I have the same model RRA. Are you sure that you have the correct headclip , which was unique to this bike, as opposed to a generic headclip, as fitted to other makes? The latter headclip came in different diameters fo r different steerers.
If you DO have the correct diameter headclip, then have you tried screwin g it down onto the steerer tube?
Neil Foddering
Weymouth, Dorset, England
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 14:36:35 -0500
> From: jguerry@aol.com
> Subject: [CR] Head clip stem fitting question.
>
> Hi all, I'm putting together a 1948 Raleigh Record Ace and have recentl
y aquired a proper head clip type stem and bars for it.? I tried to fit it
this morning and the stem only wants to go into the fork about 1/8 inch.? I
don't want to force it and wind up with a stuck stem, but I'd rather not
take the sandpaper to the stem either.? Does anyone know if these generall
y are a tight fit?? I thought that was a possibility as they may need to be
to stay put as well as a more modern expander bolt type.
>
> Thanks,
> John Guerry
> Ballwin, MO, US