Darren k;) Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Hi guys, i have a new frame and i was wondering how to remove my headset cups? i dont have the proper tools, people have said to me hit it with a hammer and screw driver, does anyone know any links to videos? cheeers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN ?? Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 yeah hit it out with something, try finding something a bit wider than a screwdriver though to spread the load of you hitting it out as it can start hacking away at the cups quite a bit but it should come out pretty easily with a good whack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flames35 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) You can buy the tool off Chain Reaction for £17. My link Edited September 28, 2011 by tomturd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomturd Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Either gently tap around the edges with a screwdriver until it pops out, or if you're feeling handy: make a washer that is exactly the size of the internal diameter of the headtube, grind 2 flats on opposite edges (to allow it to pass through the cup), drop it down into the headtube so it sits ontop of the cup and whack it with a long thing and a hammer. (Well it makes sense to me, anyway!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franksx2005 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Tartys sell the tool for about 14quid, it works a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planet x alan Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Just a pointer, hit it from the inside.... Seen people trying to smack them off from the outside before... Hit it on one side once, then on the opposite side once, then back and forth etc etc. It will come out pretty easy with a bit of perseverance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 + = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayshell Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I wouldn't buy it, unless you are trying to save the headset. You won't damage your frame as long as you hammer it out somewhat evenly. To put it in I just use a 2X4 and hammer the 2X4 to cushion the new headset in. Then just bunny hop a few times and its in solid. Usually you won't damage the headset nearly enough to not be able to reuse it, its usually just esthetic damage and its on the inside part where you can't see anyways. I use a profile bb spindle as a headset remover hammer. works miracles. A headset remover is more of a bike shop tool IMO. I have never damaged a headset removing it except the echo sl headset cause the cups are so thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I'd buy it, makes it a shit load easier and you won't damage anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Headset cup remover for the best way unless you want to chip and butcher your cups with a hammer and screw driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-bonham@hotmail.com Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 That tool can be made in 5 mins with a old seat tube / bit of bar and a hacksaw. thats what i did about 5 years ago. still going strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayshell Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 That tool can be made in 5 mins with a old seat tube / bit of bar and a hacksaw. thats what i did about 5 years ago. still going strong! actually I change my opinion do that. You can probably build the tool easy enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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