Headset swap on a Rat Fink

[Rprince]

I am changing out the original tt chopper fork on an Electra Rat Fink. I am putting on a springer fork from US Choppers. I am looking to change the internal headset out for a new set and am wondering whose to use. Any suggestions? Looking at fsa but I am new to bicycle work and am not sure whose headset to use. The original headset bearings are kind of beat up and I would like to replace with better, heavier duty set. Not sure I could remove the crown race from original fork without destroying it anyway. Also do I need some sort of press to seat the new crown race and the internal cups or will tightening with the star nut seat them? Thanks for the help.

 

[scrumblero]

don't try to set the races with the star nut/cap , it's only to get it adjusted before you clamp the stem down, not intended to carry any kind of load..


the rat fink fork crown popped right off if I remember right. (either that or wouldn't budge, can't remember which) and you can old school knock the cups in w/ a rubber mallet if thats all you can find.. or make a cheezy bearing cup press out of some all thread and a old door hinge or whatever.. :wink:

 

[Bill in Houston]

it's traditional to use allthread and a couple of blocks of wood. search over at mtbr forums if it's not obvious what to do.

 

[Rprince]

Thanks to both of you for your helpful input. Yes the all-thread suggestion is very obvious as to how that would work. That info should get me through. Thanks.