Bicycle Mechanics - Do you grease the threads on the headset cap?

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08-06-05, 01:54 PM
I just flipped my stem and the threads in the headset cap did not feel greased. It was very squeeky when I removed it. The bike is only a few months old so I'm not sure if they forgot to grease them when it was assembled or they are not supposed to be greased for some reason. So, should I apply grease to them now or leave as-is? Thanks.

sydney
08-06-05, 05:41 PM
I just flipped my stem and the threads in the headset cap did not feel greased. It was very squeeky when I removed it. The bike is only a few months old so I'm not sure if they forgot to grease them when it was assembled or they are not supposed to be greased for some reason. So, should I apply grease to them now or leave as-is? Thanks.Grease....What kind? You choose. sydney ain't up for another grease thread this week.