Paul Adrian Cirstea Because knowledge is never a total waste. And somewhere you really would like to try a longboard. It’s what I would love. Yeah but at my age that’s past. So if your up for it go ahead and try it. 😉👍🏻
Maybe ... But the "drink of alcohol" statement was highly irresponsible . some people are completely uneducated as to the incredibly dangerous nature of your" lighthearted and comedic approach as an "instructor. There needs to be an immediate disclaimer that should have popped up at the very least. . be well and Skate ir Die....not Skate and Die
It's not that you SHOULDN'T skate when it's wet outside, it's that you should be conscious of maintaining your board and skate gear AFTER you skate in the wet. Rusted bearings are always a bummer and rusted bolts can become impossible to remove. If your board is made of maple, make sure to dry it out instead of letting it sit all wet and humid to avoid warping/bending of the wood as well as separation of the maple plies.
@@darchendon7926 Just dry the wood off with a towel and put it someplace warm. Compressed air works wonders for tight spaces. Odds are the residual moisture will dry off before it does any damage. if your bearings got submerged, pull them out and dry them separately.
I just started skateboarding longboard three months ago. I’ve been practicing everyday at night. I was worried about the noise coming from my longboard. I bought my board from Craigslist and I didn’t know this noise was coming from lack of the maintenance. I just ordered the tools for the maintenance. Thank you!!
Always clean them bearings, I forgot one time to maintain them and not only did they seize up, they built up so much friction and heat it LITERALLY exploded themselves and the wheel off of the axel
THIS. It can happen and it tends to creep up on you until its too late! If it sounds like your bearings have mice squeaking inside of them, its time to lube them up! One time, a friend of our was riding such badly seized bearings, but was skating such an insanely steep hill, that from the heat the bearings were giving off from all the friction, THE BEARINGS MELTED THE CORE OF HIS WHEEL! He made it down the hill safely, but was wondering why he all of a sudden started getting speed wobbles lol
That's okay bro listen to this one I heard Ripsticks don't get speed wobbles at all so doing a little bit research and watching some little kids bomb some pretty good little Hill bombs on some pretty good Hills on youtube I decided then in there that since I I happen to have a RipStik from when I was younger and happen to live near a really long smooth Steep Hill that I was going to go 100% committed and just send it down that sumbitch well needless to say no they don't get speed wobbles But I built up so much speed three-quarters of the way down the hill that my rear wheel heated up to the point it melted extremely fast but in such a controlled way that I was able to ride it out after I got off I realized that by some grace of God the front wheel had begun to melt to but never letgo I guess not compared to the rear one only about half of it was gone.. It left one hell of a mark on the road and yeah it was scary as all hell but I live to tell the tale Ripsticks are good for Hills just not super big steep ones😁✌
The bulbs in those lights are extremely sensitive to any contaminates, including skin oils. Using clean gloves to replace bulbs will make them last longer.
That last bit about the spacers was exactly what I needed, thank you, my wheels would never spin if I tighten the bearings and I had squeaky trucks (that I rarely noticed cause I wear headphones while I ride), but I finally serviced it this weekend like you guys just demoed and she feels much richer and smoother when she carves and cruises. The quiet trucks sound so unnatural to me yet so nice to know I won't be squeaking down the street. Thx Loaded.
Either that, or use a grater, shave some crayons, and put the crayon shavings inside the pivot cups. I used to use paraffin wax, but they don't carry it at the stores I go to anymore. And crayons are a close substitute for it
All great info, Thanks. After i clean and use bones speed cream on them I take a stick of chapstick and run it around the outside of my bearings it sort of waterproofs them.
Something that I use to clean my bearings is "Nature's Orange" degreaser cleaner, that stuff will get anything off and repair it and then I'll use the bones speed cream. Living in Akron, Ohio most of the streets are still covered in salt so I'm constantly cleaning my bearings until the salt is gone. And where is Taz and Justin?
3 years later I can watch this again with purpose, finally started riding the longboard that's been sat in my room for a couple years now and it's honestly the best thing I've done, but also I can binge these kinda videos and actually have a use for the knowledge now😭
Just pulled mines out of the basement, when i turn it makes a click sound i'm guessing that is from the pivot cup...? anyways screws and bearings are all rusted haha!
