RADBMX.CO.UK

Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Freestyle (frame stands and kickturns galore!) => Topic started by: greentoad on October 13, 2005, 08:58 PM

Title: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: greentoad on October 13, 2005, 08:58 PM: Hi,Â :)

I have really enjoyed looking at the GT Pro Performer thread and would like to learn about Haro's.

So who has the oldestÂ (all models - Master, Sport, FST, FSX, Group 1 etc) and rarest? And what's your serial?

I have T9(maybe 0)7844754M - a 1984 T = I presume Torker Built, 84 Year, M = I presume Master.

So, is this a Torker Built, 07 (July if 0 not a 9) 1984 Master, Build Number 4754? Any Help.

Any one know how to understand the serial in full?

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/b192/greentoad/IMG_3346.jpg)

So what have you all got? And maybe another chance to see that Gen 1. (hopefully)Â ;)

greentoad
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: CD17 on October 13, 2005, 09:02 PM: I think the Torker built Masters had the Coaster Tab under the chainstays, but Moose or Jay would be the ones to ask.
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: ORB on October 13, 2005, 09:41 PM: Mr Toad, that aint no Gen one.
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: greentoad on October 13, 2005, 10:57 PM: Hi all

Not sure if all my text was understood. :-[

Quote
Mr Toad, that aint no Gen one.

I believe that my bike is a Gen 2, but was after any other info on the serials and also what models are rare etc, and thought it might be interesting to see how many old Haro's we have on this site, as not all are in the Museum.

When I said 'another chance to see that Gen 1', I meant Billy's, but of course would appreciate all other bikes and the history.

Sorry if I didn't make sense. ;)

Thanks

greentoad
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: danny silverstreak on October 13, 2005, 11:04 PM: heres my bob haro replica

serial no t123456
redline flights
ame grips
vector bars
skyway graphites
rear trick platform

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y98/dannytee/raleighchopper004.jpg)
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: danny silverstreak on October 13, 2005, 11:05 PM: wrong photo shhhhhiiiiittttt :(
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: stuntmaster on October 13, 2005, 11:06 PM: wow i never seen a red haro generation one before ;D
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: dordymush on October 13, 2005, 11:30 PM: i'd sooner have that ;D.
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: billstup on October 13, 2005, 11:32 PM: Well I think this one was the first one in the UK. I got it off of Chris Young who won it at Harrow Skatepark along with a Haro support sponsorship.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v472/billstup/myharo.jpg)

I remember going with him to the Gecko warehouse and picking it up along with a Haro top that was miles too big, and after it cracked under the headtube gusset it was sent back for a replacment, but it turned up a couple of weeks later with a bit of extra welding on it Â :(

I don`t still have this one btw, the one I`ve got now will be a replica of the one that I used on the 83 Skyway European Tour Â ;)
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: greentoad on October 13, 2005, 11:37 PM: Hmmmmm

Danny,

That carn't be a Haro Replica, It does not have 'Back Hub Brake & Mag Wheels'

1977 RC SJ Edition - Courtesy Dave O

CD - PB's Signed Promo of Kawala Skill

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/b192/greentoad/IMG_3431.jpg)

Skill

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/b192/greentoad/IMG_3432.jpg)

This Bike Was Not Designed To Carry Passengers

And Yes, This Bike Is Amazing and Looks - Skill

8)
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: danny silverstreak on October 13, 2005, 11:43 PM: hey bill that haro there is absolutely amazing
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: JAY on October 14, 2005, 01:32 AM: Check out page 8 in this freestyle section , subject HARO FREESTYLE FRAMES , its all in there .

greentoad yours is a 2nd gen master 84 made by torker.

The oldest Haro is the gen 1 freestyler .
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: Moose on October 14, 2005, 09:47 AM: It not as easy to date Gen 1 freestylers as it is GT's. As far as I know, nobody has managed to clearly determine what the serial numbers on the Gen 1's actually mean. It would help if someone knew production numbers (per month or total).

As for the rarest Haro, I think that honour would have to go to Jay's '84 Sport

(http://images.vintagebmx.com/web_pages/jay47/show_bikes_005.jpg)
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: Rombloke on October 14, 2005, 05:27 PM: i love posting pics of this....lol..serial no tss1118

i believe it to be an 81 torker made gen one, its my attempt at a haro replica, but it is work in progress
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/god.jpg)

not sure on the date tho....cos i didnt think they made em till 82

Dave
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: Moose on October 14, 2005, 05:47 PM: Gen 1's were not made until '82. I'm almost positive that the serial number does not give a year date although it may give a month (perhaps, maybe, maybe not) :D

Dave, where have I seen your f&f before? It was either on ebay or someone tried to sell it in the for sale section here (or the old forum). I have pictures of it, I see the only thing you kept was the seatpost clamp
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: Rombloke on October 14, 2005, 06:12 PM: yeah phil bought it from jim who had previously tried to sell it in our for sale section, but it wasnt decalled then (cheers radman) but didnt get it at that time...got it after jim posted a for sale card at rom...lazychubs handed me the card (cheers rhys).

and like i said, i didnt think they made em till 82, but the serial number kinda threw me....

