# Quick X-Convict Questions **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [February 6, 2010, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-x-convict-questions/11089 "2010-02-06T17:21:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![hyperyo000](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hyperyo000/32/301_2.png) [@hyperyo000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hyperyo000)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-x-convict-questions/11089/1 "2010-02-06T17:21:31Z")
Hey guys, just have a few X-Convict questions. 1. Will a center trac bearing fit properly in a X-Convict with non-metal shims? 2. Will a 10-ball bering fit properly in a X- Convict with non-metal shims? 3. Does the X-Convict come unresponsive right out of the box? 4. Will it be 100% unresponsive without shaving the o-rings or putting silicone in it? 5. Should you clean out the bearing when you first get it? Sorry for asking so many questions. ---
**Author:** ![A-Bomm97](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8c91f0/32.png) [@A-Bomm97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/A-Bomm97)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-x-convict-questions/11089/2 "2010-02-06T17:46:50Z")
1. yes 2. yes 3. it depends because its an adjustable gap 4. yes if you open up the gap 5. you can if thats what you want ---
**Author:** ![buck\_choy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/buck_choy/32/302_2.png) [@buck\_choy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buck_choy)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-x-convict-questions/11089/3 "2010-02-06T17:52:13Z")
1. Yes 2. Yes 3. It can but some come responsive it just depends 4. Mine was but it was snaggy so I suggest you put two shims in it so it won’t bw like that 5. I would recommend it. Anyways I highly recommend this yoyo it is so awesome. But get some shims and maybe some silicone pads to go with it because it is pretty snaggy if you don’t do this. Even if you don’t do this it is still awesome. ---
**Author:** ![hyperyo000](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hyperyo000/32/301_2.png) [@hyperyo000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hyperyo000)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-x-convict-questions/11089/4 "2010-02-06T18:17:16Z")
Cool, thanks. ---
**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:** [February 6, 2010, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-x-convict-questions/11089/5 "2010-02-06T19:55:11Z")
You can clean the bearing if you want, but I wouldn’t recommend it because it turns out to be kind of pointless when you could just simply play with it. Shims aren’t really needed either, but if you want or have them then go for it if you feel the need. ---
**Author:** ![hyperyo000](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hyperyo000/32/301_2.png) [@hyperyo000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hyperyo000)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-x-convict-questions/11089/6 "2010-02-06T23:10:36Z")
> [@Apetrunk](#): > > You can clean the bearing if you want, but I wouldn’t recommend it because it turns out to be kind of pointless when you could just simply play with it. > > Shims aren’t really needed either, but if you want or have them then go for it if you feel the need. Oh, so since its adjustable I dont need shims? So if I just switch out the o-rings for silicone, break in the bearing, and add thin lube it should be unresponsive? Has anybody seen where you can find a black X-Convict? Thanks guys for helping me! ---
**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:** [February 6, 2010, 11:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-x-convict-questions/11089/7 "2010-02-06T23:20:29Z")
You wouldn’t need to switch to silicone. The o-ring is just fine. But you answer your question, yes that would work. You’ll just have to check the BSTs. ---
**Author:** ![Nmaster](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nmaster/32/345_2.png) [@Nmaster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nmaster)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2010, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-x-convict-questions/11089/8 "2010-02-07T05:34:34Z")
> [@buck\_choy](#): > > 1. Yes > 2. Yes > 3. It can but some come responsive it just depends > 4. Mine was but it was snaggy so I suggest you put two shims in it so it won’t bw like that > 5. I would recommend it. > > Anyways I highly recommend this yoyo it is so awesome. But get some shims and maybe some silicone pads to go with it because it is pretty snaggy if you don’t do this. Even if you don’t do this it is still awesome. I was suppose to say that ;D ---
**Author:** ![buck\_choy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/buck_choy/32/302_2.png) [@buck\_choy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buck_choy)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2010, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-x-convict-questions/11089/9 "2010-02-07T05:50:21Z")
> [@Kei](#): > > > [@Apetrunk](#): > > > > You can clean the bearing if you want, but I wouldn’t recommend it because it turns out to be kind of pointless when you could just simply play with it. > > > > Shims aren’t really needed either, but if you want or have them then go for it if you feel the need. > > Oh, so since its adjustable I dont need shims? > So if I just switch out the o-rings for silicone, break in the bearing, and add thin lube it should be unresponsive? > > Has anybody seen where you can find a black X-Convict? > > Thanks guys for helping me! You don’t technically need them but the ajustable gap really sucks and tightens back up on the x convict so I would HIGHLY recommend shims. ---
**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:** [February 7, 2010, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-x-convict-questions/11089/10 "2010-02-07T17:55:09Z")
You say the adjustable gap tightens back up? You must have loosened it beyond the reach of the adjustable gap then. ---
**Author:** ![buck\_choy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/buck_choy/32/302_2.png) [@buck\_choy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buck_choy)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2010, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-x-convict-questions/11089/11 "2010-02-07T18:00:56Z")
Maybe it is just mine then because I didn’t loosen it beyond the reach of the ajustable gab it just tightens back up no matter what I do.