I just started investing in my new longboard ( First ever/Beginner) and im already feeling really educated and confident in maintaining it properly. Theres so many videos out there on how to maintain, and this video went over everything I saw on each of those videos. Great video and you got a sub for sure! Thank you
Ive also only been riding for about a month, and my bearings are already dirty. Ive been riding alot downtown so i know its real dirty, and other parts that are needing of replacement
Thanks for the maintenance run-down. I own a heavyweight electric longboard and I sometimes switch the front trucks to tandem bridge trucks using 4x 107mm MBS AT wheels so I need to learn to maintain them. Spacers and speed rings are definitely underrated
graphite lubed pivot point was brilliant, will definitely use to prevent wear on brand new cups, thank you ! the softer the pencil ( 4B 6B etc. ) the more graphite iirc, if anyone else is nerd enough to feel like min-maxing the concept lol! One thing i don't agree on, is the dangers of water when washing bearings. Any citrus cleaner stuff will work wonders against the grime in your bearings, it's cheap, pollutes very little, even more so if one bothers running it through a coffee filter and use the same for a while, and it smells awesome. Only downside is that you must rinse and most important dry thoroughly, which is easy if you have a heater with a flat edge to bake the bearings on. i pick them up after 5 minutes, spin, then leave on the heater again a couple times to be sure. Never tried the other way ( spin the bearings while still on the bolt from the washing bottle, hair dryer tactically placed on a surface ) but i guess it's even easier. Cheers
Amazing video! It was very helpful for me as i bought my first board used and now i tightened screws and eliminated this weird truck sound. Riding is now much better and even before cleaning bearings :D
Where's the second part for skiff's sake? There are plenty of topics tha my be explanied like the following: -Wheelbite -The little "crack" sound when turning side to side -Changing and mantaining griptape And that's it, let's hope you guys see this. :)
Tons of videos can be found on how to remove and reapply griptape, even loaded has a video on it the cracking noises are caused by new bushings squishing and moving around in the bushing seat, break in your bushings and they shouldn't sound like that anymore. Also don't over tighten your trucks, that can cause the cracking sounds, or you'll destroy your bushings pretty quickly. I tighten my trucks until I can't spin the bushing around inside the seat. If you need more stability in your riding, opt for denser bushings, don't tighten the truck even more than you need to. I put an 87a bushing on the bottom, nearest the board, and put an 83a bushing ontop, that gives me the downhill stability I need, and I maintain the maneuverability I need And about wheelbite, it can't be prevented, but it can be avoided. Don't ride any board without 1/16" shock pads, and always check for wheel bite when riding big wheels on loose trucks. Loaded has a setup matrix on their site that tells you if you need to change your bushings or put risers on the board to avoid wheelbite with the corresponding wheel you want to ride with.
I dont know if you guys notice , but there is a Hi pitch sound on the background whenever he's talking , but the video overall is really informative thanks 👍
PSA: Not only does 91% isopropyl alcohol clean much better than 70% but it has less water in it (the other % is water) & will dry much quicker so that moisure does not get trapped in those tight spaces! Also gets you blasted faster
Hey! So i found that if you soak the bearings in CLP(gun cleaner/oil) it will really strip off corrosion and dirt, but needs to soak for a few hours. And acts as a great lubricant as well!
Is there any tips for protecting the nose and tail of the board? My bhangra is one of the strongest boards I know and has already taken a beating but I would be great to get some tips of how to preserve a board when doing awesome dancing or going sideways down hills
On rkp trucks, i always reverse the kingpin bolt on the front truck, so the nut is inside the baseplate. That way if you hit a rock or curb, you dont mess up the bolt threads-which can make it hard to remove and install the nut
I know this is a little late, but for removing grip tape glue use a palette knife and a crap ton of WD 40 and slowly push away from yourself and it should peel off nicely
What about the cool new wand led lights instead of hot old school shop class lighting... I'm in my 50s and I even have marveled at advances in video lighting tech that is actually cheap! Lol! Thx for longboard advice. Learning for new xmas board I bought my son. Last batch of Loaded Fattail longboards. Accidentally bought deck only, so had to learn about all parts to buy 4 xmas! Ugh!
I have 4 longboards and the one time I forgot to do a monthly cleaning I nearly died because one of my bearings suddenly seized going 30 down a hill I go the extra few steps and clean my king pins, washers, inside the wheel hole, all the bolts and even the boards and haven't had many problems since
We would suggest to get some for sure if you want your board to last as long as possible. The washers we put under the nuts for our boards measure at 1/2 Inch diameter, with a 3/16 Inch diameter for the inner hole. Hope this helps!
Yes so I'm using this longboard thing and I really appreciate your video way awesome but it seems to depending on which which end is the front either drift to the left or to the right I did a couple curve you fast and I'm curious is that a bearing you think or is that going to be misaligned trucks now I'm thinking it's probably my bearing
HIYA!! My fav wheels on my longboard and my cruiser are flat on the outside and a rounded cone on the inside. 65mm diameter 70mm length. Which side faces out? I figured the flat side since it's thicker and will slow coning effect? THANKS IN ADVANCE!!
thanks this super useful! could you also clearing up the theory about how tight/loose trucks should be in longboarding? yeah crunchie made one but i dont quite understand :(
Apu889 it's very much a personal preference. I prefer them as loose as possible. I will loosen the bolt until it rattles and then tighten it up half a spin. Others prefer them tight. I will tighten it up if going at higher speeds, but for big carves I like em loose. Tight requires more pressure to turn but is more stable. Loose turns slicker and quicker but might wobble. Try out yourself, half a spin with the skate tool and ride. Keep trying your turns and check the difference.
Hi Loaded, I purchased a loaded Icarus a month ago. I put some soap on the bushings and the pivot cup. It was a lot less squeaky. But now I have a problem with it, When I turn I hear a sort of snap, I can also feel it in my feat... I checked my board a couple times now and all the bolts are all tight. I am also using paris v2 with orangatang nipples. (the pro setup of the loaded Icarus). It would be really kind if you could help me, great video btw. I am already looking forward to the next one.
are your truck bushings barrel types of cone types? My truck had barrel bushings and I had the same problem. It turns out the snapping sound was from the bushing's washer hitting the truck when turning too much. Solution was to change it to bushing washers that didnt go past the bushing like a bowl, like flat ones... Hope it helps mate!
Ethan Foo hello and thanks for your reply. My stock bushings from the paris v2 were: 1 barrel to the board and the other one was a cone. I eventually replaced them with orangatang nipples. The orangatang nipples are both barrel type. After I put somme soap on them I had the problem. I did try try replacing the flat washers to the cone shaped washers, but unfortunately it didn’t help. After that I decided to just replace it with the sock bushing but that didn’t help either. I found this especially weird because this didn’t happen when I bought it. I was thinking the soap of the bushing must of caused it.... Sorry for my late replay (I am very busy with my school exam week), but thanks a lot for your reply.
Hello there! Thanks for nice tutorial maintenance of longboard🙏 Just got one question after cleaning bearings with 91% alcohol, did you use some lube afterwards ?
We always recommend to tighten them all the way down if you can. This only works if you are using 8mm washers on the outside of the bearings, with an 8mm tube spacer in between the bearings inside the wheel. The washers and spacer should connect perfectly with the inner ring of the bearings to keep them tight and locked, but still let the bearings spin and roll without any added friction. If you do not have any of these components, especially the 8mm tube spacer, then we recommend you tighten your nut down until it start to hit the bearing, but then loosen the nut about a 1/4 turn to make sure you aren't choking the bearing. Some bearings have the 8mm washer and tube spacer built into the bearing itself, which allows you to tighten the nut all the way down without needing any extra pieces besides the two bearings and the nut. Check them out here: loadedboards.com/114-39.html
So does the bearing cleaner work better if you don't add the spacers in between each bearing? And I use natural orange degreaser, made sure to get the stuff that's surface safe.
Depends on how much your ride your board. If it is your everyday commuter, than a routine maintenance check about ever two weeks will really help to extend your board's life. If you ride in the rain, this is a good thing to go through every other day, just to make sure the parts don't rust and degrade.
For squaky trucks you can also use something like paraffin wax or wax crayons if you happen to have some. Any liquids are basically a no-go as most damage the plastic bushings, like WD40. Don't use WD40.
If your bushings don't look like little cylinders anymore, probably a good time to change them. As long as your bushings don't look like a dirt monster chewed on them and mutilated them, you are probably still okay. Every month of so, take your trucks apart and inspect the quality of the bushings and pivot cup. When you can see metal showing through your pivot cup, that's a create indicator that the pivot cup is worn out and needs to be replaced. Hope this helps!
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Why am I watching this? I don't have a longboard. I have a general chemistry exam tomorrow morning.
This will be on the exam.
So go buy a longboard already. You won't regret it.
It’s a sign from the universe telling you to get on a longboard
Paul Adrian Cirstea Because knowledge is never a total waste. And somewhere you really would like to try a longboard. It’s what I would love. Yeah but at my age that’s past. So if your up for it go ahead and try it. 😉👍🏻
What in Jesus' bum-bum are you waiting for
Whoever the host is. You’re incredibly charismatic and natural on the camera. Fantastic job as the face of the company.
Agreed
Ethan Cochard
Maybe ... But the "drink of alcohol" statement was highly irresponsible . some people are completely uneducated as to the incredibly dangerous nature of your" lighthearted and comedic approach as an "instructor. There needs to be an immediate disclaimer that should have popped up at the very least. . be well and Skate ir Die....not Skate and Die
...i meant ti say" dangeroys bature if "isopropyl Alcohil
oh I bet you’re fun at parties
0:49 bearing care
3:14 pivot cup squeak
5:20 board rattle
7:30 wheel spin
10:25 Ryan Sheckler action figure
Thank u 😂
Thank you
Thanks :)
Ur the best
11:22 Dog eating food
I'm a beginner and I didn't know I shouldn't skate when it's wet outside... Arrghhhh
It's not that you SHOULDN'T skate when it's wet outside, it's that you should be conscious of maintaining your board and skate gear AFTER you skate in the wet.
Rusted bearings are always a bummer and rusted bolts can become impossible to remove. If your board is made of maple, make sure to dry it out instead of letting it sit all wet and humid to avoid warping/bending of the wood as well as separation of the maple plies.
I know this is incredibly late but
how do you completely dry out a maple board? Like but it in a bathtub and blowdry the crap out of it?
@@darchendon7926 Just dry the wood off with a towel and put it someplace warm. Compressed air works wonders for tight spaces. Odds are the residual moisture will dry off before it does any damage. if your bearings got submerged, pull them out and dry them separately.
@@LoadedBoards yeah i found this out the hard way, fortunately i caught it before it became a corrosive nightmare, also clp did help! 😆
I live in Washington where it rains alot, so I'm just taking extra care of my longboard
For a squeaky pivot cup, I just scrape some wax shavings off a candle and put them inside.
IMPROVISE. ADAPT. OVERCOME.
Graphite spray used to lube locks works really good
@@coffeeneeded2605 The good thing about soap and wax is that they are less likely to attract dirt.
Non sented. Won’t deteriorate the plastic
Dude don’t you have any wax ? What do you use , chalk
The soap shavings is GENIUS! TY
I just started skateboarding longboard three months ago. I’ve been practicing everyday at night. I was worried about the noise coming from my longboard. I bought my board from Craigslist and I didn’t know this noise was coming from lack of the maintenance. I just ordered the tools for the maintenance. Thank you!!
Always clean them bearings, I forgot one time to maintain them and not only did they seize up, they built up so much friction and heat it LITERALLY exploded themselves and the wheel off of the axel
THIS. It can happen and it tends to creep up on you until its too late! If it sounds like your bearings have mice squeaking inside of them, its time to lube them up!
One time, a friend of our was riding such badly seized bearings, but was skating such an insanely steep hill, that from the heat the bearings were giving off from all the friction, THE BEARINGS MELTED THE CORE OF HIS WHEEL! He made it down the hill safely, but was wondering why he all of a sudden started getting speed wobbles lol
That's okay bro listen to this one I heard Ripsticks don't get speed wobbles at all so doing a little bit research and watching some little kids bomb some pretty good little Hill bombs on some pretty good Hills on youtube I decided then in there that since I I happen to have a RipStik from when I was younger and happen to live near a really long smooth Steep Hill that I was going to go 100% committed and just send it down that sumbitch well needless to say no they don't get speed wobbles But I built up so much speed three-quarters of the way down the hill that my rear wheel heated up to the point it melted extremely fast but in such a controlled way that I was able to ride it out after I got off I realized that by some grace of God the front wheel had begun to melt to but never letgo I guess not compared to the rear one only about half of it was gone.. It left one hell of a mark on the road and yeah it was scary as all hell but I live to tell the tale Ripsticks are good for Hills just not super big steep ones😁✌
no it did not EXPLODE
Try not to die there
@blundrbuss
You don't, at most pop off a sheild and put lube in really
I went through 9 months of my youtube history today to find this video again because I found ryan sheckler action figure at the thrift store
The bulbs in those lights are extremely sensitive to any contaminates, including skin oils. Using clean gloves to replace bulbs will make them last longer.
That last bit about the spacers was exactly what I needed, thank you, my wheels would never spin if I tighten the bearings and I had squeaky trucks (that I rarely noticed cause I wear headphones while I ride), but I finally serviced it this weekend like you guys just demoed and she feels much richer and smoother when she carves and cruises. The quiet trucks sound so unnatural to me yet so nice to know I won't be squeaking down the street.
Thx Loaded.
Love that pivot maintenance, thanks Ethan now it´s no making that anoying sound
No problemo! - E
FerAdventures - Gameplays & Vlogs. Try using graphite powder way better than soap
Alex Henderson anoted, thanks!
Either that, or use a grater, shave some crayons, and put the crayon shavings inside the pivot cups. I used to use paraffin wax, but they don't carry it at the stores I go to anymore. And crayons are a close substitute for it
Y'all just making it easier for a bunch of beginner Jamaicans to skate and take care of our boards way better. Thanks!!!
this will come super handy later on! thanks!!!!
All great info, Thanks. After i clean and use bones speed cream on them I take a stick of chapstick and run it around the outside of my bearings it sort of waterproofs them.
Something that I use to clean my bearings is "Nature's Orange" degreaser cleaner, that stuff will get anything off and repair it and then I'll use the bones speed cream. Living in Akron, Ohio most of the streets are still covered in salt so I'm constantly cleaning my bearings until the salt is gone. And where is Taz and Justin?
try using break cleaner that stuff is the best hands down. but it will wreck plastics
I clean mines with a rust spray for wheels, doors and anything that is rusty
You're amazing. I am a new long board skater, and these maintenance tips have just saved the life of my longboard. 😅😅😅😂😂😂😅😅😅
Thank you for this useful guide. I've had a longboard for only a week and already had to do a full strip down and maintenance! This was very helpful.
3 years later I can watch this again with purpose, finally started riding the longboard that's been sat in my room for a couple years now and it's honestly the best thing I've done, but also I can binge these kinda videos and actually have a use for the knowledge now😭
Just pulled mines out of the basement, when i turn it makes a click sound i'm guessing that is from the pivot cup...? anyways screws and bearings are all rusted haha!
the end of the video is hilarious man haha even the dog was like come one enoughh haha
that squeaky trucks are fixed... thank you so much!
No problem!!!! Thanks for watching!
I just started investing in my new longboard ( First ever/Beginner) and im already feeling really educated and confident in maintaining it properly. Theres so many videos out there on how to maintain, and this video went over everything I saw on each of those videos. Great video and you got a sub for sure! Thank you
Ive also only been riding for about a month, and my bearings are already dirty. Ive been riding alot downtown so i know its real dirty, and other parts that are needing of replacement
You are the best 👍 I never realized that soap would help to silence that squishy sound
first day on longboard. this video is gold
Thanks for the maintenance run-down. I own a heavyweight electric longboard and I sometimes switch the front trucks to tandem bridge trucks using 4x 107mm MBS AT wheels so I need to learn to maintain them. Spacers and speed rings are definitely underrated
Spacers and speed rings are the lifeblood of a properly functioning setup
@@LoadedBoards very true. I have much to learn.
