[ebrider510]

i'm trying to swap forks on my ht and when i take the stem and top bolt off the fork still sits in there tight. i use a FSA pig headset and i believe this little piece is what is keeping it tight. i tried prying it off with a flathead and a knife and no luck. don't wanna mess it up but how can i get this thing off? also, some pics at the bottom. thanks and enjoy

 

[duck]

Tap the top of your steerior tube with a rubber mallot.

Your fork should slide right out.

 

[ebrider510]

Tap the top of your steerior tube with a rubber mallot.

Your fork should slide right out.

odd because i tried knockin it out with one already but it didn't move. guess i'll have to try harder.

 

[cannondalejunky]

odd because i tried knockin it out with one already but it didn't move. guess i'll have to try harder.

if all else fails get a bigger hammer

 

[jonKranked]

with bmx bikes you only really need 2 tools: a crescent wrench and a hammer.

this time its the hammer

 

[ebrider510]

with bmx bikes you only really need 2 tools: a crescent wrench and a hammer.

this time its the hammer

add a set of allens to the list, and i'd have to agree.

time to go beat that thang out

 

[duck]

If you have a regular hammer use a small 2x4 or small block of wood, it won't destroy the top of your steerior.

 

[ebrider510]

If you have a regular hammer use a small 2x4 or small block of wood, it won't destroy the top of your steerior.

for sure, definitely would not take a hammer to a steerer without it!

 

[Mike.rider]

alternate taping the bottom of the steerer tube and the top, hitting the bottom dislodges the compression ring and will allow the for to slide out.

 

[A Grove]

NO NO NO!! Sitting there and hitting the steer "down" may cause you some HUGE issues...

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=403167

Sometimes brawn of brain isnt always the best approach....

Goodluck now that you've given it more incentive to not come off

 

[jonKranked]

add a set of allens to the list, and i'd have to agree.

you only need the allens for initial assembly

 

[duck]

NO NO NO!! Sitting there and hitting the steer "down" may cause you some HUGE issues...

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=403167

Sometimes brawn of brain isnt always the best approach....

Goodluck now that you've given it more incentive to not come off

Hmm, I've never heard of that, usually after a couple light hits it just falls out.

Thanks for the linky though AGrove.

 

[A Grove]

If the compression fitting is set correctly, the whole point is for it not to allow the fork to "fall" down through... Forcefully pounding on it can cause it to get stuck beyond anyone's belief.

USUALLY - however, all that is needed is a flathead, some plyers, and possibly a mallet to tap the steer/fork on the "up" direction... Oh, that and patients

 

[bbrz4]

i just turn my bike upside down, then lean the steerer tube on the gorund and the rest of the bike leaning on that then just hit the steerer down till it pops out... **** works

 

[caputo1989]

In 5 years i have never had that issue. Good to know if I ever run into that.

 

[organizedrage]

put a little tri-flow on it around the ring and use the mallot. hit bottom and top. should come out.

 

[v-digit]

i cant believe you didnt just tryin slamming it with a hammer right away - this occasion just screams for it.

 

[ebrider510]

it came off the day after i posted this thread. flipped the bike upside down in the stand, smacked it from the bottom, then flipped it right side up and used a hammer and piece of plywood. unfortunately it came out a bit more abruptly then i thought but it worked. thanks