Author Topic: headset rebuild - loopy ripper (Read 3151 times)

adammannering · « **on:** September 05, 2013, 05:14 PM »

Evening Peeps

I am struggling to find where this ' extra ' piece goes ?

My headset appears to loosen ( the round bit with grippy edge ) - keeps coming loose.

I am a bit of a novice here, any help appreciated

thanks guys

addy

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #1 on:** September 05, 2013, 05:16 PM »

that looks like the fork crown!

BMX1973 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 05, 2013, 05:31 PM »

+1 agreed

Quote from: That Swan Guy on September 05, 2013, 05:16 PM

that looks like the fork crown!

adammannering · « **Reply #3 on:** September 05, 2013, 05:40 PM »

here is another photo.....

so where does it go ?

everything ' seems' to work ok....

however the ' round piece with cerrated edge' seems to come loose...

?

animal · « **Reply #4 on:** September 05, 2013, 05:59 PM »

I would hazard a guess that that crown race should b on the forks and ur bearings look like they r in upside down

Betty · « **Reply #5 on:** September 05, 2013, 07:28 PM »

That bit in your hand looks like the fork crown race, there may already be one on your forks?

If not it slides over the fork steerer the opposite way up to how you're holding it in the pic, the bearing race faces upwards

The bearings should be fitted with the cages in the cups and the balls (ooh err) facing outwards

If the top nut is tightened all the way down in the first pic you'll need a washer below it to keep the adjuster tight it'll never stay tight if there's a gap

Dannywhac · « **Reply #6 on:** September 05, 2013, 07:32 PM »

As per above

Here's an exploded view of one (yours probably won't have the 'seal' bit):

adammannering · « **Reply #7 on:** September 05, 2013, 07:55 PM »

Nice one everyone

Will invert my balls tomorrow

Superb stuff - cheers

Addy

adammannering · « **Reply #8 on:** September 05, 2013, 08:40 PM »

I do have the washer pictured above - but if I remember correctly it sits snug within the cerrated adjustable race part of my headset . The diameter is smaller and fits on like a glove.

Surely because its ' inside ' this piece - it's not doing anything ?

Cant take any pics - as I'm at work unfortunately

Cheers addy

Dannywhac · « **Reply #9 on:** September 05, 2013, 08:47 PM »

Beartrap headset then? Yeah the toothed washer slots down on top into a recess on the adjustable race. What it does is stop your headset loosening over time.

adammannering · « **Reply #10 on:** September 05, 2013, 09:17 PM »

Not too sure what it is bought at MK13.

But you've described it spot on Dannywhac....

Ok so why is the adjustable race still loose ?

Should I buy an extra washer, larger in diameter to sit on top of this - to stop it moving ?

Tad confused

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #11 on:** September 05, 2013, 09:20 PM »

It doesn't look like a bear trap 2. If it is you have 2 washers missing, one with the all important teeth that lock into the upper adjustable race. You're best off taking it all off and take a pic of all the pieces plus the bottom of your fork shaft and we'll talk you through it

adammannering · « **Reply #12 on:** September 05, 2013, 09:29 PM »

Cheers thatswanguy

Will take it apart tomorrow morning.

Thanks all

Addy

adammannering · « **Reply #13 on:** September 06, 2013, 08:35 AM »

I must of bought this off ebay - and found a picture !

looks like this piece sits on top of adjustable race ?

will give it a go - and check all the balls are up the right way etc....

pickle · « **Reply #14 on:** September 06, 2013, 08:56 AM »

that bit in your hand on the first picture is a fork crown race.

looks nothing like a locking nut to me $:-\$

adammannering · « **Reply #15 on:** September 06, 2013, 09:46 AM »

i know what your saying pickle and tried that - but as you can see from photos - it just didnt ' sit ' at all right and was clunky.

i have since tried it the way as in diagram and all is absolutely fine, ill post some piccies.

showing clunkiness

showing forks as they are

with bearings on

adammannering · « **Reply #16 on:** September 06, 2013, 09:51 AM »

this is what it is set up at the moment - and seems to be all snug as a bug.

this piece does look like the crown race - but it seems to be doing the trick as the washer ?

OR AM I JUST A TOTAL FOOL

please let me know your thoughts / feelings - I am off to rom skatepark on this tomorrow >>>!!!

!!!

insectbones · « **Reply #17 on:** September 06, 2013, 09:52 AM »

Right fella...take it all apart and have a look at your forks to start with. They should look like this....

That spare bit in your hands should be on your forks, as in my photo, is there one on yours?

insectbones · « **Reply #18 on:** September 06, 2013, 09:55 AM »

Ignore my reply, i see your crown is in place

adammannering · « **Reply #19 on:** September 06, 2013, 09:58 AM »

yes its there deffo

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #20 on:** September 06, 2013, 10:01 AM »

It shouldn't be on there it is a fork crown. All headsets come with one and your forks may already have one fitted, therefore it is a spare part.

adammannering · « **Reply #21 on:** September 06, 2013, 10:03 AM »

I think - there was a piece missing....when it was sent to me ?

but this ' remedy ' seems to be working a treat - with the adjustable race not becoming loose as before....

....and if i dont get out riding this weekend - i will cry.

i know it doesnt look right - but it will get me out on the road / skatepark and enjoying the bike - until i buy a new one.......

waddya reckon ?

insectbones · « **Reply #22 on:** September 06, 2013, 10:04 AM »

Quote from: That Swan Guy on September 06, 2013, 10:01 AM

It shouldn't be on there it is a fork crown. All headsets come with one and your forks may already have one fitted, therefore it is a spare part.

+1, stick it in a drawer, you don't need it.

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #23 on:** September 06, 2013, 10:06 AM »

Quote from: adammannering on September 06, 2013, 10:03 AM

I think - there was a piece missing....when it was sent to me ?

but this ' remedy ' seems to be working a treat - with the adjustable race not becoming loose as before....

....and if i dont get out riding this weekend - i will cry.

i know it doesnt look right - but it will get me out on the road / skatepark and enjoying the bike - until i buy a new one.......

waddya reckon ?

Fair point. If it works put a stem pad over it

adammannering · « **Reply #24 on:** September 06, 2013, 10:07 AM »

thanks for all your invaluable help fellas !

i am still learning all this - BITD - My pops done everything for me.....

ddaaaaadddddd can you fix my biiikkkeeee ! ! ! ! ! ! etc etc......

loving the learning.........but really just wanna ride this weekend.....