Welcome to the shop! Cleaning up the bearings on the Faktor!

[@donraabe3529]

New subscriber here. Yes, more garage stuff 😊. I raced karts for 20+ years. Into race mowers now. 65 years old and still doing the race thing. Great video!

[@jaredcole41]

Everyone that commented on using grease. Grease slows the bearing down and collects more dirt and you want fast bearings. I was taught when you buy bearings to take them apart and remove all the grease and lube them with something like tri flo or zep 45 before installing them. I personally use zep 45 and it works great.

[@nashguy207]

Thanks for sharing time in the shop with us. Maintenance is a very important part of any kind of racing. A lot of people that have never raced anything don't understand how much time you spend in the shop. Great video. Look forward to seeing you on the track!

[@DegenerateGarage]

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[@jacobbequette]

I like the bearing oil that Phantom sells. Only takes a few drops and I think it lubes better than the tri-flow

[@DegenerateGarage]

Noted! I'll have to see if I can get my hands on some. I might have given the rear bearing a little too much of the tri-flow, I'll make a judgement after Raceday.

[@ShaunC-s.c.]

I wonder why they stopped putting spacers on? My old shadow had them and we were always adjusting them

[@DegenerateGarage]

These actually came with my 2012 Shadow.

[@mdacosta7013]

lol 🤣the pointing you do that alot but tri flow i love the smell of that stuff i just did my bearings tonight got my car ready for asphalt this weekend keep showing the racing when dose your season end btw

[@DegenerateGarage]

Season never ends!

[@mdacosta7013]

@@DegenerateGarage must be because of that Florida weather I wish I could say the same

[@DLRacing_28]

Luke to see how everyone does there shit different. I remove all the grease from every bearing amd spray w/Triflow, less rotating friction. But to each their own..

[@DegenerateGarage]

Mindless stuff until you slow down and try to teach someone

[@Thatacidgrns1krr]

What clutch springs are you on? We use all whites for low engagement but have to be replaced every couple race weekends but engagement is awesome for restarts

[@DegenerateGarage]

I'm actually using 4 whites with an additional 2 black springs across each other, creates a low stall.

[@ShelbyExotics]

Go Karts how fun!

[@DegenerateGarage]

A blast.

[@BBRracing321]

Hey brother , you ever tried an ultrasonic cleaner ? That is what I’m going to be doing

[@DegenerateGarage]

@@BBRracing321 it’s definitely on the list!

[@BBRracing321]

@@DegenerateGarage it works amazing for the bearings and hubs etc… let me know what you think !

[@jonlambshead5115]

Hi Nick Don't You Grease The Rear Axle Bearings ? I Know They Are Sealed, But You Can Take The Bearing Covers Out With A Fine Instrument & Pack The Bearings. I'm Pretty Sure You Can Anyway. Also When Cleaning Your Chain & Bearings _ A Tooth Brush Is Very Handy P.S I Like Watching Your Channel

[@DegenerateGarage]

I do not use grease, it collects dirt. Just a synthetic lube, Tri-flow. I actually did use the toothbrush! That might have not made the cut. And thanks for the support!

[@jimforceus2885]

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[@kevinlacy6769]

Never use grease that collects dirt.

[@DegenerateGarage]

I use a synthetic grease (similar to Vaseline) for the clutch roller bearing only. Very little.

[@bmc1717]

You got T shirts?

[@DegenerateGarage]

I have them designed and ready for production! There is a post on KZbin feed. I haven't pulled the trigger, I will shortly!

[@scougars20s]

i like it lol

[@DegenerateGarage]

Damn, bro got my secrets

[@scougars20s]

@@DegenerateGarage lol better not let a gear ratio slip 😂

[@connmason4403]

I won a lot of races on a faktor