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play in front forks..

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  • January 29, 2015 at 8:56 pm #23132
    toffees

    Basically, had a bike stand for Christmas..

    First time using it i wanted to lower my handlebars so unscrewed all the stem and bam, fork came flying out the bottom spacers and bits everywhere (im daft i know). Tried to put them back together (googled it) now the fork has alot of play init.

    I think i might be missing a piece of some sort but ill never find it in my garage! Is this a big job can i just by a new headset or isit a new fork all together?

    Thanks for the help!

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  • February 7, 2015 at 2:35 pm #829683
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    bashthebox

    If everything’s tightened as
    If everything’s tightened as much as you can, it could be you’ve lost either a spacer or part of the headset – bearing covers maybe? It’s certainly not a new fork needed though. If you’re as ham-fisted as you’ve made yourself sound, get it checked out by the LBS.

    February 7, 2015 at 1:39 pm #829681
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    Judge dreadful

    Back the screws on the
    Back the screws on the steerer off a bit, tighten the crown screw with a 5 Nm torque key. Tighten the steerer screws back up, jobs a good’un I reckon.

    January 30, 2015 at 8:26 am #829679
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    CXR94Di2

    This is basic stuff, anybody
    This is basic stuff, anybody can do it.

    The Allen head on top of the steerer adjusts preloaded only. The Allen heads which are horizontal hold the stem and handlebar.

    Step one -slacken off the horizontal Allen heads (not so much that they become slack)

    Step two- adjust the preload (free play of forks), gentle turn clockwise top Allen head. I apply front brake and rock the handlebars so I can see if there is any play. once adjusted check for free movement in turning front wheel. If it’s notchy slightly loosen off top Allen head. Repeat these steps until satisfied.

    Step three – tighten up the horizontal Allen heads which hold stem whilst check they are in line with front wheel

    Job done there will plenty if youtube tutorials re any aspect of bicycle maintenance.

    January 30, 2015 at 8:09 am #829677
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    gdmor10

    Loosen everything off then
    Loosen everything off then tighten the top cap first until there is no fork play, but not over tight. Then tighten stem bolts.

    However you need to use the correct torque setting, especially if you are working with carbon parts.

    January 30, 2015 at 7:49 am #829675
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    redmeat

    You probably tightened the
    You probably tightened the stem bolts before setting the headset preload. But as you’re not sure if there’s a piece missing you’re probably better off taking it to the LBS.

    January 29, 2015 at 11:34 pm #829673
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    matthewn5

    Take it to your LBS now.
    Take it to your LBS now. Don’t ride it.

    January 29, 2015 at 11:18 pm #829671
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    edd23

    How much play are we talking
    How much play are we talking about?

    Probably just not tightened it all up properly?

    This might help:

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