Headset problem i think!!!!!!!

lee170

Hi all,
I think i might need a new headset, When i pull the front brake at a stand still i can then wobble it front and backwards and it feels loose!!! Yet the headset bolt and stem are all tight Also the cups are tight on the front wheel.

Can anyone help??

Cheers

Lee

-liam-

Have you loosened the stem and then checked the headset preload bolt ? Probably teaching Granny how to suck eggs...

stumpyjon

A shagged headset usually means the bearings have collapsed making turning unpleasent. SOunds more like the stem is tightened properly.

Might also be worth checking it isn't wheel or fork related (loose cones or shagged fork bushings).

nicklouse

have you changed anything?

lee170

I bought the frame on ebay came with the headset, I have built the bike up from scratch, This problem has got me though, The stem feels tight, It could be the fork bushings, Where are they located?

Cheers

Lee

nicklouse

have you fitted the crown race that came with the headset to your fork?

lee170

there was already one on there,

nicklouse

so you have not fitted the correct crown race?


Fit the one that came with the headset and the problem should go.

lee170

will give it a go. Could it be anything to do with the fork seals. Have nt had it serviced for 5 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nicklouse

might be, but the correct crown race is a start.