Headstem bearing up loose

XSsex50

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Hey dudes, started my hardtail project while I wait for a new reg/rec for my xs2.

New frame is 80’s with tc brothers hardtail. Was installing a set of taped bearings when I noticed the top just slid in and can twist inside the headstem. Bearings are bottom 30x48x15 and top is 25x48x15.

What is my best next step? Try get larger diameter cup and bearing or I dunno reshape the head lol.

Thanks guys
 

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This is a bit primitive but cut some strip from an aluminum pop can, fit as a shim, drive bearing in. or some JB weld, red locktite?. would be nice to get mikes and find out if the frame or the bearing is the wrong dimension.
 
Hey dudes, started my hardtail project while I wait for a new reg/rec for my xs2.
New frame is 80’s with tc brothers hardtail. Was installing a set of taped bearings when I noticed the top just slid in and can twist inside the headstem. Bearings are bottom 30x48x15 and top is 25x48x15.
What is my best next step? Try get larger diameter cup and bearing or I dunno reshape the head lol.
Thanks guys

Hi XSsex50,
Be happy and use Loctite bearing retention compound to keep the race in place.
http://www.loctite.co.uk/retaining-9171.htm
Bearings that are assembled with a loose fit and retained by the compound are cushioned by it
and thus protected from shock loads.
 
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Had great success with the red loctite and I used some old races, threaded rod and some nuts to keep it in place. Thanks to everyone for the advice.
 

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