@ 4:20 I was fortunate enough to be able to take apart the inner and outer race, removed the bearings individually and cleaned all the components in degreaser. although, you can do it exactly as it is shown here, I found it easier if you are able to remove the inner and outer race to get to the bearings. a little more time involved but both methods work great!
Thank you so much. I was scared that I couldn’t get my bearings out because it was so tight but using the tire lever as you have demonstrated has inspired me to have another crack.
Shimano grease is super handy for variant maintenance work. Although for really rusty head set, replacing it will be a much better solution. As most head set is using standardized bearing, a lot of vendors provides such headset, like Shimano Pro.
I agree, Once a bearing has started to sound as bad as it did in this video I usually get a new bearing, then try to fix the old one. Also if you don't enjoy messing around with this kind of stuff definitely just get a new bearing. It's not that expensive either. Keeping up the "basic" maintenance part should keep the bearing alive longer as well.
Was watching this on my desktop without logging into TH-cam. Had no choice but to log in and give a BIG THUMBS UP! Simply the best and therapeutic servicing video for headsets! Of course this goes into my playlist of bike maintenance vids. Ever thought of simply dunking your bearings into an ultra sonic cleaner? Also thoroughly enjoyed your video on servicing DT Swiss ratchet =)
Cheer mate! Yeah, I’ve toyed with the idea of ultrasonic cleaner many times... just never got around to pulling the trigger.. mostly because if you want a slightly bigger one they cost a lot... but I’m sure there is one in my future down the line ;)
@@ridesofjapan Hey buddy! I'm also toying with the idea! How about this unit from GT Sonic? www.aliexpress.com/item/2008378238.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.70637a16OxiMQK&algo_pvid=822a958e-2850-4421-9b6e-4a1b13974b13&algo_expid=822a958e-2850-4421-9b6e-4a1b13974b13-0&btsid=bc9ed716-efe7-471d-b7cc-f1fa7df55b84&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_6,searchweb201603_55 Looks big enough to fit a 34t cassette (i think it would be slightly angled, can't lay completely flat but can still comfortably submerge it fully) I imagine doing a full bike service and i can dunk bottom bracket, pulley wheels, dt swiss ratchet and headset all in at the same time.
Jin KX yeah, those are a bit too small for my dinner plate cassettes. I would like something like Shane Miller has in this video, th-cam.com/video/5Gnrng0XSQk/w-d-xo.html That a 2.5L one... they get expensive really quick once you want to go to that size. 😔
Few missing pieces of information in the video: •••• 1. The bearing in the second part is from a different bike than the bearings that was removed in the first part. Sorry for any confusion. •••• 2. As Felix Angelov pointed out to me, removing the bearing seals from the outside edge rather than the inside will lower the risk of damaging the seal, even though you might have to use a bit more force. •••• 3. After you put everything back together you should make sure to wipe away any excess grease around the fork crown and stem area as it will attract dirt and other crap. (I’m sure most of you already know this but forgot it myself when making the video 😅) •••• 4. Sorry for the typos in the video title screen ... One of these days I’ll might complete video without any mistakes ;) (Don’t hold your breath)
Most detailed and hypnotic bike maintenance video I've ever watched. What clear degreaser are you using and is WD40 safe to use as a degreaser? Also since headsets don't get thousands of rotations, like bottom brackets and hubs, is it safe to say that you rarely need to replace a headset bearing?
Rixter Rixter I’ve never used WD40 for this purpose so can’t really comment on it, sorry! If you look after them hey should last a long time. However as it’s located just below your head they are exposed to sweat which is probably worse than water and grime. Give them a basic clean a few time per season and you should be safe.
At 740 in this video, you refer (correctly) to "bearing balls" rather than the universally used (and incorrect) term "ball bearings." They are indeed bearing balls, the "ball bearing" is the entire assembly. This makes your credibility 100%. Nice job.
Rob T thank you very much! Sometimes it’s a good thing not to be an native English speaker.. Unfortunately I make a lot of other grammatical and spelling mistakes. Like, “Thanks for waching” :(
Split ring reassembly error: The split of the split ring should always be on the sides, not front or back. In this case it would not be consequential, because This top bearings mount is snug, But if this was a carbon steerer and integrated frame with a little unsnugyness, this would turn to mini oscillation action when ridden, quickly making a gauge in the steerer as the split ring vibrates and presses on the steerer. Not a pleasant spectacle to discover black carbon filled grease, and what some call a death gauge. Really good content as ever otherwise. I like how you usually handle with great care and precision the otherwise gentle needing lightweight componentry, made of thin and airy matters. Always with Poetry.
