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Title: Gen 1 gyro help
Post by: Quadog on October 07, 2017, 03:06 PM

Hi All

Started to put together my 87 Master and straight away I've come across a problem I cant seem to get enough Thread to attach lock nut I've never done this before and have no instructions seen a few pics on net but that's about it can anyone help me out with some advice and show me where I'm going wrong

Cheers Scott

Title: Re: Gen 1 gyro help
Post by: oldtired on October 07, 2017, 04:25 PM

have you used the keyed washer that usually goes between the top race and the locknut ?   

Title: Re: Gen 1 gyro help
Post by: That Swan Guy on October 07, 2017, 04:32 PM

As Jim said, remove all spacers/washers from original headset as the plate will replace it

Title: Re: Gen 1 gyro help
Post by: Quadog on October 07, 2017, 04:37 PM

Yes I removed original washer I'm thinking it could be the first few threads of lock nut that might be worn rummaging round for another see if it helps

Cheers Scott

Title: Re: Gen 1 gyro help
Post by: oldtired on October 16, 2017, 10:11 PM

you may need to find a top race without the  nut on it,   just with the knurled bit and the keyed washer,  preferably a race with a flush fit wahser,  had to do this in the past on some forks with shorter threads,

 ideally you want the fork thread almost to the top of the top lock nut when tightend up  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Gen 1 gyro help
Post by: Andyboy77 on October 16, 2017, 10:50 PM

I'm missing the moving bit. Don't know if your Gyro came with a instalation instruction, so I hope this is of any use to you.  :daumenhoch:

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