11-06-2009, 06:51 PM
Hi
I got a bike from a friend for free, and I've restored it pretty good so far.
But I'm a bit reluctant to go ride it because the headset is loose. I can tighten the top fork-nut all the way with force, but this does'nt remove the play as it should..
So the way I'm achieving minimal play/looseness, is to press the bike forward and downward hard, and then tightening first the top nut and then side nuts.
But this can't be a solid or good solution. I'm guessing it could be the star fangled nut not being positioned right. Or messed up bearings/cup/cone.
Any ideas or advice.. Can I fix this myself? (without buying expensive tools)
Hope someone can help. Thank you.
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I got a bike from a friend for free, and I've restored it pretty good so far.
But I'm a bit reluctant to go ride it because the headset is loose. I can tighten the top fork-nut all the way with force, but this does'nt remove the play as it should..
So the way I'm achieving minimal play/looseness, is to press the bike forward and downward hard, and then tightening first the top nut and then side nuts.
But this can't be a solid or good solution. I'm guessing it could be the star fangled nut not being positioned right. Or messed up bearings/cup/cone.
Any ideas or advice.. Can I fix this myself? (without buying expensive tools)
Hope someone can help. Thank you.
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