Originally Posted by
Andrew R Stewart
Agreed that the "small washer" is a bearing seal. Disagree that it will be readily available. But it's not really needed for a headset to do what they do. We also see a lot of these parts in poor condition but as long as the bearing unit is in good shape the seal's condition does little but worsen long term life. Andy
bike24.com has them, at least.
i've used them broken before.