# I like loud bearings, what's the lifespan of a dry bearing?
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance
**Created:** [December 24, 2018, 3:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582 "2018-12-24T03:21:11Z")
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### Author:  [@Slimshady](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slimshady)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2018, 3:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582/1 "2018-12-24T03:21:11Z")
So I like loud bearings actually i HATE when it’s quite but at the same time I’m a afraid that my bearing would get rusty so does cleaning it solve the problem?? And if not what’s the average life of a dry bearing??
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### Author:  [@gcoomans](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gcoomans)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2018, 3:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582/2 "2018-12-24T03:25:40Z")
depends on how much you use it, I have a few throws I have never cleaned the bearings, and I’ve had them about a year but only use them a few times a week. I don’t think it will rust unless you get water on it
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### Author:  [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2018, 3:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582/3 "2018-12-24T03:37:03Z")
Attempted yoyoing underwater while in a pool on vacation. Didn’t clean the bearing for quite a while. Bearing was still fine. Don’t worry about rust.
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### Author:  [@skitrz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skitrz)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2018, 3:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582/4 "2018-12-24T03:53:06Z")
So here’s the thing, it’s just a bearing. If you like it loud, play it loud. If it locks up you clean it and see what happens, if it works great, if not new bearing. No big deal. I personally like a quiet yoyo but I don’t play a quiet yoyo for any reason other than “I” like it. Toy and joy are basically the same spelling for a reason!
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### Author:  [@Slimshady](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slimshady)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2018, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582/5 "2018-12-24T03:56:07Z")
I’m throwing a magicyoyo so if I bought another bearing should it be a magicyoyo bearing??
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### Author:  [@skitrz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skitrz)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2018, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582/6 "2018-12-24T03:57:27Z")
Nah it just needs to be the same size. Unless that’s what you want. Buy an extra and have one on hand.
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### Author:  [@Slimshady](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slimshady)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2018, 4:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582/7 "2018-12-24T04:04:39Z")
So a regular bearing?? Or it has to be a yoyo bearing??
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### Author:  [@skitrz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skitrz)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2018, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582/8 "2018-12-24T04:09:22Z")
Sure a regular bearing is fine if it’s the correct size. You may need to clean it as many bearings from hardware stores are heavily oiled or even greased. Once cleaned you can run them dry and the noise they make will delight you.
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### Author:  [@Slimshady](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slimshady)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2018, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582/9 "2018-12-24T02:10:40Z")
So how often do u lube ur bearing??
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### Author:  [@anon19434144](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon19434144)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582/10 "2018-12-24T02:56:11Z")
> [@Bearing lubing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-lubing/43973/7):
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> I use ceramic bearings. (I’ve got one from fjh123 up above) and you don’t need to lube them at all. They are louder but overall less maintenance. I would message John (fjh) and see about getting a bearing from him.
You can type any question in the search bar and find tons of advice.
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### Author:  [@Slimshady](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slimshady)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582/11 "2018-12-24T03:08:23Z")
So I like loud bearings actually i HATE when it’s quite but at the same time I’m a afraid that my bearing would get rusty so does cleaning it solve the problem??
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### Author:  [@anon19434144](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon19434144)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582/12 "2018-12-24T03:18:28Z")
In 3 years I’ve never had a rusty bearing. Some bearing brands make noise, some are almost silent. With metal yoyos most of the time you’re just hearing a metal yoyo in play. I’m not the expert here so I’m not gonna go much further. Just search the forum or PM one of the regulars who are way more knowledgeable than me. Some bearings come dry, some lubed. Sometimes I can’t tell. The world won’t end by trying a few small drops of lube and seeing if it plays better. I have never removed a bearing shield though. I just let the lube works its way in and then use a dry cloth to completely remove any excess lube because you do not want lube on your pads or to get on your string.
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### Author:  [@Slimshady](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slimshady)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2018, 3:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582/13 "2018-12-24T03:20:21Z")
Got it thnx
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### Author:  [@anon19434144](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon19434144)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2018, 3:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582/14 "2018-12-24T03:22:04Z")
I’m sure you’ll get better advice soon. Thin lube for unresponsive, thick lube for responsive.
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### Author:  [@Slimshady](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slimshady)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2018, 3:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582/15 "2018-12-24T03:23:20Z")
Already know that thnx 🙂
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### Author:  [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2018, 3:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582/16 "2018-12-24T03:38:32Z")
Whenever it gets too loud, I plop a drop of lube in it. Still loud? Plop a drop.
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### Author:  [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2018, 6:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582/17 "2018-12-24T06:22:09Z")
If you like it noisy, clean it thoroughly but _don’t_ lube it. It’s safe unless you live in a particularly humid climate IMO.
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### Author:  [@Slimshady](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slimshady)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2018, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582/18 "2018-12-24T06:35:08Z")
Lol alright thanks
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### Author:  [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2018, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582/19 "2018-12-24T10:14:21Z")
Wothy, I liked your post for ‘plop a drop’.