Oh Bollards!!!!!

[albal]

Took forks out to fit 'new' s/h ones to discover they were from a smaller frame!!!. Problem is i've put old forks back in & some thing aint quite right.
They feel stiff when turning & dare i say it 'unsafe'. I have re-assembled bearings sleeves etc in wrong order i guess. even checked on other bike (same model) & done likewise but still not right. Bikes a Raliegh mirage . Done me . But I ai'nt giving in to the b*******s.
Anyone shed any light on this?

 

[TheDoctor]

Are the ball bearings in cages? If so, it's possible they're upside down.

 

[albal]

Yeah i guessed that, then it got dark. Will try again later. Thanks

 

[accountantpete]

Alternatively you have simply overtightened the top screw.Undo the stem,and then unscrew the top by 1/4 turns until the stiffness disappears and there is no play when the brakes are applied. Then re-tighten the stem.

 

[albal]

Yeah , bit of both, cages in upside down Doh!! & overtightening of top screw.
All good to go now thanks guys.