How to loosen stem bearing.
10-27-04, 11:13 AM
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How to loosen stem bearing.
How do I loosen a old Shimano 600 stem bearing. The problem is that the locknut is not hexagonal, it is shaped like a star with 8-9 points. I dont want to scratch it up to much using a polygrip. How do I do???
10-27-04, 11:40 AM
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I'm assuming you're talking about the large lockring at the top of the headset? If so, I believe that takes a 32mm wrench or a large monkey wrench would work as well.
10-27-04, 11:45 AM
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Nope, cause a wrench doesnt fit, here is the type I got...
https://www.oldbmxdc.com/headset.jpg
I cant use a monkeywrench on this...
https://www.oldbmxdc.com/headset.jpg
I cant use a monkeywrench on this...
10-27-04, 12:29 PM
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You need the headset wrench set that fits that. The pattern puts equal pressure all around the part so it stays round.
10-27-04, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Berodesign
Nope, cause a wrench doesnt fit, here is the type I got...
https://www.oldbmxdc.com/headset.jpg
I cant use a monkeywrench on this...
https://www.oldbmxdc.com/headset.jpg
I cant use a monkeywrench on this...
10-27-04, 05:03 PM
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Thats a cool headset, I have the wrenches that fit, but a pair of regular 32mm headset wrenchs will work fine. The special wrenchs just made it a little easier to adjust. Less chance of wrench slipping if it engages the recessed parts.
10-28-04, 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by qmsdc15
Thats a cool headset, I have the wrenches that fit, but a pair of regular 32mm headset wrenchs will work fine. The special wrenchs just made it a little easier to adjust. Less chance of wrench slipping if it engages the recessed parts.
Until you crash, I guess I just have to buy a pair of regular 32 mm wrenches.
Does anyone know how to get it of after I have loosened it? The parts in the bike I mean. I am moving it to another frame.
