just bought a board, question...

[Elluzion]

just bought a sector 9 kommi from a shop where i live in california. was wondering if i need bearing spacers? or if i should upgrade anything.. i mainly use the setup for riding around cmapus and getting speed

board came with 70mm 78durometer wheels, and not sure about the trucks.

ive noticed that its not the fastest turner, would different trucks help this?

Thanks,,

[jkpvilla]

Originally Posted by Elluzion

just bought a sector 9 kommi from a shop where i live in california. was wondering if i need bearing spacers? or if i should upgrade anything.. i mainly use the setup for riding around cmapus and getting speed

board came with 70mm 78durometer wheels, and not sure about the trucks.

ive noticed that its not the fastest turner, would different trucks help this?

Thanks,,

bearing spacers aren't a crucial part of a setup. if you got them, use them, if you dont have them, its not a big deal. take into account that the wider the truck, the less it can turn. play around with tightening and loosening your trucks before you decide that you want a different set.

[RastamanD]

what is the brand of the trucks and wheels?

bearing spacers aren't bad to have, they increase bearing life and allow you to tighten the wheel nuts to get rid of any slop.

the reason why it doesn't turn as well could be the bushings you have in your trucks or the fact that the deck is a flush drop so it will turn a bit slower than a top mount

[Weeble818]

Originally Posted by jkpvilla

take into account that the wider the truck, the less it can turn. play around with tightening and loosening your trucks before you decide that you want a different set.

bullshit, at the same geometry a 125 truck will be capable of turning the same as a 180, wider trucks just have more lean resistance

to quicken turning play with bushings, get some khiros and find out what works for you

[HesThatGuy]

Originally Posted by Elluzion

just bought a sector 9 kommi from a shop where i live in california. was wondering if i need bearing spacers? or if i should upgrade anything.. i mainly use the setup for riding around cmapus and getting speed

board came with 70mm 78durometer wheels, and not sure about the trucks.

ive noticed that its not the fastest turner, would different trucks help this?

Thanks,,

Try a different set of bushings, maybe a khiuro big bad bushings set and play around with that.

Bearing spacers are nice to have, they'll make the bearings last slightly longer but DONT stress about them.

Try loosening the trucks if you haven't already.

Hope this helps

[Elluzion]

the trucks are Gull Wings, the wheels are sector nine 70mm 78a.... yeah it turns well, but not best on very sharp turns... what are bushings

[compster]

Originally Posted by Elluzion

the trucks are Gull Wings, the wheels are sector nine 70mm 78a.... yeah it turns well, but not best on very sharp turns... what are bushings

Bushings are the small rubber pieces in your trucks, tinkering with them will change the way your board rides, think of them like suspension in a car.

This link will teach you every detail about trucks, gullwings differ slightly, but the principles are the same.

Randal Skateboard Trucks - General Truck FAQ

[cuna123456]

Good way of describing it!

Hey compster are you the same guy from OLF? Just curious.

[Sneakerholic]

Just change the trucks bushings for khiros, with a low duro, depending on your weight.

[cuna123456]

Grab a Khiro bushings kit if you have a chance, it'll help you perfect it so it fits your weight and riding style perfectly.

[Elluzion]

so the bushing khiro kit would be the best thing to upgrade? not the trucks? remember this is for better turning mainly... and cruising fast

[Elluzion]

by the way i think the trucks are Gullwing Charger Black

[Elluzion]

anyone? also is riding through a little bit of water ok??