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Old 04-07-10 | 08:37 PM
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Bikes: 2016 Hong Fu FM-079-F, 1984 Trek 660, 2005 Iron Horse Warrior Expert, 2009 Pedal Force CX1, 2016 Islabikes Beinn 20 (son's)

Integrated headsets require a considerably higher preload than loose ball headsets. Add preload until you can feel the headset bind then back it off until it turns smoothly. That should get rid of the play. It's highly unlikely that a 5 month old bike has a damaged headtube.
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