Wren Attempts the HARDEST Onewheel Repair | Onewheel Bearing Change

[@jaimelupercio2429]

I love the energy jeff and wren have with each other. Just two engineering students being nerdy stokesters. Just a different kind of wholesome that I didn't know I needed today.

[@permawheelie]

Jeff, I need you to bring us all of the Wren content you can. do not stop. godspeed.

[@TheFloatLife]

We got 1 more Wren edit in the queue! Stay tuned.

[@TheBoardGarage]

Enjoyed every moment of this.

[@TheFloatLife]

Every moment?

[@TheBoardGarage]

@@TheFloatLife Well...I was sad when it ended. So there's that.

[@RLNTLSSShredShop]

0:09 - When Jeff said “…but I’m not gonna let you screw up.” I felt that. Good job, Wren!

[@TheFloatLife]

I got u Wren

[@amstrogaming9109]

I like how he intervened when pushing the plate of the bearing off. good man

[@freerideziege6047]

28:42 I recently took my OW apart and I can feel the tension when putting the Strator back in. I held my breath and my heart stood still for the process and I fell back exactly like he did. Good to see I am not the only one with that fear.

[@TheFloatLife]

It's always scary the first time!

[@MrDmadness]

With electronics caution is always better to have than ignorance, brute force etc.. pretty sure we all have a bit of fear opening stuff up. :)

[@loschen_kite]

Yeahh I got my finger caught in between somehow got a nice little reminder. Good times. That thing is stronger than I thought!

[@smaxwell7676]

Jeff you are such a Jedi master with your knowledge of all things -o- !!! Ever piece of wisdom shared in this video is gold! You saving onewheel lives out here baby! Haha much love brother!

[@TheFloatLife]

Wow, thanks!

[@UOregonIan]

HAH! This is everything I imagined for Jeff and Wren. Anyone who has worked on a OW knows this is GOLD. Thanks guys!

[@TheFloatLife]

Stoked you enjoyed it!

[@slimdog72]

Great entertainment value, thanks. And thank you for using an arbor press and not a hydraulic press.

[@TheFloatLife]

100% we ain't tryin' to break stuff!

[@MotoCrow_]

Jeff is the Tony Hawk of OneWheels 🤙🤙 love this videos!

[@jinkiescoob]

I just did my own bearing change while watching along with you guys. Made it fun and got it right. Many thanks!

[@DownThePieRateHole]

Great content - this reaffirms that when its time for me to switch out the tire on my Pint, I'm going to pay someone to do the tire & the bearings! Happy New Year & Float On

[@TerkanTyr]

Wren is a fascinating guy. 13:20 I would definitely say he has been very successful at managing what his brain acts upon.

[@EvanFB]

I'll watch all Wren videos

[@TheFloatLife]

every. single. one.

[@EvanFB]

@@TheFloatLife his constant Onewheeling over the years on Corridor is what got me into it!

[@krewkid82]

Did my first bearing change not knowing anything. Installed my ftl ceramics using a towel, bucket, aluminum baseball bat, and a rubber mallet. Still riding my board with no problems.

[@MrDmadness]

Nice.. for seating and un seating check out 1/2" redi rod and washers + nuts.. leverage over brute force is easier .. glad your change worked though :)

[@loschen_kite]

Same. No mill so I did mine the same way using flat back side of hammer, rubber and some stuff. Rides like a dream

[@thatsginter]

Watched the whole thing! Informative AND entertaining! Love the energy!

[@Tumbleweed4150]

Nice job Guys! Thanks for the shout out for Stoke life. Vibratite IS the best 😉

[@TheFloatLife]

You bet!

[@eddieblanco2992]

Enjoyed this whole video Jeff. Great content. You rock brother. Float on

[@theDreamIncantation]

Watched all the way to the end. Enjoyed every minute 👍 10/10

[@EugeneMaynard]

Watched every second from here in Sweden at one in the morning! Conclusion: when my board needs new bearings I shall be sending it to Jeff if I am not prepared to invest in my own ten tonne press and that specialised bearing tool! 😂He is a master of the Onewheel in more ways than one! Respect🙏🏾

[@Burnerzcrew]

I want more of this duo ! And ofc the other guys too! 🔥🔥🔥

[@trentwalker989]

Wren is the person responsible for me getting my PintX and ive just recently bought a GT

[@Bunsdo]

More of wren!!!!!

