Some skaters say it's best to ride your skateboard bearings without lubricant, in order to go faster. This is a terrible idea. The lubricant helps keep the bearings spinning freely, and helps to keep there from being any freezing up, not to mention lessening wear and tear and friction. Without lubricant, one of your bearings might just stop spinning ... which means that you would eat pavement. Use lubricant in your skateboard bearings.
Replace the shields you removed.
You're done! Now, put those bearings back in your wheels - read How To Replace Skateboard Bearings for more simple instructions, and enjoy your slick, clean ride!
