Removing spacers

Tonymufc
Tonymufc Posts: 1,016
edited May 2011 in Workshop
Which bolts do I undo first. Stem bolts or top cap nut? And do I re-tighten in reverse order? Need to ditch one of the spacers, its like sitting in an armchair.

Cheers, Tony.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    removing it does not really matter.

    you can not just remove a spacer you will have to put on top of the stem.

    refitting adjust the top bolt to set the bearing preload and then clamp the stem up.
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  • John.T
    John.T Posts: 3,698
    http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/threadless-headset-service
    Check this out. Scroll down to adjustment.
    To remove the stem it does not matter which you undo first. When refitting make sure you put the old spacer above the stem (or cut the steerer if really sure). Then follow instructions above.
    Bookmark this site for future reference. http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help
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  • Tonymufc
    Tonymufc Posts: 1,016
    I was just gonna stick the spacer on top as I'm a complete bafoon when it comes to bike maintainance and wouldn't even attempt to cut the steerer.

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