[@TheFloatLife]

W all could use more Wren in our lives.

[@XietheZebra]

I got my board right as I was laid off in 2020 so just doing a tire change on my own I was afraid of doing, that's why I took the trip down to the shop to have it done by someone that has the right tools and knowledge to do it.

[@TheFloatLife]

Smart move!

[@SWANKIE]

Pretty much learned all my board maintenance from Jeff and this channel. If your a onewheel rider this is a valuable subscribe for sure. 👍🏻

[@TheFloatLife]

eeeeyyyyyy!

[@SchuylerOrtega]

Great video, haven’t seen any cracked magnets before but that’s a good tip. Glad to hear I’m not the only one who levels the axle blocks. I put mine on two blocks and get them snug while level before final torque’ing.

[@TheFloatLife]

Yeah that was a confusing one the first time I put some back on that were non-level haha

[@SchuylerOrtega]

@@TheFloatLife the other thing people do differently is hub cover going on before or after the stator is back in place. You can also rotate and press the bearings in 3-4 locations to help ensure full seating.

[@TheFloatLife]

@@SchuylerOrtega Yeah it's funny, I used to put the plate cover on first, but then I don't have a lot of room for my fingers when dropping it back in! Many ways to skin the cat for sure.

[@WheelFunStuff]

I am satisfied with Wrens rim job

[@TheFloatLife]

You dirty girl ;)

[@MrDmadness]

Great video. I feel it's worth mentioning to have a work area clear of any metal debris, filings etc as they can stick to magnets.. short things out. That and never put your hand on the rail, ( wren does this several times ) when you press you will potentially crush a finger, no joke a guy in shop lost a finger on a similar press.. sheared almost right off.. Teflon tape for threads, lasts longer than locktite, and disassembles easy too.. works for any bolt subject to vibration

[@ElIndioTaino1990]

hey I watched the whole video and to be honest it serves as a good tutorial

[@Js18100]

Watched til the end club (this was super informative by the way)

[@TheFloatLife]

Thanks for sticking around until last call!

[@Js18100]

@@TheFloatLife Thanks for all the great content. Its great, it really is - but its also so painful to go through your videos because my GT still hasnt arrived yet... Anyways, keep up the great work!

[@grantbrown4464]

Wren killed it! (Not his board, the bearing change) It takes me like 20 minutes to swap out footpads even though I have to replace those wimpy things all the time

[@bustergb13]

Watched to the end again.

[@DavidKLiu-fc6um]

I watched till the end too 😁😁 I thought there was gonna be a coupon LOL

[@ripsaebri8082]

honestly just mention that you guys made this video in a corridor crew video. because im sure tons of other people would watch for just wren alone, like i did haha

[@RLNTLSSShredShop]

5:35 - “If you’ve ever wondered how many times one man can drop something” definitely crossed my mind right here. #thesuspense

[@michaelduong6611]

I stick around to the end!

[@TheFloatLife]

Thank you!

[@jacklinsey]

THANK YOU!!

[@DecoySanchez]

This is some serious Wren after hours energy

[@TheAnimeist]

So easy, even Wren can do it.

[@platinum_rc8422]

Love the mini ramp in the backround lol

[@kody7041]

id love it if you guys did a video on how to change pint bearings

[@GMoney-B]

22:12 this is. Why I love wren. Lol

[@trentoneldridge5945]

Changed about 3 sets of bearings with just a hammer and circular piece of steel on my board every 1500 miles. I now have about 7,000 miles and my board is still running strong💪

[@Andorski]

Wren is going through a Onewheel version of Pimp My Ride.

[@Revjtl]

Good stuff! Thanks!

[@agyas23]

Amazing video! Can i ask someone somewhere about my one wheel? I have a yellow 17 problem at normal temp, and i live in Europe. What should i do? I am really worried. Is it my best option to send is back and wait for months?

[@TheFloatLife]

Sending it back is your only option right now

[@agyas23]

@@TheFloatLife Thank you very much for the answear.

