Vurtego Pogo Stick Maintenance - Oil Change
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2015
- Your Vurtego pogo stick is a finely tuned machine, and just like every other high performance piece of equipment out there, you'll need to perform some routine maintenance from time to time.
Over time, your pogo stick will suck in dirt, and the lubricant will turn into a sticky grease. When that happens, it will slow down and take more effort to bounce. Before that happens, you should perform an oil change.
We recommend oil changes every 4-5 times that you add lubricant, or around 1-2 months if you use your pogo stick on a frequent basis. Luckily it only takes about 10 minutes, and when you finish, you'll be surprised to find that your pogo stick bounces better than brand new.
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I've seen this video many many many times and I just love the beginning were Ian brings out the deadly Ram Rod!!😂 getting my vurtego on Monday!!🙌 you'll be seeing a lot out of me!
Drink every time ian says “shaft”
0:00 hm hm hm thats what she said! lmao
There was some guy on RUclips actually greasing his shaft while at the same time riding one of these. Video was removed for some reason. Probably recommended to do that prior to or after riding.
I wish you guys would make a Vurtego single-sling carrying sheath so you can put it on your back and travel on foot with it while you're out and about !
hello vuretgo team !
Is it advisable to use the VURETGO V4 in the rains...? does it damage the stick ?
if no, then why...?
thank you team !
the pogo stick itself is waterproof, but we don't recommend jumping on the rain. When the ground us wet it's very easy to lose traction and slip out, which is never a fun thing
yes right !
thank a lot
- The Epic Edge (India)
I just bought one in freaking Poland, even if you want to order in Amazon from Germany it’s cost more then from states and I’m so happy, when I was a child I dreamed about it (I had adhd) and guy that had it told me that he was waiting for a long time and that was a Christmas gift so they send him 2 instead of one so really respect for company, it was used like 2 or 3 times over a year so like new but do I need to clean it or just add lubricant and I’m ready to go???
Glad you were able to get your hands on it so that it didn't go to waste! You can probably just add lube to it and start jumping around.
Hello I have a question when come the v5
My shock absorber was white. Is this normal? And why do the pogo stick have breather holes? What do they do?
do you sell to uk
Hello again. It seens you guys in US use bolts different from the rest of the world... What is the size of the allen wrench you use on those 8 bolts on the botton of the v4? I have 3 allen sets here in my home in Brazil and none works.. it geta too big or too loose to fit on the bolts. My v4 came with no tools...
The bolts on the cylinder use a 3/16" hex key, and the bolts on the soft top and grip tip use a 1/4" hex key.
Where I can find it in Mexico
Thanks
This is wheely wheely impowtant 😂
Hey, I'm a bit confused. can you use baby oil gel too, do both oil change and lube?
Jakes The Snakes after you clean everything up during an oil change you'll need to add new lubricant. Baby oil gel is a good choice for the smoothest possible ride.
I did this but the pogo is more grabby then before. It seems like the piston grabs the sides of the cylinder. Is there better oil than baby oil to use or a different O-ring??
Try adding some oil directly onto the shaft. If that doesn't work then you probably need to add more oil into the cylinder. A new o-ring wouldn't change anything. Baby oil gel and Vaseline are the two lubes preferred by the best of the best.
Sir there is a problem :(
While I was hoping on my V4 PRO , my shoe lays got stuck in one of the hole of the cylinder !
And after I got the shoe lay removed I found that a small part of it got stuck inside the hole !
SO NOW when I bounce I feel the air pressure inside to be low , which does not give me higher bounces ! PLS HELP !!!!!!!!
- From India
Can you take the stick apart to do am oil change and remove the piece of shoelace from the hole while you have it disassembled?
+vurtegopogo yes sir ! That is what I need to try. Ow :) thank you
If you can't find a 3/16" allen wrench at a hardware store, the closest size is 4.5mm. The mm allen wrench will be a little loose, so you may need something to tighten the fit a little bit (like some paper pressed around the allen wrench). When loosening the bolts go slowly, and be very careful to not strip the holes.
Hello sir ,
I dismantled the pogostick for an oil change and also fit everything back again . But now , even after pumping in air through the nossel, the shaft is not coming out . Can you pls explain this why ! Thank you .
