How to overhaul vintage mountain bike headset bearings

[@xerxoid9331]

Perfect explanation for a novice like me. I really appreciate it. Subscribed.

[@restorationdotbike]

Thanks for the sub!

[@everythingcool101]

omg you have the volvo bike! what a gem! (huge Volvo fan)

[@peterpipe9015]

These videos are great bro , very helpfull and informative thank you

[@restorationdotbike]

Glad you like them!

[@FassinTaak]

How to do half of the thing the title of the video implies

[@anatoliypidlubnyy7656]

What about the bottom headset bearings? While having the top headset cup removed, pull out the fork and you'll find the second caged bearing set that needs to be serviced too. Also, on the bike that old it might make sense to replace the ball bearings instead of reusing them.

[@restorationdotbike]

The bearings were fine. There was an ample amount of grease on them when I opened them. No signs of rust or damage except for the fact that someone had tightened them to the point they had left dents in the crown race. I could've done the bottom and shown it but I'm not looking for work I don't think needs to be done. And once you've seen how the top looks, the bottom is basically the same.

[@battlebarren]

nice work man!!!

[@georgekelly4982]

this is perfect thank you

[@arncj18]

white spirit aka paint diluter. In my country we have many types of paint thinner. I assume as long as it's for alkydic paints, or general purpose i can use them .

[@restorationdotbike]

correct

[@henrlima87]

Can auto brake cleaner be used? I imagine it would work about the same

[@raanthai548]

Quick questions. You recommend white spirits for cleaning purposes. Are there any areas of the bike this cleaning option is NOT recommended? Also, for engines, many recommend using gasoline. Is this an acceptable substitution?

[@restorationdotbike]

Anything that's not metal I wouldn't clean with white spirit. That means grips, tires, decals etc. But as far as I know white spirit doesn't have a negative impact on hard plastic like shifters and cables, and frame paint as well. I recently cleaned sticky shifters by submerging them into a jar of white spirit. Worked like a charm. I don't have any experience with cleaning engines.

[@luism644]

Great video! What are the measurements for your headset? 1” or 1-1/8”?

[@restorationdotbike]

Considering its age, it's probably a 1"

[@beamaybelarmino3437]

how many ball bearing should i used in a traditional headset that has 25.4mm fork diameter? Is it 20pcs or 16pcs ball bearing?

[@restorationdotbike]

I don't know, but the answer is "as much same-size bearings as you can fit in there, side-by-side"

[@beamaybelarmino3437]

@@restorationdotbike thanks

[@f1hotrod527]

Isn't there bearings at the bottom of the stem?

[@restorationdotbike]

Yes

[@alextrotman2743]

Thank you❤

[@restorationdotbike]

You're welcome 😊

[@everywherelocal]

yeah! 💪

[@ErrybodyGetTypsy]

thanks for uploading this!