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1986 Haro Group 1 RS2/RS3

Last edited by Hobbes12 (2009-11-02 11:42am)

chromey · 2007-12-19 2:45pm

88 Haro Master (Turquoise & Mint)

supra_DT · 2007-12-20 7:57pm

1985 Haro Sport (Neon Blue)

axel · 2008-04-13 6:07am

Last edited by axel (2008-04-15 8:05pm)

ghost spidah · 2009-05-02 2:43pm

1993 haro master. 19.5'' top tube, 14.5'' chainstay [slammed], accepts 25.4mm [1''] seatpost, 3/16'' drop outs w/ 3/8'' axle slots, 1'' headtube, American [pro] size bottom bracket, 990 mounts on chainstays, cable routing through seat tube, chevron stamped on drops & top tube gusset.

ghost spidah · 2009-09-15 7:54pm

1984 Freestyler (Master) gen. ll

Full 4130 chromoly frame and fork, 18.25'' toptube, 14.25'' chainstay (slammed), machined 1'' headtube, open-ended box gusset, machined American bb, seatube accepts 7/8'' (22.2mm) seatpost, tapered seat & chainstays, 1/8'' thick dropouts w/ 3/8'' slots & integrated coaster bracket. Fork has 1'' threaded steer tube, bologna-cut legs w/ 1/8'' thick, 3/8'' slot dropouts.

1989/'90 Invert/Shredder

18.5'' top tube, 14.5'' chainstay (slammed), 4130 chromoly main tubes, hi-tensile rear tri, 1'' headtube, non-threaded peg mounts on fork, wrap around headtube gusset w/ Haro chevron stamp, accepts 7/8'' (22.2mm) seatpost, 1/8'' thick drops f&r w/ 3/8'' slots, coaster bracket.
>This f&f was used for the '89 &'90 Shredder and Invert (the Invert had better components than the Shredder).
>Some Shredders used this version frame (tri-moly), others used a full 1021 hi-tensile version of this frame, both had identical geometry and same components. Apparently the use of chromoly main frame or full hi-ten was random, and not designated by production date/paint/decals/or components.

1998 Al Pro

7005 aluminum, 20.75'' toptube, 15'' chainstay (slammed), externally & internally machined 1-1/8'' headtube, internally machined American bb, double butted downtube, downtube gusset, curved toptube w/ internal cable routing, rectangular wishbone seatstays, v-brake mounts on seatstays, rectangular chainstays, 5/16'' thick dropouts w/ 3/8'' slots, stamped with the Haro Chevron logo. Fork is full 4130 chromoly, 1-1/8'' threadless steer tube, press fit compression nut, tapered legs, 3/16'' thick dropouts w/ 3/8'' slots, stamped ''HARO''.

1998 Zippo

4130 chromoly seattube, remaining tubes are 1021 high tensile steel, 20'' toptube, 14.5'' chainstay (slammed), 1-1/8'' headtube, American bottom bracket, uses 25.4mm seatpost, twin toptubes, plate gusset between toptubes has stamped Haro ''Hevron'' logo, plate gusset between chainstays has cutout ''H'' & ''Hevron'' logo, 1/4'' thick dropouts have stamped ''Hevron'' logo, 13mm axle slots.

2000 Backtrail X3

Full 4130 chromoly, 20.25'' toptube, 14.4'' chainstay (slammed), machined 1-1/8'' headtube, machined American bottom bracket, uses 25.4mm seatpost, welded Gyro cable stops (the stops on this frame were removed), wishbone seatstays, 990 mounts on chainstays, cable routes on downtube, tubular gusset between chainstays, 1/4'' thick dropouts w/ 14mm axle slots, stamped ''Haro'' logo.

Last edited by ghost spidah (2011-02-27 6:47am)

DOMPHIPPSIO · 2009-11-01 3:17am

OK, Heres some information on the 1984 US made Torker produced Haro frames....

1st up - Generation 1 Haro Master.

