The picture is pre-removal. Like the title says: am I supposed to need a shim/washer/spacer for this?
I spent the better part of an hour trying to find something that would work (looking up something like, “threaded headset spacer”), but it seems like I’m getting nowhere. My other bike appears to have something like it, but I’m not going to cannibalize it.
I guess reflectors were also shims back in the day? 🤷🏽♂️ I should note the headset is mid 80s Shimano 600, which apparently has a special fancy star locknut.
by twentyflights
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Yup!
Yeah you’ll need a spacer. Just google 1″ headset spacer or ask at a bike shop. [This](https://www.ebay.com/itm/292400422820?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=nMcSnNrpTtC&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=OtLU5c3VSNG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY) would work.
Threaded headset always include a keyed spacer. Pretty standard. I’m surprised the person installing the reflector removed the spacer.
Google keyed headset washer 1”
https://www.brandscycle.com/product/sunlite-keyed-lock-headset-washer-394262-1.htm?
1980s reflectors are cool now, I’d just put it back on!
I don’t know, but is this a Bridgestone? I’m seeming to start an old Bridgestone bicycle collection..
Yep spacer!
I just googled this. Multiple hits
https://www.google.com/search?q=keyed+1%22+bicycle+headset+lock+washer+silver&client=safari&hl=en-us&ei=UQ5-ZJamEJfF0PEPnOKA8AU&oq=keyed+1%22+bicycle+headset+lock+washer+silver&gs_lcp=ChNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwEAMyBQgAEKIEMgUIABCiBDIFCAAQogQ6CAgAEKIEELADOgUIIRCgAToFCCEQqwJKBAhBGAFQ5AxY2R9g7CRoAHAAeACAAYIBiAGeBpIBAzYuMpgBAKABAcABAcgBAw&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp#ip=1
One spacer is fine. Two (including the reflector bracket) is redneck. There have been handlebar cut saw guides for decades. Trim it and take pride my friend. Less than $30