If you’ve ever stepped on a skateboard and rolled down a hill before, then you probably know that it’s not as easy as it looks. In fact, learning how to skate is something that takes a lot of practice. There are so many little things to remember when you’re learning how to do it: from keeping your knees bent and your back straight to staying light on your feet and keeping your center of gravity low. So now, you might be asking yourself: what exactly are bearings, and how do I get them out of my skateboard wheels? Keep reading to find out!
How To Get Bearings Out Of Skateboard Wheels?
- First, you’ll want to make sure that your skateboard wheels are properly balanced. To do this, you’ll need to put them on a flat surface and push down on them with one hand to see if they roll freely. If they do, then you’re in good shape! If they don’t, then try another set of wheels and keep trying until you find the right ones.
- Now that your skateboard wheels are properly balanced, it’s time to remove the bearings from the bottom of your wheels. This is done by using a special tool called a bearing press or bearing puller (depending on which type of skateboard wheel you have). You can usually find these tools at your local hardware store for between $20-$30 each. There are two different types of bearings: sealed and loose (or replaceable). Sealed bearings will sit inside the hub of your wheel and need to be removed with a bearing puller or bearing press; loose bearings will sit inside the hub and can be removed with a screwdriver (though be careful not to damage the ball race). Either way, make sure that you use bolts with washers as well as tighten them evenly so that each side of the axle is equally tightened. The tighter each side is tightened, the better!
- Once your bearings are out, place them in an old pair of socks or some other fabric so they don’t get damaged while rolling around. You can also put them in a container with some sand or dirt to keep them from rolling around while your wheels are still on the ground.
- Now that the bearings are out, you’ll need to re-balance your wheels again. This is done by taking a pair of pliers and gripping the axle of both sides equally, tightening them equally until they’re evenly tight, and then repeating this process on each side. If you don’t do this correctly, then one side will be loose or unevenly tightened, which will cause your skateboard wheels to wobble and make it very difficult for you to ride!
- Once your wheel is balanced properly and free from any defects, place it back onto the skateboard and try riding it for about 30 minutes before rolling down a hill (or in case there is snow or ice on the ground, which can make balancing even more difficult). Remember: there’s no such thing as too much practice!
- Once you’ve gotten your wheels rolling, it’s time to decide whether to buy new ones or not. If you find that the wheels are too loose for you and/or causing you a lot of trouble, then the best thing to do is to buy new ones. However, if the wheels are just a little bit too tight and causing you trouble but not enough so that you need new ones, then there’s no need in buying new ones! Instead of buying new ones, which will be very expensive (especially if they’re used), try tightening the bearings a little more by using a bearing puller or bearing press on your wheel with pliers. This can make your wheel run smoother and even make it easier for you to ride!
- Once your wheel is balanced properly and free from any defects, place it back onto the skateboard and try riding it for about 30 minutes before rolling down a hill (or in case there is snow or ice on the ground, which can make balancing even more difficult). Remember: there’s no such thing as too much practice!
Why Are Bearings Important?
- Bearings are important because they allow for smooth rolling. If there was no such thing as bearings, then skateboard wheels would be much harder to ride and very difficult to balance.
- Bearings are important because every skateboard wheel has two of them – one bearing on each side of the axle. This means that if you ever have a problem with your bearings, you can easily replace them without having to buy a whole new wheel!
- Bearings are important because they allow the wheels to roll smoothly over uneven surfaces such as grass or sand. Without bearings, it would be very difficult for you to ride on uneven surfaces such as grass or sand!
- Bearings are important because they allow the wheels to roll smoothly over uneven surfaces or other obstacles while also keeping your wheels from wobbling and spinning in one direction or another while riding!
How To Know If You Need To Change Your Bearings?
- If your bearings are worn out, then you may have to buy new ones. Bearings are very expensive and even if you don’t need new ones, it’s still a good idea to replace them so that you don’t have to buy new wheels later on.
- You can tell if your bearings are worn out because they’ll no longer roll smoothly or easily over uneven surfaces such as grass or sand. If your bearings are worn out, then you will probably have to replace them! However, if the bearings aren’t worn out but have become loose enough so that they’re causing problems with your wheel while riding, then you can try tightening the bearings by using a bearing press on your axle with pliers or a bearing puller. This can make your wheel run smoother and even make it easier for you to ride!
- If you notice that your bearings are loose, then you can tighten them by using a bearing press on your axle with pliers or a bearing puller. This will make your wheels run smoother and even make it easier for you to ride! However, if the bearings aren’t loose but have become worn down so that they’re causing problems with your wheels while riding, then you can try tightening the bearings by using a bearing press on your axle with pliers or a bearing puller. This can make your wheel run smoother and even make it easier for you to ride! However, if the bearings aren’t worn down but have become loose enough so that they’re causing problems with your wheels while riding, then you can try tightening the bearings by using a bearing press on your axle with pliers or a bearing puller. This can make your wheel run smoother and even make it easier for you to ride!
Conclusion
When you’re learning how to skate, you have so many things to remember. It can be hard to keep track of everything you need to do to learn how to skate: from keeping your knees bent and your back straight, to staying light on your feet and keeping your center of gravity low. Fortunately, skateboard bearings can help you with many things while you’re learning how to skate. Bearings are what keep you moving when you skate. They are tiny steel ball bearings that are used to reduce friction and allow you to roll. When you’re learning how to skate, it’s important to know how to get bearings out of wheels. There are a few ways you can get bearings out of wheels. Putting the wheels in water is a great way to do it.
FAQ’s
Q. What is a skateboard bearing?
A skateboard bearing, also called a skate bearing, is actually a ball bearing that is used to reduce friction and allow wheels to roll smoothly on the ground. Skateboard bearings are used on both wheels and axles, but they are mostly used on the axles because they prevent your wheels from breaking when you’re skating. Skateboard bearings can be installed in either metal or plastic wheels and axles.
Q. What are the different types of bearings?
There are many types of skateboard bearings that you can purchase and install on your own skates or skates that you’ve purchased from a store like Target or Walmart. There are metal, plastic, ceramic, nylon, and stainless steel options for you to choose from when buying new bearings for your skates or skates that you have purchased from a store like Target or Walmart!
Q: What should I do if my bearings feel loose?
A: If your bearings feel loose but aren’t worn down too much then tighten them by using a bearing press on your axle with pliers or a bearing puller so they will run smoother and even make it easier for you to ride! However, if the bearings aren’t worn down but have become loose enough so that they’re causing problems with your wheels while riding then try tightening the bearings by using a bearing press on your axle with pliers or a bearing puller!
