chris king headset problem

scarpaant · June 2007

Ive managed to screw the bolt to far on the chris king headset and i cant get the bolt to unscrew any more, any ideas on how to get it out, it just keeps turning.
ive tried loosening the stem but nothing it helping, any advice would be great. cheers

Unknown · June 2007

You mean the top cap preload bolt? Should only use this to adjust the bearings, and only be adjusted when the stem bolts are loosened. I am not quite sure how you have done this! All I can think of is that you have sheered the threads. can you look back up the steerer and see whats going on when you turn it?

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scarpaant · June 2007

When you look up the steerer you can see the bolt turning. the bolt had a flat part above the threads so i think i might had turn to far so iam now on the flat part and not the threads

Unknown · June 2007

I would take it into a shop to have a look at tbh. Can you grasp any of the bolt with pliers, and pull as you unscrew it?

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scarpaant · June 2007

Theres a bit of bolt above the top cap and the top cap is turning around but theres not quite enough bolt to get hold of.

Unknown · June 2007

You might have to drill it out.

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monkeyfcuker · June 2007

ive had this kinda thin happen on normal bolts etc, uve gotta put some pressure on the bolt to get the threads kinda working again, it sounds like uve stripped them and the bolt is just turning inside the other threads but having no affect, this probs wont work but worth a try- make sure the stem bolts are loose and get 1 person to hold frame while another pulls hard down on forks then turn the bolt! keep the pressure on the frame/forks constant and turn the bolt slowly! thats the best i can think of doing other than drilling the bolt out! sorry dude!

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ahoy-hoy · June 2007

Do the King headsets use a traditional star flangled nut in the steerer? If so, can you not bash it up out of the steerer from beneath with a hammer and long screwdriver?

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ratty2k · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ahoy-hoy

Do the King headsets use a traditional star flangled nut in the steerer? If so, can you not bash it up out of the steerer from beneath with a hammer and long screwdriver?

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Yey!!! Someone as rough as me![:D]

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scarpaant · June 2007

Managed to get it out gave it a hit with a spanner and hammer and it came out doesnt seem to be any damage so see how it goes. cheers for the advice

ahoy-hoy · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ratty2k

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ahoy-hoy

Do the King headsets use a traditional star flangled nut in the steerer? If so, can you not bash it up out of the steerer from beneath with a hammer and long screwdriver?

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Yey!!! Someone as rough as me![:D]

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I'm from an engineering background and from the Black Country. There bain't much we cor fix with a big 'ommer [:D]

Erm, I take it that's not the accepted method of removal then? [:I]

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Unknown · June 2007

Was my favourite weapon when I was a mechanic, along with the angle grinder and earplug. yes, leave your 5k bike with me, I'll have that crank off... Let me lock the door...

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ratty2k · June 2007

All amatures!!! Where's me Oxy Acetylene axe gone??? 'sround ere somewhere! The best removal of steel anywhere! Other than that give me a 9" grinder and a big hammer too. Soon have that fixed!

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Unknown · June 2007

my hammer is my fav tool in my garage, lol, it does everything

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Unknown · June 2007

In my garage I have oxy-acetylene and a spot wielder and a big f-off petrol angle grinder. All very useful for *little* jobs

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Unknown · June 2007

lol i am sure you use them big tools for them little jobs aswell, lol

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