Subscribed not too long ago. Your videos are all so slick and smooth for lack of a better word. Real good. You must be working as a graphic designer or something. Even without any commentary i do not get bored. Maybe commentary will never be able to compete with good jazz music. Lol at the alien looking grease. Stay weird Japan. All in all, keep making those videos.
doetje123 wow, many thanks for those kind words! I don’t think my commentary would bring any value to the videos for various reasons hehe so at least for tutorials I’ll stick to captions. Regarding my real job, not far from truth :) thanks again for the support!
Those seals as you call them are really shields. Seals implies they are water tight when in reality they are shields which reduce the likely hood of dirt or dust entering the bearing. There is a big difference when talking about bearings. Bearings with seals will probably never need replacing while bearings with shields might need servicing occasionally.
Are you planning to do a review of the Bokeh at some time? Interesting bike - be keen to hear your thoughts after an extended period of use. Those bearings were pretty filthy after not a lot of time! Nice video!
ianjlilly yeah, the plan is to do a video in the Bokeh eventually. Don’t know if I would be able to do a full fledge objective review but... will do something. Regarding the state of the bearing, the “deep clean” bearing was from an old bike, not the Bokeh, the bearings from the first part of the video (from the Bokeh) is still spinning nice and smooth. Realize now that it was a bit confusing.
I see you degreasing the fork surface with some substance. Any idea how to tell if degreaser should be rinsed off after doing something like that? Does it depend on the type of degreaser?
In my experience, as long as you don’t drench it in degreaser it evaporates pretty quickly... but I always try to wipe it of with a dry rag or paper towel, as I don’t want any degreaser left where I’m re-greaseing
@@ridesofjapan Thanks. Followed your instructions and managed to get my bearings cleaned and nice and greasy. I'll definitely start doing this more often. Bottom bearing was crunchy and the area near the seating it was full of dirt.
If you have it preloaded correctly, there shouldn't be any play. Make sure your expander is not slipping while preloading. Other than that I can't think of a reason other than missing balls in the bearing or something... or installed them up-side-down
TheDuroProject ouch! Did you try a different degreaser? Once I clean the seals I try to wipe them dry quickly and not let them soak in the degreaser for too long. I have not had any problem with them yet, but I can imagine they could damage the seals if it is a particular string solvent.
Thanks for the tip! First time I did this I tried to get the seals off from the outside, but couldn't get it of without bending it. Did it from the inside next and it popped off super easy without much "force" at all. So continued doing it this way... have not had any problems or damage yet, but there is definitely always a risk of damaging the seal when removing them. Thanks again for the tip, will keep it in mind for the future!
The outside of the seal is fixed, the inside is where the rotation happens. The good seal have a very fine lip, sometimes two parallel lips that can easily be damaged. It is OK to use a bit more force on the outside as a damage there will not compromise the seal. I use a fine pick and they come out very easy. Great videos by the way!
Cheers! Will definitely give it another try next time. I'll add this information to the sticky comment as well! (Luckily, keeping up the basic maintenance the bearing should last a long time before you need to open up the bearings)
Since it's not spinning all the time you don't really need to replace headset bearings unless they are totally shot. Still very much possible, but they are usually more expensive than a standard 6806 BB bearing for example. Finding the correct one can also be a problem since there absolutely no standard when it come to "drop-in" headset bearings. Should be some documentation from the frame manufacturer though.
You have made watching a boring job enjoyable.
@ 4:20 I was fortunate enough to be able to take apart the inner and outer race, removed the bearings individually and cleaned all the components in degreaser. although, you can do it exactly as it is shown here, I found it easier if you are able to remove the inner and outer race to get to the bearings. a little more time involved but both methods work great!
Thank you so much. I was scared that I couldn’t get my bearings out because it was so tight but using the tire lever as you have demonstrated has inspired me to have another crack.
I'm beginning to think you're a major shareholder in a grease factory 😄
Great video, it's given me the confidence to have a go at my own now. Thanks!
Very relaxing, almost therapeutic.
Two-Wheeled Tokyo except for that horrible sound the bearing made ;)
A trick : you can watch series at kaldrostream. I've been using it for watching a lot of movies these days.
@Aidan Johnathan Definitely, I've been watching on kaldroStream for since november myself =)
Zen in the Art of Headset maintenance. Loved it! 👍 Enjoyed the jazz too...😎
Great video! I Especially liked the entry points on the timeline for each step. Very precise, Kudos
Tremendous video, super informative, a bit funny, and I even love your music choice. 👍
Thank you. Today I did this on my bearings. Used petrol as a degreaser.
Fantastic video. Gasoline is an excellent degreaser.
If you put the grease on your palm you can push the bearing into the grease. Works good to pack it in.
