not_fat_matt
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My 99 FSR's headset hasnt been serviced since new, the bike was used a few times then sat unused for about 10 odd years
Since recently giving it a new lease of life i changed the stem, thus disturbing the headset, then i crashed it a few weeks ago and had to re-adjust it again, now it binds when the bars get to the 80/90 deg postion both ways.
Stripped it down today and there is rust between the steerer and the top race, degreased them all and the bearings are a bit graunchy i take it they should be nice and smooth?
If i do need to replace the set, can i just buy the bearings or do i need to remove and press in new bits to the frame?
Since recently giving it a new lease of life i changed the stem, thus disturbing the headset, then i crashed it a few weeks ago and had to re-adjust it again, now it binds when the bars get to the 80/90 deg postion both ways.
Stripped it down today and there is rust between the steerer and the top race, degreased them all and the bearings are a bit graunchy i take it they should be nice and smooth?
If i do need to replace the set, can i just buy the bearings or do i need to remove and press in new bits to the frame?