Originally Posted by
Reeses
The bolt itself won't budge.
Yeah I mean I can't turn the stem bolt. I'm trying to remove it so I can replace the fork. How much do I back out the stem bolt before I hammer it down?
Ouch. Considering the headset locknut is almost made for moisture infiltration and that the bike appears to be a kitbashed mongrel, I bet it's a mass of corrosion in there.
If you're going to replace the fork, replace the stem while you're at it. Off with its head!