Headset Help

[jrussell]

Hey im trying to remove the bottom piece of my headset off my forks steerer, but its on increidably tight, I just lubed the whole thing now, could anyone help me on how to pull that thing off?

 

Any help would be much appretiated

 

 

 

 

 

[AndreZA]

You need a race puller in order not to damage the fork crown. Just take it to a shop and they will remove it for you.

 

 

 

http://www.bikeparts.com/pimage/BPC106894.jpg

[jrussell]

ok, ya I really dont want to damage anything. Thanks

[Minion]

You can remove it with a hammer and a punch/screwdriver.

 

Turn the fork upside down and place the end of the steerer on a block of wood or some other surface to prevent it being damaged.

 

Use the hammer and punch to alternatively tap either side (front/back) of the race until it falls off.

 

If you've got a big enough bench vise, you can use that instead of the punch:

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/headsets.html

 

[jrussell]

All dont, thanks