[@OkcegIsMe]

My buddy runs the float life Canada and I was talking to him about different bearing changes, including bearing charges on EUCs. He was telling me that on some EUCs he puts the motor/wheel, or whatever it is in the freezer. So it shrinks and makes it easier to come out. Is that some you can do on a onewheel to make it easier to take out and potentially seat it when putting it back in? I didn't think to ask him that when I was visiting his shop haha

[@TheFloatLife]

Yeah we used to keep bearings in the freezer for this purpose, but stopped doing it for whatever reason.

[@MrDmadness]

The hub is cast, cast metals get more brittle when cold.. bearings in freezer sure,, not the motor hub assembly though

[@LiaIsTheCutestKitten]

This was really enjoyable to watch. Should pull in some other notable floaters and record some tune-ups. TFL PimpMyWheel or something ;) "People install these with hammers"... and I'll do it again! Just you wait! 10,000km I'll probably be swapping those stock bearings... with a hammer like I did with the Pint! >:D

[@TheFloatLife]

Hahaha

[@CartoonCorey]

Welp, I'm never gonna do this, but I really enjoyed watching the process XD Just about Around 3700 miles on my board. I should think about a bearings change soon!

[@TheFloatLife]

It’s about that time

[@killnineza]

Eric was watching. All the way through 🤙 I was wondering how you do a ball replacement and now I know. Wren is a cool dude and I'm glad to see he keeps getting to upgrade his board to make it a beast of a ride!

[@mgamma5001]

Hey Jeff, what about using an assembly lube to press the bearing’s?

[@TheFloatLife]

Probably couldn’t hurt

[@APRigs]

Just a thought to the float life, do you want a 3d print to fill the inner channel of magnets so that the bearing can come out without contacting the wall of magnets? alternatively you can also cut heat and bend some of the floatplate material to make a protective ring/disk. Just a thought.

[@_PsychoFish_]

Holding the "teeth" of the press with your hand while pressing down does not look safe 😂 Please Wren, don't hurt your precious fingers!

[@Andorski]

Are you guys planning on doing a full teardown of the GT (specifically the larger Hypercore motor) when it's released?

[@theimstorm689]

Yeeeah… don’t think I’ll be changing bearings on my own :)

[@TheFloatLife]

Probably a solid move

[@mrcoddiwomple541]

Hey, what’s that black thing you put on the bearings so it didn’t push on the middle and only the outside. Buying all the stuff for the repair and I don’t know what that is can anyone help?

[@socalliving878]

Ha ha Great vid Most people seem to lack basic mechanical aptitude or critical thinking skills Thanks for the vids Jeff

[@MrChrissagar]

How to take the piss for 38 minutes. Really wanted to watch this.

[@markagrzyb]

Which Vibra-tite threadlocker does Bob recommend?

[@stephenwright8779]

Love the video! What size socket are you using to press on the bearings?

[@lidarman2]

Wren needs a little Maxwell's equations tutorial.

[@marsrover001]

23:08 guys, please don't put your hands there. And yes I used a whittled down bit of 2x4 and a hammer on my skf's, it's been 5k, no issues.

[@sahawatphotography]

I did my bearing change yesterday, had all the problems Jeff said that could happen. Except for the bearing seals. But I succesfully changed mine, went for a 14km ride, still holding up. 🤣🤣🤣

[@jerseyrotaries]

You can actually use a 2x4 to press the wheel bearing in if you're worried about the magnet pulling the press in .

[@TheFloatLife]

Not recommended

[@jerseyrotaries]

@@TheFloatLife I put hard wood on the ends of the 2x4 so the press doesn't destroy the wood .. it works perfect.. I've thought about making a piece in aluminum too but the wood really works .. if you're doing it alot you might want aluminum.. and you could machine it to hold the bearing with an o-ring 😁

[@donaldburkhard7932]

Make 3D print thin spacer to help keep stator go in smooth.

[@ibrokemycomputer]

Wren has major "friendly neighborhood Spider-Man" vibes and its great.

[@TheFloatLife]

With great power…

[@GMoney-B]

Sweet. I am one of those four.

[@renec5006]

Would it be overkill to change the bearings with every tire change?

[@dannycheung_]

When is the next tilt kit drop?

[@themalteseninja8307]

Wow I never would imagine it was that intense! I bought my xr from a guy who had a rotatable nickel valve stem put in and also had bearing seals installed to prevent stuff from getting in. How long do you think I could go before I have to change them? I got 578 miles on it 🤔

[@TheFloatLife]

We usually recommend about 1.5k but many folks go much longer and it’s ok.

