Your headset is loose and/or the brearings have failed. Pretty common, new headset is not that expensive. If the bearings are ok, you just need to tighten the headset.
take your forks out, check to see if the bearings are seated properly, see if either of the bearings are blown. If not put it all back together and make sure the stem caps pulling it together properly nice and snug, see how you go.
WouIdntYouLike2Know on
I remember the good ol’ days when we would take our bikes apart completely to clean them, and ended up figuring out how every piece worked/functioned/could be repaired. Even laced/trued rims ourselves back in the day, in the cold, uphill both ways 🤷♂️
AnExpensiveCatGirl on
if all is fully tighten, check if the spacers are high enough to allow for correct compression.
Otherwise, just check the headset (or take it to the shop)
VersaceCupcake on
All you need to do is put a headset spacer under your stem and then tighten that fork cap down as tight as you can.
Should fix the issue as it will put pressure on your headset/spacers to press them/keep them all in place.
TwinkleToes_210 on
The problem has been fixed! Thanks everyone!
I ended up taking the side screws out, then tightening the top one. Lastly I put the side ones back in
FloridaCelticFC on
Its pretty normal with mail order completes. I have 3 brands and all came with the headsets a bit loose. Sounds like you’ve fixed.
guccimaneslawyer on
Lol imagine never dealing with loose headsets like we did in the 2000s
Clothing_inprogress on
U need a new headset bearing and probably less spacers so the stem bolt can clamp down correctly
Clothing_inprogress on
Mine did the sameshit
No_Jacket1114 on
It seems like people have given you a good idea on what to do. In the future, I suggest just going in and try to figure it out! Bikes, especiallly bmx bikes, are pretty darn simple. Just start turning bolts on what you think it might be and fingers it out! Like with this, there are only 3 bolts there. And only the top one would actually be touching the fork. And the problem is clearly between the fork and stem area. That way you’ll learn how everything’s put together! And if you mess up it’s simple enough that I bet someone close to you can help you put it back together. Next thing you know you’ll be an expert!
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Your headset is loose and/or the brearings have failed. Pretty common, new headset is not that expensive. If the bearings are ok, you just need to tighten the headset.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO_GJSyG1Lk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO_GJSyG1Lk)
take your forks out, check to see if the bearings are seated properly, see if either of the bearings are blown. If not put it all back together and make sure the stem caps pulling it together properly nice and snug, see how you go.
I remember the good ol’ days when we would take our bikes apart completely to clean them, and ended up figuring out how every piece worked/functioned/could be repaired. Even laced/trued rims ourselves back in the day, in the cold, uphill both ways 🤷♂️
if all is fully tighten, check if the spacers are high enough to allow for correct compression.
Otherwise, just check the headset (or take it to the shop)
All you need to do is put a headset spacer under your stem and then tighten that fork cap down as tight as you can.
Should fix the issue as it will put pressure on your headset/spacers to press them/keep them all in place.
The problem has been fixed! Thanks everyone!
I ended up taking the side screws out, then tightening the top one. Lastly I put the side ones back in
Its pretty normal with mail order completes. I have 3 brands and all came with the headsets a bit loose. Sounds like you’ve fixed.
Lol imagine never dealing with loose headsets like we did in the 2000s
U need a new headset bearing and probably less spacers so the stem bolt can clamp down correctly
Mine did the sameshit
It seems like people have given you a good idea on what to do. In the future, I suggest just going in and try to figure it out! Bikes, especiallly bmx bikes, are pretty darn simple. Just start turning bolts on what you think it might be and fingers it out! Like with this, there are only 3 bolts there. And only the top one would actually be touching the fork. And the problem is clearly between the fork and stem area. That way you’ll learn how everything’s put together! And if you mess up it’s simple enough that I bet someone close to you can help you put it back together. Next thing you know you’ll be an expert!