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China & Swiss
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On 8/14/2000
Fleet-of-Flow
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The Swiss and China's are only shielded on one side and I, for one, am happy with this design. This construction affords easy access to the bearings without having to pry, poke or otherwise hammer any bearing sheilds off. Cleaning and re-lubing is a great deal easier as a result. You should not have to lube any more (or less!) than any other skate bearing. A snug fit of your bearings within your wheels acts as it's own dirt-guard and therefore the inner non-sheilded side of the bearing will not be subject to anywhere near the same crap-buildup (technical term eh..) as the outer side. Both types of bearings are quite good, although the Swiss are noticably better (at the same time reducing your beer money accordingly). Just make sure you mount them the right way..sheild side out (I think there was a joke about this...green side up..sod-laying??), otherwise you will find this design to be a grave detriment to your riding pleasure. Cheers,
Neil.
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China Bones
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On 8/13/2000 snowblues_uk
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I have just got some China bones and was surprised to find that although the front face is rubber sealed the rear face isn't even shielded, is this the same for the Swiss bones, does anyone have problem with the lube disapearing and how often do you find you have to relube? Many Thanks.
SK8 ON ALL
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yaks
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On 8/11/2000
Mike G
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Im not to sure. I know there abec 1's rock i am still using them and i had them for 3 years for my short board and they ar pretty fast. I dont know anyone who tried their abec 7
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yak
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On 8/11/2000
david
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are yak reaserch bearing any good. what about their abec 7 bearing, are they signifinty better than there abec 1z
and yes i know i can't spell worth sh*t
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Cherrys+randals
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On 8/10/2000 Herbn
wrote in from
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If you use this combo,you'll run a little short on axle if you use the slightly coned washers that come with the randals,besides a little more axle ,my wish list includes,full metric conversion,8mm axles (precise fit) and metric axle nuts ,they'd be 13mm so a skate key would still work.
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Speed Washers
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On 8/10/2000
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
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Danny,
I run the Cherry Bombs without spacers in the wheels. Speed washers (if you have the right ones) should by tiny little rings positioned between the bearing on the inside edge of the wheel and the truck, and between the bearing on the outside edge of the wheel and the axle's locknut. Sometimes additional washers may be needed but just make sure that the speed washers are touching the bearings. Then carefully and slowly tighten the locknuts on both sides untils the wheels no longer slide back and forth on the axle. If the wheels don't spin well, back the nut off a tiny bit. The speed washers are used so that you CAN tighten the locknuts enough the take out the "chatter". Big washers, locknuts and truck hangers tend to rub up against the seals of the bearings and slow things down. Loosening up that setup will spin the wheels better but introduce unnecessary vibration and noise. Adjust your locknuts frequently as vibration will invariably loosen them up over time.
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Spacers
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On 8/10/2000
Danny Connor
wrote in from
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Hey Guys,
Last Night, I stuck some spacers and "speed washers" on my board (it's a Dregs race board with Cherry-bombs, BSB swiss, and randals) and I don't know what the deal is. I heard that spacers and washes are supposed to make all the difference in the world, but I was kinda sceptical. The wheels seem to roll a bit longer on the ground, but make a not-so-good rattling, vibrating noise. Am I doing something wrong? Do I need to tighten down the wheels a little more? Or could it be that I don't need them with this kind of set-up I've got? Any help is appriciated, thanks.
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skf
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On 8/8/2000
hugh r
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The bearings look good but the company doesn't seem interested in US sales... just an impression... HR
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skf
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On 8/8/2000 rollin-rollin-rollin
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Find out about what is probably the best bearings availible, check this link out http://www.skfsport.com/
From the Swedish manufactor who ones invented the bearing, way better then anything on the market!
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condensation
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On 8/7/2000 Herbn
wrote in from
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have you considered that no matter how quickly you evaporate the condensation,heat just speeds up almost any chemical reaction not just evaporation but oxidation also,you may minimize its effects but its catch 22,you could work in an argon chamber:) or clean your bearings with lube and spin it out(no chemical reactions),or get new ones often,if your board has got to be that perfect.
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brake cleaner
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On 8/5/2000
hugh r
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Brain,
Thanks for the tip... I will give it a try. Does it evaporate as completely as the gunscrubber? The price sounds real good... thanks, HR
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Degreaser
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On 8/5/2000
Brian
wrote in from
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I've noticed that some guys like to use the Birchwood Casey gun cleaner....a nice way to save money is just by regular old brake cleaner. Same stuff except for the fact it costs less than $2 at Wal-Mart....
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Bearing cleaning Richard Pryor style
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On 8/3/2000
John Gilmour
wrote in from
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If you do this inside you will definitely blow up the house. No shit. Do this outside. First heat up a pair of heavy heat retaining serving plates in a toaster oven. Put paper towels in betwwen them and make turn the top one upside down to make a little flying saucer.
