Mystery of the bearing

[A_Soviet_Locust]

@slowyojoe

@A Soviet Locust

Yep, Terrapin X bearings rock. But really, I never have problems with any bearings breaking in. I clean them differently than normal, and much more thoroughly. Seriously, chances are, that one crappy bearing you have, just needs a more thorough cleaning than just a dip in mineral spirits or acetone. Once clean, I lube them with Terrapin X Dry Play lube. Needs practically no break in time. Like literally 3 throws and I’m set. Bearings are only as good as the amount of care you put into them.

If you don’t mind me asking, what do you do to clean them then? I don’t tend to have these problems, but I thought I’d ask for the sake of the people on this thread.

Clean in mineral spirits for 10 minutes. Spin excess spirits off by spinning bearing on paintbrush. let dry on paper towel for 5-10 minutes. Clean using paper cleaning method until super clean. Terrapin X Dry play treat the bearing. Re-shield or don’t, pop back into yoyo, throw a few times, and bam. Link to paper cleaning method(Which is essential for perfectly clean bearings) is here: On bearings and the paper cleaning method: - Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance - YoYoExpert

[jhb8426 (Resident Curmudgeon)]

@slowyojoe

If you don’t mind me asking, what do you do to clean them then? I don’t tend to have these problems, but I thought I’d ask for the sake of the people on this thread.

Likewise, no problems after cleaning and light lube. I swish the bearing in lighter fluid, blow it out w/compressed air. A small amount of brain lube, blow it off w/compressed air.

Ummm, it’s been fairly well established that ABEC ratings really have no effect on how these work in a yoyo.