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any tips on getting one of the little round retainers that the lower ballrace sits on (forks/headset)? this one is tight and i don't want to damage the forks with a hammer and screwdriver, like i normally do....forks cost a lot you see  ;) :D

sorry for the hopeless explaination, hopefully someone will know what i mean... ::)
« Last Edit: January 18, 2009, 08:59 PM by monkeybiscuits! »
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Re: Tips please - getting a bearing retainer on a new set of forks ?
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2009, 08:58 PM »
 :) The good old crownrace problem.If you have a tube/pipe or even an old 1 1/8 stem that fits over the steerer,then give slide the crownrace on & give the tube a good whack or 2...

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Re: Tips please - getting a bearing retainer on a new set of forks ?
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2009, 09:00 PM »
no pipe of stem to hand right now..., good idea though  :)
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Re: Tips please - getting a bearing retainer on a new set of forks ?
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2009, 09:14 PM »
Plonk it in a cup of boiling water for 5 minutes, the metal expands just enough for it to slip on. Use pliers so you dont burn yourself :daumenhoch:
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Re: Tips please - getting a bearing retainer on a new set of forks ?
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2009, 01:02 AM »


if its for a sitter matt just dremel the fook out of the race

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Re: Tips please - getting a bearing retainer on a new set of forks ?
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2009, 12:19 PM »
Plonk it in a cup of boiling water for 5 minutes, the metal expands just enough for it to slip on. Use pliers so you dont burn yourself :daumenhoch:

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if its for a sitter matt just dremel the fook out of the race

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Re: Tips please - getting a bearing retainer on a new set of forks ?
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2009, 12:05 PM »
i use an adjustable spanner set it to the size of rhe forkcrownracethingy then get the hammer on it  :knuppel2:

infact thats nearly the entire content of my tool box  ;D

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Re: Tips please - getting a bearing retainer on a new set of forks ?
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2009, 11:25 AM »
If its too tight, it will split, they are not as tough as you'd think.
Both methods suggested are the best option tho.
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