Removing/putting in bearings

[Quadliner11]

is the only way to do this is with a bearing press? or will a hammer and a screwdriver work.

[domsablos]

agh! don't use a hammer, i don't know, but i have a simple mushroom shaped tool for it.

[gem]

Originally Posted by Quadliner11

is the only way to do this is with a bearing press? or will a hammer and a screwdriver work.

LOL yea all them methods will work, however Ü will destroy the bearings. They do make many simple bearing removal and press tools or Ü can use a homemade tools as long as Ü use common sense.

[Bill in Houston]

Sorta depends what kind of wheels. For inlines, a 5/16 bolt will fit nicely into the 8mm hole, and then you kind of stir it around and pull outward. To install, you just push them in, and then give them a final tap once the wheels are in the frame. For quad wheels, no idea.

[gem]

Originally Posted by Bill in Houston

Sorta depends what kind of wheels. For inlines, a 5/16 bolt will fit nicely into the 8mm hole, and then you kind of stir it around and pull outward. To install, you just push them in, and then give them a final tap once the wheels are in the frame. For quad wheels, no idea.

A 5/16 is 7.9 mm's, but make sure Ü file smooth the threads as they may damage the inside of the bearings.

[domsablos]

I'm really glad i got salomon alan key, it has a bearing removal thing on the handle. and since salomon stopped making skates you cant buy them anymore.

[Davey_Speedstar]

Other skate tools are available, however I have this on my site about bearing removal

http://www.daveyspeedstar.com/index....earing-removal

[Bill in Houston]

Alos, you should gently, gradually work the bearing out. Don't just put the tool in and pry 'til it flies out...

[Davey_Speedstar]

Originally Posted by Bill in Houston

Alos, you should gently, gradually work the bearing out. Don't just put the tool in and pry 'til it flies out...

I should have remembered that in my instructions:

[revised instructions]
1) Ease the bearing from the wheel
2) Tip back your head and watch as the bearing pops out and makes a long graceful arc towards the furthest corner of the room
3) Spend the next half-hour trying to retrieve said bearing from behind the bookcase
4) Repeat with remaining bearings, but take Bill's advice
[/revised instructions]

[domsablos]

funny cause its true... once had to change my bearings on the bus, with the help of everyone else on the top deck as it worked out.

[Bill in Houston]

Originally Posted by Davey_Speedstar

I should have remembered that in my instructions:

[revised instructions]
1) Ease the bearing from the wheel
2) Tip back your head and watch as the bearing pops out and makes a long graceful arc towards the furthest corner of the room
3) Spend the next half-hour trying to retrieve said bearing from behind the bookcase
4) Repeat with remaining bearings, but take Bill's advice
[/revised instructions]

Ha! If you're really good, you can shatter a window... Thanks for the laugh!

[inlina]

Originally Posted by Davey_Speedstar

I should have remembered that in my instructions:

[revised instructions]
1) Ease the bearing from the wheel
2) Tip back your head and watch as the bearing pops out and makes a long graceful arc towards the furthest corner of the room
3) Spend the next half-hour trying to retrieve said bearing from behind the bookcase
4) Repeat with remaining bearings, but take Bill's advice
[/revised instructions]

ROFL....its funny, cause its true!

CG