jwh
08-15-04, 04:58 AM
I want to take my head set off of one bike and install it on another. How does it come off? I have the fork out, it seems that it is just pressed in but I don't want to damage it by banging on it if this is not correct.
Bicycle Mechanics - Removing a chris king head set?
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Retro Grouch
08-15-04, 05:46 AM
It is pressed in. Park makes a proper tool for removing the old cups. I think that I'd recommend using the proper tool for a King headset because they seem to fit a little more closely than some other brands. You might have trouble if you try to use an ordinary punch alternately from side to side.
cyclingshane73
08-15-04, 05:57 AM
Take it to your LBS. They have the right tools and adapters for CK headsets.
sydney
08-15-04, 07:37 AM
It is pressed in. Park makes a proper tool for removing the old cups. I think that I'd recommend using the proper tool for a King headset because they seem to fit a little more closely than some other brands. You might have trouble if you try to use an ordinary punch alternately from side to side.I never have.
Rev.Chuck
08-15-04, 07:14 PM
We use the Park tool, only takes a few seconds and I only charge a few bucks. If you need to pull the race off the fork and it is a susp. unit or carbon fork, you will need the remover that grabs the sides of the race and pulls it off with a screw turning against the top of the steerer. The angle, esp. on a susp. fork, is severe enough it will mark up the crown and probably bend the race.