Gold Center trac bearings

General Yo-Yo
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Ok so ive bought two of these so far and both Screech like a freaking eagle diving from the heavens. not your normal loud bearing noise … both actually have a screeching sound it actually causes me pain to hear it LOL…

So whats the deal with these bearings? i want to believe that i just got a couple bad ones, but im not sure i want to dump another 22 bucks for a bad bearing.

Anyone else have this issue?

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havent tried the gold ct out yet. if your having serious problems contact yye. im not sure how you would clean a gold bearing but i would recommend some form of cleaning first off… maybe they just need broken in… IDK

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Yup I’ve owned 2 they’re nice and smooth but make a horrible screech/whistle noise.

Disappointed as well.

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Just get a nice flat bearing. Works just as good.

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Mine is my most silent bearing. I’d contact yyf

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First thing I do with any new yoyo or bearing is add thin lube.

I haven’t cleaned a bearing in years cause there is no need to.

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Clean it in acetone. If that doesn’t work contact YYE or YYF.

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Is it the one I put in your Catch 22?

…Because I have four more from the same batch. And they play amazingly well.

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sure is. I love it!

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No experience with the gold CT but I hustled myself into buying a regular gold bearing years ago. Played great but I’d say “screeching eagle” just about describes it perfectly

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If you used any harse chemicals to clean the bearing that is why. It is gold plated any the only cleaning it needs is blowing it with compressed air.

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I own several, and they are great bearings.

Just clean them in some acetone, and they should be fine. Make sure you de-shield them first.

DO NOT lube them though, they are not to be lubed like a regular bearing. Run them dry after you clean them and I’m sure you will love them.

Good Luck

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Ive heard that cleaning a gold bearing causes the gold to come off but I could be wrong

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Hey can I buy one then?

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No i have done absolutely nothing to either of the bearings except take it out of the black bags they came in and put them in my yoyos.

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my friend gold ct is smooth and quiet