mega_stream

Ok

Heres the top with the top bearings in place

Now on goes the collar (I'm 99% sure this was next...)

This is as far in as it will go

So the cup that goes over the top don't fit down far enough


So when the stem is one things aint right Doing up the end cap don't push the collar on either...it just does up and I end up not being able to turn the bars [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]


Make any sense??

John

[Edited by mega_stream - 10/5/2002 6:28:00 PM]

mega_stream

Ok, took off my Sid's for ther service, now I can't get the sodding AHEADSET back in correct

The bottom bearings set no problem, the fork tube goes in, bearing sitting in the top cup fine. Next I slip over the angled split collar to hold the fork tube central, this sits onside the bearings in the top cup mounted in the frame.

When I put the top cup cover on it won't sit in fully, the split collar is sitting too high, but it won't go in any further

I've tried putting the stem on and doing up the top cap but there's like a 3mm gap tween the cup in the frame and the cover.

What am I doing wrong!, I need this for a ride in the morning

JamesG

Does the split collar not go on after the top bearing cover?

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

As last post, put the bearing cover back FIRST, then the split thingy, there's usually sommat to press down on top of that, like a spacer etc, then your stem.
Easy Peasy
Alcazar
Tip: WHENEVER you take ANYTHING off a bike, lay it out in the order it came off on a piece of kitchen roll, or clean rag.
Keeps the crap off it, and you can easily see how it goes back!

Luke

Been there,done it............... Still doing it!!!

MooseRacer

headsets are the work of the devil. I always seem to end up having to buy a new one! could be 'cos i'm crap mind

mega_stream

Hang on a mo' I've taken some pictures of this mess I'm in so you guys can take a gander at what I'm on about

Cheers

MooseRacer

Not sure about aheadsets in particular, but shouldn't there be some more bits?

IWatkins

Split ring thingy deffo goes in after the top cup goes on. It should slot and slide down into the top cup to fit almost flush.

mega_stream

Ahh

I think I know what you mean

Top cup first, then the split ring ontop

What a divvo I am

Gonna give it a go

Cheers!

Luke

To the muppet forum please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

super_si

im doing this soon ! bearings are wearing out

Si

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

Think about it: the top and bottom cups are called top and bottom cups because???.......they go on TOP and BOTTOM of the bearings (ball-race):
Alcazar

mega_stream

Done it, thanks guys

IWatkins

MooseRacer

Off at a tangent, but anyone know when the hidden valley is reopening at Afan forest?

super_si

Wheres that??

Do i need a special tool, to change the bearings in the headset??!?!?

Also Whats park tools url?

Si

mega_stream

I feel less stoopid now
http://www.parktool.com

Andrew Q

MooseRacer

Hidden valley should be opening next month, also some parts of the new Wall Trail have opened recently. For the latest news look
here http://www.mtb-wales.com

Andrew

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

When you say "change the bearings", do you mean the ball races, or the cups?
You can get the cups out by passing a length of hard wood, a long screwdriver etc down the inside of the head tube, lodging it against the inner edge of the cup, and giving it a sharp tap or two with a hammer.
Getting them back in again is another matter entirely, and unless you really know what you're doing, and have confidence, and are VERY careful, I'd leave it to a bike shop who have a special tool.
Changing the races is straight replacement.
PROPER bike tools are WELL worth the money. Just don't let your teenage boys use 'em!!!!
Alcazar

super_si

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And the others!!

Si