Removing Seized Handlebar Stem Using Cable Puller Winch
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- čas přidán 26. 04. 2016
- I remove a stuck handlebar quill stem with a cable puller/winch/come-along. I wanted to remove the stem without damaging it so I can use it on another bike. I wanted to try a cable puller/hand winch to see if that would do it. Be careful if you try this. The stem could potentially release quickly and go flying. It this case it didn't. The cable puller is rated for 4000lb. The rope I used is rated for a 396lb safe working load. The chain was rated for well over 1000lb. If you try, this, do so at your own risk. I will probably do it again next time I get a frozen stem. I think the method is promising and can be improved on.
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NICE! Great job. Great spirit and energy. Good old American ingenuity and know-how (plus, the right tools). I CHEERED when the stem, under tension from the cable-puller, came loose with your twisting and levering the fork. Kudos! I hope the stem post cleaned up nicely and could be used on another bike, it seemed to have good potential. Thank you for this very practical video! Great tutorial, and thanks for exemplifying the safety precautions taken. --Joe / Tucson
The mark of a master of his trade - the ability to improvise. You're quite good a that, RJ. Combined with persistance, patience and your faith in success, you are unstoppable. I learn much from you. Thanks for sharing.
One thing I used on my garage sale rebuild was a trick from an old 1950s hot rod mechanic: Wintergreen Oil. Squirt it in all of your 'frozen' joints, wait half an hour or so and then use your tools to break the seize. I used it on a used Subaru where the spark plugs had seized into the aluminum head....saved me a TON of money not having to have the heads removed by a mechanic.
All of these seized stem videos have inspired me to use antiseize on all my stems!
Antiseize will definitely work but grease is plenty sufficient
This is the best one ever!!! RJ is so creative in his often unorthodox solutions. He also understands the value of timing. His films move. So many bike-fix films are boring and monotonous such as removing a screw for example; they make you watch every turn of the screw driver until the thing is removed. RJ clips right along and knows what to include and what to leave out. Another good job. One of the best things he ever did for me was turn me on to Evaporust; the stuff is extremely effective, is easy to use and on the label they tell you it can be reused. Good creative solutions always!!!!
the evapo rust was the first video I saw
Hy mate, it’s terrible how strong they can sit in the fork. I am fighting with this right at the moment, ended with cutting the stem which perhaps wasn’t the best idea because now I have less material to work with (pulling, turning etc). I will succeed, that’s for sure 💪👍🌞🍀😂 Thanks for your tutorials and sharing your experiences. Take care and greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
I’ve done the same thing, drenched in penatrating fluid and then got a pipe wrench and got a good bite on the material and went to town got it out and that always works.
this is revenge on aluminum stems for the sawing it out / worst case scenario video right? :-) this mini set of videos is AWESOME lol
Great inventive video. Don`t forget to be safe. I think the turning was more important than the pulling.
Yesss... Thx for the idea RJ
Thanks to your method I have solved the same problem in my old bike. You are great! I love your creativity, inventivety and your direct way of explaining things. I also like your accent. I learn a lot with your videos, and it's kind of relaxing and entertaining. Best regards from Holland
Bravo!!
I really like your videos. I've have used lots of your great ideas and also have applied many of your tips and know-hows. Many thanks.
yeah, finest way to get mine out! thank you, you're the best!!
Definitely demonstrates why a quill stem and the inside of the headtube need a coat of thick grease.
Indeed.
The last method (using the wooden stick) did the job! Thanks
Mister RJ you Rock this Problem is soooo Frustrating Thnx for your Service ;)
Love your vids. Good Job!
I am subscribed to more than 20 bicycle channels and this is my favorite!!! I like your videos more then you like Pepsi!
Your determination and creativity are impressive! I really enjoy your channel. Cheers
My god that was satisfying to watch.
Haha, shadow at beginning of video looks like Freddy Kruger!!!
Very fun to watch.
Proven method, I have used similar system to remove a stuck seat post. so far successful 3 out 4 try's. Which really ain't that bad. Great video.
Brilliant! I love it! Congratulations ;-))
Once you had moderate tension on, the torsional movement is what 'cracked' the job.Twisting is always better than 'straight pull. Light tapping would also have been useful, if this can be done without causing damage. Well done.
I just had great success with Kroil. Just the good old gunsmith kind that comes in a tin can. It's red and smells decent. Crept right in.
First! I have similar problem and now i know how to remove it. Thanks!
Going to use that method on an old Raleigh. Tks
Fantastic 👍
I found myself grimacing while watching, expecting an explosion. Another great 'fix'!
+Rixter It would have made great video.
Fantastic video :)
Explosive so I want to see what happens. Love it haha!
Nice work. Making tools to get force where is it needed often works well and repays the time spent making the tool. Well done.
The application and alignment of the linear force dynamic conjoined with the safety loops constituted a neatly packaged force-applier. Additionally I would have immersed the neck in a bucket of heated solvent ( a mix of acetone and automatic transmission fluid) overnight. The only concern that arose for me was the insertion of the two by four between the forks legs at one point. The tension parameters seemed reasonable although a slower and more incremental application might help avoid overwhelming the assembly. A credible effort with an acceptable outcome - Good job. You're a very innovative mechanic and generous with your knowledge. Always looking forward to your next foray.
That was the most well thought-out comment I have ever read on CZcams.
And there was no feeling of this guy being a dick about it - super impressive lol
This was well planned and with lot of thought that went into this task.
i need to try this cause im having the same problem
I love all your liberating videos
Free the stems and seatposts!!
Hey really like your videos !! But don't over do it I want to see more videos !! Those bike stems are really rough. I'm working on a bike now I'm hoping the stems not froze. Be careful. You have some of the best teaching videos I've ever seen !! Great job !!
0:39 on first look that looks really dangerous. not that i wouldn't use it, but i would be pretty aware that the handlebar stem was aimed at my face.
can you do this for seat post?
Well, that's an effort!
Hi,
Thanks for the great inspiration. Is this also a possible solution, if the stem is still stuck in the wedge?
Is then the hammer method the only way?
Best Regards
Do you have something about GT's because gts are my favorite bike
Pretty cool
I found what works is placing the bike upside down and shooting into the fork penetrating oil. Let it sit overnight and all ends up being movable the next day
Yeah, if they aren't very stuck.
The way you un-stick a frozen engine is put consistent pressure on the crankshaft and then give it a few good raps on your 1/2" drive breaker bar while holding the pressure at the same time. This is a good strategy for any stuck part even a frozen bicycle handlebar stem. Pull it tight and then knock the shit out of it while under pressure. Yes after soaking it with blaster at least over night.
Yeah you never pull a seized stem or seatpost straight out. You would need a enormous (HUGE) amount pressure ...unless it's not that bad. Much easier and safer to twist it. You'll sacrifice the stem or post, but relatively inexpensive. You need a lot of leverage like a large breaker bar. And always presoak with penetrating oil like PB Blaster.
Good video! Is that cable puller also called a "come-along?"
Yeah.
would it be possible to put a suspension fork on a 90's specialized hard rock? thanks for all the help!
Yes.
Nice GT Frame...can you introduce your projekt bikes in a video? I'd like to see unfinished projekts as well. thanks :)
+Kumpel Blase I post a lot of photos over on my facebook page.
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Ever think of using a heat gun to expand the outer seat tube and dry ice on the stem before trying to remove the stem??
Hi, nice video; I would personally dump the stem. I never had good result with the adjustment part on those and you probably damaged it with the puller.
This made me grin as soon as I saw the set up. Great work. What happened to the nut that jams the stem? Did you hammer it out?
And how did the head tube and the fork fair? (I have a seized stem but I want to save the frame and the fork rather than the stem itself
The wedge was already loose. They rarely get very stuck. The head tube was fine. It was not involved. The fork was fine.
@@RJTheBikeGuy i think i have a bad case. Both the stem and the wedge stuck. Hitting on the loosened stem bolt didn't help...
@@pilobond Spray good penetrating oil in the bottom of the fork. And try again. Figure it out. I am not there to do it for you.
Do u have extra mountain bike? Can i have it I'll use it for my transportation. Thank you in advance
Did you first loosen the stem bolt enough to hammer the stem bolt back down to unstick the wedge nut?
The wedge wasn't stuck. It was loose and rattling around in there.
Sweet! If only I could get that rig straight up would try this. But I’m gonna do apple cider vinegar throughout the day for about a week before I twist and pull
Vinegar won't do much for aluminum oxide.
i really wanted to see it fly out,even though it had a rope restraint,reminded me of the days of using a port o power & seeing the chains fly bacwards when the clamp slipped,worst place to be is standing behind the post when it goes off :)
+neil froggy crompton Yeah, I wanted to see it explode too. Maybe the lack of explosion is the reason for the 7 thumb downs... :/
Just think of all the views I would have gotten if this thing had exploded all over the place!
+RJ The Bike Guy if it did u would have got non bike riders watching ur video waiting for the explosion just like watching an episode of mythbusters :D
Maybe next time.
My name is Rj too
What happened to the wedge?
+Roy Drinkwater Once the stem was out, it was easy to knock the wedge out with socket extension and a couple taps.
Kroil is the bee's knees
But wait, what about the wedge???
fucking legend, dude!!
I know it wasn't a priority, but I think the frame survived as well. :-)
+Reggie Reginato Yep, frame is fine.
Good to hear, got a Peugeot that seems to be giving me problems every step of the way in a moderate restore. Your video on getting those crank pins out was very useful as well - had to drill them out.
TERRIFIC VIDEO! smart idea
From the title thought you were going to use a Third-Hand Tool >_>
Have you never heard of applying heat then with a longer tube in place of the handle bar clamp the frame in a vice (note UK spelling!) apply rotational force back and forth whilst pulling? Saves all this nonsense!
I have tried various and heat and cold techniques, and they have never worked. Maybe with a slightly stuck stem/seatpost, but not a seriously stuck one.
I can’t see anything, too much shadow blocking video.
where'd the nut go? i have this problem but i cant get the nut out whatever i do! arrrrrgh
The wedge is still in the fork. Once the fork is out, it will usually fall out, or is easy to knock out.
Thank you RJ! After watching several videos I finally got the seatpost out of my club fuji that I just got for free, bike seems all original, and the seatpost did NOT want to come out: czcams.com/video/3lgau_agPNI/video.html
I have a much bigger cable puller now, plus some other fun stuff for a future video. :D
Thank you so much for your CZcams. Forget Coca-Cola, heat guns or WD-40. Just use this whinch trick and you’ll have the problem sorted.! It’ll save you hours of agony
I tried this today and my stem broke, and a piece of the motherfucker was still in the fork! Can’t win em all I guess hahaha
Why are you messing around with threaded stems? Thread less bike stems and forks have been the norm for over 20 years so why mess with a bike that has that outdated tech to reuse on another bike instead of upgrading to thread less which is far better.
+traingp7 Been, there, done that.