staryarm69 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I keep getting cracking noises from my headset iv had it in bit n everything looks fine but the top cup is I bit loose in the frame and has some tin wrapped round it to make it fit better cud this be the problem n how do I fix the problem the sound is very of putting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tux07 Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 I keep getting cracking noises from my headset iv had it in bit n everything looks fine but the top cup is I bit loose in the frame and has some tin wrapped round it to make it fit better cud this be the problem n how do I fix the problem the sound is very of putting. buy the correct size headset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-Walker Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 ive been getting a loud cracking noise when i gap to front wheel aggressivly, don't know if its my headset, frame or forks? dunno what else it could be? its annoying the hell outta me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 (edited) so long as its the correct size as said, sounds like your headtube is worn/flared etc To my knowledge, there isnt much you can do. You can try getting a machine shop to make an insert for your frame, and then fit your headset into that? otherwise its new frame time or it could be loose..... or the bearings could be shafted. Take the sealed units out and see if theres any obvious play.... Edited May 15, 2010 by PaRtZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staryarm69 Posted May 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 so long as its the correct size as said, sounds like your headtube is worn/flared etc To my knowledge, there isnt much you can do. You can try getting a machine shop to make an insert for your frame, and then fit your headset into that? otherwise its new frame time or it could be loose..... or the bearings could be shafted. Take the sealed units out and see if theres any obvious play.... i think it is the head tube cos i got frame fork headset with cranks second hand and it was all built so when i finised it of it rode it it was makein a lot of noise so droped front end of n theres a pice of tin wraped round the top cup to make it fit tighter as without it its loose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt123 Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 What headset are you using? If the headtube is flared you could try using an fsa pig, as the cups are longer, so they will fit further into the headtube. If this doesn't work then it's new frame time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staryarm69 Posted May 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 What headset are you using? If the headtube is flared you could try using an fsa pig, as the cups are longer, so they will fit further into the headtube. If this doesn't work then it's new frame time. its a 06 gu headset ( http://www.biketrialseller.com/product/236 ) in a gu typhoon 08 mod frame ( http://www.trialprod.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=17&products_id=233&osCsid=9315cb4d19b0c44ce682c1e007cccc56 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt123 Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 its a 06 gu headset ( http://www.biketrialseller.com/product/236 ) in a gu typhoon 08 mod frame ( http://www.trialprod.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=17&products_id=233&osCsid=9315cb4d19b0c44ce682c1e007cccc56 ) Yeah, If I were you I'd try an fsa pig headset before you shell out on a new frame. Because the cup seats on that gu headset don't look very deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staryarm69 Posted May 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Yeah, If I were you I'd try an fsa pig headset before you shell out on a new frame. Because the cup seats on that gu headset don't look very deep. i really carnt afford a new frame lol out of work so a headsets pushin it but il try that thanks mate cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt123 Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 i really carnt afford a new frame lol out of work so a headsets pushin it but il try that thanks mate cheers unsealed sealed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staryarm69 Posted May 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 unsealed sealed cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Very strong loctite can also help...if it's cracking noises then in 80% sure its the headset bearings themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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