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**HELP** Headset and Tange Forks Steering Problem!!

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d14vd_h:
ok guys i had serious problems when fitting my tange arx forks on a mk2 raleigh burner frame...
basically the steering tube is too short so theres not enough threaded area for all parts of the headset,

so far my solution is as follows
i was able to put the headset on as far as the screw-on bearing cover that comes before the washer and locknut
i then missed out the washer and put the stem through a tange locknut and into the frame,
the locknut couldnt be threaded on so i screwed the little lugnuts that are on a tange locknut into the bearing cover and tightened the stem as far as possible.
everything seems tight no movement and turns freely.

do you guys think this is a viable solution??
also one pottential issue is i cant raise the stem whatsoever is this a big problem on a rider?

dave

d14vd_h:
bump ???

d14vd_h:
anyone :shocked:

billstup:
What type of headset you using ? If it`s a Kango sealed unit then thats your problem  :daumenhoch:

d14vd_h:
na its just a standard tioga headset,
thew problem is that the tange threaded area is shorter than the standard burner forks,

my solution seems to be working so far so good, i was just wondering if you guys could think of an alternative solution or could think of a reason my solution would fail!

i think long term wise the best thing to do is grind off a 1/4'' from the bottom of the headtube on the frame.

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