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Are there special tools to remove and install a headset?

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bryguy6631

Discussion Starter · Jun 12, 2009

I am going to take my frame to the powdercoater tomorrow, so I need to take the bike apart. Do I need any special tools to take out the headset? If not, what should I use? I have a rubber mallet and I can get a wooden or plastic dowel from home depot.

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JimC.

· #2 · Jun 12, 2009

yes there are...

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=65

Jim

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sstorkel

· #3 · Jun 12, 2009

FYI, my LBS charges $8-10 to remove a headset and crown race and they'll do it while I wait. If you don't own the necessary tools, it's probably best to let someone who does do the work... especially if your bike has a nice headset installed. Why risk screwing it up?

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gmcttr

· #4 · Jun 12, 2009

Speedub.Nate's homemade headset tools

Be sure to have them mask off everyplace you don't want powdercoated...inside of BB, headset, seat tube, etc.

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Adirondack Blues

· #5 · Jun 13, 2009

Hammer. Punch or piece of pipe to remove cups. 2 x 4 for the install. Good mechanical aptitude will keep you from ruining your frame.

Otherwise, use the special tools.

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kapusta

· #6 · Jun 13, 2009

bryguy6631 said:
I am going to take my frame to the powdercoater tomorrow, so I need to take the bike apart. Do I need any special tools to take out the headset? If not, what should I use? I have a rubber mallet and I can get a wooden or plastic dowel from home depot.

Thanks :thumbsup:

Go to the tools board for great ideas an home made tools for this.

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