Threadless headset?

Question

Okay I made a mistake and over torqued the top nut on my headset and it messed up the starnut...question is what do I do? Do I just go to my bike shop and but a new starnut? Is it that easy? Hope you can help.

-Sarge

Answer 1

No problem.  Just buy a new starnut.  They are not expensive.

Is the old one out?  If not, be careful in removing it.  Link below on how to do this.

Answer 2

You will need the star nut tool,

Sets it at the right depth and aligns it in the steer tube.

Its not a cheap tool, cheaper to have a shop set it for you. If you bought the star nut I would set it for you for free.

Here is the tool

http://www.parktool.com/products/detail....

I LOVE IT WHEN PEOPLE GIVE THUMBS DOWN BUT HAVE ZERO INFO TO OFFER.

Answer 3

Sarge, just a thought if you don't already know...

You don't want to torque...let alone "over torque"...the cap on a threadless headset.  The cap is there to preload the headset adjustment.  The stem bolts can then be torqued after headset is adusted, with the stem thus holding the adjustment.

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