[@lolzguyl]

I kinda have to use this as a tutorial because the two closest shops are the MOB shop and One Stop Board Shop, I can't travel 100s - 1000s of miles for hundreds of dollars for a $99 dollar part. DIY it is!

[@willmeckes5115]

When are y’all getting new tires in stock

[@vince_salazar]

Haha love comedy in this

[@TheFloatLife]

It wasn't supposed to be a comedy hahaha

[@solsnider20]

great video!

[@BoardThroughThePain]

When cleaning those surfaces try to use an extra long Q tip next time. Also I appreciate these breakdown vids.

[@depichu]

Did I hear Jon Anik in the bg? What do I gotta do to get a PPV invite? I volunteer as GT nosedive tribute for one

[@TheFloatLife]

Hahahaha I had to leave the room to check on some things a few times for sure.

[@depichu]

@@TheFloatLife the upset literally no one saw coming

[@deemontes7265]

Fuhk man I wish I had a press laying around somewhere lol. I got the ceramics a while back but was only able to get one bearing in out of the two : (

[@OaklynMediaLLC]

650 miles on my XR. Only one fall. Hopped on my gf’s pint and scratched the shit out of it because it turned of 4 times while crossing a bridge. I was so uncomfortable I’m considering convincing her to get rid of it! It’s sketch as hell. I was legit scared of getting seriously hurt

[@deemontes7265]

Do one where pints have axle blocks ?

[@solsnider20]

would like another video featuring floaty mcfly. float on my friends!

[@Joka.3000]

I watch to the end =)

[@TheFloatLife]

Thanks! (=

[@JordanNCFG]

Nice I hear that UFC in the background

[@TheFloatLife]

Hahaha I left the room for a second to watch Cody lose :(

[@JordanNCFG]

@@TheFloatLife oof that's why you can't stay in the pocket with Kai

[@eblancho871]

Can wren give us a review on the new bearings?

[@TheFloatLife]

Sure, hit him up!

[@iflyintos6164]

Just watched this and after watching immediately went and dropped it off at my local one wheel dealer lol

[@kbussche]

Freeze the new bearings before installing, they will slide in much easier.

[@Murgoh]

Yup, some half an hour in a freezer will shrink them. Also the housing can be carefully warmed up with a heat gun or even a hair dryer (not really hot, just warm, as magnets and the adhesive they are held in with don't like heat). Really makes a difference, less wear on the bores and smaller chance of trouble.

[@zroger73]

Wren reminds me of Hal Sparks. :)

[@connorevanburdett]

I hear everyone tell me that hard drops will shatter ceramics. But you think ceramics are still a solid bet? I don’t plan on doing anything crazy. But also don’t want shattered ball

[@TheFloatLife]

Yeah, there’s no way the ceramics are shattering in a Onewheel

[@JFBence]

I'm a bit surprised that Wren, as a mechanical engineer gets hyped about these really simple stuff...

[@xeeden_0486]

Warranty void just by thinking about changing the bearings 🤣

[@pseugoi]

I'm 1 of 4.

[@ONboard23]

Hello m8tes, big videos ;). is it possible to get a float sticker to represent here in France 🤙

[@blaskotron]

I changed the bearings in my onewheel and it was not hard. The board doesn't work anymore but it was not hard.

[@TheFloatLife]

🤣🤣🤣

[@donaldburkhard7932]

Can you use elbow grease in the bearings?🤪

[@jeffadairshreds]

DOPE

[@manuelhiguera5494]

I stuck around 🥴 lol

[@TheFloatLife]

tight!

[@hempstead.studio]

🖤🖤🖤

[@joshruthnick392]

What I learned: Jeff has hair 😂

[@TheFloatLife]

hat gang

[@not_an_undercover_cop]

I was always under the impression that Wren was like 5'3".

[@TheFloatLife]

I think he’s like 6’3” I’m a hair over 6’

[@bandy-sk5889]

Don't have a bearing press just use a hammer?

[@lolzguyl]

I really don't recommend it. They used a 3 ton arbor press in the video, dunno if a .5 ton is sufficient but I'd imagine so. They also only cost $60 rather than hundreds of dollars.

[@dp8454]

OMG I'm betting neither one of these guys don't work at Tesla 🤣