Then use starter fluid to degrease your bearings outside and make sure the fumes don't waft inside your house or you better have awesome homeowners insurance. As soon as you are finished spraying the stuff and all the grit has spun out put the bearing in the paper towel in between the plates. Otherwise the evaporative cooling will cause condensation in the bearing and an oil water emulsion is not fast. Then add your oil once they are dry. Clean them every time you use them or ABEC 5 bearings become ABEC 1 awful fast.
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ninja vs swiss
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On 8/3/2000
david
wrote in from
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I have some ninja 7, they are pretty good. the ninjas are nice and smooth, quiet, and pretty fast. i got the ninjas with oil, not the grease. my friend has some bones 9, they are a little bit faster than mine but some of the bearing have dents in the front plastic shield. (the ninjas have metal shields)
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Swiss or Ninja abec 7
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On 8/3/2000
Mike G
wrote in from
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Got a hard time deciding which ones to get. Ninjas are $32 and Swiss are $36. ninjas i belive do not have rubber seals and swiss do. anyone who had both know which are better? thanks
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Bearing cleaning
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On 8/3/2000
Jonas
wrote in from
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Herbn,you are correct,I kinda didn't specify,but yes you flush the dirt from the inner/clean side to the outer/dirty side.I also used to believe in using enough lube that as you rode,excess would coat the outside of the bearing.Although this looks and sounds kinda ugly my thinking was I would rather have the dirt collect on the outside rather than work it's way in and contaminate the running surfaces.This was back when I used to neglect my equipment more and it helped to extend the life indefinately.
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tape
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On 8/3/2000
hugh r
wrote in from
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I saw a couple of racers who used clear packing tape on the outside faces of their wheels... this would help keep dirt and grim out a bit... might be worth a try... HR
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Bearing cleaning
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On 8/3/2000 Herbn
wrote in from
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I like the idea of keeping track of the direction the dirt is coming from,i may have to re-read the post but i guess your holding the bearing in a way to push dirt back out the way it came in,i'd add blowing out the bearings with compressed air but not everybody has an air compressor,in their shop,you should.
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birchwood casey
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On 8/2/2000
hugh r
wrote in from
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My very favorite degreaser is Birchwood Casey Gunscrubber... it is an aresol spray that really cuts just about any kind of crude and evaporates completely away.
I think it's worth a try... HR
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cleaning bearing
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On 8/2/2000
david
wrote in from
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i use paint thinner as a degreaser, its just as good as gas just not as volitile. also you can get lots of it for cheap.
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More on bearing service
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On 8/2/2000
Jonas
wrote in from
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Here's a method I used to use as a kid,for cleaning bearings.It is also a way to extend the life of bearings w/non-removeable(crimped)shields.It also involves using "Triflo" so it may be even approvable by Herbn.First of all remove the bearings from the wheel.Take the bearings one at a time and with a clean rag wipe the excess grime from the side that was "out" on the wheel.Now hold the bearing between your thumb and finger,bearing facing with side that was "in"on wheel,plugging the axle hole so that you can spin the bearing while holding the inner race.Now take your can of "Triflo" with the little red directional spray attachment,and apply a small spray of lube into the bearing where the shield is seperated to the inner race.Now spin the bearing several times.Repeat this spray-spin-spray-spin.As you do this the lube that you're spinning into the bearing should start working it's way out the bottom carrying out contaminants.I like to hold something absorbent between bottom of bearing and my thumb and the bearing.Continue doing this until the "Triflo" runs clean out the bottom of the bearing,then spin the bearing until the excess runs out.The reason I recommend this reverse flush proceedure is the dirt and grime leave the bearing the same direction it came in.This is just one of probably hundreds of methods.Do whatever you find best to fit your style...out
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Bearing...shielded...
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On 8/2/2000 anthony
wrote in from
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thanks for answering the question the gas. i have the shielded...im not sure...i think they are...they are the abec 5 harry balls....i got my board direct from flexdex...im i suppose to replace these bearings already? i think theres little tiny sand rocks inside...i tryed cleaning them...but there are still...or is it just my imagination and i just need to add more lubricant the right way....is it possible fro sand to get in there? like litte ones
thanks
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Gas-not a good idea
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On 8/2/2000
Jonas
wrote in from
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While it is a good degreaser,I have to agree w/Hugh as I have almost been hurt by a flameup when I was a kid using it for BMX bearings.Gasoline is VERY bad for you as the fumes cause brain-damage among other things and contact with skin should also be avoided as it is readily absorbed into tour skin.A citrus based cleaner is the safest/best method.If you don't have access to anything else I would recommend rubbing alcohol,just be very careful around ignition sources.
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gasoline
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On 8/2/2000
hugh r
wrote in from
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While gasoline is a fine grease cutter and cleaner... I would suggest that the flamability factor is not worth the risk. I personally would not use it... HR
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cleaning: gas
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On 8/2/2000 ant
wrote in from
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what do guys think of gas as a cleaner? first step gas, then grease or oil?
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