I think maybe I'm misunderstanding what you are doing here... But either way: The reason I said death is that of all the things I might mess around with or hobble together on my bike.... The headset and cog (when brakeless) are two things I never get creative with. I know the top part of the headset is the business end and you'll probably be fine, I was just saying I wouldn't do something like that with such a critical area on my bike. Thats all. Don't freak - you'll probably fine, but I wouldn't do it permanently is all...