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[Closed] Headset Removal

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I need to remove my headset. I've got a headset remover but how do you brace/clamp the frame so that you can use the hammer effectively?


 
Posted : 27/01/2010 10:26 pm
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balance it on your knee?


 
Posted : 27/01/2010 10:29 pm
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I rest it on my leg and use a sharp tap - effectively you are using the inertia of the frame to work against rather than anything solid. Resting on my leg means I wont dent the frame.


 
Posted : 27/01/2010 10:29 pm
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In fact place the bottom braket on your foot and the top tube beside the seatpost on your knee. Then **** it with a hammer...


 
Posted : 27/01/2010 10:30 pm
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Wow TJ - I was ripping the piss as well...


 
Posted : 27/01/2010 10:37 pm
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Don't really need to clamp the bike - The sprung headset removers that splay out will sit inside the head tube and then put a rag over the top and then give it a wack (to stop it flying accross the room) - just hold the frame with your hand - A sharp wack will do it and if not a few more will do - just wack it with one hand and hold the frame in the other ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 27/01/2010 10:41 pm
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Cheers guys I'll give it a go.


 
Posted : 27/01/2010 10:43 pm