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Title: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: Damon on August 09, 2008, 08:46 AM: Hi guys

Having bought Dark Digglers Torker 280X Freestyler to knock around on, I've bought my first f/f to build from Wish i'd kept my TA at MK08.

It's a Gen2 Haro Freestyler Master (Torker built) from 1984, nicely restored.

(http://images41.fotki.com/v1265/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_5933-vi.jpg)
(http://images40.fotki.com/v1261/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_5935-vi.jpg)
(http://images38.fotki.com/v1279/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_5931-vi.jpg)

I am looking to build as close to factory as I can. The 1984 specs where:

Grips: Oakley B2, Blue
Bars: Vector Bob Haro, Chrome
Stem: None
Brakes: Dia Compe MX900, Annodized Blue with Tech 3 Levers and Green Cables
Headset: Hatta Alloy, Annodized Blue
Seatpost Clamp: Dia Compe Hinged, Annodized Blue
Seatpost: Anlun Layback Smooth, Chrome
Seat: Cycle Pro Shotgun II, Blue
Wheels: Skyway Tuff IIs with coasterbrake, alloy front hub, White
Tires: Cycle Pro Snakebelly
Cranks: Sugino CT 175mm, Chrome
Chainring: Sugino 43T, Annodized Blue
Pedals: MKS Grafight, Black

This is going to be a tough one to achieve and could take a long time to get the components. So I am going to build the bike with as many original matches as possible, but substitute components where I have to in order to get the bike built in the next few months.

So any advice or help sourcing the components would be much appreciated. There are some awesome Haro's with members on here so any tips, advice and information would be much appreciated.

I'll chart the progress of the build on this thread.

Really excited about getting one of the most iconic BMX's ever made :smitten:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Damon on August 09, 2008, 08:49 AM: I am running a wanted thread here http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=67964.0
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Moose on August 09, 2008, 09:27 AM: Very nice :daumenhoch:

I've replied to your wanted post - just one question, why go with Bob's bars instead of VC10's?
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Damon on August 09, 2008, 09:41 AM: Just going off the factory list.

What are the VC10's like?
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Moose on August 09, 2008, 09:45 AM: (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/e250/Christmoose/Haro/84Cataloguepicture.jpg)
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: PHIPPSIO on August 09, 2008, 04:45 PM: Great choice. I would add though that the stock tyre on the masters were actually schwinn maximisers although snakies look great as well. I also agree with Philip, they do look very nice with VC10 vectors on, take a look at Jays in the museum.

You may also be flogging a dead horse with the anlun layback, rocking horse $hit springs to mind.

Its gonna cost you a few quid but they are well worth the effort, even if you never build another bike.

vert ego still have sugino CT175's NOS i think

best of luck :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: CD17 on August 09, 2008, 05:07 PM: Nice one Damon, its nice to know it went to someone who is going to build it as I would have liked to :daumenhoch:

Good to meet you at MK too :)

Good luck with your hunt, I think you got lucky that Moose should have a lot of what your looking for, he does actually have everything ever made for BMX ;)
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Damon on August 09, 2008, 05:12 PM: Cheers Chris, doing my best.

And thanks for the tip on the crank set Phippsio, bought it :)
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: magna13 on August 09, 2008, 06:24 PM: that f+f kit is b-e-a-utiful :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: CD17 on August 09, 2008, 07:59 PM: Quote from: magna13 on August 09, 2008, 06:24 PM
that f+f kit is b-e-a-utiful :smitten: :smitten:

Thats Superbikedan's powder work :smitten:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: JAY on August 10, 2008, 08:26 PM: Maybe splitting this soon..84 correct factory spec......
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/q66/harogenone/P5130530.jpg)
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: jackel on August 10, 2008, 09:10 PM: Quote from: JAY on August 10, 2008, 08:26 PM
Maybe splitting this soon..84 correct factory spec......
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/q66/harogenone/P5130530.jpg)
yum :)
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Damon on August 15, 2008, 12:48 PM: Lovely bike, when your splitting let me know.

Ok headset when in last night, BB and crank this weekend.

