removing headset

[chauvinist_youth]

I'm trying to transfer the headset from one frame to another, but cant get it off. It is an FSA something or another. Its the two pieces that go in the frame which I cant get loose.

[roadkillross]

you should be able to knock them out with a hammer and a flathead.

[DISCO]

Use anything heavier than a screwdriver; jack handle, deep socket on an extension The intension is to transfer the kinetic energy with minimal loss. You need to make sure it bites on the edge of the cup before you hammer. Take your time and switch sides so you don't ovalize the cups. If you cant follow this logic just take it to a shop or get a bigger hammer.

[2wheel_lee]

Well, I'm usually all in favor of the do-it-yourselfer, but if you're having difficulties getting the headset off, I'm sure you'll run into problems installing it onto the new frame.

Take the new and old frames to your favorite shop, and toss them a few bucks to do the swap for you. You may save yourself a lot of coin in the long run.

[DISCO]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Well, I'm usually all in favor of the do-it-yourselfer, but if you're having difficulties getting the headset off, I'm sure you'll run into problems installing it onto the new frame.

Take the new and old frames to your favorite shop, and toss them a few bucks to do the swap for you. You may save yourself a lot of coin in the long run.

He came here for advice, all he has to to is heed it. One of my favorite quotes is "there is never enough time to do it right, but always enough to do it over."

[el_d00der1n0]

Why not buy a new headset and have the shop install it? Even the cheapo Cane Creek has to be better than what's on your old beater.

[dstepper]

I don't think I would be using steel to beat out anything aluminum. I always have the shop press in my headset.

Dean

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by dstepper

I don't think I would be using steel to beat out anything aluminum. I always have the shop press in my headset.

Dean

The proper tool used to beat out headsets is steel.

[El Salt]

Originally Posted by DISCO

One of my favorite quotes is "there is never enough time to do it right, but always enough to do it over."

I agree...

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[SIZE=1][FONT=Century Gothic]Park Head Cup Remover[/FONT][/SIZE][FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=1][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=1]The Park Tool Head Cup Remover makes headset cup removal easy. The tool is pulled through the frame until the flared ends snap in behind the cup. A blow on the tool head removes the cup. Fits 1”, 1-1/8” and 1-1/4” headsets. Strong, heat treated alloy steel with nickel finish.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[Amon Amarth]

I always use a small peice of pipe to knock it out. But a big flat head will do just fine, dont be afraid to hit it, just work the tool around to headset in small moves to work it out. Putting one in at home is a different matter, I made a press out of a long bolt and washers from Home Depot, or you can tap the cups in with a hamer, put the frame on a peice of wood (The steerer tube) and put a cup in and tap it with a hammer and wood. I have used a 2x4 and it works fine.

[autoduel]

Take a piece of pvc pipe and split the end with hacksaw/bandsaw. Shove something into the end to flare it out. Insert it backwards into the head tube and hammer it back out with the edges against the inside of the cups.
Basically works just like the park tool.

[dudevf1]

Since you plan on using the headset again you should get the tool and insert and hammer. You will also need a press tool to put the headset on another frame, I wouldn't just use my hands and squeeze. Check the bearings when you get it off.

[Amon Amarth]

Originally Posted by autoduel

Take a piece of pvc pipe and split the end with hacksaw/bandsaw. Shove something into the end to flare it out. Insert it backwards into the head tube and hammer it back out with the edges against the inside of the cups.
Basically works just like the park tool.

Thats a good idea.....I'll give that a try.