lukeg - 21-9-2010 at 09:25 PM
I have a cheapy board, mbs atom 90: http://www.mbs.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idProduct=331
If I roll it across a hard floor, it seems to go reasonably far, but if I skate on it, it rolls a few feet then stops pretty suddenly.
Is this a normal feature of landboards? Seems like it really ups the wind I need to get/keep moving. If not normal, what can I adjust or replace?
Thanks!
indigo_wolf - 21-9-2010 at 09:47 PM
It sounds like the bearings are worn or in need of lubrication.
Are you the original owner?
The general instructions for cleaning and lubing bearings can be found here:
http://www.mbs.com/enews/riderenewsaug05.html
Just do a search (CTRL-F in most browsers) on that page for "bearings".
ATB,
Sam
lukeg - 21-9-2010 at 09:50 PM
ya, original owner, and I've barely used it. I'll check the bearings, tho. Thx for the tip!
stetson05 - 21-9-2010 at 10:12 PM
Check tire pressure as well. lower pressure causes the tires to deform under weight and will cause increased resistance. Recommended pressure should
be on the wall of the tire
PHREERIDER - 22-9-2010 at 04:51 AM
it will have drag and not roll out like a regular skateboard.
the weight deforms the tires and slows things down.
B-Roc - 22-9-2010 at 06:04 AM
Or your lug nuts are too tight. You want to tighten them down so the wheel slows spinning from resistance and and then back the nut off 1/4 to 1/2 a
turn around the wheel but there isn't any real wobble between the wheel and the truck and the nut.
lukeg - 22-9-2010 at 06:49 PM
-check the bearings
-check the tire pressure
-check the lugs
got it! thanks for the tips, will report back soon.
~luke