Installation of CK baseplate onto fork

[cyan]

About to install the Chris King baseplate/crown race (for NoThreadSet 1 1/8'' HS) onto a carbon fork using the X-Tools setting tool and adapters.

Do I simply apply some grease on the bottom of the steerer and whack the baseplate down using the setting tool? Anything else particular to note?

Happy holidays and thanks.

[RobJ]

Originally Posted by cyan

About to install the Chris King baseplate/crown race (for NoThreadSet 1 1/8'' HS) onto a carbon fork using the X-Tools setting tool and adapters.



Do I simply apply some grease on the bottom of the steerer and whack the baseplate down using the setting tool? Anything else particular to note?



Happy holidays and thanks.

I use the Park Tools setting tool but yes that’s the process. Just ensure you have the plate leveled at the bottom of the steerer when you start whacking and it’s not upside down.


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[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by cyan

About to install the Chris King baseplate/crown race (for NoThreadSet 1 1/8'' HS) onto a carbon fork using the X-Tools setting tool and adapters.

Do I simply apply some grease on the bottom of the steerer and whack the baseplate down using the setting tool? Anything else particular to note?

Happy holidays and thanks.

Nope, that's the drill. make sure the fork DOES need a fork crown race..

[kevintice]

I’ve always supported the fork under the crown, not just standing it up on the tips of the fork.


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[BdaGhisallo]

Originally Posted by kevintice

I’ve always supported the fork under the crown, not just standing it up on the tips of the fork.


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Every article on how to install a fork crown race I've ever read has emphasized not standing the fork on its dropouts as you bang on the crown race so you are spot on with this one.

[cmg]

put grease on the fork. put fork in the frig., put the crown race in hot water to let it expand. lol.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by kevintice

I’ve always supported the fork under the crown, not just standing it up on the tips of the fork.


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I either wack the 'Park" tool on the floor or hold the fork in my hand and wack the tool with a hammer.

[Rusty Luggs]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

I either wack the 'Park" tool on the floor or hold the fork in my hand and wack the tool with a hammer.

This.