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1. Precision Components by calling our Customer Service number Warranty Chris King Precision Components warrants its bicycle headsets to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 10 years from the original date of purchase Any Chris King product that is found by Chris King Precision Components to be defective in materials or workmanship will be repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of Chris King Precision Components providing it is returned to the factory freight prepaid This warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from misuse abuse alteration neglect normal and reasonable wear and tear crash or impact failure to perform routine maintenance as instructed or use other than that for which the product was intended If a defect is found our entire liability and your sole remedy shall be at our option free repair or replacement of the Chris King prod uct Chris King Precision Components shall not be held liable for any indirect special or consequential damages The warranty does not cover any Chris King Precision Components product where the serial number has been altered or removed This written express warranty is in lieu of all other warranties implied or expressed and does not cover any representation or warranty made by dealers beyond the provisions of this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary state to state Th2. Chris King PreLoader to provide a secure bearing preload interface when using a straight 1 5 steerer tube NoThreadSet stern cap screw stem cap star nut scuff washer GripLock assembly GripLock cap cap O ring split ring bearing ring bearing ring O ring upper bearing cup assy lower bearing cup assy baseplate Z Ro LTOMMoOD gt GripLock Assembly The GripLock is shipped pre assembled If it has been disassembled fit assembly together as shown in diagram Follow the procedure below 1 Place thin bearing ring O ring into outer groove of bearing ring 2 Place split ring into bearing ring 3 Snap the bearing ring and split ring into the GripLock cap 4 Feed cap O ring into the groove created by the assembled parts GripLock Installation Final Assembly and Adjustment 1 Remove all sharp edges from inside and outside edges of the cut steerer tube with a file or sand paper to avoid shearing the cap O ring during installation 2 Apply thin layer of grease onto cap O ring 3 Insert fork into frame 4 Place assembled GripLock onto steerer tube In most cases the assembly will easily slide onto steerer If cap O ring hangs up on the top edge of the steerer tube take care not to shear the O ring Gently push the cap O ring to the side and push the GripLock assembly onto the steerer using steady downward pressure and a slight twisting or rocking motion 5 Note If GripLock
3. not run smooth repeat steps 1 8 Binding is often a result of improperly seated seals and or snap rings Used snap rings and seals can be reinstalled unless warped punctured or otherwise damaged If damaged replacement seals and snap rings are available from any authorized Chris King dealers or directly from Chris King Preci sion Components GripLock Removal Remove stem cap stem and spacers from steerer tube Release GripLock lock by tapping side of steerer tube with palm of hand or rubber mallet Do not hit steerer tube from top as this may damage the headset bearings Headset Removal 1 Remove cups from head tube with a standard cup removal tool taking care that tool contacts the inside edges of the cup skirt not the bearing 2 To remove baseplate from fork we recommend using a crown race removal tool to lessen the possibility of warping or deforming the baseplate If necessary a 1 4 or 3 8 drift punch can be used instead Be sure to alternate strikes on either side of fork crown to lessen the possibility of warping or bending 3 After removing the baseplate from the fork check for deformities by placing it on a level surface If the baseplate does not sit level on the surface and in any way appears to be warped or deformed it must be replaced for optimal bearing performance Baseplates and other headset parts are available from any authorized Chris King dealer or directly from Chris King
4. ank you for your purchase Made in the USA All Chris King Precision Components products are manufactured in the USA using industry leading environmental and quality control standards Printed with soy ink Contains 100 post consumer recycled paper fiber Chris King Precision Components 2801 NW Nela Street Portland Oregon 97210 800 523 6008 www chrisking com info chrisking com Rev 2 11 A
5. assembly comes apart during installation go back to GripLock Assembly section and then repeat the installation steps 6 Slide scuff washer then any spacers and stem onto steerer tube Thread stem cap screw through stem cap and into star nut Tighten to 15 in lbs 1 7 Nm of torque using 5 mm hex wrench 7 Adjust alignment of stem and then secure stem according to the manufacturer s specifications 8 Check headset for proper adjustment When properly adjusted the fork will rotate smoothly without play or restriction Some settling may occur after a few rides readjust as necessary New seals will produce some resistance in rotation for the first 50 100 hours of use Avoid confusing this with rub bing or binding that may result from improper installation or stems that are not properly faced Maintenance Chris King headsets are designed to provide the maximum life of any head set with a minimum of maintenance Besides an occasional adjustment the only service necessary is an occasional cleaning and regreasing of the bearings Riding conditions will dictate how often to service your headset In wet conditions service may be necessary as often as every 6 months in dry conditions up to every 5 years Service of Bearings Do not at any time attempt to remove headset bearings from bearing cups Chris King sealed bearings have remov able snap rings that hold the rubber seals in place Carefully using a smal
