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Title: Wheeleez help!!! Anyone ever lube the wheels?
Post by: sonoramike on December 30, 2017, 04:26:31 PM
After 6 years I've finally got a set of wheeleez,well actually they are old roleez. They have been sitting for years the bearings are tight and crunchy. I'm hoping it's because they have been sitting for so long.
Has anyone lubed theirs? Any ideas on something to use that won't just be a sand magnet? The felt seals are there and intact. Tried google to no avail
Title: Re: Wheeleez help!!! Anyone ever lube the wheels?
Post by: Hojoman on December 30, 2017, 04:32:17 PM
Maybe try some graphite lube powder?
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Post by: E Kayaker on December 30, 2017, 04:46:30 PM
Wheeleez is in Benicia. Give them a call and ask.

707-751-3999
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Post by: Sailfish on December 30, 2017, 04:51:06 PM
Never lub mine.
Title: Re: Wheeleez help!!! Anyone ever lube the wheels?
Post by: sonoramike on December 30, 2017, 04:57:32 PM

Wheeleez is in Benicia. Give them a call and ask.

707-751-3999
Figured I would try for actual experience while I have them apart. If not then I will call them after the holiday weekend.
Title: Re: Wheeleez help!!! Anyone ever lube the wheels?
Post by: sonoramike on December 30, 2017, 05:00:00 PM

Maybe try some graphite lube powder?
That was my first thought Howard,it's the only thing that comes to mind that I don't think would be a sand magnet.
Title: Re: Wheeleez help!!! Anyone ever lube the wheels?
Post by: crash on December 30, 2017, 05:02:52 PM
After 6 years I've finally got a set of wheeleez,well actually they are old roleez. They have been sitting for years the bearings are tight and crunchy. I'm hoping it's because they have been sitting for so long.
Has anyone lubed theirs? Any ideas on something to use that won't just be a sand magnet? The felt seals are there and intact. Tried google to no avail

Only concern is that the bearings are broken/melted.  That can happen if you tow them too fast and heat builds up in the bearings.  They aren't made for that kind of speed, a couple people have discovered that the hard way.
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Post by: The X Inn Keeper on December 30, 2017, 05:16:20 PM
If the bearings are tight and crunchy, it's probably going to need more than lube. Wheel-Eez and Roll-Eez use a bushing, not an actual bearing. Sounds like the previous post hit the nail on the head .... Bad bearing due to ??????? 
Good luck.
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Title: Re: Wheeleez help!!! Anyone ever lube the wheels?
Post by: sonoramike on December 30, 2017, 05:17:31 PM

After 6 years I've finally got a set of wheeleez,well actually they are old roleez. They have been sitting for years the bearings are tight and crunchy. I'm hoping it's because they have been sitting for so long.
Has anyone lubed theirs? Any ideas on something to use that won't just be a sand magnet? The felt seals are there and intact. Tried google to no avail

Only concern is that the bearings are broken/melted.  That can happen if you tow them too fast and heat builds up in the bearings.  They aren't made for that kind of speed, a couple people have discovered that the hard way.
lol I remember this. Eric did this I was going to try and re machine a wheel for him,you were gonna be in my area and he was gonna send it with you. Turned out it just wasn't worth the cost of even a bearing.
These wheels are almost new they have just been sitting outside for a long time. I think in this case towing them up and down the road might actually help loosen things back up.
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Post by: krusty on December 30, 2017, 09:03:11 PM
If they feels tight and crunchy when turning, then you either got sand between the bearings and the axles, or sand have warn grooves in the bearings or the aluminum axles. I always flush the wheels with water after each outing. No lubrication needed. If they still feel rough, lightly sand the surfaces to remove any groove.
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Post by: Scurvy on December 31, 2017, 01:34:06 PM
Be wary of applying any petroleum products to the plastics...dino tends to soften and destroy plastics.
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Post by: Papa Al on December 31, 2017, 08:55:14 PM
Lots of good advise here. Do whatever the fuck you want.

Al
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Post by: Tote on December 31, 2017, 09:10:22 PM
Lots of good advise here. Do whatever the fuck you want.

Al

And let the new year's celebration begin.  :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
Title: Re: Wheeleez help!!! Anyone ever lube the wheels?
Post by: Papa Al on December 31, 2017, 09:33:22 PM
Lots of good advise here. Do whatever the fuck you want.

Al

And let the new year's celebration begin.  :smt044 :smt044 :smt044

Happy New Year Mike! 

Al
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Post by: sonoramike on January 01, 2018, 12:10:40 AM

Lots of good advise here. Do whatever the fuck you want.

Al
Lol thanks al.
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Post by: Dale L on January 01, 2018, 09:05:12 AM
Have you taken the wheels apart to see what you got in there? If they are traditional bearings, sometimes you can find replacements ridiculously cheap. Like a few bucks each for sealed ball bearings.
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Post by: sonoramike on January 01, 2018, 09:49:24 AM

Have you taken the wheels apart to see what you got in there? If they are traditional bearings, sometimes you can find replacements ridiculously cheap. Like a few bucks each for sealed ball bearings.
They are a special bearing but they are very cheap $6. Each. $24. To replace them but $21 for shipping. I'm gonna give them a call and see if they have any other shipping options other than fed ex.
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Post by: LoletaEric on January 01, 2018, 10:47:55 AM
I still have those wheels with no bushings...
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Post by: Baitman on January 01, 2018, 06:33:08 PM
  IF you don't mind one more suggestion,,,    You probably tried it already, but if not. Pull them out, blow out any sand  or grit,, rinse and blow out again.   Clean the felt etc.   Would not suggest any sort of lube, as that would only attract more sand down the road.
  Good luck.   I've found
Wheeleze people are difficult to deal with. seems like Online orders only accepted.
Title: Re: Wheeleez help!!! Anyone ever lube the wheels?
Post by: krusty on January 03, 2018, 05:49:00 PM
I still have those wheels with no bushings...

How many years has it been? Fix it for a guided steelhead trip? :smt003
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Post by: LoletaEric on January 03, 2018, 08:20:19 PM
Quote from: krusty
Quote from: LoletaEric
I still have those wheels with no bushings...

How many years has it been? Fix it for a guided steelhead trip? :smt003

Just over 5 years. 

Deal.  :smt001
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Post by: NowhereMan on January 03, 2018, 11:46:39 PM
Do whatever the fuck you want.

Best advice ever!
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Post by: Papa Al on January 04, 2018, 12:51:27 AM
Do whatever the fuck you want.

Best advice ever!
 
I must admit, it’s kind of lacking in detail.