Blunt headset/headtube/scs problem

[Schnookyz]

So I just recently switched from an RUP deck to a blunt deck, with the same headset, fork and scs setup, which was über dialed on my ultra. On the blunt deck, it is not at all. Wobbles every which way. The only difference I have noticed is that the top cup falls into the headtube without effort, but I don't see why thats a problem.

The only way I can get it not to wobble like a belly dancer from hell is by tightening it so much the headset doesn't even spin, and even then there's still some play in there. Please help?

 

[Andrew Young]

it sounds to me like your headtube is ovalised, and i know when wheels gat ovalised, you have to put tape around the bearing slot. I don't see why that wouldn't work with a headtube, someone correct me if I'm wrong

 

[Mikey G]

Blunt is awesome and pre wears decks in for us! The headtubes come ovalized. Best bet is to throw some tape in the ovalized spot and hope for the best.

 

[Schnookyz]

Brand new deck though... I'll just locktite it I guess

 

[CJ Treihart]

i heard only district headsets stay in tight with blunt decks

 

[Schnookyz]

Everything stays tight with locktite. That's my next course of action

 

[Justin Vogelsberger]

its not your headset coming loose lock tight wont fix ovalzation

 

[Schnookyz]

Hmm, that seems to make no sense to me. Locktite for me was the solution to ovalized wheels, why not headtube?

 

[Justin Vogelsberger]

how did lock tight fix ovalization, maybe you have some crazy ass method ive never heard of

 

[Schnookyz]

I just put a little bit around the edges of the bearings (like the tape method) and pop em in the wheel. When it dries it expands a tiny bit, LOCKing it TITE, hence the name. No more deathclick, no more problems with the wheel.

 

[Justin Vogelsberger]

try it thennnn

 

[Andrew Young]

sounds to me like your just gluing your bearings into your wheels

 

[Schnookyz]

Haha yeah it basically is but its meant for mechanical stuff like cars etc. It's alot stronger and more contolable than glue, but it basically is glue. You don't need much at all though; a drop or two.

 

[DJ Lee]

its a thread locker. its not a "glue" but it does have similar properties

 

[Andrew Young]

well something tells me its not a good idea to "glue" your headset cups. I would just use tape

 

[Rob.]

ultra > blunt
but yeah, you should try tape first, if that dont work try your locktite idea

 

[Schnookyz]

Haha you can still take them out, thats what's so good about locktite. I had no problems taking my bearings out, kinda like hammering them out of eagles, just need a little bit of extra muscle. No harm done. I understand your concern though.

 

[Schnookyz]

Didn't see robs comment, yes I am trying tape first, always the better idea.

 

[Matt Durnya]

why would blunt do something stupid like wearing the decks in. doesnt make any sense

 

[Schnookyz]

Who knows. I'm with rob, I'll probly like RUP more, cuz I'm a mellow HTA guy, but I really like the feel of blunts somehow. Well see in 6 months when I'm able to ride again...