jd56
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
I have rebuilt a number of bikes since my introduction to this addiction.
And many headtube bearing and race cup marrying. But, I have two bikes that are just not working right.
The two are the 46 Huffman and other is my most recent project, Roadmaster built Fleetwood.
Both had the headtube / fork bearings and frame equipped cups included. No added or replacement parts by me.
The Huffman may have had the bearings replaced as it was found as a frankenbike.
But, the Fleetwood looked to have the OG bearings.
After cleaning both the headtube cups and bearings then repacking all with grease, after reinstalling the fork and installing the top adjustable race, I have slop...meaning the fork still rocks back and forth within the headtube.
I can eliminate the slop by tightening down the top race but, the fork now has drag and is too tight to be functional.
What hey am I doing wrong.?
Maybe I need larger bearings?
Guys I'm stumped.
Again no missing parts. Fork, bearing, headtube, top bearing then the top race....that's all there is.
No need to mention that
I'm an idiot [emoji15] but, any logical and constructive explanation and resolution is welcomed.
It's all about the Tanklights!!
How did I run out of room so fast?
And many headtube bearing and race cup marrying. But, I have two bikes that are just not working right.
The two are the 46 Huffman and other is my most recent project, Roadmaster built Fleetwood.
Both had the headtube / fork bearings and frame equipped cups included. No added or replacement parts by me.
The Huffman may have had the bearings replaced as it was found as a frankenbike.
But, the Fleetwood looked to have the OG bearings.
After cleaning both the headtube cups and bearings then repacking all with grease, after reinstalling the fork and installing the top adjustable race, I have slop...meaning the fork still rocks back and forth within the headtube.
I can eliminate the slop by tightening down the top race but, the fork now has drag and is too tight to be functional.
What hey am I doing wrong.?
Maybe I need larger bearings?
Guys I'm stumped.
Again no missing parts. Fork, bearing, headtube, top bearing then the top race....that's all there is.
No need to mention that
I'm an idiot [emoji15] but, any logical and constructive explanation and resolution is welcomed.
It's all about the Tanklights!!
How did I run out of room so fast?
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