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highrisedrifter:
Hi

I have two problems with my headset.

The first is there's quite a bit of play there. THE forks/bars move back and forth in the headtube. I guess that's just a matter of tightening up the headset. Is that right?

Second, the stem won't come out of the headtube when the stem bolt is loosened, nor will it move to allow me to line up the wheel with the bars. I've tried gently tapping it with a rubber mallet and then twatting it in frustratin when nothing happened  ;D  Still nothing though. Any tips please?

Cheers

HRD

pickle:
a few things mate.....

the play in the headset could just be tightening....but was the bearing race snug on the forks?  if it wasn't and there is play there, then you can tighten the headset up as much as you like it'll still move!

The stem?  sounds like it's just stuck in there, take the bolt out then stand infront of the bike with your legs either side of the front wheel.  press your knees against the wheel and turn the bars!  it will free up with a snap!

when you put it back just apply a little grease  :daumenhoch:

highrisedrifter:
Thanks Pickle

There was no play in the forks. I need to get myself a damn big spanner to fit the headset then as I've not got a specific one. I'll see if Halfrauds have them.

I was hoping the stem was just stuck. I've tried moving the bars but it's just not happening, i'll give it another go once I've had a beer.  :LolLolLolLol:
I'll remember to grease the headtube up though when I do manager it. Thanks. I hadn't thought of that.  ::)

HRD

TwoBobRob:
Clean and grease the wedge also   ;)

pickle:

--- Quote from: highrisedrifter on June 02, 2007, 08:11 PM ---Thanks Pickle

There was no play in the forks. I need to get myself a damn big spanner to fit the headset then as I've not got a specific one. I'll see if Halfrauds have them.

I was hoping the stem was just stuck. I've tried moving the bars but it's just not happening, i'll give it another go once I've had a beer.  :LolLolLolLol:
I'll remember to grease the headtube up though when I do manager it. Thanks. I hadn't thought of that.  ::)

HRD

--- End quote ---

A spanner big enough for the headset nut will cost you!  i use a pair of grips that can expand (not a clue what they're called??  like pliers but bigger and can move inwards and outwards??  i get em from B&Q for £2.99 and they work a treat!  just remember to use a rag around the nut so not to mark it  :daumenhoch:

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