Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,787
Likes: 350
From: Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
Bikes: 48 Automoto, 49 Stallard, 50 Rotrax, 62 Jack Taylor, 67 Atala, 68 Lejeune, 72-74-75 Motobecanes, 73 RIH, 71 Zieleman, 74 Raleigh, 78 Windsor, 83 Messina (Villata), 84 Brazzo (Losa), 85 Davidson, 90 Diamondback, 92 Kestrel
I voted "if it comes out on the first try". Removing fixed cups can be a real PITA, and while of course it's preferable, I don't see it as an absolute necessity, especially since I don't have the tools. I have always been able to do inspection and overhaul in situ when they're being stubborn.