Servicing headset cartridge bearings ???

spin156 said:

Hi,
I did not want to hijack the "headset in Seattle" thread, so please
excuse me.

That thread raised this question - what are your thoughts and
experiences on servicing headset cartridge bearings? Do you feel
that they must be replaced, or can they be cleaned and re-packed?
If you believe that they CAN be cleaned and re-packed, please tell me
how you go about cleaning them and how you re-pack them. Please be
specific as you can.

thanks,
Bill

Remove seal, flush, regrease. A fine utility knife lifts the seal
beautifully. CK's don't have press-fit seals, but have a snap-ring and
loose rubber seal.

Robin Hubert

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Quoted message said:

Hi,
I did not want to hijack the "headset in Seattle" thread, so please
excuse me.

That thread raised this question - what are your thoughts and
experiences on servicing headset cartridge bearings? Do you feel
that they must be replaced, or can they be cleaned and re-packed?
If you believe that they CAN be cleaned and re-packed, please tell me
how you go about cleaning them and how you re-pack them. Please be
specific as you can.

I've repacked a shimano 600 cartridge headset. Once the bearings are out,
they come apart quite easily. I soaked mine in kerosene. I then clean them
up with a rag. I assembled everthing and used some grease. Pretty simple.
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Alex