wez k Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hi all I noticed some play in stem / headset when front brake is on .there is a slight back and forth movement.bike is onza rip a few years old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinfor Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Try tightening the top cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wez k Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 If the top cap is the Allen bolt I have already checked this.and it is well tight. Is there anything else to check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
err Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 You need to loosen the bolts that hold the stem to the fork first, otherwise you're not putting any prload on the headset bearings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wez k Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Ok are these the pinch bolts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
err Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wez k Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Ok will try that thanks.another question. brake levers.I got standard front and rear v brakes .Is it best to have a little pull or full pull backwards or is this down to personal preference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Baxter Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Personal preference on the brakes man as for the stem as aid above make sure you loosen the stem before tightening the top cap. Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wez k Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Ok cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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