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Visitor Q:
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--- Quote from: severdhed on January 21, 2009, 01:13:41 pm ---i was always under the impression that wd40 is bad for bearings...
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I know WD-40 is bad for skateboard bearings because it leaves behind this kinda' residue that actually attracts dust and dirt. It really reduces their longevity. I always use a high quality bearing lubricant (like Bones Speed Cream or Tri-Flow.)
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Funny you say that, I just had a flash back. :)
So should I try a little Tri-Flow?
Is mine the only one of there with a little noise?
Ginsu Victim:
My first thought was actually skateboard bearing lube, but thought, "Naaaaaaahhh." :)
scriptfactory:
--- Quote from: Visitor Q on January 21, 2009, 02:00:31 pm ---
--- Quote from: scriptfactory on January 21, 2009, 01:45:30 pm ---
--- Quote from: severdhed on January 21, 2009, 01:13:41 pm ---i was always under the impression that wd40 is bad for bearings...
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I know WD-40 is bad for skateboard bearings because it leaves behind this kinda' residue that actually attracts dust and dirt. It really reduces their longevity. I always use a high quality bearing lubricant (like Bones Speed Cream or Tri-Flow.)
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Funny you say that, I just had a flash back. :)
So should I try a little Tri-Flow?
Is mine the only one of there with a little noise?
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I'm pretty sure any plastic safe (teflon/silicone) lube/grease would be alright. A little Tri-Flow would probably be excellent but I would like to hear an expert opinion on this.
Visitor Q:
Standing by for an expert. ;)
AndyWarne:
WD40 should be fine. Its just a light oil with other stuff added, which evaporates leaving the oil:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40
But there might be some reason for the noise. One possibility is a small lump of dirt stuck to the roller at the point it contacts the ball. There is no problem with running smooth emery paper against the roller and spinning it, to eliminate anything stuck. The roller itself is unlikely to be damaged as its hard stainless-steel.