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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: curtispro on June 29, 2011, 09:39 AM

Title: Tange MX 2 Headset
Post by: curtispro on June 29, 2011, 09:39 AM

I just got one of these for my DP build, and like the other 2 headsets I have tried it doesn't fookin fit, threaded parts go on about 1/2 inch then gets tight, the original old headset fits a treat but it is not going back on as its past its best, threads on the forks are perfect, it must be a TPI issue  :crazy2: :crazy2: :crazy2: :crazy2: :crazy2: :crazy2: :crazy2: I am getting fed up now  :( 

Title: Re: Tange MX 2 Headset
Post by: 1mancity2 on June 29, 2011, 10:06 AM

Have you got another pair of forks to try the headset on?

Title: Re: Tange MX 2 Headset
Post by: curtispro on June 29, 2011, 10:21 AM

Yes I tried the new headset on the Mrs fake Haro FST and it fits fine (its a early 90's diamondback) I can't understand it.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/xx207/curtispro1/732e95c4.jpg)

I have got one of these coming from pork chop

http://www.porkchopbmx.com/Alloy-BMX-headset-1-threaded-w-325mm-cups-RED-ANODIZED-HSIMH6713.htm

Title: Re: Tange MX 2 Headset
Post by: 1mancity2 on June 29, 2011, 10:37 AM

Have you tried the old lock nut on those forks?

Title: Re: Tange MX 2 Headset
Post by: curtispro on June 29, 2011, 10:56 AM

Quote from: 1mancity2 on June 29, 2011, 10:37 AM

Have you tried the old lock nut on those forks?

No I haven't, will strip it back down and give it a try, but still wont help with the DP  :'(

Title: Re: Tange MX 2 Headset
Post by: 1mancity2 on June 29, 2011, 11:43 AM

But at least you will know its a tpi issue and not your forks  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Tange MX 2 Headset
Post by: kungfunky on June 29, 2011, 07:13 PM

where did you get it from? I've just got 2 new ones and tried them on a few pairs of forks, work fine on all of them.

Title: Re: Tange MX 2 Headset
Post by: curtispro on June 29, 2011, 11:22 PM

Quote from: kungfunky on June 29, 2011, 07:13 PM

where did you get it from? I've just got 2 new ones and tried them on a few pairs of forks, work fine on all of them.

Derekonlinecycles tange mx2, tried the one off original headset on the fake FST and it don't fit, they are original DP GL forks, but I can't seem to get a fookin headset to fit it  :'( :tickedoff:  >:( :'( :-\

Title: Re: Tange MX 2 Headset
Post by: 1mancity2 on June 30, 2011, 07:13 AM

Its either a different tpi or the original could be cross threaded and so are your forks now, could you restore the original?

Title: Re: Tange MX 2 Headset
Post by: rick1970 on June 30, 2011, 07:27 AM

Hi mate take them forks to your local bike shop he will tell you your problem in 5 minutes  :daumenhoch: