DO NOT USE WD40 to lubricate bearings. WD 40 is not a lubricant, while yes it seems slippery to the touch, it is actually designed to remove water. It's name WD40 stands for "Water Displacement #40" it is the final product in a whole run of chemicals.. It was the #40 version. It will deteriorate Urethane and other petroleum products.

I have been rollerblading for decades. Retired and still rollerblading a lot. Best way I have found is to take bearings apart by removing the C clip. Put everything in a small glass jar, add plenty of paint thinner and swish everything around. Let sit overnight. If a lot of dirt is present, carefully remove the bearings and shells with a pencil magnet. Then repeat the process. Once removed, place on a couple of layers of paper towels and flip or move everything a few times over the course of a day. Next day, put bearings back in their cases and add some fresh synthetic motor oil. I use oil that I buy for my Camry oil changes. 0W20 or 5W20. Then add cover and pop in the C clip. I find this easily lasts the summer. Then do this again in the spring before the snow melts and you're good to go for another season!

Why do so many people assume WD-40 is a suitable lubricant. Using a drop of motor oil would be better. Atleast motor oil is designed to resists shearing by coating metallic parts. 1 quart of motor is also cheaper and would last you pretty much your lifetime.

I use automatic transmission fluid to clean my bearings and it cleans them amazingly!!!

Great video, I'm having trouble with the Bauer spacers, when I put them in the wheels along with bearings, no matter the orientation, they grate and rub or make the bearings lie uneven, how can I fix this ?

can you do a tutorial on roller hockey positioning/strategy, there are no tutorials on youtube on how to play 4 on 4 and trying to adapt from traditional 5 on 5 was tough for me

Thank you so much! That helped a lot!

Don't use WD40. It's not a lubricant and it will actually pick up more dirt and particles. Use a proper gel.

Some people said that WD 40 is a bit corrosive

Wonder which model of Bauer skates is that. I’m myself recently got Bauer RSX Blue wheels Hi-Lo frame and wheels 80mm at the back and 76mm front sometimes thinking if should have got normal frame ones as can’t put 80mm at the as not enough space between wheel and boot bottom itself. Also have heat moulded them and if you get lace bites I do all the time to the point I can’t skate no more but I haven’t heat moulded them yet. Cheers mate.

Rollerblading is the Best, especially with my dog .

I can’t find one video that says wd40 is good for this, you’re the only one

Thank you! Great tip!

I'm 15/year 10 in England and I love ice hockey, but I don't know where I would start to try and play it. I don't know how to skate and wouldn't know who I would go with to learn how to. My mate plays hockey but he is awesome at it and I doubt he would teach me because I don't really blame him. Any advice where to start?

thanks this really helped!

When should i clean them! 1 month 2?

thanks a bunch, so useful!

I use a 3 in 1 oil which both cleans and lubricates the bearing but u do have to do it near nuff once a week maybe 2 depending on usage

I use auto trans fluid and occasionally brake cleaner to clean them and a silicone lubricant spray to grease. The best i have used is Ballistol gun cleaner/lubricate. Has worked well for 15+ years

Nice, really looking forward to getting out on my Mars blades this summer. Do you play a lot of roller hockey?