Cheers for the tip! Will definitely give it a go next time 👍
Shimano grease is super handy for variant maintenance work.
Although for really rusty head set, replacing it will be a much better solution.
As most head set is using standardized bearing, a lot of vendors provides such headset, like Shimano Pro.
I agree, Once a bearing has started to sound as bad as it did in this video I usually get a new bearing, then try to fix the old one.
Also if you don't enjoy messing around with this kind of stuff definitely just get a new bearing. It's not that expensive either. Keeping up the "basic" maintenance part should keep the bearing alive longer as well.
Was watching this on my desktop without logging into TH-cam.
Had no choice but to log in and give a BIG THUMBS UP!
Simply the best and therapeutic servicing video for headsets! Of course this goes into my playlist of bike maintenance vids.
Ever thought of simply dunking your bearings into an ultra sonic cleaner?
Also thoroughly enjoyed your video on servicing DT Swiss ratchet =)
Cheer mate!
Yeah, I’ve toyed with the idea of ultrasonic cleaner many times... just never got around to pulling the trigger.. mostly because if you want a slightly bigger one they cost a lot... but I’m sure there is one in my future down the line ;)
@@ridesofjapan Hey buddy!
I'm also toying with the idea!
How about this unit from GT Sonic?
www.aliexpress.com/item/2008378238.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.70637a16OxiMQK&algo_pvid=822a958e-2850-4421-9b6e-4a1b13974b13&algo_expid=822a958e-2850-4421-9b6e-4a1b13974b13-0&btsid=bc9ed716-efe7-471d-b7cc-f1fa7df55b84&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_6,searchweb201603_55
Looks big enough to fit a 34t cassette (i think it would be slightly angled, can't lay completely flat but can still comfortably submerge it fully)
I imagine doing a full bike service and i can dunk bottom bracket, pulley wheels, dt swiss ratchet and headset all in at the same time.
Jin KX yeah, those are a bit too small for my dinner plate cassettes.
I would like something like Shane Miller has in this video, th-cam.com/video/5Gnrng0XSQk/w-d-xo.html
That a 2.5L one... they get expensive really quick once you want to go to that size. 😔
Excellent video ! it was extremely helpful! did both of my bearings. now they move like new!
Few missing pieces of information in the video:
•••• 1. The bearing in the second part is from a different bike than the bearings that was removed in the first part. Sorry for any confusion.
•••• 2. As Felix Angelov pointed out to me, removing the bearing seals from the outside edge rather than the inside will lower the risk of damaging the seal, even though you might have to use a bit more force.
•••• 3. After you put everything back together you should make sure to wipe away any excess grease around the fork crown and stem area as it will attract dirt and other crap. (I’m sure most of you already know this but forgot it myself when making the video 😅)
•••• 4. Sorry for the typos in the video title screen ... One of these days I’ll might complete video without any mistakes ;)
(Don’t hold your breath)
Brilliant and surprisingly hypnotic!
Most detailed and hypnotic bike maintenance video I've ever watched. What clear degreaser are you using and is WD40 safe to use as a degreaser? Also since headsets don't get thousands of rotations, like bottom brackets and hubs, is it safe to say that you rarely need to replace a headset bearing?
Rixter Rixter I’ve never used WD40 for this purpose so can’t really comment on it, sorry!
If you look after them hey should last a long time. However as it’s located just below your head they are exposed to sweat which is probably worse than water and grime. Give them a basic clean a few time per season and you should be safe.
Rides of Japan good stuff. Thx
At 740 in this video, you refer (correctly) to "bearing balls" rather than the universally used (and incorrect) term "ball bearings." They are indeed bearing balls, the "ball bearing" is the entire assembly. This makes your credibility 100%. Nice job.
Rob T thank you very much! Sometimes it’s a good thing not to be an native English speaker..
Unfortunately I make a lot of other grammatical and spelling mistakes.
Like, “Thanks for waching” :(
Split ring reassembly error:
The split of the split ring should always be on the sides, not front or back.
In this case it would not be consequential, because This top bearings mount is snug,
But if this was a carbon steerer and integrated frame with a little unsnugyness, this would turn to mini oscillation action when ridden, quickly making a gauge in the steerer as the split ring vibrates and presses on the steerer.
Not a pleasant spectacle to discover black carbon filled grease, and what some call a death gauge.
Really good content as ever otherwise.
I like how you usually handle with great care and precision the otherwise gentle needing lightweight componentry, made of thin and airy matters.
Always with Poetry.
Excellent video!
Subscribed not too long ago. Your videos are all so slick and smooth for lack of a better word. Real good. You must be working as a graphic designer or something.
Even without any commentary i do not get bored. Maybe commentary will never be able to compete with good jazz music.
