Miguel75
Likes Dirt
Do they have Jarlsberg too?
Hope headset issues
- Thread starter Miguel75
- Start date
MarioM
Likes Dirt
There is something for everyone ! I like a nice Jarlsberg ! Sorry Miguel we have derailed your thread somewhat . Back on topic now that I have come down , I remember my first headset cup press was a piece of hardwood , an anvil and a dirty big hammer . If you don`t have one already get yourself a copy of Zinn and the art of mountain bike maintenance , really showed me the way a few years back . Now back to the footy !
pink poodle
気が狂っている男
There is all types of cheese. Some of it spurting freely from the pipe! It's a glorious place.
My first headset press was the fence, a piece of ply, and the hammer. I've recently resorted to this with a few particularly stubborn headsets. The old fence is a bit wobbly these days. Frame squeezed between my legs to level and steady it. I look back in horror and amazement at how many friends insisted on having my ghetto workshop dial their bikes.
Flow-Rider
Burner
My head press is, still two thick pieces of flat pine. You just need to be gentle and not hammer like a fuckwit.
slowmick
38-39"
Hey bloke - if it makes you feel any better i had the same issue when i installed the headset in my eccentric. I had too many spacers above the top bearing. if you have no spacers above the top bearing then i think the bearing is not sittign right.can you get it to sit fluch without the fork installed?
good luck - it's frustrating when you are starting out and shit isn't as easy as you hoped. I had a few what the fuck moments building up my first bike.
good luck - it's frustrating when you are starting out and shit isn't as easy as you hoped. I had a few what the fuck moments building up my first bike.
nzdans
Likes Dirt
Great thread guys, has made bath time that much more enjoyable..
My $0.02:
-Has the fork got a straight steerer (I realise odds are low but must ask)? If so maybe the crown race and upper bearing insert have been mixed up as they're both split.
-If a star nut is installed & the steerer then needs to be cut lower the nut can easily be driven further down prior to the new cut saving that $6.
-I reckon any thread less headset should be able to be packed down (to at least look ok) pushing the stem down by hand, it may have a bit of play but not daylight under the seals.
Carry on.. Oh & more pics please.
My $0.02:
-Has the fork got a straight steerer (I realise odds are low but must ask)? If so maybe the crown race and upper bearing insert have been mixed up as they're both split.
-If a star nut is installed & the steerer then needs to be cut lower the nut can easily be driven further down prior to the new cut saving that $6.
-I reckon any thread less headset should be able to be packed down (to at least look ok) pushing the stem down by hand, it may have a bit of play but not daylight under the seals.
Carry on.. Oh & more pics please.
MarioM
Likes Dirt
Spurts of all sorts about . Your willingness to give it a go ( the aussie way no doubt ) is why your mates insist on the poodle shop . Keep up the good work .
On a side note , in Mario Land , just for Johnny , those who stop on the trail and block ones flow would receive the death penalty .
MarioM
Likes Dirt
We have all done it . A perfect example right there . Miguel , you should take up Boom Kings offer . Combined with the rest of the posse you will learn heaps while having the biggest laughs .He wanted something like this above the stem:
It's exactly what I did so I could fine tune the cockpit before a final steerer cut. Far from an unreasonable request I'd have thought.
I'm in Melbourne btw and happy to help if you want?
moorey
call me Mia
I pray to Jebus you knew it....or don't try home maintenance
Miguel75
Likes Dirt
Haha, I'm sorry you had to spend 15 minutes of your life reading about my defective headset installation
silentbutdeadly
has some good things to say
Or Miguel's bike shop.
safreek
*******
Sign me up, sounds great. Unfortunately I am not a decent hooman bean. Fook me, discrimination or what