Quick question on Chris king headset

[EJ_92606]

Putting my fork back on...where does the white plastic washer go? on the baseplate below the bottom cup? thanks!

[BFloFoxRider.]

it goes at the very top before you put n a spacer or your stem on the steerer tube, so the top of the headset doesnt get scratched.. at least thats what i was told..

[davidB]

on top of the bearing cap and under the first spacer

[EJ_92606]

Thanks guys...knew I could count on you for quick response! 1 minute! what took you so long...haha

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by BFloFoxRider.

it goes at the very top before you put n a spacer or your stem on the steerer tube, so the top of the headset doesnt get scratched.. at least thats what i was told..

I believe it's to prevent creaking between the top cap and the spacers or stem.

[dubl_xl]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

I believe it's to prevent creaking between the top cap and the spacers or stem.

So that is where I am getting the creak from, I thought it was just something they included in the packaging to prevent the top bearing race from contacting the bearing during shipping. Needless to say, I didn't put it in upon installation and get an occasional creaking when I am torquing on the bars.

[SAR_boats]

What they won't tell you is that it is really a sacrificial piece to the garage gods. That way you lose the little white plastic piece and not a shiny anodized part