Elektrik Klunking Men vs. Stem

[karl]

Someone offered an Electra cruiser with 26 bmx style fork in exchange for a friendly gift,
it came complete with wheels and tires so i guess it, s klunker building time:

Only problem is the stuck stem, especially since i really want to use this fork.
luckily the stem seems to be pretty far out, literary.

So i am getting ready for combat: me vs. stuck stem! Tomorrow!
If anyone has advise on stuck stem removal please let me know
Studied this clip:

 

[MattiThundrrr]

In my experience, it is usually the wedge that is stuck. That thing is always rusty. Soak penetrating oil in there, then tap on the top bolt with a hammer. Sometimes it is enough to knock it loose. Sometimes you have to whack em harder.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Soak it and bang it

If the fork is hollow down through it, you could drop the wheel and try to drive it out from the bottom up

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

If the fork is hollow down through it, you could drop the wheel and try to drive it out from the bottom up

Why I have owned a Craftsman punch set for about 20 years

 

[karl]

After contemplating how i was going to attack the stem, i realised there was no need for extensive violence, we could come to a gentleman,s agreement.
The stem would loose it,s head, but keep it,s body.

Used these parts:

Voila, ahead conversion:

All i had to do is drill out the hole in the crowncap to fit the lock bolt.

 

[handyandy1100]

After contemplating how i was going to attack the stem, i realised there was no need for extensive violence, we could come to a gentleman,s agreement.
The stem would loose it,s head, but keep it,s body.
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Used these parts:
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Voila, ahead conversion:
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All i had to do is drill out the hole in the crowncap to fit the lock bolt.

I guess that's one way to skin the proverbial feline.

 

[Duchess]

It will almost definitely come loose now.

 

[karl]

It works the same as a normal stem, the lock bolt puls the wedge up to tighten the stem.
Similar as other ¨normal¨ threadless headset converter stems.
Just because things are not done the way they are ¨ supposed to be done¨ it does not mean they do not work as intended.

 

[karl]

Mock up:

 

[karl]

Picked up a cheapo bmx for parts, and greased it all together:

Needs a smaller chainring in the back, not sure if i am gonna paint it or not.
Gonna make some changes over time.