Are you sure that the nozzle is properly on the fill valve? Sometimes it appears to be on but isn't actually filling the stick with air. If it is definitely on, is the o-ring seal still on the piston? If not, the air will leak by and not push the shaft out.
vurtegopogo Now on my 5th try , the air finally entered the cylinder and the shaft came out .
Thank you !
My piston on my v3 has a few scratches but not the actual seal, should I order a new one or is this one fine
+Cody Deweerd Scratches on the piston won't affect the air seal at all. As long as the seal is ok, you won't need to replace anything.
Do you know if you could make some more of those wood assemblies and sell them on your website? It would probably be a big help
We're not planning on it but if you want, we'd probably be able to cut the pieces and send them to you to drill together...or we could send you the design so you can make one on your own. It's really simple if you've got a jigsaw, and a bit less simple but still doable if you have a standard saw. +William Collins
Sir I want to buy v4pro but it is unavailable in India pls help
The screw on the bounce bad came loose and got stripped resulting in my bounce pad coming loose so my son bounce one time with no rubber. How can I get replacement hardware? (bolt only)
I would suggest looking up a local bolt supply company. They should have one you can get for about 50 cents. It's a 5/16 x18 thread count x half in length cap socket bolt, but you could also use a longer bolt as well. If you want to get a bolt from us it would probably be $5 shipped.
What is better? Tk8 pro air pogo stick or v4 (v4 pro or may be v3)? And are there more colour editions for v4 than just white?
We might be a little biased, but the V4 is the best of the best. Take a look at what all the pros ride, and you'll get an idea of how awesome it must be. We only have the white and green options available most of the time, although we do a couple limited edition color runs per year.
ok thanks!
Why not use normal grease or oil? Wouldn’t grease or motor oil last longer and work better?
We tell people to get creative and try all kinds of different stuff, but the most slick lubricant we know of and the one all the pros like to use is baby oil gel.
can I put vaseline in the foot pegs on the v3? or only the v4 pro? and will baby oil work instead of baby oil gel?
+Cody Deweerd You can put some Vaseline on the shaft of the V3, but the bushing on the V3 doesn't have the special lube pockets. Baby oil works well, but it's really runny so it'll tend to leak out the stick faster than Vaseline and baby oil gel will.
Ok thanks
Can I use white lithium grease on the four holes in the bushing? or it might dammage the rubber seal?
Yes, you can definitely use white lithium grease!
THX!!!! FINNALY ITS WORKING AS SHOULD BE!!! THX!!!!!
I've been jumping on my pogo stick so much that I already wore down my first and replacement seal. Where can I order another one? I could not find it on the website.
We usually just send them out for free since they're so cheap and credit card fees would offset the low cost anyways. We'll get some replacements sent your way....you've been training for distance - how many miles do you think you've logged?
Honestly, at this point, I am not completely sure. But at the very least 60 miles. I am probably closer to 80-90 miles, though.
Whoaaaaaa!
So I have as problem I don't know how to fix... One Day I was jumping on the pogo and the 2 clips on the bushing snapped clean off and fell down the shaft causing all the air to leak out I ordered a new bushing but when we installed it air was still leaking from the pogo in massive amounts any ideas?
It sounds like when the bushing broke the piston must have also broken. When you fill the pogo stick up with air can you hear the air leaking out of the breather holes in the cylinder?
Yeah I can but then how would I fix the piston if I am able to?
XxKiwiliciousxX we'll have to send a new one. The piston screws into the top of the shaft. Send an email to info@vurtego.com
finally i found the allen key to open it. but the donut of mine is white and it seens glued on the black cup... is it right? i cant get the donnut out of the metal square rod... its not easy as the videi shows. do i have to take it out or this white one is attached some how?
The donut is a very tight fit. You need to pull hard to get it off. It's not 100% necessary to remove it, but if you want to clean it as much as possible we generally do it.
and do I have to use only my hands for it right? i thought to use a screwdriver but im affraid its going to damage it...
@@albertoalerigijr It might be a little difficult to pry off only using your hands. I usually stick a screwdriver between the round steel plate and the donut and then pry the donut away from the steel a little bit. Once that's done, you can reach your fingers into the gap and pull it down.
YESSSSS! I did it! THX!