I have most of the stuff for it now, thanks Wish I'd kept my TA and Moose :daumenhoch:

Bike should be done in about a week :smitten:

(http://www.me.com/ro/dcurtis666/Galleries/100058/photo1218781755585/web.jpg'ver=12187817550001)
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: DIRTBIKER250F on August 15, 2008, 01:33 PM: :LolLolLolLol: From acpl of months build to a fortnight :daumenhoch: welcome to old school bike building. It will end marriages be warned.
Looking forward to see-ing it done ;) ;)

Paul :Great_Britain:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Damon on August 15, 2008, 01:51 PM: Quote from: DIRTBIKER250F on August 15, 2008, 01:33 PM
:LolLolLolLol: From acpl of months build to a fortnight :daumenhoch: welcome to old school bike building. It will end marriages be warned.
Looking forward to see-ing it done ;) ;)

Paul :Great_Britain:

Yes I got an email from my Wife earlier saying another f'ing parcel has arrived and seeing as you have got money to burn you can put some in my account as I am going shopping!!! :buck2:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: DIRTBIKER250F on August 15, 2008, 01:57 PM: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Damon on August 18, 2008, 09:28 PM: Just got back from J.T's to get the bike to this

Not get great pic, will do some better ones.

Thanks again J.T

(http://images41.fotki.com/v1267/photos/5/537502/6553993/web-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Damon on August 18, 2008, 09:56 PM: OK so you Haro guys what do you use to secure the rear brake cable? What was done BITD?

I have put a couple of thin black cable ties atm.

Getting the axles redone on the tuffs this week and got to source some plastic washes to protect the f&f when I mount the wheels and its all done.

I have a Shotgun II coming this week to complete the bike :smitten:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: crazycraig on August 18, 2008, 10:05 PM: Wow JT built that :shocked:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Damon on August 18, 2008, 11:21 PM: Some more pics in not great light....

Every thing is factory spec. I have some Oakley B2's coming and the only compromises are the headset, need a blue Hatta, and the seatpost.

(http://images39.fotki.com/v1286/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_1625-vi.jpg)
(http://images36.fotki.com/v1296/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_1626-vi.jpg)
(http://images41.fotki.com/v1266/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_1627-vi.jpg)
(http://images41.fotki.com/v1299/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_1628-vi.jpg)
(http://images37.fotki.com/v1257/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_1631-vi.jpg)
(http://images40.fotki.com/v1263/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_1634-vi.jpg)
(http://images38.fotki.com/v1271/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_1633-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Damon on August 18, 2008, 11:23 PM: Oh and the Torker is coming on nicely too :)

(http://images38.fotki.com/v1272/photos/5/537502/6517428/IMG_1635-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Jt on August 19, 2008, 09:22 AM: cant wait to see the haro fully built up on sunday..

tick tock though..time's against you.... :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Rombloke on August 19, 2008, 05:01 PM: Quote from: Damon on August 18, 2008, 09:56 PM
OK so you Haro guys what do you use to secure the rear brake cable? What was done BITD?

I have put a couple of thin black cable ties atm.

Getting the axles redone on the tuffs this week and got to source some plastic washes to protect the f&f when I mount the wheels and its all done.

I have a Shotgun II coming this week to complete the bike :smitten:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/Picture400.jpg)

zip ties

Dave
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: skyway_dude on August 19, 2008, 10:02 PM: Hi Damon,
Sweet build mate :smitten: I have just bought a Gen 1 master off Jay and like you i'm keen to build as close to factory as possible (i doubt as quickly as you have). Can i just check with all you in the know if the brakes should be mx900 or mx1000?

Hope it comes out as good as yours :daumenhoch:

James

Oh if anyone has any parts give us a pm :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Damon on August 19, 2008, 10:17 PM: http://harofreestyler.com/

Click on Gallery and select the spec of the one you have under the title "Curious to know about the Factory Build Specs for the Master, Sport & FST?"

That's were I got the spec for mine.

I believe you are looking for MX900 and Tech3 levers.
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: skyway_dude on August 19, 2008, 10:33 PM: Thanks for the info Damon :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Del on August 19, 2008, 10:43 PM: That's going to be a Stunner Damon :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: skyway_dude on August 19, 2008, 10:52 PM: Hi Damon,
Checked out the site you gave me the link to. One part say's mx 900 and the downloadable catalogue says mx 1000's so clear as mud :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Jt on August 19, 2008, 10:56 PM: go bonkers and use one of each :D

:LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: skyway_dude on August 19, 2008, 11:05 PM: Good call JT :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: JAY on August 19, 2008, 11:43 PM: Ok fella's,here you go,I've spent ages researching this bike ,so here is what i know.........
Spec.....

