Fork crown race

Noob question. Am I right in thinking I need to fit a crown race to my new tusk fork (right) in order to replace my old fork (left) ? It's for use with an integrated headset.

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why dont you use the one thats on your old fork?

Yes I will , will it remove easily and do you know how to fit it to other fork ? And specific tools?

Its what is known as a split race, so thats the gap in it. Should come off very easily. Try with a small sharp knife, gently wotk it in and then move it around.

for fitting it to the fork try using a hoover extension tube such as one of these

they're about the right size for a 1 1/8 head tube and most people have one lying about the house. use it in place of this (which is the correct tool)

http://www.parktool.com/product/crown-race-setting-system-crs-1#

being a split bearing race it should go on pretty easily.

Thanks , think I'll take lbs to get crown race fitted so will just let them remove it.

It would save money , but I'm going on a ride and my lbs told me they'd do it for cheaps

Try with a knife first, theyre honestly really verry easy to take off and put on.

You're right. It was easy. Thanks for your help dude. I am feeling very stupid now.

No probs and dont feel stupid, got to be a first time for everything!