only the bottom bearing is going out

[snydur]

yesterday i decided it was time to rebuild my orange KRUSH bike and when i went to disassemble the springer i noticed something that i had noticed twice before, the bottom head tube bearing was shot. not dirty, or missing a ball, it was completely obliterated and ripped apart. the thing is, this has happened twice before, but only the bottom bearing. anyone have any ideas on whats happening? thanks

 

[Anonymous]

Got it packed with grease?

Is the bottom race chewed up?

Is the head nut cranked on too tight?

 

[snydur]

the race is good (changed it the first time this happened) and everything is loaded with grease, the headnut isnt on to tight that i know of cause it turns perfectly fine, i would probably never have noticed unless i took it appart. could the race be the wrong size? :?:

 

[Anonymous]

If the race fits the headtube...It could be the bearings that are the wrong sise.

What does the bottom race on the steertube look like?

 

[snydur]

wow, i feel stupid. i just went out there to take a picture of the race and i realized something, the bearing im using is one off a kids bike. :| well apparently its a hair smaller than the right ones. i went and grabbed one off another bike and wouldnt you know it!! it sits perfect. im still going to put a different race on it because this one doesnt seem right. thanks magic rat!

 

[Anonymous]

No Tro' Buddy-O