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Offline dancetothedrummersbeat

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1983 Haro Freestyler
« on: June 29, 2020, 10:57 PM »
This is an itch i've wanted to scratch for a while. I could have got my hands on one of the re-issue frame & fork sets, but really wanted to find a nice example with original chrome & decals. After looking for some time, Mark Harvey Moon (Hmoon27) offered me this one so i jumped on it. It's an April 83 in really nice survivor condition. I wanted this to be a rider, but built using as many og parts as possible in either original condition if good enough, or re-finished if necessary. Re-issue parts were used (bars and grips) were there was noticeable difference between using these or originals.
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April 83 Haro Freestyler f&f. Original chrome & decals.
New Haro bars.
Oakley B1B grips - 2010 reissue.
OG bar pad.
OG Haro Tech Plate & OG number 1.
OG BA Baracus - inspired by a photo in BMX Action Bike Magazine from back
in the day.
OG Dia Compe tech 3 levers (re-anodised).
OG Dia Compe MX1000 (original finish) with centralisers.
Clarks Haro Thunderbolt brake cables.
OG Tange 320 headset.
New Haro flex fighter.
OG Skyway Tuff Pads.
OG Skyway Tuffs - alloy hub front & rear.
OG Chen Shin snakebelly tyres.
Cycle Pro seat clamp.
Generic seat post.
Cycle Pro shot gun II seat.
Sugino Crank, spider & chainring.
Izumi chain.
OG Shimano DX pedals (re-finished).

« Last Edit: June 30, 2020, 12:40 PM by dancetothedrummersbeat »

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Re: 1983 Haro Freestyler
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2020, 10:59 PM »
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Re: 1983 Haro Freestyler
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2020, 11:01 PM »
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Re: 1983 Haro Freestyler
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2020, 11:02 PM »
...and

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Re: 1983 Haro Freestyler
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2020, 11:11 PM »
That's really nice, as most your builds usually are. Frame looks to be in great shape too, and good effort on sourcing those thunderbolts, especially the rear. Much easier than a second 85 pink dia compe then, sorry couldn't resist.
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Re: 1983 Haro Freestyler
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2020, 11:01 AM »
Amazing as always Andy.  :radbmxsmilie:


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Re: 1983 Haro Freestyler
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2020, 09:10 PM »
Lovely build Andy  8) :4_17_5:
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Re: 1983 Haro Freestyler
« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2020, 11:15 PM »
 fistblump Stunning  fistblump

you always do a great Build

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Re: 1983 Haro Freestyler
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2020, 05:18 PM »
God damn sexy!!!!!  :smitten:

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Re: 1983 Haro Freestyler
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2020, 10:12 PM »
Love it Andy, that is a sweet build mate. Gen1's just have to have black Tuffs..... now get it on a ramp  >:D

Here's my Gen1 getting abused about 13yrs ago  :LolLolLolLol:

« Last Edit: July 02, 2020, 10:14 PM by Spen69 »
Still limping......

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Re: 1983 Haro Freestyler
« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2020, 11:46 PM »
Nice bike fella  :daumenhoch:

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« Reply #11 on: July 03, 2020, 07:33 PM »
Lovely build Andy  :coolsmiley:
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« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2020, 11:17 AM »
Got one of my votes! :daumenhoch:
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Re: 1983 Haro Freestyler
« Reply #13 on: July 13, 2020, 06:08 PM »
Very, very nice  :4_17_5:

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