graphite lubed pivot point was brilliant, will definitely use to prevent wear on brand new cups, thank you ! the softer the pencil ( 4B 6B etc. ) the more graphite iirc, if anyone else is nerd enough to feel like min-maxing the concept lol! One thing i don't agree on, is the dangers of water when washing bearings. Any citrus cleaner stuff will work wonders against the grime in your bearings, it's cheap, pollutes very little, even more so if one bothers running it through a coffee filter and use the same for a while, and it smells awesome. Only downside is that you must rinse and most important dry thoroughly, which is easy if you have a heater with a flat edge to bake the bearings on. i pick them up after 5 minutes, spin, then leave on the heater again a couple times to be sure. Never tried the other way ( spin the bearings while still on the bolt from the washing bottle, hair dryer tactically placed on a surface ) but i guess it's even easier. Cheers
this was so help full thanks for making this i have bean riding for a few years and i did not know half of these.
Thank you for this video. Doing a maintenance after 3 years of 0 to light use.
Amazing video! It was very helpful for me as i bought my first board used and now i tightened screws and eliminated this weird truck sound. Riding is now much better and even before cleaning bearings :D
And I just used my longboard for the first today and it was wet 🤦♀️
Where's the second part for skiff's sake? There are plenty of topics tha my be explanied like the following:
-Wheelbite
-The little "crack" sound when turning side to side
-Changing and mantaining griptape
And that's it, let's hope you guys see this. :)
Tons of videos can be found on how to remove and reapply griptape, even loaded has a video on it
the cracking noises are caused by new bushings squishing and moving around in the bushing seat, break in your bushings and they shouldn't sound like that anymore. Also don't over tighten your trucks, that can cause the cracking sounds, or you'll destroy your bushings pretty quickly. I tighten my trucks until I can't spin the bushing around inside the seat. If you need more stability in your riding, opt for denser bushings, don't tighten the truck even more than you need to. I put an 87a bushing on the bottom, nearest the board, and put an 83a bushing ontop, that gives me the downhill stability I need, and I maintain the maneuverability I need
And about wheelbite, it can't be prevented, but it can be avoided. Don't ride any board without 1/16" shock pads, and always check for wheel bite when riding big wheels on loose trucks. Loaded has a setup matrix on their site that tells you if you need to change your bushings or put risers on the board to avoid wheelbite with the corresponding wheel you want to ride with.
Thank you for the awesome advice, my board is already feeling happier (and so am I) and also for your awesomeness ;)
I just use a bent paperclip to push off the bearing shield.
You can buy graphite too , in stead of pencils shavings or soap. 😁👍🏻 Great video!
Graphite is also a lubricant for heavy industry. Never thought about it for pivot cups,thanks!
I dont know if you guys notice , but there is a Hi pitch sound on the background whenever he's talking , but the video overall is really informative thanks 👍
Love your guys' website. Huge selection, and everything is organized
thank you for making that video, helped me a lot!
PSA: Not only does 91% isopropyl alcohol clean much better than 70% but it has less water in it (the other % is water) & will dry much quicker so that moisure does not get trapped in those tight spaces! Also gets you blasted faster
thank you for this! my little cousin wanted a longboard and i have no idea how to maintain it. this helps! 😃
Hey! So i found that if you soak the bearings in CLP(gun cleaner/oil) it will really strip off corrosion and dirt, but needs to soak for a few hours. And acts as a great lubricant as well!
CLP is great stuff
This has solved so many problems thanks guys!
Back in the day we always just used petrol to clean bearings. Cleans amazingly well and dries quickly.
I'm really appreciate all the info guys thx a lot!;;;
No problemo! Got any other topics you wish to see us cover in the future?
Is there any tips for protecting the nose and tail of the board? My bhangra is one of the strongest boards I know and has already taken a beating but I would be great to get some tips of how to preserve a board when doing awesome dancing or going sideways down hills
yeah man bolt some sk8kings tail guards onto it
I think on ebay i have seen some things for this topic.
On rkp trucks, i always reverse the kingpin bolt on the front truck, so the nut is inside the baseplate. That way if you hit a rock or curb, you dont mess up the bolt threads-which can make it hard to remove and install the nut
I secretly know that cat on your shirt is giving us the middle finger haha
Stoked to see Ari's video next week!
