Ok So I have a Diamondback xsl. It came with a rockshox j2 fork. Nice fork, but I always wanted a fox. I installed my fork with the help of my dad and I would say we did a pretty good job. We used the same headset because the tube was the same size as my rockshox. However, the tube was a little longer so I cut it to be(or try to be) like my rockshox in length. My dad actually did the cutting and it came out slightly crooked. My dad said it shouldnt matter. I had my doubts but hes a stubborn guy. We put everything back together and it "looked" ok but it had play in the headset. I tried lots and lots of times to tighten it but it didnt work. Later on I took it to a bike shop and they tightened it for me and certainly did a better job than me. It still had play though! =/ and its more apparent in the trail. It really limits the fun! what should I do?
should I:
1. Cut that crooked part to be straight
2. get a new headset
3. or take it to a bike shop? Im just scared of them charging me a crap load!
what can I do?????? please help!!!!!
should I:
1. Cut that crooked part to be straight
2. get a new headset
3. or take it to a bike shop? Im just scared of them charging me a crap load!
what can I do?????? please help!!!!!