 and thinking fook me he's doubled the price from what they were bitd. ;D here's a pic of my old ta.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/n203/john4130/Picture48031.jpg)
and riding it.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/n203/john4130/Picture38013copy.jpg)
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great picture! :daumenhoch:
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great picture! :daumenhoch:
Subtle!
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The white plastic washers are in the wrong place on the flip up fork standers. :daumenhoch:
Looking great though Chris. :4_17_5:
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What are the bars?
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can't beat a bit of pink, you've put your Tuff pads on upside down though....tut tut, details ;) ;D
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Haro%20Sport/885HaroSport5_zpsfcf31109.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/Haro%20Sport/885HaroSport5_zpsfcf31109.jpg.html)
I did spot that, and considering what I can do with photoshop it would have taken me 5 minutes to edit for the photo but I left it to see who would point it out ;)
They're the right way around now though.
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The white plastic washers are in the wrong place on the flip up fork standers. :daumenhoch:
Looking great though Chris. :4_17_5:
Cheers Stu, washers purely in place to protect the paint, why oh why did I pick that photo? :LolLolLolLol:
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What are the bars?
Haro race bars, normally found on a 88 Group 1 RS-1. I do have the "right" bars for this Sport but they're on an 88 Team Sport and i'd rather keep them on that.
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Did you play with dolls when you were a little boy chris ? :D :daumenhoch:
Still do, i'm taking a brake from platting Barbies hair to type this
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Did you play with dolls when you were a little boy chris ? :D :daumenhoch:
Still do, i'm taking a brake from platting Barbies hair to type this
I think Rich has a few Barbie dolls
He keeps looking up the skirts to see if anything has changed :LolLolLolLol: