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Skateboard help needed!

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maxter-paxter
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so i was an idiot and i oiled up my bearings with oil for small engines(not engine oil but 3 in one oil). after a couple of days they got really quiet and started running slower. what to do, what to do?
Sep 17 2011 9:52PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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buy new berrings
Sep 17 2011 9:57PM
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Broseph_Stalin
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that weird because that shouldnt make them slower,

but just go ahead and use whatever oil you want to use,

tip: get a bike, turn it upside down and put it on its highest gear, spin the back wheel and put your wheel up to it after soaking the bearing, shit will go everywhere but just clean it off with a rag or something and they will be fast as hell, trust me
Sep 17 2011 9:58PM
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SPskier543
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Bearings are pretty cheap, I would just get new ones instead of taking them apart and cleaning and oiling them
Sep 17 2011 9:58PM
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Broseph_Stalin
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*put the skateboard wheel up to the spinning bike wheel
Sep 17 2011 9:58PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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silicone lube is what you want

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Sep 17 2011 9:59PM
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DrZoidberg
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They're probably fine. That oil might be a bit thicker, and it's creating more friction. The free roll speed isn't really a good indication of how they roll when you're riding, if that's what you're judging. If you actually jump on and glow slow as hell then use acetone or something that will remove the oil and get something a bit less viscous.
Sep 17 2011 10:00PM
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Rumi.
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soak them in gasoline. trust me it works
Sep 17 2011 10:03PM
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maxter-paxter
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knew this was going to be the first awnser.
Sep 17 2011 10:05PM
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Raz.
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DIET COKE, OR WD40. TRUST ME ON THIS ONE, I HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.
Sep 17 2011 10:05PM
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Rumi.
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http://www.cowtownskateboards.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=35&PID=2049&SKU=8&LinkID=1


cheap and speedy
Sep 17 2011 10:06PM
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maxter-paxter
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haha allright will definatly try that next time thanks
Sep 17 2011 10:07PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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terrible idea
Sep 17 2011 10:08PM
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maxter-paxter
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yeah tis what i have now
Sep 17 2011 10:09PM
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Rumi.
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try the gas and if that doesn't work just get some new ones. new bearings are so fun to skate on
Sep 17 2011 10:11PM
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maxter-paxter
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yeah i heard it messes it up real bad
Sep 17 2011 10:11PM
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Raz.
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idk what your talking about, but i'v been using this for years. works fine for me.
Sep 17 2011 10:13PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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wd40 isn't lube...just use silicone spray which is an actual lublicant
Sep 17 2011 10:16PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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*lubricant
Sep 17 2011 10:17PM
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