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screwdivers/aluminators
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On 12/4/1999 DT
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You should not be touching the bearing with the screwdriver. You tap the spacer, which has a centering-halo. And this makes the bottom bearing pop out. And i wouldn't use the axle on these wheels.
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srewdrivers
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On 12/4/1999 brian
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be really REALLY careful when using screwdrivers. Metal slips on metal very easy, i bent up sheilds on a couple barings before i realized what was happening (this was a long time ago) I've never seen aluminators, are the cores weak? I don't see why using the axle would mess them up.
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Removing Bearings from Aluminators
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On 12/3/1999
DT
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After you take the wheel off the skate you will need a small screwdriver. You then put the tip of the screwdriver on the spacer (you should be using the selfcentering spacer) and give it a little tap. the bearing and spacer will pop out undameged. Next use your finger or something even and pop out the other bearing, just make sure you dont damage the shields.
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Removing bearings from aluminators
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On 12/3/1999
Newbie Boarder
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I just got new aluminators. In the past to remove bearings from the wheels, I just use the axel to pop them out. But aluminators are expensive, and I don't want to damage the core. How is the best way to pop the bearings out?
What's the best skate tool for all around use?
Keep Carvin'
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Over spaced
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On 12/3/1999 Herb
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If you use spacers that are to long you still get side play its just between the bearings and the plastic core of the wheel its just tighter because its the bearings sliding back and forth in the core,if a washer happens to be just the right thickness alright but I doubt it,most washers are american standard (one sixteenth .062) and spacers seem to be metric increments
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spacers (10mm more or less)
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On 12/3/1999 Relic
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My last post wasn’t clear, so I’ll try again. I added the large diameter washer next to the spacer, inside the core and bearings. I did this to increase the spacer width to about 10.5mm. I then used speed washers on the outside, although most of the time I only use them on the truck side, not the nut side. It was the slight increase in spacer width that made the wheels really spin free without having the bearing shift from side to side. If there were a source for spacers in non-standard sizes like 9.5, 10.5, etc. then I could tune each wheel without resorting to adding extra washers
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spacers
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On 12/2/1999
steve
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I have XT A/T wheels and china bones bearings. I use spacers, speed washers, and the axle/hanger washer that comes with the truck. When I tighten the nuts all the way down, the wheels will not turn. What am I doing wrong?
steve
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spacers (again)
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On 12/2/1999
Bob
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One other opinion:
If the wheel manufacturers would all pay attention to the space width like they used to, a nice 10mm spacer would be all we need.
So far, of the wheels I've tried, Power Paw and Kryptonics (the Classics and Hawaiians) are perfect.
There is also a safety side to this discussion. I don't really think its safe to have loose wheels if you are riding wheels with cores. Really -- how safe is it to ride a board on which the bearings are not securely mounted in the wheels?
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spacers (again)
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On 12/2/1999
Bob
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Of course I can't read a discussion of spacers and not get involved...
Relic is, of course, correct on all counts. I just got a set of the 65mm red Power Paws with centered bearings. I put 10mm spacers in, speed washer on each side of the wheel, tightened the axle nuts so they are nice and snug with no side-to-side movement on the wheel, and the wheels spin like crazy. Just great! Seriously.
You do not have to back the axle nut up at all.
My friend Clark just got a set of Bones Bombers and China Bones bearings (which come with spacers). He set them up right, and they roll like crazy.
End of rant...
Bob
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spacers (again)
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On 12/2/1999 Relic
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I've seen posts that say don't tighten your axle nuts completely, or to tighten them and then back off a little to allow the wheels to spin, but I don’t think that’s the right solution. Using 10mm spacers in my Power Paws and Kryptonics doesn’t always work, but if I add an old school truck washer (like a speed washer but with a larger outside diameter) I can tighten the nuts completely and the wheels spin like champs. These washers are about .5mm thick, so it seems that having a broader range of spacer sizes would solve this problem. Bearing spacers aren’t rocket science; and no one’s going to retire off it, but perhaps Herbn or someone else who’s pretty handy could create some spacers in various widths toe fit all the different core widths. Just a thought…
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spacers for gravity super G
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On 12/2/1999
Bob
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I think someone in a previous post here mentioned 8mm, but I don't know if they were sure. I remember -- it was Glen, the owner of www.solidskate.com. He was looking for some 8mm spacers for Gravity wheels. You might try email him to find out if they worked.
I'd be intested in knowing too.
Bob
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spacers for gravity super G's
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On 12/2/1999 Ogre
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Does anyone know what width spacer would fit in the Super G's?
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spacers for eXkate cherry bombs
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On 12/1/1999 Lono
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Exkate has them. They fit perfectly in bombs and turbos.
