I have a 2007 QR Seduza. Just got it tuned up and the LBS tells me that it was very difficult to get the headset tightened to keep it from having a slight wobble/play/looseness where the fork enters the headset. Today I took a spacer out and when I got everything tightened back down, I noticed the same wobble/play/looseness in the headset. I can’t seem to get rid of it. Any suggesions? Is it possible the LBS screwed something up, because I have had the bike for 2 years and have never had these problems before.
I have a 2007 QR Seduza. Just got it tuned up and the LBS tells me that it was very difficult to get the headset tightened to keep it from having a slight wobble/play/looseness where the fork enters the headset. Today I took a spacer out and when I got everything tightened back down, I noticed the same wobble/play/looseness in the headset. I can’t seem to get rid of it. Any suggesions? Is it possible the LBS screwed something up, because I have had the bike for 2 years and have never had these problems before.
The star nut isn’t far enough down most likely. And if you didn’t replace the spacer above the stem it will never get tight because it would have just left a gap between the stem and the headset.
I replaced the spacer above the stem, so there is no gap. No matter how tight I get it, it still is loose.
I cant call out the star nut on this one. I would actually presume that there is none and a compression sleve is in there. If that is the case, I would install a star nut, but some forks dont like that. I bet the expansion system was over tightened by the LBS and thus pulled to high to properly compress the bearings. In about five minutes or less that could be moved and the bike be back at 100%
That was like Chinese to me. In layman’s terms, what should I do?
I cant call out the star nut on this one. I would actually presume that there is none and a compression sleve is in there. If that is the case, I would install a star nut, but some forks dont like that. I bet the expansion system was over tightened by the LBS and thus pulled to high to properly compress the bearings. In about five minutes or less that could be moved and the bike be back at 100%
Yeah very good point. I also prefer the star nut… however the 3t forks have an adhesive system for theirs which works very well also.
Do you have a 5mm allen key? If so, take off your stems top cap and tell us what is in there. Is it a bolt and a cap with a compression systems.
Like this
Or, is there a system in there like this?
That was like Chinese to me. In layman’s terms, what should I do?
Take it to a different shop and have them install a star nut. They should understand.
Do you have a 5mm allen key? If so, take off your stems top cap and tell us what is in there. Is it a bolt and a cap with a compression systems.
Like this
Or, is there a system in there like this?
my ex g/f had the second one… god what a pain in teh butt.
Ahh, the second. So, I need to go and have the first installed?
No no, you just need to have the first properly installed.
Many LBS have a lazy kid or two in the shop.
I could talk you through it on the phone if you have a 5mm
I may do that tomorrow. PM me your number and if I get a break from the kids tomorrow, I may give you a ring. Thanks for your help.
779-537-9892…not afraid to post my number (is is also on my race site).