do you guys have any tricks on what tools i could use to bang the lower headset race on the fork steerer tube?
installing lower headset race on fork steering tube..
- Thread starter rbx
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is it not sliding on?
yeah but at the end it gets tighter.
go to the hardware store and get a PVC pipe end fitting that fits over a steerer tube. Just slide it down the steerer with some force and it should press the race right on there. Or push it on as well as you can, and then tap the pvc fitting with a plastic mallet.
thanks!!
If it is a 1" there are two sizes 26.4 and 27.0 They can provide loads of fun when trying to put the 26.4 race on the 27.0 fork.
Some of the cartridge headsets use a race with a slot in it, you can push them on with your fingers if you have tough fingers.
Some of the cartridge headsets use a race with a slot in it, you can push them on with your fingers if you have tough fingers.
Usually what I do, is just put the lower race on as far as i can with my fingers then insert the fork into the headtube, put on the stem and crank down on the stem top cap until the lower race seats, then loosen off the top cap again. It works really well and i've never had a star nut fail on me by doing that.
Skinny, that can be kind of hard on the bearings.
Doesn't park make a tool for that? Something that looks like a metal pipe that slides right over the steer tube and you can use it to hammer the race on? I know I've seen them at several shops, that's the right way to do it. PVC pipe I have heard works once and then shatters, if you plan on setting more than one race I'd consider the real tool.
PVC works great. I've been using the same piece for quite a few forks and it's still ready for more.
If you want to buy the tool for the job get a Bringhelli (I think I spelled it right) Steel pipe with a brass end so you don't damage the race.
The best way is to use only the tool as a slide hammer rather than using a hammer to drive the race on. This helps you guage how it's going, on might be to tight and need some facing.
The best way is to use only the tool as a slide hammer rather than using a hammer to drive the race on. This helps you guage how it's going, on might be to tight and need some facing.
I have used pvc to shim(preload) the springs in my motorcycles.
Me too!
I run an FSA Pig with the huge caged bearings in the bottom race, i think they should be ok
All jokes aside tho, the point is duly noted, thanx Rev.
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