chromey Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Hey guys. I feel like it has been ages since I posted a new build — I guess it has. Well, like I usually do - I'm never rushing through my bike builds. I kinda waited until I had all the "just-right" parts to get this one together - so that I can enjoy the combination - and the ride-ability of it. —I was lucky enough to get an original-finish (paint & decal) 1984 Haro Master frame & fork about 2-3 years ago. It's been sitting around waiting to get built for a while. this one was USA-made in the Torker Factory. The whole build is all original finish — No restored parts anywhere on this bike. — In 1984, there were three different versions of the Haro Master — just within that one year... This one is the first gen. of the three versions. Actually, not too many are accounted for in the community. This particular frame set has all of the early features from the early batches — before the chevron stampings began, before tubing sizes changed (from smaller to bigger), before coaster bracket was moved up, and other small changes, etc. Generation 1 and 2 were still made by Torker. The frame set is essentially the same as an 83 Haro Freestyler - but with an upgraded solid gusset — and was the very first bike in a long line of awesome Haros to wear the "Master" name. I was kinda bent on getting a white one too - since my 83 Freestyler is chrome. And White paint was sort of the iconic symbol in the 84 line.—That being said, I didn't want to do another cookie-cutter "Bob Haro" replica build like most people do when they build an 84 Master, although they are impressive and it makes sense since he was the man to spread the good word of freestyle back then. I really wanted to make this bike my own with parts from the mid 80s that came out around the same time + or - a year or two. This build uses parts ranging from 82-86 (centering around 1984). I built it as though it had been assembled in 84 and upgraded over time as more and more functional freestyle / bmx parts became available. I'm really embracing the specific level of aging and patina on the finish of this bike - using most parts with similar signs of use in the original finishes. The little nicks and chips here and there really bring these parts together in a nice way - and finish off the bike just the way i like it. Enjoy some pics. Parts List /// /// ///———————————————————————————Frame & Fork - 1984 Haro Master (1st Generation)Handlebars - Redline Forklifter - FreestyleStem - GT MalletGrips - ODI Mushroom - Version 1 (Original)Cranks - Haro Group 1 - 1st GenBB - Sealed Suntour / Anlun - Alloy CupsChainring - Tuf-Neck 44tPedals - KKT SMXTires - NOS Toiga-Mitsuboshi Comp ST (1.75")Rims - Araya 7x - ChromeHubs - Chrome Suzue "Light Alloy / C.P. Finish" 36hSeatpost - Haro Fluted (from 86 Master - origiinal decal)Seat - Cycle Pro "Shot Gun" (1st Gen, Double Stamped)Seat Clamp - Tange SC-2Chain - Nickel 1/8"Headset - Tioga "Bear Trap"Rotor - Odyssey Gyro - Orig. BlueCalipers - Dia Compe Nippons (Orig. Ano-Blue) 85-86Cables - Dia Compe "85-dated" + Orig. Odyssey Gyro CablesBrake Pads - Dia Compe - White CompoundLevers - Dia Compe "Arial 182" Tech-7Pegs - GT Steel Tube Rides (Rear=Shorty / Front=Long) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin S.Brothers Posted July 23, 2014 Admin Share Posted July 23, 2014 Awesome. Good info too. I've been thinking about 83/84 Haros lately. A little outside my wheelhouse though. But I love this one and I share your enthusiasm for the white frames. Couple of questions... 1) Were Chrome and White the only available color in 83 / 84? 2) Roughly when did the GT mallet come out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromey Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Thanks Steve. Yep. Chrome and White were the only options for the Master in 84. And I think White was the only option for the (Mike D.) Sport. ( I think Rich Sigur might have changed the world when he spray bombed his white sport Green in 84 - and made everyone want wacky colors). I had a chrome 84 (2nd gen.) Master frame set for a while - but didn't build it because I was sort of hell bent on having a white one. I would have settled for any of the three generations from 84. And I just lucked upon (with patience) the very first version. Also, I'm pretty sure the GT Mallet was available in later 84 with some of the GT's that were coming out — Performer, Pro, and Team Series bikes. Either way - they were freakin' everywhere by 85. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin TrulyOdd Posted July 23, 2014 Admin Share Posted July 23, 2014 interesting part selection but a seriously badass bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donvader Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Very nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarvi Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Great bike Matt. Love the evolution of parts over time and seems to be the way many of us had our bikes back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reservoir.grizzly Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Sick bike Matt! Dialed...all the way down to the tire labels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lboorse2 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Sweet! Switch to CW Cali Freestyler bars, OPCs and white tires and you've basically got the 85 General I had BITD. . Lovin this a lot. I appreciate the aesthetic Chromey touches as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkraig Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Nice build Matt. As always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radbandit Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Freakin awesome! Reminds me of a roots style rider... Going with probably the best designed master and just upgrading it through the years bitd. Always a great creation with you Chromey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandaProAm420 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 That is a seriously dope freestyler!! Makes me wish I never sold my Performer :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Sweet looker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTY Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Excellent build as always. I like the mix of parts and brands. It's what most of us did back then. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinsArmy Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Sick, sick Master. Nice work Matt! Great attention to detail and great parts selection. Weren't the Tech 7s introduced and discontinued in 87? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdemo Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Great build Matt - even better is the fact that you're riding it! Looks great. Let's see some pics of it in action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevron Envy Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Love it Matt! As always, a gorgeous build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Great Build Matt, Awesome bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
