Author Topic: Headset question (Read 3374 times)

Kaner · « **on:** February 27, 2012, 10:45 PM »

How important is it that this spacer is fit under the headset lock nut?

I have installed the Gold Epoch Mori Headset on my Torker and there is no room for the spacer and the lock nut has bearly any threads to lock on to.

I'm pretty sure the Headset is simply incorrect for the FF as the self tightening mech is quite large, think I have Fooked up.

Cheers
Ben

rollin72 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2012, 10:49 PM »

get some pics up Ben, have you pushed the spring down so its fits in flush?

Kaner · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2012, 10:55 PM »

Yeah nice and flush.

brettypeeps · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2012, 10:57 PM »

Got a picture of the bottom cup and Crown race?

rollin72 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2012, 11:01 PM »

thats a sickener as they are really nice headsets, ive fitted 2 now with no problems

Kaner · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2012, 11:12 PM »

Here we are:

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2012, 11:13 PM »

what the length of the fork tube and what's the legnth of the headtube ?

are the bearings the right way around ?
it does look correct but it does look too short - i know they come up big/tall

good luck in trying to work this page out

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2012, 11:18 PM »

just looked on my Pro Burner and the bottom looks right

if the bearings are not the wrong way around, then sorry it's your length that is short

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2012, 11:19 PM »

is the spring sat right down as far as it can go ?

brettypeeps · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2012, 11:22 PM »

check the orientation of the bearings???

rollin72 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2012, 11:27 PM »

might be the bearings

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #11 on:** February 27, 2012, 11:28 PM »

didn't i just say that and betty copied me

Kaner · « **Reply #12 on:** February 27, 2012, 11:31 PM »

Just stripped it down, bearings are all ok, everything looks tikerdy boo???

Looks like I need some extra length by the look of it!

Betty · « **Reply #13 on:** February 28, 2012, 12:10 AM »

Has the fork steerer been cut down?

Looks like it has from the pics...

Did it come with another headset?

If so did it fit ok?

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #14 on:** February 28, 2012, 01:53 AM »

Has the fork tube been cut down?

from the pics it looks like it has...

was there with another headset with it ?

and did that fit alright ?

Kaner · « **Reply #15 on:** February 28, 2012, 06:31 AM »

Lol!

It came as a FF only.

I doesn't look like it has been cut, all the edges are smooth and clean and the threads are perfect. I think I wil see if I can get a cheapie headset and see if there is a difference?

brummie · « **Reply #16 on:** February 28, 2012, 10:51 AM »

i think i have a gold headset somewhere ben i could have a look for you mate?

Kaner · « **Reply #17 on:** February 28, 2012, 11:40 AM »

That would be appreciated Dave.

punkdSICO · « **Reply #18 on:** February 28, 2012, 11:51 AM »

I know you want a bit more lenght but, does it really matter? I mean, you will have 3 threads worth of contact in the above picture and its black adjusting cone(?) that does the hardcore holding together. The Lock Nut is only there to make sure it does not come loose so 3 threads could be fine.. Even more so when you consider you also have a spring to stop it working loose..

Feckin lovely headsets btw.. I have the blue one (from Sparticus) and was tempted to get a gold aswell. Seriously good looking..

Paul

Kaner · « **Reply #19 on:** February 28, 2012, 12:01 PM »

Yeah you are right actually Paul, I had thought that. I suppose that is what my first question related to about the need for that washer.

I could just put it on with some PTFA tape and lock it tight with what purchase I have on the threads.

Grand idea.