F&F - Master full chromoly (Frame pictured in Freestylin mag was a 2nd Gen incase you need to know)
Bars - Vector VC10

grips - Oakley B2
headset - Hatta mx 100 alloy
Cranks - sugino ct 3pc
stem- (tioga stem shown,but later it was changed to suntour)
Wheels - skyway , rear coaster .
Brakes - Dia-compe MX 1000 , tech 3 levers ,cables
seat - Shotgun II
seat post - Anlun
pedals - MKS Graphite X
Tyres - (some ads show Schwinn maximizer or National panaracers)
seat clamp - DC hinged
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/q66/harogenone/IMG_0003_edited-2.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/q66/harogenone/IMG_0001_edited-6.jpg)
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: JAY on August 19, 2008, 11:53 PM: I guess this bike would have came in both white and chrome,the complete Factory master bikes were never sold in the UK,only made it across as F+F's.If your gonna build a one close,i'd use Vector Bob Haro replica bars,as those VC 10's are rare as Fook......This is as close as it gets
Don't have this bike now though :(
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/q66/harogenone/P5130530.jpg)
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: skyway_dude on August 20, 2008, 07:28 AM: Thanks for all the info Jay :4_17_5:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Damon on August 21, 2008, 05:16 PM: Today's parcels arrived (thanks Moose :daumenhoch: )

To be fitted tonight :smitten:

NOS Oakley B2

(http://images41.fotki.com/v1264/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_5968-vi.jpg)
(http://images39.fotki.com/v1286/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_5969-vi.jpg)

NOS Cycle Pro Shotgun II

(http://images38.fotki.com/v1275/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_5974-vi.jpg)
(http://images38.fotki.com/v1270/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_5978-vi.jpg)
(http://images41.fotki.com/v1266/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_5980-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Damon on August 21, 2008, 05:18 PM: Alloy-hubbed Tuffs are getting new axles tomorrow and the build is finished :)

They are black which was factory, but most white framed Masters had white Tuffs so I will change them over when some come up at the right price.
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: skyway_dude on August 21, 2008, 10:10 PM: Looking very good Damon :4_17_5:

If anyone else has any of these parts please let me know :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Damon on August 23, 2008, 09:40 AM: Finishing the build today :)

Fresh axles put in the Tuffs, so just cleaning them ready to complete the bike.

Very excited about finishing my first ever build.

(http://images41.fotki.com/v1299/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_5982-vi.jpg)
(http://images38.fotki.com/v1269/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_5985-vi.jpg)
(http://images41.fotki.com/v1299/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_5986-vi.jpg)
(http://images38.fotki.com/v1297/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_5987-vi.jpg)
(http://images38.fotki.com/v1278/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_5988-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: PHIPPSIO on August 23, 2008, 09:47 AM: Thats coming along very nicely, exciting stuff :)
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Rombloke on August 23, 2008, 09:53 AM: looking good ....now get it done

Dave
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build)
Post by: Damon on August 23, 2008, 02:05 PM: FINISHED :D

(http://images41.fotki.com/v1299/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_5990-vi.jpg)
(http://images39.fotki.com/v1291/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_5991-vi.jpg)
(http://images41.fotki.com/v1299/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_5997-vi.jpg)
(http://images36.fotki.com/v1295/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_5998-vi.jpg)
(http://images39.fotki.com/v1290/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_5999-vi.jpg)
(http://images38.fotki.com/v1270/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_6000-vi.jpg)
(http://images38.fotki.com/v1272/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_6006-vi.jpg)
(http://images38.fotki.com/v1270/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_6008-vi.jpg)
(http://images38.fotki.com/v1275/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_6009-vi.jpg)
(http://images38.fotki.com/v1281/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_6012-vi.jpg)
(http://images41.fotki.com/v1299/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_6014-vi.jpg)(http://images41.fotki.com/v1299/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_6015-vi.jpg)
(http://images38.fotki.com/v1270/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_6016-vi.jpg)
(http://images38.fotki.com/v1278/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_6018-vi.jpg)

:smitten:

(http://images39.fotki.com/v1291/photos/5/537502/6553993/IMG_6019-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: muddstud on August 23, 2008, 02:33 PM: :smitten: very nice is that halfords tool kit and the bike aint bad either :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: woody allen bars on August 23, 2008, 02:35 PM: Cool :daumenhoch: Very tidy, especially for a first build, you must be over the moon with how it turned out.

