This may seem like a stupid question as I am just learning to skateboard.I bought a brand new complete board with abec 5 bearings and they seem quite stiff. Am I suppose to oil them before I ride or do they eventually loosen up as I ride? Also I took the riser pads off because I heard it makes it easier to learn to ollie, will this help me? I have 51mm wheels so I dont think they will rub against the board.Thanks for your help.
The boards do could desire to interrupt in in the previous you get the optimal sense of it. as far because of the fact the turning is going, you are able to attempt and regulate the tightness of the autos if it would not be sure over the years. The wheels will extremely get greater desirable over the years.
There could be a couple causes but lack of lubrication is not a likely one. Does your board have greased bearings? Many cheap ones have way too much grease which is great in that they will be more water resistant and not need maintenance for a long time. However, they will take a long time to free up. You can open them and clean out the grease and relubricate them with the right amount or other materials. If this is the case, the wheels will turn smoothly but slowly. For some reason many (most?) boards come without bearing spacers. They keep the bearings from jamming with side loads (like turning or having the wheel nuts on snug). Check if loosening the nuts makes the wheels run faster.
spray a little dwi 3 oil on them.
