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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: dix on October 29, 2008, 09:30 PM
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im sure ive done it right but its been years since i last done one ::)
it keeps coming loose
i may have something wrong
daft as it may be are there any instructions anywhere :2funny:
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ive fooked the bearing race shit man
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What type of headset is it, new or old school, regular or internal ect ?
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old school odessey dynatron
standard for one inch
can i buy new bearings ?
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yes,Halfrauds sell em ;)
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cheers daz
its like if you tighten the top nut too much the steering is to stiff and if you dont give it good un the headsets loose
doing my nut in :P
trip to halfords tomorrow then
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(http://www.parktool.com/images_inc/repair_help/headtype18.jpg)
If ya bearings have fallen out of your bearing retainer then just stick em back in and bend the retaining strip a little so they dont fall out. Be careful not to bend the bearing retainer out of shape. You just want it to stop the bearings from falling out. They should still be loose!!
So long as the bearing retainer is still circular then you should have no problems.
Check this out for a full description of how to install a 1" threaded headset
http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=127
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dix did you put the bearings in upside down ,a very common problem.
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dix did you put the bearings in upside down ,a very common problem.
Another easy mistake to make.
Bearings face towards the races not the Cups!! :daumenhoch:
Read this in full. Its a good guide for Installing/Removing and adjusting a 1" threaded headset!!
http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=127
Too loose or too tight a headset will cause premature wear!!
Fit it, ride it and check it again. After a couple adjustments then they usually dont need adjusting ever again (if ya lucky)!! :daumenhoch: