22-06-18, 11:52 PM
(20-06-18, 07:12 PM)Grahamm link Wrote: The mechanic showed me the old ones afterwards, which were seriously rusted! Apparently there's a rubber stopper at the bottom of the headset which means that water can condense inside, then gets trapped, so the bottom bearings are sitting in water![]()
I'll have to remember to take it out occasionally to let it drain.
I have mine absolutely lathered in grease. A mate once said I was wasteful as I used far too much grease on those bearings but I've never had to adjust them or replace them so maybe it's not such a waste.