Fitting headset cups?

[drcarlos]

Any tips for getting them in straight, got to re-fit the Avenger on the Fox tomorrow as the top cup hasn't gone in square (at the second attempt). Want it to go in straight this time and not destroy anything at the same time.
Normally a couple of knocks with a mallet will straighten them but this one seems stuborn.
How do you do it?

Carl.

 

[ishaw]

A big 'g' clamp and 2 blocks of wood. Tighten the g clamp up/take up the slack. Jiggle everything until it is all lined up and central, thenjust tighten the clamp until the headset cup is in there.

Hope this helps

Ian

 

[KermitGKona88]

I use a threaded 18mm bar with washers and nuts and two reasonable sized adjustables :shock:

 

[mike_eb]

I always put the cups in the freezer for a couple of hours before fitting, they shrink slightly so it helps them go in.

 

[mattbrown]

I use a threaded 18mm bar with washers and nuts and two reasonable sized adjustables :shock:

i bought a similar setup of the bay, im deffo into having the right tools for the job sort of person now, had too many close calls bodging stuff.

 

[drcarlos]

I use a threaded 18mm bar with washers and nuts and two reasonable sized adjustables :shock:

Off to B&Q for something else later so I will get some bar, nuts and washers i think.

Carl.

 

[REKIBorter]

DIY headset press. I use a similar one I got off the bay and it works perfectly.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BARGAIN-HEADSET-P ... 4aa4cbc0ce

 

[the great roberto]

DIY headset press. I use a similar one I got off the bay and it works perfectly.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BARGAIN-HEADSET-P ... 4aa4cbc0ce

bargin

i made one and it cost me more than that.

 

[weeman_mtb]

I've made my own headset press shown below, it has avothane (or urethane) inserts which keep everything in line and square. You could use nylon, rubber or whatever else but I suppose not everybody has access to a lathe.