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SirMike1983

01-28-06, 03:09 PM

Hi, working on an early 60s Schwinn Hornet. The headset is held not by a large nut, but by a metal ring with a rough, gripper-type surface. It won't take a wrench because it's round. Anyone have any experience with freeing such headsets up so they can be adjusted?

Motofan

01-28-06, 03:46 PM

Does it have vertical holes around the top? If so, you can remove it with a pin spanner. Otherwise, I'd try a small strap wrench, similar to the ones used on oil filters. You can get them at your hardware store or LBS.

jacksbike

01-31-06, 08:43 AM

You can always use a set of channel locks, wrapping tape around the locknut first.

brokenrobot

01-31-06, 12:35 PM

I use a goofy Craftsman tool called a 'RoboGrip" for this. http://www.robogrip.com/products01.html