Built-ins rule, and they aren't necessarily more expensive. I usually use skate wax in the pivot cup, but the graphite looks good.
I know this is a little late, but for removing grip tape glue use a palette knife and a crap ton of WD 40 and slowly push away from yourself and it should peel off nicely
Thanks for the tip!
fuck that, use your hair dryer like everyone else does
What about the cool new wand led lights instead of hot old school shop class lighting... I'm in my 50s and I even have marveled at advances in video lighting tech that is actually cheap! Lol! Thx for longboard advice. Learning for new xmas board I bought my son. Last batch of Loaded Fattail longboards. Accidentally bought deck only, so had to learn about all parts to buy 4 xmas! Ugh!
What type of 3-in-1 should I use for the bearings?
Awesome tutorial! Keep it up!
Candle shavings actually work pretty good too for your pivots
Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.
Thank you very much, guys. That's very helpful.
Ggreat video! And congrats on 200k!
I have 4 longboards and the one time I forgot to do a monthly cleaning I nearly died because one of my bearings suddenly seized going 30 down a hill I go the extra few steps and clean my king pins, washers, inside the wheel hole, all the bolts and even the boards and haven't had many problems since
finished cleaning my longboard damn my back hurts so bad XDDDDDDD wtf i am 19 only and feel like an old man
really great video
Love your energy man
Can I use candle wax as lube for the pivot cup?
Actually, yeah, that would work just fine!
Did it today and works the same I think.
That's a cool warehouse. Have you done a walkaround?
Great video. Thanks for the great tips.
My drop through longboard came assembled without washers under the nuts. Should I get some? What would the size be in milimeters?
We would suggest to get some for sure if you want your board to last as long as possible.
The washers we put under the nuts for our boards measure at 1/2 Inch diameter, with a 3/16 Inch diameter for the inner hole.
Hope this helps!
take the bolt with you to the hardware store and just buy one that fits
I use plumbers grease i found in my garage for my pivot cup and it works great
Wait til’ the end has never been more true 😂
Here for the rattling on my electric skate board with only 60 miles on it on the front truck! Tightened from the oposite side on the bolts.😬🙄🤫🙂
Awesome tips! Thanks so much!
Yes so I'm using this longboard thing and I really appreciate your video way awesome but it seems to depending on which which end is the front either drift to the left or to the right I did a couple curve you fast and I'm curious is that a bearing you think or is that going to be misaligned trucks now I'm thinking it's probably my bearing
awesome vid man thanks!
HIYA!! My fav wheels on my longboard and my cruiser are flat on the outside and a rounded cone on the inside. 65mm diameter 70mm length. Which side faces out? I figured the flat side since it's thicker and will slow coning effect? THANKS IN ADVANCE!!
Love the videos 💯🙏
Lol, that intro was hilarious
thanks this super useful! could you also clearing up the theory about how tight/loose trucks should be in longboarding? yeah crunchie made one but i dont quite understand :(
Apu889 it's very much a personal preference. I prefer them as loose as possible. I will loosen the bolt until it rattles and then tighten it up half a spin. Others prefer them tight. I will tighten it up if going at higher speeds, but for big carves I like em loose. Tight requires more pressure to turn but is more stable. Loose turns slicker and quicker but might wobble.
Try out yourself, half a spin with the skate tool and ride. Keep trying your turns and check the difference.
the Pup was such a Good Sport Lmao
Can't wait for part two
Hi Loaded,
I purchased a loaded Icarus a month ago. I put some soap on the bushings and the pivot cup. It was a lot less squeaky. But now I have a problem with it, When I turn I hear a sort of snap, I can also feel it in my feat... I checked my board a couple times now and all the bolts are all tight. I am also using paris v2 with orangatang nipples. (the pro setup of the loaded Icarus).
It would be really kind if you could help me, great video btw. I am already looking forward to the next one.
are your truck bushings barrel types of cone types? My truck had barrel bushings and I had the same problem.
It turns out the snapping sound was from the bushing's washer hitting the truck when turning too much. Solution was to change it to bushing washers that didnt go past the bushing like a bowl, like flat ones...
Hope it helps mate!
Ethan Foo hello and thanks for your reply.
