How do I remove a crown race?

mcboo

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Is there a reliable method for removing a crown race from a fork? Chris King.......or do I just have to take it to the LBS?

Thanks

Posted : 12/07/2012 8:16 pm

Jeffus

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I use an old wood chisel and lots of care, to get it started then a brass bar and hammer to gently tap off .

Posted : 12/07/2012 8:20 pm

bigyinn

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Stanley blade gently knocked between the fork crown and crown race, working round the circumference, then repeat using progressively bigger screwdrivers until its pings off works for me.

Posted : 12/07/2012 8:21 pm

nuke

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If the crown race clears the fork crown then a wideish nail punch and hammer do the job: fork upside down, rotate between front and rear of fork after each strike.

If crown race doesn't clear the fork crown, then a chisel works well.

Posted : 12/07/2012 8:24 pm

charliedontsurf

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Get the right tool....

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Posted : 12/07/2012 8:40 pm

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