Author Topic: Found this in the shed!!! (Read 3007 times)

Haro first generation · « **on:** March 16, 2006, 06:49 PM »

Finally got my first generation out of the shed. Its in alot better condition than i thought, definetly doesnt need recroming, i would be grateful if anyone can give me any tips how to get rid of little bits of surface rust and get the shine back, did a little with T-cut and came up quite well. Im also in the process of cleaning the front Tuff of black paint, its bright blue underneath just gotta get the crap off.
Also where is the serial number on the frame, cos someone on here wanted it.
Here are a couple of pics below (sorry for dodgey camera)

ORB · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2006, 06:56 PM »

Snow globes

retrogeezer · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2006, 07:09 PM »

don't use any more t-cut....it's abrasive.

I spray the frame with wd40 first, then use fine wire wool to get the worst of the rust off, then a decent chrome polish. Autosol is a bit abrasive too so avoid that unless nothing else is available. It needs to be a liw=quid polish, not a tube of paste.

Wonder chrome is excellent.

greentoad · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2006, 07:10 PM »

Hi

Nice bike, like the seat.

The serial number is on the rear right drop out, you'll have to take the wheel out.

I always spray down with WD40, leave them for a couple of days then wash with Nelson car wash / wax, and a good hose down.

Then strip. I have just tried a Spontex pad and also a Spontex cleaner with a blue handle (get both from Tesco's) for some items. However, I always use TROLLULL 0000 grade wire wool (the finest you can get). It does not scrach the metal at all and is great stuff.

There is always PEEK and Autosol aswell. But I use them before the wire wool.

Hope this helps,

J.

Haro first generation · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2006, 07:29 PM »

thanks everyone will get on the case and then take some decent pics.

scary_leary · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2006, 07:32 PM »

nice..that will polish up a treat.....oh , wanna sell the bars?

Haro first generation · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2006, 07:37 PM »

Quote from: scary_leary on March 16, 2006, 07:32 PM

nice..that will polish up a treat.....oh , wanna sell the bars?

Thanks!
what an earth would i use to steer it???

jT Racing · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2006, 08:43 PM »

did you like the shed so much that you moved in

sorry. i am just not used to seeing furniture in a sauna.

i know i'm an

sorry

spinmaster · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2006, 08:56 PM »

nice survivor, that seat must be a bit on the rare side. anyone?

Rombloke · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2006, 09:00 PM »

the seat is an elina peregrine with haro decals me thinks

could be wrong?

Dave

spinmaster · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2006, 09:01 PM »

if it is then i shall eat my own arm and call me novice of the year.

Stodgy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2006, 09:31 PM »

Try Autosol on the chrome - I've just used it to restore two chrome frames (one over 23 years old) and tehy have come up as good as new!!! Use it quite liberally and work into the rust spots, they soon come off. Buff the stuff off before it drys so it doesn't become abrasive.

Good luck fella!

Dave

ftobmx · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2006, 10:07 PM »

that will come up nice with a bit of effort :daumenhoch:what was the price of the gen1 bitd

Rombloke · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2006, 10:24 PM »

Quote from: ftobmx on March 16, 2006, 10:07 PM

what was the price of the gen1 bitd

good question fella.....does anyone actually know what a freestyler cost in 1982

dave

retrogeezer · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2006, 10:24 PM »

methinks a new stem may be in order.....

Nosnod · « **Reply #15 on:** March 16, 2006, 10:38 PM »

£165 for a Haro Freestyler F&F (From an ad in an early 83 copy of BMX Bi-weekly)

ORB · « **Reply #16 on:** March 16, 2006, 10:39 PM »

is that a Hookworm rear tyre?

Haro first generation · « **Reply #17 on:** March 17, 2006, 09:47 AM »

did you like the shed so much that you moved in sorry. i am just not used to seeing furniture in a sauna.

Spot on! thats what we call our flat The Sauna.
Wonder why???

i know i'm an sorry

Haro first generation · « **Reply #18 on:** March 17, 2006, 09:56 AM »

Quote from: Nosnod on March 16, 2006, 10:38 PM

£165 for a Haro Freestyler F&F (From an ad in an early 83 copy of BMX Bi-weekly)

I paid £140 for mine, remember it well.

Haro first generation · « **Reply #19 on:** March 17, 2006, 09:57 AM »

Quote from: ORB on March 16, 2006, 10:39 PM

is that a Hookworm rear tyre?

Yes it is a Hook worm, Got the front wheel nicked. Not sure what tyres to put on, any ideas anyone???

ORB · « **Reply #20 on:** March 17, 2006, 10:15 AM »

Snake Bellies

How long has it been as Hook Worms are relativly new.

Haro first generation · « **Reply #21 on:** March 17, 2006, 10:45 AM »

Or there are quite new i used to use it to get to Finsbury Park on tube everyday, a couple of years ago. Cant beleive i left it there with a dodgey lock on it and sometimes even over night when i went on the piss. I did'nt realise what it was worth till i came on this site. Good job none of the dodgey folk round Finsbury park knew what it was worth too. Live and learn.

Bob_Acid · « **Reply #22 on:** March 18, 2006, 12:32 AM »

yup the seat looks like an elina and from memory a haro was about £130 FnF

missfitsat101 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 20, 2006, 07:58 PM »

like retrogeezer said wd 40 and wire wool then polish with toothpaste and im not joking it works really well and not to abrasive and leaves your frame minty fresh

dordymush · « **Reply #24 on:** March 20, 2006, 10:35 PM »

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polish with toothpaste

did you know theres saw dust in tooth paste.

another piece of rubbish information from the dordy.

right off to give me ole lorrys grill a doing with crest lol.