# help getting my maverick unresponsive **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [September 18, 2010, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253 "2010-09-18T18:31:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Mi1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mi1/32/626_2.png) [@Mi1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mi1)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2010, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/41 "2010-09-25T15:10:41Z")
> [@Sensei Dave](#): > > I bow to you, Mi. Never so elegantly have I been proven wrong! Did you fill the entire chamber with sili and rest the spacer on top or do you have some kind of washer beneath? Is it on top of a warn away response pad? Very nice job. What I did was fill the chamber with silicone and even out its distribution, then sink the spacer in and re-silicone with the spacer in til flush. If any get inside the spacer I use a q-tip to delicately remove it but by now Im good enough to keep it from the spacer. Then use a straight-edge protractor to slide the excess off. It may be in your best interest to recess the silicone a bit. ~M ---
**Author:** ![Buddy\_Jim](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/buddy_jim/32/7920_2.png) [@Buddy\_Jim](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Buddy_Jim)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2010, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/42 "2010-09-27T18:22:59Z")
Wow I think I could be the presedent of the “My silicone job is not as good as Mi’s” club. Though if I may say one thing it looks like the one side didn’t quite settle before you put the yoyo back together.(It looks like there are ripples in the one half. Any who I guess I’ll Show off my second place work [](https://i736.photobucket.com/czM6Ly9wYi1kZXYtcGhvdG9zLXVzLWVhc3QtMS9pbWFnZXMvdGVz/albums/xx2/Buddyjim/2010-08-24194737.jpghttp:/i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/Buddyjim/2010-08-24194745.jpg) Uhh wow sorry about the size difference there. ---
**Author:** ![Mi1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mi1/32/626_2.png) [@Mi1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mi1)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2010, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/43 "2010-09-27T21:23:04Z")
> [@Buddy\_Jim](#): > > Wow I think I could be the presedent of the “My silicone job is not as good as Mi’s” club. Though if I may say one thing it looks like the one side didn’t quite settle before you put the yoyo back together.(It looks like there are ripples in the one half. > > Any who I guess I’ll Show off my second place work > [http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/Buddyjim/2010-08-24194737.jpghttp://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/Buddyjim/2010-08-24194745.jpg](http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/Buddyjim/2010-08-24194737.jpghttp://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/Buddyjim/2010-08-24194745.jpg) > > Uhh wow sorry about the size difference there. Thats fine. Any time my silicone dries and cures co-centrically all it does is help the response selectively recess anyways and it seems to work just as well as a co-centric satin :wink: I have some more pictures of my silicone jobs. I try to make it as neat as I can, Ive recently gotten very very speedy with it, so I suppose being OCD when I was learning helped me do it properly every time. I REALLY like the clear silicone though, because for plastics it seems to cure this yellowy color, like lobster sauce… and for metals it seems to cure that beautiful transparent color you see in the picture above. Anyways the co-centric lines are pretty much invited. Any time that happens I thank my silicone tube. It works very nice as response, and looks nice to boot. ---
**Author:** ![Yoda343](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoda343/32/55846_2.png) [@Yoda343](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoda343)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2010, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/44 "2010-10-02T08:20:09Z")
There’s a problem. I worked in a paint store, so I have more knowledge of solvents than the average bear. Although mineral spirits will break down a good bit of grime in your bearing, it’s also likely to leave a good bit of residue behind. Try rubbing alcohol and blow off the excess with an air duster. and…skip the lube. If you don’t like it better I’d be surprised. In the meantime, start saving your change and step up to a more advanced yoyo. if you’re learning whips, you deserve one that won’t pop you in the knuckles. ---
**Author:** ![Mi1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mi1/32/626_2.png) [@Mi1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mi1)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2010, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/45 "2010-10-02T14:59:30Z")
Nothing is wrong with mineral spirits. ---
**Author:** ![Yoda343](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoda343/32/55846_2.png) [@Yoda343](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoda343)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2010, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/46 "2010-10-02T19:02:29Z")
> [@Mi1](#): > > Nothing is wrong with mineral spirits. Isopropyl is still less viscous and leaves less of itself behind to slow down your bearing. If you prefer mineral spirits, I suggest using Odorless Mineral Spirits. It’s more refined and better than the regular mineral spirits. I use Isopropyl and I’m pleased. ---
**Author:** ![Buddy\_Jim](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/buddy_jim/32/7920_2.png) [@Buddy\_Jim](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Buddy_Jim)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2010, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/47 "2010-10-04T15:37:22Z")
> [@Yoda343](#): > > There’s a problem. I worked in a paint store, so I have more knowledge of solvents than the average bear. Although mineral spirits will break down a good bit of grime in your bearing, it’s also likely to leave a good bit of residue behind. Try rubbing alcohol and blow off the excess with an air duster. and…skip the lube. If you don’t like it better I’d be surprised. > > In the meantime, start saving your change and step up to a more advanced yoyo. if you’re learning whips, you deserve one that won’t pop you in the knuckles. Only problem with rubbing alchohol in the bearing is that instead of a little residue that eventually plays out you get rust which only leads to grumpy face \>:( . Trust me I have used the alchohol luckily it was just a renegade. SoI didn’t have to many sleepless nights ---
**Author:** ![Apetrunk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/apetrunk/32/148_2.png) [@Apetrunk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apetrunk)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2010, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/48 "2010-10-04T15:50:55Z")
> [@Buddy\_Jim](#): > > > [@Yoda343](#): > > > > There’s a problem. I worked in a paint store, so I have more knowledge of solvents than the average bear. Although mineral spirits will break down a good bit of grime in your bearing, it’s also likely to leave a good bit of residue behind. Try rubbing alcohol and blow off the excess with an air duster. and…skip the lube. If you don’t like it better I’d be surprised. > > Only problem with rubbing alchohol in the bearing is that instead of a little residue that eventually plays out you get rust which only leads to grumpy face \>:( . Trust me I have used the alchohol luckily it was just a renegade. SoI didn’t have to many sleepless nights He knows more than you do about this stuff. If it’s worked well for him, it’ll work well for you if you do what he just said. Make sure to blow it out after you clean it. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2010, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/49 "2010-10-04T16:50:15Z")
