How do i change my skateboard bearings?
You can keep the same bearings when you change wheels. Properly cared for bearings should last a year or two. I go through a set of wheels about every other month and I get two sets a year from my sponsor. Even with the discount on additional sets, that would set me back quite a bit. If you ride on different wheels for different surfaces, you might want to get a set of bearings for each different set of wheels you use. It will save you time in switching out the bearings whenever you use a different set of wheels. I’d stay away from the Lucky bearings. The ABEC 5 and 7 bearings are not serviceable, so there is no yat to clean and lube the bearings. The Lucky Swiss might be good, but I don;t know anyone who has tried them. If you want a good value bearing, go with Bones Reds.
The use of tossed out bearings on a potentially life threatening transportation medium capable of speeds over 40 miles per hour (down hill) is silly. Certainly it cannot be recommended. I tossed out a bearing once for my Norton Commando (a kind of motorcycle). I had had a very bad day (someone had shot me recently and I had been d ate r ape d rugged as well ). And so I hit that bearing with a hammer. Anyone who picks trash might have used that bearing I suppose, but at his own peril. Though it spun well it was no doubt possibly if not likely dammaged by the blows, and might have exploded in use. Bearings can be made easier than one might think. If you want to discuss this write me at forgotten.wadeedward@yahoo.com. I used to work for the defence department as an Advisor here. One of my companies made bearings.
