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Ryan Kang

Bronze member
so i got a canecreek tank II headset from SR. this is whats happening:

so i hammer the cups in. i put the bearings in. I put everything in except the compression, cuz i run a threaded lucky nork. but when i put the cover between the bearings and the actual fork on the bottom side, its always crooked. because of this, it will only spin halfway before it cuts into the headset bearings, and break it. i've gone through about 10 different headset bearings already. the only way for it to spin is by loosening it. but if i do this, it still breaks just takes longer, headset wobbles, and i mess up the threads on my fork. is it my forks problem, was the bottom part welded wrong or something? its pissing me off.
 
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Steezeman

Administrator
Get some pictures of this cover you're putting between the bearings and the fork on the bottom. Did you put the race on your fork?
 
Seth Brown

Seth Brown

Member
sounds like you might have forgotten to put the race/correct race on your fork, also you should learn proper headset installation instead of brute hammering, not only is it easier but also keeps your headset in mint condition
 
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Steezeman

Administrator
The seal thing doesn't really do anything other than protect dirt from getting into the bearings. So you could run the headset without it, just know that you'll have to clean it more often. Or at least try running it without and see if it even works then. If not, then you know it's another problem.
 
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Tobias Hunter

Member
Why would you use a hammer on one of the most delicate parts?
Really that was clever, probley bend it like a fraction.
Headsets are soft, cute, Megan Fox of the part list.
Not hard, hard, hard lads.
Treat them with respect, they will return the favor!
Kiss them better, lol.
 
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