Stupid Questions...

**Stenchof76** · 10-20-2007 05:28 PM

So I've ordered my first board, and am geekin' to get ridin'...
But since I'm new to this whole scene, I have a couple of probably dumb questions--

1. Is it possible to change the bushings on ANY truck (without being having the skills of a mechanic)?

2. Would you recommend sliding gloves, even if you're not gonna be slidin' very often??

3. What's the biggest wheel made (as far as diameter and depth)???

**RussianKarma** · 10-20-2007 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by Stenchof76

So I've ordered my first board, and am geekin' to get ridin'...
But since I'm new to this whole scene, I have a couple of probably dumb questions--

1. Is it possible to change the bushings on ANY truck (without being having the skills of a mechanic)?

2. Would you recommend sliding gloves, even if you're not gonna be slidin' very often??

3. What's the biggest wheel made (as far as diameter and depth)???

yes it is very possible to change any bushing on any truck with out mechanic skills

i would reccomend slide gloves any way that way if you eat mad #### you hands will still be ok

i believe the biggest wheel made is a 101mm fly wheel but i could be wrong about that

**MillencolinAddict** · 10-20-2007 05:33 PM

1. Yes, all you need is an adjustable wrench or a skate tool to undo the kingpin to change bushings.

2. Yes, but don't buy them- make them its really easy and their is a how to in the sliding forum.

3. Momo's are huge and redic but i don't know where to get them. Flywheels come in 97mm size. Check out ABEC 11's site to get the other specs. Keep in mind if using huge wheels, you'll want 10mm axles and some huge cutouts on your board so you don't get wheel bite.

**SteveC** · 10-20-2007 05:37 PM

1 YES it's one nut, couldn't be simpler.

2 YES a slide glove really should be worn if you're going faster than you can run. and arguably even if you're not.
the Coleman slide should be learned by everyone who steps on one of these. It's often the only way to stop in time.

3 97mm flywheel. by abec 11.
It's usually debatable whether you're better off on a big wheel.
Though they're certainly good for rough surfaces.
Some people like them for long distance pushing, so long as you have a lowered board.

Lastly, wear a helmet.

**Stenchof76** · 10-20-2007 06:01 PM

Okay here's a couple more (and probably just as stoopid):

1. Is it worth switching up bushings just to have a different color?

2. As far as you can guess/estimate, what's the biggest wheel that could be put on a Bustin' Complex?

**Brute379** · 10-20-2007 06:06 PM

Bushings are changed for different durometer (hardness).
Lower # durometer = Softer = less effort to turn.

70-72mm will probably be best for the complex without the need for a lot of riser. Depends on width/heigth of trucks

**Stenchof76** · 10-20-2007 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by Brute379

Bushings are changed for different durometer (hardness).
Lower # durometer = Softer = less effort to turn.

70-72mm will probably be best for the complex without the need for a lot of riser. Depends on width/heigth of trucks

Okay, so what say you since I ordered it with the Paris trucks??
I'm really not THAT concerned with it, but if I can change the color without it being too pricy and annoying, I'd do it.

**worldwide** · 10-20-2007 06:24 PM

this thread is the epitome of silverfish. now we just need some bad jokes and pie

**SteveC** · 10-20-2007 06:48 PM

I've got some flame. will that do?

**worldwide** · 10-20-2007 06:50 PM

yeah, thats an essential ingredient.

but seriously, those khiro purple bushings do look pretty rad. get some

**Stenchof76** · 10-20-2007 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by worldwide

yeah, thats an essential ingredient.

but seriously, those khiro purple bushings do look pretty rad. get some

Sorry, Dood, I hate the color purple.

I was lookin' for either gray, black, or blue.

**worldwide** · 10-20-2007 08:52 PM

as a joke i'd say khiro blacks

as a skater id say khiro blues

ive never used a good grey bushing, but every bushing will turn grey eventually unless you clean your #### with a toothbrush like, er uh, birdman87

**Xgecko** · 10-20-2007 09:22 PM

Did someone say Pie??????

**Skinart** · 10-21-2007 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by worldwide

ive never used a good grey bushing, but every bushing will turn grey eventually unless you clean your #### with a toothbrush like, er uh, birdman87

Hey! I do that! Class miss-dissed.

**Stenchof76** · 10-21-2007 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by worldwide

as a joke i'd say khiro blacks

as a skater id say khiro blues

ive never used a good grey bushing, but every bushing will turn grey eventually unless you clean your #### with a toothbrush like, er uh, birdman87

Right on...
Do you know if those will work with the Paris Blacks?
I'm assuming the aluminum inserts would be best?