Originally Posted by
LeSexyFishorse
I have flipped the frame upside down and poured some citric acid and water down the fork to see if it can do something about the rust biding the stem since penetrating oil didnt seem to work. Worst case I will have to destroy and replace the bolt or stem.
Here is how I have handled rusted stuck stem, I have a friend with long jaw vice. Place the fork in the vice tighten, and now one has the stability to go at it. It can take some effort but it's worked and I've saved the stem as well.
