The 1986 Haro Master has everything it has a heritage that is legendary, great looks, and the ultimate in freestyle componentry. The only thing it doesn't have is competition. The Master is a highly specialized flatland freestyle bike. The short wheelbase, quick steering, proven geometry, and fanatical attention to detail separate it from the competition. FREESTYLN MAGAZINE called the 1985 Master "The Porsche of freestyle bikes" and in a recent BMX PLUS Freestyle bike shootout, the 1985 Master emerged as the ultimate flatland machine. And believe it or not for 1986 the Master is even better; improved braking with Dia-Compe's new 883 brakes and Tech 5 levers with locking buttons, improved durability with chromed stays and fork tips and improved flip-up pegs on the fork. Naturally, the 1986 Master has all the new trick Haro components: Haro FS-175 freestyle tires. Haro freestyle stem, Haro tubular chromoly cranks and Uni-Directional chainring. Haro freestyle handlebars and fluted seatpost. The Skyway Tuff II five spoke wheels and MKS graphite pedals are about the only things unchanged. The Haro Master isn't for everyone, it's expensive and highly specialized. But if you're like Dave Nourie and Dennis McCoy of Team Haro you'll find that the Master has everything, except competition.
Headset Size
1"
Seatpost Size
22.2mm
Top Tube Size
Unknown
Original Colours
85XX0000 86YY0000
Made in Taiwan.
Here's how to check your Haro BMX serial number. First 2 numbers in the serial indicates year of production (1985 or 1986). Numbers indicated by XX in the serial are Month (05 - 12 - May to Dec). YY in the serial indicates production Month (01 to 04 - Jan to April).
Bikes made in Taiwan usually had an 8 month production and shipping timeline before they were sold in bike shops around the world. In May of any year, factories would usually switch production to making models for the following year.