Raleigh 653 fork query

[tomosllyr]

Just a quick one I'm hoping someone can help me with. I've just been stripping a 653 frame down, and can't seem to get a piece of the headset off the fork. It won't budge at all. So I'm wondering if it's a part of the fork? Or just a really stuck piece of the headset?

 

[widowmaker]

Re:

That's the bottom race part of the headset which comes of, they are usually pretty stubborn to get off.

I usually (although not sure if this is the best way) get a small block of wood to persuade them out.

 

[tomosllyr]

Okay thanks. I didn't want to use too much force only to later discover it was a part of the fork. Back to the shed!

 

[widowmaker]

Re:

I am sure someone will come along with a more effective method of removal.

I seem to remember my dad using a large spanner which could then tap the race down level rather than hitting each side.

 

[tomosllyr]

For anyone who might have issues in the future - the spanner method worked a treat!

 

[widowmaker]

Re:

Good news

 

[Midlife]

There is a specific tool but knocking it off with a drift comes a pretty close second LOL

Shaun

 

[widowmaker]

There is a specific tool but knocking it off with a drift comes a pretty close second LOL

Shaun

Wow that's a nice bit of kit

 

[Midlife]

Not mine, I can think of better ways of spending 30 odd quid

Shaun