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Daddybass

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Headset problem
« on: June 08, 2009, 09:39 AM »
Hi guys im hoping someone on here may have had this problem before :D .
My problem is ive tried removing a headset to clean and regrease but the top of the adjusting thingy is totally flat on my old bikes there was raised bit to fit a headset spanner and so i cant undo it and if i could  would struggle to put it back on again and tighten it up sorry cant post any photos as camera is broke.Any ideas

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Re: Headset problem
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2009, 12:47 PM »
Sounds like you need to use a pair of swan necks to remove it (gripping the knurling) and a light smear of grease on the threads when you put it back together  :daumenhoch:.


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Daddybass

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Re: Headset problem
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2009, 12:59 PM »
Thanks for the advice whats a swan neck sorry for being a bit dumb :-[

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Re: Headset problem
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2009, 03:30 PM »
Thanks for the advice whats a swan neck sorry for being a bit dumb :-[

Plumbing tool that looks like this...



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Daddybass

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Re: Headset problem
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2009, 03:41 PM »
Cheers marty ur a star :daumenhoch:

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