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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Daddybass on June 08, 2009, 09:39 AM

Title: Headset problem
Post by: Daddybass on June 08, 2009, 09:39 AM

Hi guys im hoping someone on here may have had this problem before :D .
My problem is ive tried removing a headset to clean and regrease but the top of the adjusting thingy is totally flat on my old bikes there was raised bit to fit a headset spanner and so i cant undo it and if i could  would struggle to put it back on again and tighten it up sorry cant post any photos as camera is broke.Any ideas

Title: Re: Headset problem
Post by: MartyC on June 08, 2009, 12:47 PM

Sounds like you need to use a pair of swan necks to remove it (gripping the knurling) and a light smear of grease on the threads when you put it back together  :daumenhoch:.

Title: Re: Headset problem
Post by: Daddybass on June 08, 2009, 12:59 PM

Thanks for the advice whats a swan neck sorry for being a bit dumb :-[

Title: Re: Headset problem
Post by: MartyC on June 08, 2009, 03:30 PM

Quote from: Daddybass on June 08, 2009, 12:59 PM

Thanks for the advice whats a swan neck sorry for being a bit dumb :-[

Plumbing tool that looks like this...

(http://www.generaltools.com/Images/plumbing/159L.jpg)

Marty  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Headset problem
Post by: Daddybass on June 08, 2009, 03:41 PM

Cheers marty ur a star :daumenhoch: