How to strip and refurbish a sealed headset bearing. My first Youtube video!

[Globalti]

What do you think of this? A bit ropey and I'm shocked at how plummy I sound but I think you'll get the idea:


View: http://youtu.be/buy80Fj-Afg


(Gti Junior did the video and edited then uploaded it, not sure I like the idea of his name appearing there though)

 

[Dusty Bin]

Good work. Love the Blue Peter style edits...

It was very kind of David Cameron to do the voice over for you....

 

[Stu Smith]

Don't forget its Five pounds not a Fiver !!!

 

[Shut Up Legs]

I like it . I'll need to do that sometime soon, as my commuter's headset is sounding pretty crappy. In fact, I may end up having to replace the bearings instead of just servicing them.

 

[solidthegreat]

Good effort. Like it.

 

[ColinJ]

Yes - I like that!

It is easy to change the name that Google displays. Just log in and edit it.

 

[SimonJKH]

Really good. Make more vids!

 

[Shut Up Legs]

Can I suggest you also change the link in your original post to the following?

http://youtu.be/buy80Fj-Afg

The link you gave is a general search query which, as time goes on, may be less likely to show your video at the top of the search results.

 

[Globalti]

That's helpful thanks. Done.

 

[Globalti]

Ah, well, just been and checked and that green grease is called (confusingly) Black Gold Mountain Bike Grease and it was made by Ebony Lubrication in Cheshire. It doesn't say "waterproof" on the tube but "jetwash proof" so I've misled you there. Actually I've been experimenting with real lanoline, which is fantastic stuff but too stiff in cold conditions for bearings. However I've used it to keep water out of the cable end ferrules on my rear derailleur cable where it has hardened up and provided an excellent seal; the gear cable performance is better and is lasting longer - normally I'm having to replace the cable outer after every third or fourth ride and wash sequence as the unprotected cut ends of the steel cable reinforcement get rusty and manky and start clogging up..

 

[roadrash]

brilliant, clear and precise, well done, you should do more , if you have the time and inclination , that is

 

[Globalti]

How about one on changing your rear derailleur cable outer? I'm constantly harping on about it on here.

 

[Mo1959]

You made it look quite easy even for a beginner so that is always a good thing.....oh, and you have a lovely voice so you should do some more if you feel like it

 

[Nigeyy]

Really nice job, very nicely done. My hat off to you sir!

 

[Leaway2]

Nice one.

Perhaps the next vid, how to take it out, put it back and set up the steerer tension.