Old 05-19-12 | 10:55 PM
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From: other Vancouver
Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
That's probably because there's no keyed washer under it. To not overtighten bearing you need to adjust the headset cone, then get a keyed washer under the locknut or hold the upper headset cone in place with some big ol' Channel Locks or a pipe wrench or whathaveyou while you crank down the locknut.
Looking back at the original photo, this is probably the issue. I shouldn't post when I'm sneezing my brains out (mowed the lawn today).
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