Dave
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: WizardWeb on October 14, 2005, 06:48 PM: Hey Bill, I could be wrong here, so perhaps you could put it straight, I remember being told Craig Campbell had the first Haro sponsorship, there was certainly a big fuss about it at the time. Or at least there was in the corner shop his folks used to run ! ;D
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: billstup on October 14, 2005, 11:24 PM: Quote from: WizardWeb on October 14, 2005, 06:48 PM
Hey Bill, I could be wrong here, so perhaps you could put it straight, I remember being told Craig Campbell had the first Haro sponsorship, there was certainly a big fuss about it at the time. Or at least there was in the corner shop his folks used to run ! ;D

Sorry Wiz but it was definatlly Chris Young who was the first to get any sort of sponsorship from Haro, be it only support not full factory, perhaps Craig was the first to get full factory. This was in 82 I think so Craig would have only been 11 or 12 years old.

I think someone has a pic of the contest at Harrow with Chris riding his PK Ripper, it might be Fatboymal or BuffaloUK, as I remember it being on VBMX but I was banned before I could reply :(
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: The-flying-banana on October 14, 2005, 11:45 PM: Made in tawianÂ in 198? who cares as they are mince better with a dp ;D but here's one i built for a mate ;)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y3/theflyingbanana/000_0364.jpg)

And can we do a skyway ta? who has the oldest ?as i must be in the ballpark with an aug 83 :P
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: lloydieboy on October 15, 2005, 02:34 AM: Those freestylers weren't released til 82/83. No-one has an 81, don't exist. Haro was riding a Torker that year and was still making number plates....

Quote from: Rom Bloke on October 14, 2005, 05:27 PM
i love posting pics of this....lol..serial no tss1118

i believe it to be an 81 torker made gen one, its my attempt at a haro replica, but it is work in progress
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/god.jpg)

not sure on the date tho....cos i didnt think they made em till 82

Dave
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: WizardWeb on October 16, 2005, 12:19 PM: Cheers Bill, maybe it was the full factory gig then. Craig would have been 14 when he got that. I remember his brother Fraser going on about it.

I didn't know Fraser all that well but some locals reckoned he got a bit big headed about his brother, but I guess you would wouldn't you? Big brother, the top guy in the hottest craze n all that. Fraser was quite a good rider in his own right. Carlo would know him, I remember a seeing in a mag, a photo session taken at Craigs house ( I think) with both Fraser and Carlo featured.
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: Rombloke on October 16, 2005, 05:00 PM: lloydieboy....read my post properly instead of quoting it word for word, i actually stated at the bottom of my post, that i wasnt sure on the date and that i thought that they didnt make em till 82.
and you are correct bob haro was riding a torker before he got them to make the gen one
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: nidge on October 16, 2005, 06:19 PM: (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v630/jccars/bmx/HPIM1566.jpg)

My 84 master frame no 84088419

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v630/jccars/bmx/HPIM1565.jpg)
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: theRuler on October 16, 2005, 06:22 PM: these haros are so dope

i want one.
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: Rombloke on October 16, 2005, 06:45 PM: i like the chrome 84's.....

nice

Dave
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: dordymush on October 16, 2005, 09:27 PM: Quote
Hey Bill, I could be wrong here, so perhaps you could put it straight, I remember being told Craig Campbell had the first Haro sponsorship, there was certainly a big fuss about it at the time. Or at least there was in the corner shop his folks used to run !

just found this in an old action bike mag.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v229/dordymush/PIC_0208.jpg)
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: billstup on October 16, 2005, 10:34 PM: I think that means that Haro was Craigs first sponsor Dave, not that Craig was Haros` first sponsored rider. In 83 Chris Young was already on Skyway and that was after his stint as a Haro support rider. ;)
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: dordymush on October 16, 2005, 10:39 PM: bill never dowt'ed ya mate lol.
Title: Re: Who Has The Oldest Haro? (All Models)
Post by: WizardWeb on October 17, 2005, 08:48 PM: That inset pic was taken at his house. The other side of that hedge and gate is a main(ish) road. I used to sit on the kerb opposite watching some 80's radness appear over the hedge every couple of seconds. Ah..... memories.....