Lol at the alien looking grease. Stay weird Japan.
All in all, keep making those videos.
doetje123 wow, many thanks for those kind words! I don’t think my commentary would bring any value to the videos for various reasons hehe
so at least for tutorials I’ll stick to captions.
Regarding my real job, not far from truth :) thanks again for the support!
Those seals as you call them are really shields. Seals implies they are water tight when in reality they are shields which reduce the likely hood of dirt or dust entering the bearing. There is a big difference when talking about bearings. Bearings with seals will probably never need replacing while bearings with shields might need servicing occasionally.
Did you not use to have video related to Canyon Endurace headset service? Could swear there was one
9:30 I think anti seize grease will be better
awesome, awesome video. Thank you!
Eric Henry 🙏
Grear tutorial, thanks
What lube brand was that? Flourescent Green 😍
Great video!
Are you planning to do a review of the Bokeh at some time?
Interesting bike - be keen to hear your thoughts after an extended period of use.
Those bearings were pretty filthy after not a lot of time! Nice video!
ianjlilly yeah, the plan is to do a video in the Bokeh eventually. Don’t know if I would be able to do a full fledge objective review but... will do something.
Regarding the state of the bearing, the “deep clean” bearing was from an old bike, not the Bokeh, the bearings from the first part of the video (from the Bokeh) is still spinning nice and smooth. Realize now that it was a bit confusing.
Nice very detailed kudos
Is it possible to remove a seal and clean inside the bearing from the first part of the video without any damages? Great video!
nice video!
Nice job
I see you degreasing the fork surface with some substance.
Any idea how to tell if degreaser should be rinsed off after doing something like that? Does it depend on the type of degreaser?
In my experience, as long as you don’t drench it in degreaser it evaporates pretty quickly... but I always try to wipe it of with a dry rag or paper towel, as I don’t want any degreaser left where I’m re-greaseing
@@ridesofjapan Thanks. Followed your instructions and managed to get my bearings cleaned and nice and greasy.
I'll definitely start doing this more often. Bottom bearing was crunchy and the area near the seating it was full of dirt.
Mine still has some play after tightening the headset and handlebars. I can’t figure out the issue.
If you have it preloaded correctly, there shouldn't be any play.
Make sure your expander is not slipping while preloading.
Other than that I can't think of a reason other than missing balls in the bearing or something... or installed them up-side-down
which degreaser do you use, does it come with the spray nozzle?
In my case wakos aerosol chain cleaner, but any aerosol degreaser would work
I have troubles with degreaser solvent killing the sealing
TheDuroProject ouch! Did you try a different degreaser?
Once I clean the seals I try to wipe them dry quickly and not let them soak in the degreaser for too long. I have not had any problem with them yet, but I can imagine they could damage the seals if it is a particular string solvent.
Never remove the bearing seals from the inside edge, you can damage the lip of the seal and compromise it.
Thanks for the tip!
First time I did this I tried to get the seals off from the outside, but couldn't get it of without bending it. Did it from the inside next and it popped off super easy without much "force" at all. So continued doing it this way... have not had any problems or damage yet, but there is definitely always a risk of damaging the seal when removing them.
Thanks again for the tip, will keep it in mind for the future!
The outside of the seal is fixed, the inside is where the rotation happens. The good seal have a very fine lip, sometimes two parallel lips that can easily be damaged. It is OK to use a bit more force on the outside as a damage there will not compromise the seal. I use a fine pick and they come out very easy. Great videos by the way!
Cheers! Will definitely give it another try next time. I'll add this information to the sticky comment as well!
(Luckily, keeping up the basic maintenance the bearing should last a long time before you need to open up the bearings)
I find it easier to just give my bearings a petrol/degreaser bath, agitation, then repack with grease. Marine grease is waterproof and cheap.
sabamacx that would definitely work as well! Never tried the petrol thing myself, but it makes sense 👍
What about replacing bearings, are they expensive or hard to get?
Since it's not spinning all the time you don't really need to replace headset bearings unless they are totally shot. Still very much possible, but they are usually more expensive than a standard 6806 BB bearing for example. Finding the correct one can also be a problem since there absolutely no standard when it come to "drop-in" headset bearings. Should be some documentation from the frame manufacturer though.
A music video ? but helpful and interesting
should change your sign-off from "peace!" to "grease!" ;-)
😂
Cant believe that was a heavy aluminium stem, must been carbon fibre. Need watch again
Therapeutic
You forgot the final step. Go to the store and buy a new tube of grease...
Brenton Collas haha true, but I always have a backup tube ;)
Your channel is poisonous for me as I'm waiting for my Bokeh to arrive 😭
Good time ahead 👍