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Title: Headset problem
Post by: sparky on September 29, 2009, 01:53 PM: I seem to have a wobble. :LolLolLolLol:

Doing my head in and can't seem to eliminate it, are these 125's only good for showbikes because none of my other headsets give me hassle. :tickedoff:

Any ideas before I lose it. :knuppel2:
Title: Re: Headset problem
Post by: moley on September 29, 2009, 02:00 PM: Give us a clue?

WTF is a Wobble? :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Headset problem
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on September 29, 2009, 02:13 PM: Quote from: moley on September 29, 2009, 02:00 PM
Give us a clue?

WTF is a Wobble? :LolLolLolLol:

Don`t they live on Wimbledon Common,collectiing rubbish for recycling?
Title: Re: Headset problem
Post by: moley on September 29, 2009, 02:24 PM: (http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp2/features/wallpaper/images/800/the_wombles.jpg)

Is it your favourite band James? :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Headset problem
Post by: thecrooch on September 29, 2009, 02:34 PM: back to the question in hand.....

yes they are excellent as show pony merchandise, I bought one for my Limo easlier this year NOS was a fair few quid - binned it after one race, fooker wouldnt stay done up.... was shocking.

Personally if you want to ride the bike i would just get a beartrap and be done with it - may not look too interesting but you wont be reaching for the spanners every 10 mins.

its the one occassion where buying cheap doesnt mean buying twice.
Title: Re: Headset problem
Post by: MartyC on September 29, 2009, 04:23 PM: Quote from: Crooch on September 29, 2009, 02:34 PM
back to the question in hand.....

yes they are excellent as show pony merchandise, I bought one for my Limo easlier this year NOS was a fair few quid - binned it after one race, fooker wouldnt stay done up.... was shocking.

Personally if you want to ride the bike i would just get a beartrap and be done with it - may not look too interesting but you wont be reaching for the spanners every 10 mins.

its the one occassion where buying cheap doesnt mean buying twice.

It's because they are alloy, it stretches too much and loosens although they work well with a headlock like a Hutch 2n1; MX2, Beartrap or Hatta MX10 are the best I've ever had - especially when it comes to actually riding a bike :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Headset problem
Post by: thecrooch on September 29, 2009, 04:36 PM: It's because they are alloy, it stretches too much and loosens although they work well with a headlock like a Hutch 2n1; MX2, Beartrap or Hatta MX10 are the best I've ever had - especially when it comes to actually riding a bike :daumenhoch:
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Mine even came loose with a Headlock. Think your comment regarding them being Alloy makes sense though... in my mind they are just best for looking at....

Bit like Jordan.
Title: Re: Headset problem
Post by: MartyC on September 29, 2009, 04:59 PM: Quote from: Crooch on September 29, 2009, 04:36 PM
in my mind they are just best for looking at....

Bit like Jordan.

;D that's questionable these days ;D
Title: Re: Headset problem
Post by: moley on September 29, 2009, 05:18 PM: Quote from: Crooch on September 29, 2009, 04:36 PM
in my mind they are just best for looking at....Bit like Jordan.

Crooch I think you need a check up at the Opticians!! :shocked:
Title: Re: Headset problem
Post by: thecrooch on September 29, 2009, 05:27 PM: probably! at the end of the day id rather look at her than touch her!
Title: Re: Headset problem
Post by: sparky on September 29, 2009, 08:49 PM: Cheers guys, looks like it's suck it or change :-\
Title: Re: Headset problem
Post by: phantom photon on September 29, 2009, 11:26 PM: Quote from: sparky on September 29, 2009, 08:49 PM
Cheers guys, looks like it's suck it or change :-\

Just send it to me and I'll send you a nice MX-2 in return :angel: