headset issue.

[magna13]

hey everyone

just fitted a NOS Nikyo headset to my ride for MK and realised that there is a fair bit of fork between the grip nut & locking nut. now i havent used a spanner on the locking nut yet cus i just need to know if i needed some more spacers between it all or just use a spanner and tighten the locking nut down to the grip nut leaving the excess fork showing. please let me know. cheers.

[20to26]

I've had this same issue on one of my Kuwahara's - just use headset washers to fill the gap. I used some from a couple old headsets.

[magna13]

im sure i've got some but i think it means having to rob some off my rides 

[20to26]

try an older LBS - they'll have em laying about for sure

[magna13]

used some NS 1" 1/8 spacers they do the trick! the locking nut is big so it covers them perfectly and they dont move around

[pickle]

you may find they do in time though and the headset will always work lose as a result, Halfrauds will have some if you can't find any local shops with them 

[magna13]

cheers rob i'll get rid of the 1" 1/8 spacers and try get some 1" ones plus they kinda stick out like a sore thumb anyways

[pickle]

failing that Zac, i'm sure some of us will have some knocking about we can give you at MK, then just change them there 

[magna13]

cheers bud will be good if some of you could lend us some or i'll buy them off you

[ozone]

Is it a freestyle bike?  Some freestyle forks are longer so you can install a gyro (the old Odyssey type). 

I had this trouble once before...  I got my hacksaw out and cut of the excess steerer - problem solved.   

[pickle]

i found a couple of old headset washers so come and see us on saturday Zack 

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