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Monk_Wally_Honk:
Bike I'm putting together at the moment is giving me a bit of an issue in the headset department. Initially got the F&F delivered from the states and the headset was included (an '85 freestyle bike). As i've been collecting bits and sticking them on I'd noticed the headset had a lot of wobble. It was something I thought I'd tackle at the end and now I'm nearly there I took it apart to find only one set of bearings (none above the crown race).

I thought it would be a simple fix to change the headset so ordered one from Alans. New one in and I'm still having the same issue. It either wobbles back and forth or is so tight the bars won't turn.

Hopefully it's something obvious and I'm being a donut. Any ideas?

oldschoolace:
Daft question but your are putting a bearing race top and bottom of the head tube aren't you?

Pic would be usefull  :daumenhoch:

Monk_Wally_Honk:
Here it is in situ (note the top race sitting skewed)




Here's the bits I can get off and on....




Theres also the bearing cups top and bottom of the head tube and I'm using the original crown race on the forks, Could this be the issue or am I missing something else?

oldschoolace:
Is that the complete new headset from Alans? the cups look too big for the bearing race or visa versa ???

Monk_Wally_Honk:
The top end is exactly as bought, the bottom end is using the original bikes crown race.

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