Originally Posted by
Tourist in MSN
For those that remove a fork from a frame for packing, I find that it is very helpful to make sure I put all the headset parts back on the steerer tube in the correct order and orientation. And keep them on the steerer tube with a rubber band. Plus, I keep a photo of that on my phone. Then if I have forgotten any part of the procedure, a quick glance at my phone is all I need to get things right.
That's a good idea (says the guy who had to have a bike mechanic re-stack my fork correctly)!