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[Closed] Headset Sticky / Tight after rebuild?

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Just took headset apart, cleaned bearings, repacked with lithium grease, put it all back together and now the headset feels tight - steering has loads of resistance?

Any thoughts?


 
Posted : 18/08/2011 7:36 pm
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Bearings aren't in straight or you've overtightened the thing


 
Posted : 18/08/2011 7:46 pm
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will try putting it back together again - but I only have a top star nut to tighten and it's not that tight.


 
Posted : 18/08/2011 7:49 pm
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A cage bearing upside down?


 
Posted : 18/08/2011 9:35 pm
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Good call Buzz.


 
Posted : 18/08/2011 9:45 pm
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Good thought, I'd karma you if I could.


 
Posted : 18/08/2011 11:27 pm