Craig
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: PHIPPSIO on August 23, 2008, 02:37 PM: beautiful job Damon, look really nice :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: lazychubs on August 23, 2008, 02:37 PM: very nice mate great first build
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: sweetbeats on August 23, 2008, 02:37 PM: Really Nice build,
doing a gen2 myself as a first build at the moment and taking pics as i go along...not doing a factory orig though probs doing chrome arayas with blue bullseye hubs but probaly alternate with the white tuffs of my mintos TA :D

Beautiful job 10/10 ! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: bensherman on August 23, 2008, 03:13 PM: Wow m8, thats beautiful looking bike your 2nd build is going to have to be something special to top that. Look even better once you get some white tuffs :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: Dark Diggler on August 23, 2008, 03:30 PM: slick...

Is it a burner

:daumenhoch:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on August 23, 2008, 03:39 PM: well done on a nice first build, pity it was one of them crappy haro bikes, now get the f&f sold and build a bmx
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: Moose on August 23, 2008, 06:00 PM: Top Banana :daumenhoch: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: Damon on August 23, 2008, 07:47 PM: Quote from: Dark Diggler on August 23, 2008, 03:30 PM
slick...

Is it a burner

:daumenhoch:

Damn you...you spotted my Photoshop skills ;)

Thanks everyone. Really pleased with it.

Need some better wheels and MKS's and it will be to up to my expectations.
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: Jt on August 23, 2008, 08:40 PM: thats a cracker..even if i am a little biased.

i think your now need for a chrome quadangle ::)
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: jon foz on August 23, 2008, 08:47 PM: Stunning bike there ;)love the pic from the top,them vectors look HUGE :daumenhoch:

Jon
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: Damon on August 23, 2008, 10:32 PM: Quote from: PHIPPSIO on August 23, 2008, 02:37 PM
beautiful job Damon, look really nice :daumenhoch:

With your Haro background that is a really satisfying response, thank you. :)
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: CD17 on August 24, 2008, 07:11 PM: That looks great Damon :4_17_5:

Now enter it for BOTM, it will get my vote :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: MartyC on August 25, 2008, 01:31 PM: Very , very tidy build that :4_17_5:.
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: Rombloke on August 26, 2008, 08:23 PM: id cave my own bum hole in for that

Dave
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: Damon on August 26, 2008, 10:06 PM: Quote from: Rom Bloke on August 26, 2008, 08:23 PM
id cave my own bum hole in for that

Dave

Really!!!

With your collection I'd have thought my build was run of the mill?
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: antiquebmx on August 27, 2008, 12:49 PM: nice build there, like the black tuffs with white frame :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: Bob_Acid on August 27, 2008, 02:11 PM: Excellent build!
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: matt on August 31, 2008, 12:34 PM: great build, now get on it and ride it :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: Jt on August 31, 2008, 08:34 PM: Quote from: matskybeat on August 31, 2008, 12:34 PM
great build, now get on it and ride it :daumenhoch:

he does and did...

three pints at radchester and did a massive face plant on the cobbles near dukes.

quality :daumenhoch:

cant beleive i was finishing my pint and missed it ;D
Title: Re: First build - 1984 Haro Freestyler Master Gen 2 (Torker build) FINISHED!!!
Post by: Damon on August 31, 2008, 08:45 PM: :knuppel2: :Aresehole: :2gunsfiring_v1:

:LolLolLolLol: >:D

Quote from: J.T on August 31, 2008, 08:34 PM
Quote from: matskybeat on August 31, 2008, 12:34 PM
great build, now get on it and ride it :daumenhoch:

he does and did...

three pints at radchester and did a massive face plant on the cobbles near dukes.

quality :daumenhoch:

cant beleive i was finishing my pint and missed it ;D