BMX

[Dirty_Vinylpusher]

I acquired a bunch of bikes today which will be chopped up for future projects.
This one makes me wonder......

Seems oldschool.
Possibly worth restoring?

I'll get some more and better pics up later if needed.
On the iPad and the Photobucket app is rubbish.

 

[Dirty_Vinylpusher]

 

[Dirty_Vinylpusher]

"Haro"?

 

[Bicycle808]

Yes, that's definitely a Haro, but I'm betting it's a "Sport" rather than a "Freestyler." Up to you whether it'd be worthwhile restoring; i think that an actual restore would be expensive, but a refurbishing to make it rideable/presentable might be a good idea.

HTH

 

[Dirty_Vinylpusher]

It does look a little different to the white one in the pic.

 

[Dirty_Vinylpusher]

Definitely has a nice rat patina as it is.....
Will put it to the side for now.

If anyone in Australia would be interested in the frame however....

 

[CCR]

The top tube length looks a lot shorter than the haro, the front gusset doesnt look to be welded the entire length either like I'm used to seeing on those too.

 

[Dirty_Vinylpusher]

The top tube length looks a lot shorter than the haro, the front gusset doesnt look to be welded the entire length either like I'm used to seeing on those too.

I wouldn't know about the lenght but I can measure it later.

You're right about the gusset not being welded all the way though.


So it could just be a cheap copy?

 

[CCR]

The shorter top tube makes me think it might be a knock off but there are plenty of bikes I still haven't seen before out there. The other parts could have been scavenged to build that one up but they look like pretty lower level stuff to me too.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

i like the patina. new or restored wheels, in some bright color would set it off. clear coat the rust, and call it done.

 

[Dirty_Vinylpusher]

The shorter top tube makes me think it might be a knock off but there are plenty of bikes I still haven't seen before out there. The other parts could have been scavenged to build that one up but they look like pretty lower level stuff to me too.

Cool thanks for the input.


Is there a way to tell from the numbers on the frame?
I've seen people talk about that on this forum.

 

[Dirty_Vinylpusher]

i like the patina. new or restored wheels, in some bright color would set it off. clear coat the rust, and call it done.

Yeh it is nicely worn and rusted.
Might just put a comfy seat on it and maybe make some hangers for it and clear it.

 

[Dirty_Vinylpusher]

Top tube is 300mm (1ft) from front to where it splits.

 

[Dirty_Vinylpusher]

Number on crank tube:

Y F (i think) 85061718

 

[marius.suiram]

I don't know too much, but it looks like the frame I posted some days ago, Haro FST
The s.n. , if it is a Haro gives june 1985,
a desirable frame for collectors.

 

[Dirty_Vinylpusher]

Ok..... Getting mixed reports here then....

How can I find out for sure?


The fromt wheel droupouts are fully welded on the outside but only spot welded in three places on the inside.