Removing Headset Cups

[Ashley Sayers]

i need to remove my headset cups and i dont have a tool , how can i doo it?

cheers

[PeanuckleJive]

a flat screwdriver or a good pin punch and a hammer.

Be careful and make sure you push them out with gentle taps going around the cup, don't just whack it hard in the same spot or you'll bugger the cups and possibly your frame

[stephenpoll_41]

I use a hammer and a long socket extender, as said, gentle and move it around

[PeanuckleJive]

  On 4/29/2010 at 4:25 PM, stephenpoll_41 said:

I use a hammer and a long socket extender, as said, gentle and move it around

works a treat too

Anything with a big flat end will be better than the flat screwdriver, as you run the risk of jamming it between the cup and the inside of the tube when you hit it

[Tux07]

i usually just twat the f**kers out with the forks steerer tube

[Ashley Sayers]

LMAOO! ive done it now i used a socket thingy and tuns of wd40

[STEVE-0]

In future, buy a metal tube and take a hacksaw to it, best thing I ever did, cups came out immaculate!

[Alex Dark]

  On 4/29/2010 at 8:23 PM, STEVE-0 said:

In future, buy a metal tube and take a hacksaw to it, best thing I ever did, cups came out immaculate!

Yup...better still use a nice reasonably soft thick walled alloy tube closest as possible to the headset size, ensuring maximum contact area when you twonk it one....always remember to tap alternately as to eliminate the risk of flaring

[Mr Motivator]

Old seatpost works a treat.

As for getting it back in; block of wood and a hammer.

[Tux07]

  On 4/29/2010 at 8:39 PM, Mr Motivator said:

Old seatpost works a treat.

As for getting it back in; block of wood and a hammer.

i use two thin pieces of wood an slowly (very) set them in with a vice so it goes in with an even force