Production of these frames began in March of 1984 straight after the last of the original Haro Freestylers were produced.

Torker Serials in the right hand rear dropout. T - For Torker - two letters for the month - 3 - 4 numbers for the manufacturing sequence and then the letter F for sreestyle. The first Generation 1984 master and sport both have similar serial formats to the 82/83 freestylers. These bikes were manufactured in Fullerton, California in the Torker (Johnson Engineering) facility.
example

Other key Charateristics
Twin Top Tubes
Available in White or Chrome plate only for this year
no chevrons stamped in the gusset
Flat (non Flared) dropouts
A consistent thickness of tubing from the top tubes down to the dropouts. The generation 2 framesets have tapered tubing and this will follow in a similar thread.
Machined Bottom Bracket and Head tube
Coaster Bracket beneath the rear left hand chain stay almost identical to the 82/83 freestylers
Fully welded headtube gusset
Gusset behind the bottom bracket shell

Note that the original decals had a darker green band than some of the restored frames. Decal guys have continually struggled to accurately reproduce the original colour up to this day.
Examples of both below starting with the original colour..

and now the more recent reproductions

2nd Generation 1984 Haro Master

Once again, these frames were only available in white or chrome plate
Serial format changed to a longer sequence which is easier to follow, as follows...
T for Torker, two number for the month (i.e. 08 - August), two numbers for the year (i.e. 84) 4 x numbers for the manufacturing sequence and the letter M for Master

example of an August 1984 produced 1984 us made master

The 2nd Generation 1984 Masters were also produced in Fullerton by Torker. These went into manufacture in late July, the same month that the 1st Generations ceased.

Characteristics...

Tapered tubing towards the dropouts, example....
2nd Generation...

Ist Generation...

Coaster bracket moved to the top of the rear left chainstay. The bracket was also a bit thinner and i have never seen a survivor frame that has not been damaged and disfigured where a coaster brake has been used.

The dropouts on the 2nd generation models were also "flared" on the bottom edge to add strength and reduce flexing, particularly as the rear end of the frame had been tapered and effectively weakened.
example 2nd generation...

example 1st generation...

the second generation framesets were identical to the first generation in every other aspect.

Notice slight damage to the coaster bracket where a coaster brake had been used

This is a NOS 2nd generation frameset , the only one in existence

Ill add more detail as it becomes available. Gen 1 and 2 US made Sports to follow soon....

canoshield · 2010-01-16 12:03pm

haro 1991 sport in black

JTinNC · 2010-02-27 8:27pm

1997 Haro Ultra.

JohnnyTr8der · 2010-02-27 8:28pm

82 Haro Freestyler Gen-1 w/ M1 Bottema's

excuse the gunk in the tube its been cleaned out since this pic!!

nealsky · 2010-03-19 1:56pm

84 First Generation Haro Master

Last edited by nealsky (2010-03-19 2:05pm)

Haro-83 · 2010-08-16 5:11pm

red/black 1987 haro master

just same as 1987 haro catalog.

Last edited by Haro-83 (2011-03-13 8:12am)

willy01 · 2010-10-24 1:49pm

1999 Master

Last edited by willy01 (2010-10-24 1:52pm)

willy01 · 2010-10-24 2:06pm

1999 Haro Revo

Flatlandfox · 2010-11-04 6:38pm

2009 Limited Edition Haro Freestyler 30th Anniversary, Powder coated by Chip @ C4Labs, to replicate the iconic 1986 Haro Master

Team who cares · 2010-11-05 10:27pm

96 (I beleive) Shredder. Still have the original 1pc cranks that go with the sprocket. Everything was there with the exception of front brake, gyro, pedals and original grips. Although it did have alloy GT pedals on the 1pc cranks that were missing from my 01 Vertigo when i got it.

Team who cares · 2010-11-05 10:30pm

My 8 year olds 18" Haro. Still trying to determine exactly what it is but it has 14mm axles, now has the gyro back on it and had Haro 3pc cranks that the previous owner kept.