> [@Yoda343](#): > > I use Isopropyl and I’m pleased. The problem w/isopropyl/rubbing alcohol is that it contains water (which causes rust). You need to be sure you blow it out completely dry, followed by a lite lube. ---
**Author:** ![Buddy\_Jim](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/buddy_jim/32/7920_2.png) [@Buddy\_Jim](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Buddy_Jim)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2010, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/50 "2010-10-04T18:09:53Z")
> [@Apetrunk](#): > > > [@Buddy\_Jim](#): > > > > > [@Yoda343](#): > > > > > > There’s a problem. I worked in a paint store, so I have more knowledge of solvents than the average bear. Although mineral spirits will break down a good bit of grime in your bearing, it’s also likely to leave a good bit of residue behind. Try rubbing alcohol and blow off the excess with an air duster. and…skip the lube. If you don’t like it better I’d be surprised. > > > > Only problem with rubbing alchohol in the bearing is that instead of a little residue that eventually plays out you get rust which only leads to grumpy face \>:( . Trust me I have used the alchohol luckily it was just a renegade. SoI didn’t have to many sleepless nights > > He knows more than you do about this stuff. If it’s worked well for him, it’ll work well for you if you do what he just said. Make sure to blow it out after you clean it. Well blow it out quick cause it was like blink and RUST. + be thourough on the getting the alchohol out of there. ---
**Author:** ![Yoda343](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoda343/32/55846_2.png) [@Yoda343](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoda343)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2010, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/51 "2010-10-05T01:41:21Z")
hrmmm… I haven’t had a problem with rust. All my bearings are free of oxidation. BUT…I did some quick research and found that Isopropyl CAN lead to rust. If you were to leave then in alcohol at room temperature and allow it to evaporate, you’ll have a problem with that. Maybe even more so than water. SO… if you use Isopropyl… Do it as I described. Just a few minutes and then blow off any excess with a good blast of air. Also keep in mind that I run my bearings dry. This has worked for me with no Grumpy Face. Whatever you do, I hope you figure out what works for you. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2010, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/52 "2010-10-05T02:44:32Z")
> [@Yoda343](#): > > Also keep in mind that I run my bearings dry. My experience is that a bit of lube works better. Most dry bearings play rough IMO. A bit of lube, even a very small amount smooths them out immensely. Also, bearings are mechanical contraptions subject to wear. Lube keeps them from wearing faster, and also prevents lockups that dry bearings tend to experience. But you’re happy w/them so rock your socks off. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Yoda343](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoda343/32/55846_2.png) [@Yoda343](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoda343)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2010, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/53 "2010-10-05T04:12:19Z")
Actually…I had wanted to try some thin lube, but it never seems to be in stock when I’m wanting to try it. LOL. I lost interest and just started keeping them clean. so, when they do eventually wear out I’ll pick up some new ones. ---
**Author:** ![Buddy\_Jim](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/buddy_jim/32/7920_2.png) [@Buddy\_Jim](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Buddy_Jim)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2010, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/54 "2010-10-06T04:25:07Z")
You don’t need thin lube. Just get sewing machine lube. Got it for 2 bucks with no shipping, and it works awesome. ---
**Author:** ![Yoda343](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoda343/32/55846_2.png) [@Yoda343](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoda343)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2010, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/55 "2010-10-07T02:44:39Z")
> [@Buddy\_Jim](#): > > You don’t need thin lube. Just get sewing machine lube. Got it for 2 bucks with no shipping, and it works awesome. 3-In-One Household oil? ---
**Author:** ![Mi1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mi1/32/626_2.png) [@Mi1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mi1)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2010, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/56 "2010-10-07T03:24:03Z")
> [@Yoda343](#): > > > [@Buddy\_Jim](#): > > > > You don’t need thin lube. Just get sewing machine lube. Got it for 2 bucks with no shipping, and it works awesome. > > 3-In-One Household oil? Yes. I run my bearings dry though. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2010, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/57 "2010-10-07T03:24:31Z")
> [@Yoda343](#): > > 3-In-One Household oil? That will work. ---
**Author:** ![Buddy\_Jim](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/buddy_jim/32/7920_2.png) [@Buddy\_Jim](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Buddy_Jim)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2010, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/58 "2010-10-07T18:13:41Z")
> [@Yoda343](#): > > > [@Buddy\_Jim](#): > > > > You don’t need thin lube. Just get sewing machine lube. Got it for 2 bucks with no shipping, and it works awesome. > > 3-In-One Household oil? Whatever you call it I just picked some up at Wal Mart next to the Sewing Machines. ---
**Author:** ![arem250](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/arem250/32/7922_2.png) [@arem250](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/arem250)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2010, 1:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/59 "2010-10-08T01:51:29Z")
What I did was took out the spacer and ground that little lip off that prevents the use of a regular size C bearing and then sanded it smooth. Then I made custom shims and put them under the spacer and it actually works with not to much vibe. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/1/e/e1e21c12e5860edaa66695fe467cd92de0bc4116.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Mi1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mi1/32/626_2.png) [@Mi1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mi1)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2010, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253/60 "2010-10-08T02:21:14Z")
You didn’t mention anything about getting a new axle. Is it just my model that will not accept shims? Maybe I should find a new axle for it. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-getting-my-maverick-unresponsive/19253.md?page=4)