What happens if the bolts on the bottom of the pogo sticks rust
Seamus neppl Nothing. They'll hold up just fine.
Should I do an oil change right when I get it or after a month I've had it?
No need to do the oil change when you get it. Jump on it, and add lube a few times when the bounce starts to slow down a bit. After adding lube a few times, do the oil change.
+vurtegopogo ok, thanks alot.
I swear I tried my best but I just can remove the bounce pad. You think I need a different wrench? It's a 1/4 but its not working
One day I did get a rock stuck in the screw but I don't think that's a problem
What's preventing you from removing it? Is the bolt stripped? Is it too tight? Is it clogged with dirt? It's hard to provide good advice without really knowing why you can't remove it.
vurtegopogo Yeah my bad, I got it. It was just the wrench, it was a very cheap one I got a better one already. I already got my daily jumps 😂
El Johnny ok, glad to hear you got it!
I forgot to take out the air the last time i did an oil change ut had 40 psi in. BOOOOOOOOM!!!!
Peder Aabel that'll wake you up
Yeah
What materials did you use to build that wooden support?
The horizontal piece and two uprights are 2x4. We cut the top of the 2x4 uprights in the shape of a "v" and then we placed a large pvc tube onto the top of each 2x4. The pvc tube pieces hold the pogo stick.
gotcha. thanks for the reply
how do you replace the piston with a new one
Sarah Arzt (1) remove the air from your pogo stick. (2) unscrew the 8 black bolts from the bottom of the cylinder using a 3/16" hex key (3) pull the pegs out of the cylinder (4) grab onto the piston with both hands and unscrew it (5) screw the new piston on and put it back together.
Can I order another o ring? mine has a dent in it when trying to remove it
Send an email to info@vurtego.com and we'll get you taken care of
Hi I've had my pogo stick since July and I've never added lube or done an oil change. The amount of bounces it has is about a month of frequent use. Should I do an oil change or add lube first? Also how can I tell if the thing is scratched since that can happen if you don't add lube
rocketsfan_ With about a month of continuous use on the pogo stick you should start by adding lube. You can do that a few times before performing the full oil change. The only time you need to change the seal is if the stick suddenly starts to leak air...which usually means that the seal is scratched.
How much baby oil i have to Put into the piston?
+Jan Filip Ruzicka We suggest about 10ml. If you're unsure of how much to add, it's better to use too much than too little.
Hello, the seal doesn’t come off. I am pretty sure that it is not scratched. Do you have any tips on how to get the seal off and is this step needed thanks
-Australia
Get a paper towel and use that to clean the lubricant off the seal. Then lay the paper towel over the seal and pinch the seal with your thumb and forefinger. Try to pinch one side outward away from the seal. If you do that properly the seal it pop out of the groove and then you can hook your finger under it and pull it off the piston
vurtegopogo thank you also for cleaning is degreasing fluid work instead of rubbing alcohol
@@endurprom8581 degreaser is probably too aggressive. I wouldn't recommend it. If you don't have any Rubbing Alcohol just wipe it down really well
vurtegopogo okay. When I was putting it all back together the baby oil all came out and also the seal that goes on the foot peg snapped. I have the spare thing that can with it but don’t know if it is the same one will the spare band work on where the foot pegs are
@@endurprom8581 the bottom o-ring on the footpegs is only used to help prevent lubricant from leaking onto the pegs. It's fine to use without it. Just keep an eye on the pegs. If you see any lubricant on them, wipe them down
is the seal i recieved with my v4 pro just an extra ?
+Midwest outdoors yep, we include an extra one in case the seal in your stick gets scratched in the future.
I did not get an extra seal when my v4 pro arrived?
Dang the vurtego V4 is taller than me
hi, I bought a new v4 pro, I have a year warranty, can I lubricate it myself, or will it cancel the warranty, and how many milliliters of oil do I need to pour into the cylinder and which one?
Definitely add lube to it! That'll help to ensure you don't run into any issues that would require you to need to use your warranty. We use silicone oil when we assemble them, but it's not that cheap or easy to find. Most of the pros prefer to use Baby Oil Gel (make sure it's gel, not just Baby Oil), Vaseline, or White Lithium Grease. All of those are cheap and easy to find. As for how much, you can never put too much into it. Somewhere around 20ml should do the trick.
vurtegopogo Is the new v4 pro ready to use, or should it be lubricated?
