Author Topic: odessey headset im having probs (Read 679 times)

dix · « **on:** October 29, 2008, 09:30 PM »

im sure ive done it right but its been years since i last done one

it keeps coming loose

i may have something wrong

daft as it may be are there any instructions anywhere

dix · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2008, 09:35 PM »

ive fooked the bearing race shit man

billstup · « **Reply #2 on:** October 29, 2008, 09:48 PM »

What type of headset is it, new or old school, regular or internal ect ?

dix · « **Reply #3 on:** October 29, 2008, 09:51 PM »

old school odessey dynatron

standard for one inch

can i buy new bearings ?

daz bmx it! · « **Reply #4 on:** October 29, 2008, 09:56 PM »

yes,Halfrauds sell em

dix · « **Reply #5 on:** October 29, 2008, 10:09 PM »

cheers daz

its like if you tighten the top nut too much the steering is to stiff and if you dont give it good un the headsets loose
doing my nut in

trip to halfords tomorrow then

moley · « **Reply #6 on:** October 30, 2008, 09:25 AM »

If ya bearings have fallen out of your bearing retainer then just stick em back in and bend the retaining strip a little so they dont fall out. Be careful not to bend the bearing retainer out of shape. You just want it to stop the bearings from falling out. They should still be loose!!

So long as the bearing retainer is still circular then you should have no problems.

Check this out for a full description of how to install a 1" threaded headset

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=127

harris · « **Reply #7 on:** October 30, 2008, 09:30 AM »

dix did you put the bearings in upside down ,a very common problem.

moley · « **Reply #8 on:** October 30, 2008, 09:48 AM »

Quote from: harris on October 30, 2008, 09:30 AM

dix did you put the bearings in upside down ,a very common problem.

Another easy mistake to make.

Bearings face towards the races not the Cups!!

Read this in full. Its a good guide for Installing/Removing and adjusting a 1" threaded headset!!

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=127

Too loose or too tight a headset will cause premature wear!!

Fit it, ride it and check it again. After a couple adjustments then they usually dont need adjusting ever again (if ya lucky)!!