Spend your first few skate sessions either skating on flat ground or basic riding in a mini ramp. Adjust the trucks after a few days of breaking in the new bushings. As soon as your board starts to feel normal—no tightness or awkward pulling off to one side—tighten the trucks as you would normally ride them.
Should you lube skateboard bushings?
A good thing to do is put a smear of grease, oil, WD40 or dry lube stick on the top and bottom flat surface of the bushings. This just helps the hanger ‘slip’ back to it’s correct position. If you ride your trucks a bit they will ‘break in’ and it will probably sort it’s self out pretty quickly.
How tight should bushings be skateboard?
You should reach a point where your board resists leaning any further without contacting the wheels. Change directions while you pay attention to how tight you’re able to turn. If you like the adjustment, turn the board around and skate with your back foot on the nose.
Do you have to break in skateboard trucks?
There is no break-in period. Just put them in, adjust and skate. Your trucks will be more responsive.
Why is my new skateboard creaking?
When you hear your board squeaking, it is usually the rubbers in the truck that are too dry. The hanger of your trucks turns in the pivot cup and that makes the noise. It is also possible that the bushings are too dry.
How do you soften a bushing?
Take a small pot and bring a moderate amount of water to a rolling boil. Place the bushings in the boiling water and cover the pot. Boil the bushings for 10-15 minutes. Boiling water is hot!
Why are my bushings so squeaky?
Squeaking trucks are by no means a serious issue and is a common problem, it just means your bushings are a little dry. The simple solution to this is to apply a small amount of lubricant to the bushings.
Why is my skateboard so wobbly?
Wobbly skateboards are caused by bushings being too soft or the skateboard trucks being too loose. With just a few minor adjustments to the kingpin nut, you can solve this problem. It’s really easy to fix actually and some don’t even consider it a problem. Some people like loose trucks and others prefer them tight.
Do skateboard trucks loosen over time?
Trucks are the metal axles in the front and back of your board that hold the wheels on. They need to regularly be tightened, as they come loose over time. Properly tightened trucks make your board ride smoother and cleaner and helps tune the board to your turning style.
How do I break in my bushings fast?
Spend your first few skate sessions either skating on flat ground or basic riding in a mini ramp. Adjust the trucks after a few days of breaking in the new bushings. As soon as your board starts to feel normal—no tightness or awkward pulling off to one side—tighten the trucks as you would normally ride them.
How long does it take to break trucks in?
Many major truck brands recommend that you don’t drive faster than 70mph during your first 500 miles. While this is just a guideline, make sure you read the manual for yourself to get an accurate number. For example, the new Ford F-150 guide recommends breaking in the engine for the first 1,000 miles.
How long do trucks take to break in?
Things have changed; modern trucks only require a 500-mile breaking-in period. Think about it, your new truck is full of individual components that have just met, and they need time to get to know each other, so it is best not to put the pedal to the metal of your new truck right away.
Is it bad if my skateboard is squeaking?
If you hear new skateboard trucks squeak, check for any loose screws or pivot cups. It’s an easy repair. You can reduce the noise by tightening all the screws. Other than that, you may check out the pivot cup.
Can you use WD40 on skateboard trucks?
It’s important to use a silicone-based lubricant. WD40 or others like it will dry out your bearings and attract dust and dirt. You can pick up a bottle of Bones Speed Cream at the skate shop, or try some Prolong from the auto parts store.
Why is my skateboard turning by itself?
Your skateboard turns on its own because of bad bearings, squashed bushings, coned wheels, loose screws, loose trucks, bent axles, or it could even be your skateboard deck. Some boards turn to the right where others turn to the left on their own.
Are hard bushings better?
Softer bushings will help you turn better but offer less stability. Harder bushings will cause your trucks to be tighter and increase stability, turning your skateboard will be more difficult.
What bushings are best for street skating?
Cone/barrel bushings (also known as standard barrel or conventional bushings) are the most common shape for skateboard bushings because they are so versatile.
How do I make my skateboard turn more?
To adjust skateboard trucks, get a skate tool, or a spanner, and adjust the kingpin. The kingpin is the largest nut on the truck. Turn clockwise to tighten, and anti-clockwise to loosen. Adjust about a quarter turn at at time.
Why is my skateboard clicking?
Clicking most often comes from one of the washers on the kingpin moving around when it’s not supposed to. Most commonly, the problem comes from the roadside (top) washer sticking to and releasing from the kingpin nut (like tectonic plates).
Why does my skateboard slow down so fast?
Dirt and dust buildup and cause friction, resulting in a slower skateboard. Sometimes you don’t even notice how much dirty bearings slow down your skateboard until you cleaned them or even replace them entirely. What is this? While you don’t need top-notch skateboard bearings, quality bearings make a difference.
Why can’t I skateboard straight?
It may simply be a case of your kingpin being a bit too loose or not quite set straight, in this case you will either need to tighten it up, or straighten it up. It is also possible that some of the bolts may not be done up tight enough and the truck is twisting slightly.