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spacers
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On 12/1/1999
steve
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what about spacers for eXkate cherry bombs?
steve
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Bearing centers
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On 11/24/1999
Chris
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I,v been doin' that for a while to widen my banana boards trucks. then all you need to do is get a longer bolt.
Keep it rollin' chris
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spacers
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On 11/23/1999
Bob
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Wow -- the center of old bearings -- thats a great idea.
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Bearing spacers
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On 11/22/1999 PreSchoolRider
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Thanx,Relic and Bob,You guys had me covered.Hyper Rollo/Strada/Mundo/Livewire use the 8mm spacer,not the "standard" 10mm that most other wheels use (Powell,Santa Cruz,Spitfire,Etc.).The narrow core Krypto(Not the C-series,or Classic-K)such as the ProjectII and I believe some Alum. hubbed Labedas use a 7mm wide spacer.I just punch out the centers of old bearings to make these.
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spacers
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On 11/22/1999 Relic
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Oh yea, the powell spacers are 10mm as are the black panther spacers...
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spacers
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On 11/22/1999 Relic
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The lucky (9mm) also work pretty well with Gravity wheels (although they are still a little wide). Also, the exkate turbo's require a wider spacer (around 12mm) that seems to only be available from exkate.
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Speed Washers
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On 11/22/1999
Bob
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If you do a search of this site using the keyword "spacer", you should find a post I did a while back with some spacer widths. But just in case -- here they are again:
Pig: a tiny bit over 10mm wide - work perfectly with Krypto Classic K model.
Lucky: 9mm wide -- fit great with Spitfire wheels.
Haven't tried the others. I'd be interested in the specs for the spacers that come with Powell and FKD bearings.
The speed washers in the Luckies Accelerator Kit are great. You can get them at www.solidskate.com
Later,
Bob
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Speed Washers
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On 11/22/1999 PreSchoolRider
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Newbie,go to a skateshop to get your washers.The amount of play or slop you describe for your wheels is not good.Carefully adjust the locknuts on your axles so that your wheels spin freely,and don't slop side-to-side.If you are not running your wheels with spacers between the bearings,don't ride fast.There are three widths of spacers out there,And I don't have the dimensions on hand(I'll try to post them soon),but generally the bigger ones are the way to go.Some of the Krypto-made wheels use a core that's narrower(for Rollerskates),so the spacer is only as wide as a bearing,and Hyper has their own core that requires a spacer that's like 2mm wider than that.I've found Quad Rollerskate rinks to be an alternate source for spacers for these wheels.Have a skateboard shop empolyee look at your wheels,and compare what's in their parts bin to what your wheels require.
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Speed Washers (Reply to Adam)
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On 11/21/1999
Newbie boarder
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I don't think I have bearing spacers and speed washers confused...maybe my last posting was confusing...
I guess what I was asking before is would bearing spacers make my ride any smoother. From what I understand, adding bearing spacers will stop my wheels from rattling...or at least quiet them a little.
My question about speed washers really was where should I get them...skate shop vs. a hardware store. I have the wheel nut tightened down pretty good, but the wheels still have space to move back and forth, which results in speed loss.....not much, but I love to keep moving with little effort.
I hope that explains a little better than my last posting. I post most of the time from work, when the boss isn't around, so I have to type pretty fast. At home, I can put more thought into the posts.
Thanks in advance to all who have helped a newbie boarder get the most out of long skating. :)
P.S. It's finally started to snow in Downtown Denver tonight, damn...
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Hawks
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On 11/21/1999 PreSchool Rider
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Herbn,it sounds like those hawks need the same "fix" the old Krypto(made by Hoover)seal/shield bearings did(in my case,do).I pop off the sealed side bearing cover,and turn it facing inside the wheel.With out the sticktion of that one seal,the bearings spun,FAST!Let Tony have it if they aren't a good buy.Retail feedback often does wonders.
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Hawks
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On 11/20/1999 Herbn
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They're definitely not Swiss bearing copies,(that may be the problem)they have metal cages and some sort of waxy red lube packed in, mine started to really suck after like two sessions.So I took them out complained to Birdhouse and got a free set, while I was waiting, I pryed the seal out of one of the stiffies(thats how I know about the waxy red lube), and it immediately spun smooth again, The seal contact presure goes real high if the seal is warped even the slightest bit. Just started riding them again, we'll see.......
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tony HAWK
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On 11/19/1999
BEN GILBERT
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ARE THOSE HAWK BEARINGS ANY GOOD? IT LOOKS TO ME LIKE THEY JUST COPIED POWELL BONES, DID THEY? I LOVE MY SWISS AND CHINAS!
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