Without breaking them preferably. My bearing in this guy needs a solid clean but the spacers just won’t let go
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Pretty much impossible. I used a flat head screwdriver but it damaged them a lot.
Those spacers are one of the worst designed parts I’ve seen in a yoyo.
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if the bearing is stuck on the side without the axle, you can use the axle to wiggle the bearing off a bit. the yeti video has some methods
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I don’t understand why YYF keeps making more runs but not updating the design.
Anyway you can pry it out with a flathead or a pin, it’ll dent them a bit but won’t break them so it’ll still be usable.
pliers?
I shared this in another thread - Find a tiny flathead screwdriver and just pry them off gently. Like @andy569 said it may dent the spacers a little, but they’ll still work fine.
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I just bought extras, whenever I need to take the bearing out I just replace them. Too much of a headache trying to get them off without any damage.
Use a thin knife, I prefer the blade from a box cutter. Just be very careful while doing so.
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Wouldn’t prying with a razor blade just chip the blade?
Depends on the type of blade. A kitchen knife might chip, but blades from box cutters are generally more flexible.
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I’ve chipped/broke a few trying to pry things in the past, but that might have just been corners now that I think about it. I always just think of them as too fragile for anything other than cutting. I’ll have to give it a shot next time.
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