Removing crown race

[Aaldert]

Hello,

I have a few old forks and they have the crown race still in place.
I would like to remove them, how should I do that?
Can or should I do it myself anyway, or would it be better to let get it done in my local bike shop?

Cheers

 

[cce]

if you dont want the crown race, just flip the fork upside down, and tap the race off with a hammer and chisel. go slowly and work around the race as much as you can to avoid damaging the seat

 

[hoegaardenadds1]

big flat blade screwdriver and a variable pressure applicator (VPA) is all you need. tap all round gently till it comes off.

 

[dyna-ti]

big flat blade screwdriver and a variable pressure applicator (VPA) is all you need. tap all round gently till it comes off.

My way too

Sod the big chisel.you could damage it :?

 

[Easy_Rider]

I lot of crowns have a dimple either side to get under the race. I bit of heat on the race and prise up a bit over each side and normally they come off quite easily.

Or a big flat srewdriver and a hammer

 

[Aaldert]

Thanks for your answers.

I have never heard of a "variable pressure applicator" I can imagine what it is, but does anyone have a photo of it?

As for the heat, how do you apply the heat to the crown race?

 

[Easy_Rider]

lickle ickle blow torch

i have one of these, it has a blow torch / heat gun / hot knife

 

[REKIBorter]

Variable Pressure Applicator VPA

 

[Aaldert]

Done it!

It works!

The VPA is a very versatile tool! In combination with a screwdriver, no crown race can resist.

Thanks guys.

 

[velomaniac]

In case I'm being really stoopid here a VPA is just a Hammer right !