My stock bushings from the paris v2 were: 1 barrel to the board and the other one was a cone. I eventually replaced them with orangatang nipples. The orangatang nipples are both barrel type. After I put somme soap on them I had the problem.
I did try try replacing the flat washers to the cone shaped washers, but unfortunately it didn’t help. After that I decided to just replace it with the sock bushing but that didn’t help either. I found this especially weird because this didn’t happen when I bought it. I was thinking the soap of the bushing must of caused it....
Sorry for my late replay (I am very busy with my school exam week), but thanks a lot for your reply.
I've found that graphite is more efficient that using soap.
At least it doesn’t hold any moisture and fat. It’s absorbent too and at higher temps it stays the same
Hello there!
Thanks for nice tutorial maintenance of longboard🙏
Just got one question after cleaning bearings with 91% alcohol, did you use some lube afterwards ?
Yeah, I believe he talked about using 3-in-1 lubricant. 2:25
Great video. Thanks 🤙🏻
this is the cat shirt that flips people off right XD
What about the different diameter of the inner bearings and the truck axes, does it make a difference?
I need a job with you guys please!!! 😂
the best part , ryan sheckler action figure xd
Pinewood derby graphite works for pivot cups😉
How tight do you screw the bolt in on the side of the wheels by the bearings, always having trouble with that
We always recommend to tighten them all the way down if you can. This only works if you are using 8mm washers on the outside of the bearings, with an 8mm tube spacer in between the bearings inside the wheel. The washers and spacer should connect perfectly with the inner ring of the bearings to keep them tight and locked, but still let the bearings spin and roll without any added friction.
If you do not have any of these components, especially the 8mm tube spacer, then we recommend you tighten your nut down until it start to hit the bearing, but then loosen the nut about a 1/4 turn to make sure you aren't choking the bearing.
Some bearings have the 8mm washer and tube spacer built into the bearing itself, which allows you to tighten the nut all the way down without needing any extra pieces besides the two bearings and the nut. Check them out here: loadedboards.com/114-39.html
What kind of alcohol do you use after you clean your bearings in order to lube them? Just rubbing alcohol?
9:43 HIS HAND 😳 I can’t do that it looks like it hurts 😭😂
Need more videos :( i already watch all of loaded videos, more dance tips pls
What can I use instead of a pivot cup, all shops are closed because of quarantine. Any makeshift items ?
So does the bearing cleaner work better if you don't add the spacers in between each bearing? And I use natural orange degreaser, made sure to get the stuff that's surface safe.
Use the spacers if you got them. No need to let bearings crash into each other. I also use an orange degreaser.
@@chau2k5 ah, I just assumed because he didn't load up the spacers in the video, he probably lost them though hahaha
Eyy I have that board, rides nice. Still want the tarab though
Thank you!!! the squeaky sound was driving me insane 😭
Board uncomfy to ride on? Bumpy road? SHOCK PADS YA GOTTA LOVE EM'
How often should you do the maintenance? Bearings especially
Depends on how much your ride your board. If it is your everyday commuter, than a routine maintenance check about ever two weeks will really help to extend your board's life. If you ride in the rain, this is a good thing to go through every other day, just to make sure the parts don't rust and degrade.
@@LoadedBoards Thanks appreciate the advice👍🏼
Is Speed Cream okay for lubricating the pivot cup?
Thanks for the tips dude! Try using some LED lights for filming! :D
The spacers between the bearings, ....is it one length fits all???, ..no matter what wheel you're using
For squaky trucks you can also use something like paraffin wax or wax crayons if you happen to have some. Any liquids are basically a no-go as most damage the plastic bushings, like WD40. Don't use WD40.
When tightening the rubber bushing, what is too tight or too loose?
I want to know about bushings and when do I have to change them and pivot cups also! Thanks
If your bushings don't look like little cylinders anymore, probably a good time to change them. As long as your bushings don't look like a dirt monster chewed on them and mutilated them, you are probably still okay.
Every month of so, take your trucks apart and inspect the quality of the bushings and pivot cup.
When you can see metal showing through your pivot cup, that's a create indicator that the pivot cup is worn out and needs to be replaced.
Hope this helps!
LoadedNewsletter thanks! It sure helped a lot!