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Bearing covers on or off
« on: February 04, 2019, 07:53:09 AM »
I have bones swiss for about 5 years, i usually try to clean and lube them twice a year. Ive noticed some of the bearings are starting to slow down a bit. Any suggestions on how to keep them running smooth. Ive heard that popping the covers off. Anyone have suggestions ?
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Re: Bearing covers on or off
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2019, 08:06:06 AM »
If a bearing is clean and spins without the shields of but are slow with shield on the shields are bent.

Either reform them or leave them of (try leaving the inside shields of first if that helps).
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Re: Bearing covers on or off
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2019, 09:52:40 AM »
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Re: Bearing covers on or off
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2019, 10:29:52 AM »
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Re: Bearing covers on or off
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2019, 03:05:28 AM »
Leave them on if you want them to last, take them off if you want them to sound co0o0ol
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Re: Bearing covers on or off
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2019, 03:31:48 AM »
Conspiracy: bearing companies pay royalties to pros who remove or say they remove their shields so that everyday plebs destroy their bearings with increased promptness hence triggering their need to purchase a new set.
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Re: Bearing covers on or off
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2019, 06:14:06 AM »
on until they fall off/bend/obstruct the bearing
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Re: Bearing covers on or off
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2019, 11:27:42 AM »
half on half off
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Re: Bearing covers on or off
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2019, 04:53:13 PM »
Why stop at the shields?

Remove 3 or 4 of the balls in the bearing. It saves on weight

People think I’m crazy but it’s rotational weight and very advanced physics that prove it’s actually better in every way. I expect after the olympics NHS will disclose this minimal bearing technology.
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Re: Bearing covers on or off
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Re: Bearing covers on or off
« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2019, 05:15:23 PM »
Covers off, for me.  It doesn't make them faster, that's a myth of course.  But, I like the way they sound and feel when they're a little crusty.
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Re: Bearing covers on or off
« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2019, 05:32:08 PM »
how do ball bearings work? lubed metal balls rolling in a circle around the inside of a metal ring. I know what would be great for these. I’ll take the unnecessary and silly shields off so excess dirt and shit get in them. that will surely help them roll better. a better idea has there ever been one? me thinks not.
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Re: Bearing covers on or off
« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2019, 06:41:00 PM »
I have found I got a new life out of popping off the shields. Maybe not faster, but certainly back to original glory (I believe they get faster). Never noticed an issue with them decaying any quicker with shields off either.
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Re: Bearing covers on or off
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Re: Bearing covers on or off
« Reply #16 on: February 07, 2019, 01:06:55 AM »
Quote from: stokedtrout on February 05, 2019, 03:31:48 AM
Conspiracy: bearing companies pay royalties to pros who remove or say they remove their shields so that everyday plebs destroy their bearings with increased promptness hence triggering their need to purchase a new set.

That's a wild Internet Conspiracy I can get behind.
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Re: Bearing covers on or off
« Reply #17 on: February 08, 2019, 04:42:50 AM »
i personally use the stock bearingless tech deck wheels. regular cleaning and lube keeps 'em rolling like new
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