# Dark magic II replacement bearing **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [December 26, 2012, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-ii-replacement-bearing/47130 "2012-12-26T21:48:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![wabuwama](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wabuwama/32/1023_2.png) [@wabuwama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wabuwama)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2012, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-ii-replacement-bearing/47130/1 "2012-12-26T21:48:00Z")
I wanted to replace my dark magic 2 bearing. One day I was playing it and it started making a weird sound so I cleaned it. I used mineral spirits and a very small amount of thin lube. After this clean the spin time went down by one minute and it became responsive. I cleaned it again but it only became worse. Due to this, I decided to get a new bearing. What brand has the best bearings and would a concave bearing be good? ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2012, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-ii-replacement-bearing/47130/2 "2012-12-26T21:57:27Z")
> [@wabuwama](#): > > I wanted to replace my dark magic 2 bearing. One day I was playing it and it started making a weird sound so I cleaned it. I used mineral spirits and a very small amount of thin lube. After this clean the spin time went down by one minute and it became responsive. I cleaned it again but it only became worse. Due to this, I decided to get a new bearing. What brand has the best bearings and would a concave bearing be good? I would suggest you remove your shields, clean the bearing again, and blow out the excess mineral spirits. To lube: dip a needle in the lube, then touch that to 1 or 2 balls. Repeat if desired. Spin. Done. Re-shield. Personally, I find I get better results with acetone over mineral spirits. ---
**Author:** ![supbreh1234](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/supbreh1234/32/1131_2.png) [@supbreh1234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/supbreh1234)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2012, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-ii-replacement-bearing/47130/3 "2012-12-26T21:58:53Z")
Its probably time to get a new bearing. The konkave is a good choice for the Dark Magic 2, plus now they are only $9! But if you enjoyed the bearing that died on you, its called the yoyojam SPEED bearing. Its my personal favorite. They have it here on yoyoexpert. ---
**Author:** ![supbreh1234](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/supbreh1234/32/1131_2.png) [@supbreh1234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/supbreh1234)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2012, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-ii-replacement-bearing/47130/4 "2012-12-26T21:59:49Z")
> [@Studio42](#): > > > [@wabuwama](#): > > > > I wanted to replace my dark magic 2 bearing. One day I was playing it and it started making a weird sound so I cleaned it. I used mineral spirits and a very small amount of thin lube. After this clean the spin time went down by one minute and it became responsive. I cleaned it again but it only became worse. Due to this, I decided to get a new bearing. What brand has the best bearings and would a concave bearing be good? > > Personally, I find I get better results with acetone over mineral spirits. Or better yet, both! ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2012, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-ii-replacement-bearing/47130/5 "2012-12-26T22:02:01Z")
> [@supbreh1234](#): > > > [@Studio42](#): > > > > > [@wabuwama](#): > > > > > > I wanted to replace my dark magic 2 bearing. One day I was playing it and it started making a weird sound so I cleaned it. I used mineral spirits and a very small amount of thin lube. After this clean the spin time went down by one minute and it became responsive. I cleaned it again but it only became worse. Due to this, I decided to get a new bearing. What brand has the best bearings and would a concave bearing be good? > > > > Personally, I find I get better results with acetone over mineral spirits. > > Or better yet, both! I actually do both. Mineral spirits followed by acetone. ---
**Author:** ![daniel0731ex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/45deac/32.png) [@daniel0731ex](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/daniel0731ex)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2012, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-ii-replacement-bearing/47130/6 "2012-12-26T23:53:32Z")
99% isopropyl alcohol.