6. l screwdriver pick or penknife remove the snap ring by inserting tool into split of snap ring Gently work pointed end of the snap ring toward bearing center until it is out of its groove Follow the ring around with the tool until the snap ring is completely dislodged 2 Lift and remove exposed black rubber seal to access the interior of the bearing 3 Thoroughly flush the bearing with a light spray lubricant e g WD 40 and blow dry 4 Wipe dirt and other contaminants from the seals and snap rings Used snap rings and seals can be reinstalled unless warped punctured or otherwise damaged If damaged replacement seals and snap rings are available from any authorized Chris King dealer or directly from Chris King Precision Components Some solvents synthetic lubricants and greases with high pressure additives may attack and damage seals and other nonmetallic materials Minimize exposure to these substances and thoroughly dry bearing assembly after cleaning 5 Lay a bead of waterproof grease around the top of the bearing Rotate the inner race to work grease throughout the ball area 6 Reinstall rubber seal between inner and outer bearing race 7 Insert one edge of snap ring into groove of outer bearing race Press along entire groove until snap ring is fully seated a small gap should be visible between both ends of the snap ring 8 Turn inner race of bearing by hand to test for binding If bearings do
7. lo SION COMPONENTS NoThreadset Congratulations You have just pur chased what many people regard as the finest headset in the world Since 1976 Chris King has been supplying cyclists with the best made most reliable head sets you can buy With proper installation and maintenance you can expect to enjoy the many years of the legendary quality and performance built into each and every component we make Installation Headset installation requires specialized tools We recommend the procedure be performed by a professional bicycle mechanic To ensure proper installation the use of headset cup press adapter kits are recommended Our press adapters help to correctly align the bearing cups with the head tube and prevent damage to the bearings by directing pressure only and evenly over the bearing cups The baseplate installation adapter prevents damage to the baseplate by protecting the conical bearing contact surface from the crown race setting tool Sizes are available to fit all popular headset pressing and setting tools Reaming and Facing of Head Tube Proper preparation of the head tube is essential for best headset performance Every head tube must be reamed and faced even if the frame is new and ap pears to be prepared at the factory Ream the head tube to ensure that the head tube bore is the proper diameter depth and roundness Be sure that the head tube bore inner diameter is correct see table below to en
8. rown seat outer diameter OD specifications The proper base plate press fit should be with no more than 1 mm 004 of interference 2 Clean to remove any chips shavings and or cutting oil 3 Slide the baseplate conical side up onto the steerer tube Use a crown race setting tool to set the baseplate with the beveled side of the baseplate installation adapter against the baseplate Cutting of Steerer Tube Use extreme caution when cutting steerer tube to avoid injury 1 Insert fork with baseplate installed into frame 2 Slide GripLock cap assembly then spacers if needed and then the stem over steerer tube Scribe a line flush with top of stem 3 Remove items from steerer tube and mark another line 3 mm below the first Cut on the lower line using a hacksaw and saw guide 4 Remove all sharp edges from inside and outside of steerer tube With a file or sandpaper round outside edge of tube to avoid shearing GripLock cap O ring upon installation Installation of Star Nut 1 Thread star nut onto installation tool If installation tool is not available thread bolt well into star nut and use it to drive the star nut 15 mm below the top of the steerer tube 2 With a soft hammer or mallet drive star nut straight into steerer tube until tool contacts top of steerer tube Unscrew tool from star nut Note A star nut is not included with headsets that require a straight 1 5 steerer tube We recommend using a
9. sure proper press fit Minimum ream depth is 10 0 mm into all head tubes except 1 5 which requires a 20 0 mm ream depth 2 Face the head tube to ensure that the ends are square and parallel to each other and that all paint and anodization material is removed from the frame headset interface 3 Using a small file or sand paper carefully remove any sharp edges or burrs and slightly round or chamfer the inside edges of the head tube at the top and bottom to prevent scraping any metal from the cups during installation 4 Clean to remove any chips shavings and or cutting oil 5 The proper press fit should be with no more than 1 mm 004 of interference See table below for head tube bore specifications Do not file or otherwise remove material from the cups to make them fit Crown seat OD Installation of Bearing Cups 1 Be sure that surfaces of headset cup press adaptors are clean and free of burrs to minimize risk of marring headset cup finish during installation 2 Press in both bearing cups using a headset cup installation press fitted with Chris King headset cup press adapters Check to assure the cups are seated flatly against the ends of the head tube Preparation of Fork and Installation of Baseplate Proper preparation of the fork is essential for best headset performance 1 Ream and face the crown race seat to ensure that the crown race seat face is square with the steerer tube See table above for c
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