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rover220




Joined: 22 Nov 2008
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 4:15 pm    Post subject: headset bearing help please Reply with quote
hi guys, new member here needs help!!

basically i have a ddg shooter frame, the headset bearing was shot meaning the forks had play. had a new crane creek headset fitted and now i have the same play again. i dont trust the bike shop to do a proper job so want to have a bash myself. i assume the bearings are adjustable, if so, is it possible to sort it? hoping to have it sorted by monday as im away for a week and need the bike useable really.

cheers

mike
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GOLDGPR




Joined: 12 Feb 2008
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Location: YORK, N YORKS
PostPosted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
If the bearings are shot again then i am afraid that it will require a new headset again. It can sometimes be a couple of things either the frame has not been faced correct (ie the surfaces are parallel) or the crown race is not square on the fork crown. Try the link below which might help you a bit more...

http://www.parktool.com/repair/byregion.asp?catid=10&imageField2.x=34& imageField2.y=9

cheers Graham
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