Bearing problems

MeowRahh

MeowRahh

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So every time I get new bearings they work great for about 2-3 weeks, then they just SUCK! First they loose their smooth ride, and it feels like dirt is in them, then I go to clean them and re-creme them and they still have the problem, after I do that they start squeaking, so to solve that problem I ride with my music full blast, but I still have an un-smooth ride and it's very annoying. Anyone else have this problem/know what to do about it?
 
MeowRahh

MeowRahh

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@Justin: I thought my wheels were fine, it's done this with GMs, Low Profile, and Stock Pro wheels, I'm running a Low Profile in front and a Stock Pro model wheel in back.

@Mike: ^^ Wheels, as for bearings, Reds in front (All my other ones have the squeak and dirt feeling) and stock in the back.

@Joey: My bearings just fall out of my wheels now, I've only put them in once, and then they started falling out, so I never really did anything but just tip my wheel one way.
 
Joe Riley

Joe Riley

The Gypsy
Staff member
ya, your wheels are ovalized. you need new wheels. as for the bearings, im not sure whats wrong but the way you should take out bearings is either:
A. if they have a spacer between them, move the spacer so you can push on the side and slide one bearing out out an allen key. then push the other one out with the allen key.
B. if there is no spacer, put an allen key in the space between the bearings and push on the edge of one bearing, moving it out of the wheel. its a bit harder this way. then push the other one out.
GMs ovalise a lot, and ive heard low pros do this often, too. ive ovalised a stock wheel without even taking out bearings (god knows how that happened). my reds got ruined from dirt getting inside and a rusty front axle (dont use them). you need new bearings or maybe clean them? id recommend just getting new wheels and use stock bearings or new reds. stock bearings arent that bad, actually.
 
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jonnyq

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JoeyR said:
ya, your wheels are ovalized. you need new wheels. as for the bearings, im not sure whats wrong but the way you should take out bearings is either:
A. if they have a spacer between them, move the spacer so you can push on the side and slide one bearing out out an allen key. then push the other one out with the allen key.
B. if there is no spacer, put an allen key in the space between the bearings and push on the edge of one bearing, moving it out of the wheel. its a bit harder this way. then push the other one out.
GMs ovalise a lot, and ive heard low pros do this often, too. ive ovalised a stock wheel without even taking out bearings (god knows how that happened). my reds got ruined from dirt getting inside and a rusty front axle (dont use them). you need new bearings or maybe clean them? id recommend just getting new wheels and use stock bearings or new reds. stock bearings arent that bad, actually.
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ya you are a noob. just cause your wheels are ovalized dosent mean you need new wheels unless its literally an oval.. and that wont happen

and about the squeek and dirt feel.... who cares? its a damn bearing... ride it. if murphy was this picky he would prolly kill himself..
 
MeowRahh

MeowRahh

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peter said:
JoeyR said:
ya, your wheels are ovalized. you need new wheels. as for the bearings, im not sure whats wrong but the way you should take out bearings is either:
A. if they have a spacer between them, move the spacer so you can push on the side and slide one bearing out out an allen key. then push the other one out with the allen key.
B. if there is no spacer, put an allen key in the space between the bearings and push on the edge of one bearing, moving it out of the wheel. its a bit harder this way. then push the other one out.
GMs ovalise a lot, and ive heard low pros do this often, too. ive ovalised a stock wheel without even taking out bearings (god knows how that happened). my reds got ruined from dirt getting inside and a rusty front axle (dont use them). you need new bearings or maybe clean them? id recommend just getting new wheels and use stock bearings or new reds. stock bearings arent that bad, actually.
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ya you are a noob. just cause your wheels are ovalized dosent mean you need new wheels unless its literally an oval.. and that wont happen

and about the squeek and dirt feel.... who cares? its a damn bearing... ride it. if murphy was this picky he would prolly kill himself..
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It's annoying as hell, I've rode like this for a month and it's driving me up a wall.
 
Joe Riley

Joe Riley

The Gypsy
Staff member
well, its either new wheels or you can wrap electrical tape around the part of the bearing where it ovalizes. sometimes its so small and annoying you cant find where it is (like me, so i DO have to get new wheels (--- u peter)). id say get new wheels b/c you do have to switch the electrical tape every now and then and thats gotta be a pain.
 
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