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iRidexXx92

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6/17/2014 9:55 PM
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I copped a WTP justice from dans comp it's dope. I only had to put the handle bars, pedals, seat, and front rim on. I love my bike I've been doing a lot of street riding and broke it in pretty quick. I never had it checked at a shop and I don't know too much about everything. my crank is started to squeak ( my bike never came with grease) I feel that when I back pedal at one point it's not smooth and kinda makes my chain jump it's weird. and my biggest problem is my headset/stem clicking when in turn might've gotten sand in it. SHOULD I JUST TAKE IT TO A BIKE SHOP EVEN IF A TUNE UP IS PRETTY EXPENSIVE or DO IT MYSELF? please don't be a dick

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Stocksy

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6/17/2014 10:03 PM

Do you have the correct tools?

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iRidexXx92

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6/17/2014 10:11 PM

Stocksy wrote:

Do you have the correct tools?

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yeah I'm having a problem getting my top cap off it's a hex key my Allen keys are either too small or too big I can only
get the 4 bolts off for the handle bars and the 2 on the the back. I have a
SALT “PRO” int. headset, sealed bearing. don't want to strip it

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neophyte16

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6/18/2014 7:42 AM

iRidexXx92 wrote:

yeah I'm having a problem getting my top cap off it's a hex key my Allen keys are either too small or too big I can only
get ...more

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I believe Hex and Allen keys are the same. Do you have a threaded fork? I saw someone on youtube loosen their top cap without using any tools.

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iRidexXx92

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6/18/2014 8:18 AM

Stocksy wrote:

Do you have the correct tools?

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iRidexXx92 wrote:

yeah I'm having a problem getting my top cap off it's a hex key my Allen keys are either too small or too big I can only
get ...more

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neophyte16 wrote:

I believe Hex and Allen keys are the same. Do you have a threaded fork? I saw someone on youtube loosen their top cap without ...more

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yeah I figured they were the same I never heard anyone call it hex before. I can see my tirethrough my cap but the cap feels like it won't budge. I saw the same video I think by twisting the handle bars to the left it should pop off after loosening the two back bolts. thanks I think I might just stop it off to a mechanic who can fully look over it.

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Brian_Griffin

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6/18/2014 8:32 AM

Take your bike to local bike shop. It's not that expensive. Ask if you watch so next time you can do repairs on your own.

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6/18/2014 9:00 AM

Brian_Griffin wrote:

Take your bike to local bike shop. It's not that expensive. Ask if you watch so next time you can do repairs on your own.

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This is exactly how i learned.

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iRidexXx92

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6/18/2014 9:04 AM

Brian_Griffin wrote:

Take your bike to local bike shop. It's not that expensive. Ask if you watch so next time you can do repairs on your own.

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thanks dude I'm gonna right now. I don't have time to watch. I am gonna ask the key question I had problems with tho.

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