new bearings and fork

[busdennis]

hi all
ive bought this fork
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=181080089006
and this head set
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230854152058?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 to be used on a 1980s claude butler MTB but im not happy with the steering, ive got movement in the headset when you apply the front brake, but if i nip up the headset the steering is too stiff

advise please?

 

[jim55]

it sounds like your existing headset is goosed ,if it was me (and the existing forks are ok)id just fit a new headset and jobs a goodun ,it all depends on the length of steerer u need as no doubt they (new)ones will need cutting and rethreaded

 

[accountantpete]

It should be straight forward. Just check you have assembled everything in the right order.

1 Crown race onto forks at base of steerer - should be a snug fit.

2 caged bearings

3 Lower race (which fits in head tube)

4 Upper race (which fits in top of the head tube).

5 caged bearings.

6 Adjustable race

7 Locknut.

Then tighten up until there is no play (make sure that there is no play in the brakes!).

 

[Biker Joe]

It should be straight forward. Just check you have assembled everything in the right order.

1 Crown race onto forks at base of steerer - should be a snug fit.

2 caged bearings

3 Lower race (which fits in head tube)

4 Upper race (which fits in top of the head tube).

5 caged bearings.

6 Adjustable race

7 Locknut.

Then tighten up until there is no play (make sure that there is no play in the brakes!).

May I add, if that doesn't work, get the LBS to check it out. Just a suggestion.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

May I add, if that doesn't work, get the LBS to check it out. Just a suggestion.

Defeats the object of learning from one's mistakes....

 

[Biker Joe]

Defeats the object of learning from one's mistakes....

But if all else fails?

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

But if all else fails?

Bash it with an'ammer..