@@genaboim6561 it's ready to use straight out of the box. We generally recommend adding lube after 6 weeks or so. If you notice a big improvement then you'll probably want to add lube a little more frequently. If not, then you can go longer periods without adding it.
vurtegopogo thanks
vurtegopogo is silicone treadmill oil suitable?
So after an oil change do you have to add lube into the valve stem. ?
It's easiest to add the lubricant directly into the cylinder while you have it all taken apart
@@vurtegopogos okay makes since. Now can I use baby gel instead of the lubricant you provide.!?
@@mlcmusic8243 yeah definitely!
@@vurtegopogos thanks for the help. !!!
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How we can shop it
We sell them on our website www.vurtegopogo.com
i dont know when to change the oil thought
Wait a few months and then change it. If you notice a really huge difference then do the oil change sooner next time. If you don't notice a huge difference you can wait longer between oil changes.
@@vurtegopogos thank you vurtrgopogo
do you give those tools in the box?
+Umair Raja No, we don't include the tools in the box.
+vurtegopogo Why do you use sqare tube instead round one?
Other than that it looks like standard air shock absorber to me.
Still looks like a lot of fun.Are pogo sticks heavy on the knees or they absorb shock like bike(for example some persons have knee problems on impact aka running ,but can drive a bike or walk for miles without problems) ?
+zumbazumba1 if it had a circular slide shaft, you wouldn't be able to control your movement, which is critical for our pogo sticks.
So your telling us.. you don’t add a few dollars worth of tools in a $400 dollar pogo stick which already has a limited market? Not to mention for overseas buyers who most likely have metric tools inside there toolbox at home instead of imperial?
Hello, I heared that i could get 25$ off any Pogo Stick on your website. Is this still possible ?
+Mushroooos Sorry, that $25 off was a V3 promo. We don't have any discounts on the V4 as of yet.
OK, no problem, I'll maybe get a cheaper pogo stick before buying a V4
I’ve done an oil change and after putting lube into it it still fills pretty stiff. I’m pretty sure I cleaned it good.
Does the shaft have any lube on it? Usually when you wipe the shaft down to clean it you need to add a little bit of lube back onto it afterward.
vurtegopogo yeah I did that. Maybe I didn’t add enough.
@@thebox4673 what kind of lube did you use? How much did you put in the cylinder?
vurtegopogo I used baby oil gel from Walgreens and put about 20ml
@@thebox4673 That sounds about right. That's really strange that it feels stiff. Maybe try adding a little more to it just in case. If that doesn't work, you might need the check how tight the shaft is in the bushing.
How much is it for?
We sell the pogo stick for $400. The lube kit is $10.
Okay
You know that stringy thing that goes around the top didnt know it wasnt part of the box cut it
That's not a big deal. You can always use it without that. Or you can use a rubber band or hair tie or one of those rubber livestromg wristbands. Or if you send us an email and we can mail a replacement to you.
@@vurtegopogosill just use it without the band thx i thought it might be important
I would not recommend vaseline or baby oil as a lube as it contains petroleum and will deteriorate the rubber seals a silicone base lube or gel works best with rubber seals which does not contain petroleum base!
Tu Vang Please don't listen to this comment. We make these pogo sticks for a living. Vaseline and baby oil are both great lubricants to use and will not wear your seal down in any noticeable amount of time.
Hmmm. Who to trust? A random guy on the internet? Or the guy who provably does this for a living? Hmmmmmm.......
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No grown man can risk injury falling off an adult pogo stick. It’s a rule. You’d have to lie for like 7 months about why you missed work and have a limp. Everybody would know though that you fell off a giant pogo stick.
Especially if you get impaled by the shaft
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How do you clean stuff like sand
VURTEPOGO where's the sand? For most parts you can just wipe the sand off once the stick is taken apart. If the sand is in the cylinder you should stick an old rag or t-shirt into it to get the sand out.
How we can shop it
Can you spray paint the pogo stick
VURTEPOGO yeah, you can spray paint it. You'd just need to sand the powder coating down to give the spray paint something to stick to.