Keep Your Board Riding Right
A maintenance log for skaters who take care of their own gear. Track every bearing clean, wheel rotation, and truck adjustment. Know what needs attention before it becomes a problem.
Board Setup
Add your board and components. You can manage multiple boards.
Maintenance Dashboard
Tap any part on the diagram to log an action. Colors show component health.
Log Session
Reminders
Set up your board to see reminders.
Quick Actions
Maintenance Timeline
No maintenance logged yet. Start by setting up your board and logging a session.
Maintenance Reference
Typical intervals and tips for each component.
Bearings
Signs of wear: slow spinning, grinding noise, gritty feel. Use a bearing cleaning kit with solvent and lubricant. Soak bearings, dry them completely, then add 1-2 drops of speed cream or light oil. Over-lubricating attracts dirt.
Never use WD-40 as bearing lube. It evaporates and leaves residue. Use proper skate bearing lubricant.
Wheels
Swap left and right wheels to even out wear. If you skate roads with rough surfaces, check for flat spots weekly. Harder wheels (99a+) last longer but grip less. Softer wheels (95a-) grip more but wear faster.
If your board vibrates at speed, your wheels may be unevenly worn. Rotate or replace them.
Trucks
Adjust the kingpin nut to your preference. Looser trucks turn more easily but can wobble at speed. Tighter trucks are more stable but less responsive. Check bushings for cracks or flattening. Replace them if they no longer provide the feel you want.
If your trucks feel sloppy even after tightening, the bushings are likely worn. New bushings cost under $10.
Deck
Check for cracks near the trucks, soft spots in the middle, and delamination at the edges. A deck that feels dead or loses pop needs replacing. Store your board in a dry place. Water weakens the glue between layers.
Flip your deck (swap nose and tail) if one end wears faster. This can extend deck life by a few weeks.
Common Mistakes
| Mistake | Why It Matters | What to Do Instead |
|---|---|---|
| Ignoring bearing maintenance | Grit builds up and slows bearings, causing uneven wear on wheels | Clean bearings every 4-6 sessions with proper solvent and lube |
| Never rotating wheels | Uneven wear reduces grip and causes vibration | Rotate wheels left-to-right every 3-5 sessions |
| Overtightening trucks | Crushes bushings, reduces turning ability, can damage pivot cup | Tighten quarter turns at a time, test ride between adjustments |
| Riding a cracked deck | Deck can snap mid-ride, causing injury | Inspect before each session, replace at first sign of deep cracks |
| Using the wrong lube on bearings | WD-40 and household oils attract dirt and evaporate | Use skate-specific bearing lubricant or light speed cream |
| Storing board in damp areas | Water weakens glue between deck layers, causes delamination | Store in a dry place, avoid leaving board in car or garage floor |
Why Track Maintenance?
Skateboard parts wear at different rates, and most skaters only fix things after something breaks or feels wrong. That approach costs more money and leads to worse rides. A cracked deck can snap mid-ollie. Dirty bearings slow you down and make wheels wear uneven. Loose trucks cause speed wobbles.
This log gives you a simple routine. Log your sessions, track what you have done, and see what needs attention next. The visual diagram makes it easy to spot which parts are due for maintenance. Over time, you will learn how your skating style affects wear, and you will replace parts before they fail.
All data stays on your board. Nothing is sent to a server. You can export your log, print it, or share a link with your current setup.