Play in head stock
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Play in head stock
With the weight of the front wheel, I have play in the head stock which so can’t seem to adjust out. My bike is configured as shown in pic. I assume I release the lock but then tighten the lower nut, which I have tried.
If this is the correct way?, then clearly I will have to strip it down and investigate further.
As always, comments and suggestion appreciated.
Steve W
If this is the correct way?, then clearly I will have to strip it down and investigate further.
As always, comments and suggestion appreciated.
Steve W
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Re: Play in head stock
Did you slacken the top yoke clamp? There's a 3/8" CEI bolt behind the headstock.
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'30 Model A
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Re: Play in head stock
Yes, I removed it to make sure.
I am wondering if the ball races are shot!
I am wondering if the ball races are shot!
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Re: Play in head stock
Does the cap on the top unscrew ?
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Re: Play in head stock
I don’t think so, AFAIK it’s an interference fit but it doesn’t need to come out.
Are you 100% sure the play is in the headstock and not in the girder bushes? Two fingers behind the headstock and move the bike forward against the brake or something solid? If it is, it’s going to have to come apart for a look…
Sorry if I’m teaching granny to suck eggs. Does everyone know that phrase these days?
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'58 Huntmaster,
'42 W/NG,
'30 Model A
https://ariel-square-four.blogspot.com
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'58 Huntmaster,
'42 W/NG,
'30 Model A
https://ariel-square-four.blogspot.com
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Re: Play in head stock
Thanks Simon. It is definitely in the head stock, so it will have to come apart, but not now, to many summer runs to be had
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Re: Play in head stock
I've just adjusted mine, after 2500 miles riding with it a bit loose.
Enjoy the summer!
Enjoy the summer!
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'30 Model A
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'30 Model A
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Re: Play in head stock
Sometimes the inner top race will become loose on the headstock spindle. Nev
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