Wheel bite...

I recently got some freeride sabre bushings, the purple ones and on my Lacey and on 50 degree Randals with Stimulas, I still get wheel bite when my skate tool can't tighten anymore. Anyway to stop this?

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Permalink Reply by Finn on March 19, 2011 at 17:55

Try a cup washer on the bottom.

Failing that, get harder bushings.

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Permalink Reply by Michael English on March 19, 2011 at 17:59

ride faster

dont turn so hard

put some raisers on the board

make some cut outs

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by m0juu on March 19, 2011 at 18:47

lose some weight you midget :)

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Permalink Reply by Matt Ryan on March 19, 2011 at 18:58

try a harder bushing boardside.

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by uan whozarmy on March 19, 2011 at 21:43

You need to break them in. Sabre bushings are notorious for causing bite when they are brand new but after a few hours riding they will be sweet. Something to do with the mold release i think. I always put mine on a board with indys and big cutouts for a few hour to break them in before i put them onto my intended setup.

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Conrad To on March 19, 2011 at 21:46

thanks, yeah i remember someone saying that at hopkin

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Permalink Reply by Ben Wa on March 20, 2011 at 10:43

and as usual, don't overthighten! The nut should only hold the bushings in place, not squeeze them. If so they will die much sooner and the lean will feel horrible.

If you still have wheelbite after they're broken in, I would try in that order:
1) cup washers

2) harder bushings

3) risers

4) cut outs