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Head race bearings

Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 3:03 pm
by jonb_5
Hi

I have taken the yokes off the bike but when you buy a new set you get the upper and lower bearings but also the seats which go in the frame tube.

The question is how do i get the old ones out?

Thanks

Jon

Re: Head race bearings

Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 3:16 pm
by CaNsA
Using a drift, hit them hard-ish from the opposite side of the way u want them to come out,

to get the top ones out, hit them from the bottom, and vice-versa.

hth

Re: Head race bearings

Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 3:51 pm
by jake
I like to use an old socket that fits nice on the new bearings as a drift to get the new ones in.
I use a big spanner that just fits over the stem to push down the new bottom bearing. patience is the key.
worth putting the cups in the freezer night before too

Re: Head race bearings

Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 4:02 pm
by CaNsA
Or do it in the middle of winter, like me :D