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1991 Haro Ground Master

#1 2009-01-14 5:40pm

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1991 Haro Ground Master

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1991 Haro Ground Master

My Main Rider - 1991 function, with 1987 looks.

This is my daily freestyler. A 1991 Haro Ground Master Frame. I pretty much transferred most of the parts from my 1992 Master, after the 1992 cracked ( in 2008 ) from almost 20 years of abuse (and love) :).
The frame was well used before I got it, Kind of a rust bucket... so just painted it and put some old 1987-88 Decals on. 91 Decals were pretty much impossible to find at this point, and I had these 87 decals here. Not trying to fake anything, I just didn't want it raw. I was always a fan of the 87 - and there were no reissues out at this point. It's (also) far from perfect.. but it's a great ride - with some old school vibe.
The rear built-in Peg bosses (specific to 1991) were damaged, so I had them ground off as flush to the frame as I could get them, so they would not interfere with any rear axle-peg tricks.PARTS
- 1991 Haro (Ground) Master Frame
- 1988 Mongoose Decade Pro forks — Previously 1992 GT Pro Freestyle Tour Forks
- 1989-91 Haro/Anlun (short) Team Stem — previously had a GT/SR Mallet, Park-Pre stem, and DK Inverted stem.
- Araya Super 7x Rims w/ Suzue Sealed hubs
- Redline double pinch Flights — previously GT Power Series one piece.
- Haro 88 CD Sprocket
- KKT SMX Pedals — previously Fusion plastic DX pedals - and also Victor 555 (DX) pedals.
- Tech 77 Levers (that I used back in 88-1992)
- Diacompe Nippons - Front Brakes
- Odyssey Evolver - Rear Brakes
- GT / Viscount seat
- Odyssey Gyro detangler
- Tires : Primo V-Monster 1.95
- Odyssey RX-2 Seat Clamp (from an 86 Skyway Street Beat) — previously Tange MX-5 Seat Clamp
- GT/Kalin Micro Adjust Seatpost
- Bars are an ever rotating cast, from to Peregrine Q Bars, GHP bars, and a few versions of Diamond Back Woody Itson bars...etc
(As you'll see in the thread pics, all of the parts keep changing - this is my main Rider... So I keep tuning it to ride better)


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#2 2009-01-14 5:44pm

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Awesome build Matt!
Glad to see you got a new rider.
Super cool it got some 87 treatment.


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#3 2009-01-14 5:52pm

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Another good looking bike. I love the color.


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#4 2009-01-14 5:54pm

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Looks like you put together a pretty nice rider ;)

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#5 2009-01-14 6:42pm

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Good gosh another Master!
Sweet color too! :cool:

Ride'em if ya got'em ;)


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#6 2009-01-14 7:43pm

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Sweet ride, can't wait to see the action shots.  Cool color combo too :cool:


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#7 2009-01-15 3:42am

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It doesn't matter what colors, parts or decals you mix and match. A Haro always comes out pretty! Gorgeous Master! :D

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#8 2009-01-15 12:55pm

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I was so excited when I saw you had a new bike posted. I always enjoy your builds--this one didn't disappoint--looks incredible

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#9 2009-01-15 12:56pm

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Are those General bars?

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#10 2009-01-15 5:29pm

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Always love your custom masters. I have one on the way too. About 3 weeks away.


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#11 2009-01-15 5:57pm

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Absolutely killer rider.  Good stuff!!


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#12 2009-01-15 7:14pm

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Nice ride Matt! Always loved this color but the blue accents are an especially nice touch!


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#13 2009-01-15 8:24pm

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nice build I love that color

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#14 2009-01-16 5:20am

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Are those the new odyssey tanwalls? How are they?

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#15 2009-01-16 6:09pm

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Re: 1991 Haro Ground Master

haro, indiana wrote:

Are those the new odyssey tanwalls? How are they?

Those are actually older Primo V-Monster tires.
Same ones I had on the 92 Master. They're getting pretty worn and the skinwall is starting to checker.

I REALLY want to try a set of odyssey tanwals soon - or KHE Lemellos... they all lookvery similar to this design... which reminds me of old ACS RL Edge tires (my Old faves).


Thanks so much for the compliments ! :)

Sadly, It's even colder out now. I'm jonzing so bad to go out and test this one... 
Guess I'll have to wait...




For now... a summer throwback pic from Brian P's Summer Slam:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/uploads.bmxmuseum.com/user-images/7439/haro_groundmaster91c594bd29a35.jpg

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#16 2009-01-16 9:20pm

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Sweet build...I hope to find a ground Master one day.

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#17 2009-01-17 6:32am

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chromey wrote:

haro, indiana wrote:

Are those the new odyssey tanwalls? How are they?

Those are actually older Primo V-Monster tires.
Same ones I had on the 92 Master. They're getting pretty worn and the skinwall is starting to checker.

I REALLY want to try a set of odyssey tanwals soon - or KHE Lemellos... they all lookvery similar to this design... which reminds me of old ACS RL Edge tires (my Old faves).


Thanks so much for the compliments ! :)

Sadly, It's even colder out now. I'm jonzing so bad to go out and test this one... 
Guess I'll have to wait...

I've been running the KHEs for a year or so. They are pretty good, but soft (65 psi max) and a little wide (1.95) I noticed flatland fuel doesn't carry them anymore.

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#18 2009-01-27 1:00pm

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Re: 1991 Haro Ground Master

FLAVA Matt.  Love it!  It'll look great backflippin' ;)

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#19 2009-02-09 9:29am

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*** PIMP   BIKE ***
is it the one you got from me ??
WOW O WOW 
you do good work... nice color choice !!!:P

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#20 2009-02-23 3:18am

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hi. I m restoring a Haro ground master but not have measurmens to place decals onto frame. Could you help? Regards

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#21 2009-03-15 1:27am

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That looks awesome done up in those colors! Hopefully you'll get to ride it a lot more now that it's getting a little warmer.


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#22 2009-05-21 12:35pm

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psalm37 wrote:

hi. I m restoring a Haro ground master but not have measurmens to place decals onto frame. Could you help? Regards

When you get the decals  the down tube has holes in it for the cable guides, this helps you line it up correctly. the other decals are kind of self explanatory , just flip thru the musem and look at pics. pretty much everyone has them placed right. :)

Good luck with the rebuild. Lets see pics when you're finished.:)


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#23 2009-05-21 1:31pm

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I'm agreeing with everyone else.  Love the color combo!

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#24 2009-05-21 2:56pm

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#25 2009-07-06 11:56am

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Re: 1991 Haro Ground Master

Some more pics of the bike (out at the OS BMX Reunion weekend in California)

A little Smith Decade action...
https://s3.amazonaws.com/uploads.bmxmuseum.com/user-images/7439/cimg5531594bcbb842.jpg


WOODY ITSON on the Kick ramp there :)

https://s3.amazonaws.com/uploads.bmxmuseum.com/user-images/7439/cimg5507594bcbcc0f.jpg
https://s3.amazonaws.com/uploads.bmxmuseum.com/user-images/7439/cimg5525594bcbcc21.jpg


I even got to ride Alvin Mullins' backyard halfpipe.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/uploads.bmxmuseum.com/user-images/7439/chromey_alvinsramp594bcbd2ec.jpg


Here's Tony Murray taking my bike for a spin - like it's 1986.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/uploads.bmxmuseum.com/user-images/7439/tonymurray_mybike594bcbdaa4.jpg

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