I have an 83 Bianchi with an Ofmega 1'' steel threaded headset. It keeps loosening up after about 200 miles of riding. When adjusted correctly it is smooth, without any signs of detent, as is sometimes found in a worn fork crown race. Visual inspection shows no signs of wear on any of the parts. The fork steering tube and the headset upper race and locknut are clean and free of grease. All threads look and feel good. The caged balls are in the correct position in the cups.
When I adjust the headet I follow the advise of my old friend and mechanic "Woodie" at the LBS and do the following:
1.Overtighten the upper race so that there is resistance in turning the bars.
2.Loosen the upper race while tightening the locknut(the keyed shim is in place) very snugly, as to get a firm double nut lock.(I use correct headset wrenches)
3. Check that the final adjustment is smooth with a SLIGHT amount of resistance in turning the bars.(Woodie has told me to adjust it this way as headsets tend to "pound in" in a few miles)
Lately I've been eyeing the Locktite 242(Blue) in my garage and am tempted to try it, but I've never had to resort to this before on other bikes, and think that it is THE WRONG WAY TO GO!
Any advice would be appreciated
When I adjust the headet I follow the advise of my old friend and mechanic "Woodie" at the LBS and do the following:
1.Overtighten the upper race so that there is resistance in turning the bars.
2.Loosen the upper race while tightening the locknut(the keyed shim is in place) very snugly, as to get a firm double nut lock.(I use correct headset wrenches)
3. Check that the final adjustment is smooth with a SLIGHT amount of resistance in turning the bars.(Woodie has told me to adjust it this way as headsets tend to "pound in" in a few miles)
Lately I've been eyeing the Locktite 242(Blue) in my garage and am tempted to try it, but I've never had to resort to this before on other bikes, and think that it is THE WRONG WAY TO GO!
Any advice would be appreciated