Signs of a Dead bearing?

General Yo-Yo
1

I was just wondering if someone could tell me about the signs of a dead bearing. I ask because my bearing isnt as quiet as it use to be, it’s sleep times have drasticly shortened, and the slightest jerk will bring the yoyo back up ???

2

DId you use thick lubr because if you did then your yoyo turns rusty just wat happen to my dark magic IF not how long have you had ur yoyo

3

Did you use lube of any kind on your bearing?

4

No, I play with a dry bearing :-\

p.s. that was quick :wink:

5

Have you tried cleaning it again? Maybe some dust got stuck in it.

6

Dry bearings spin longer, but are noisier, and die faster.

Clean it. Try thin lube.

7

I’ve tried cleaning it a couple times, doesnt work.

And I dont own any lube at the moment.

8

Cleaning with…

9

I dont use anything to clean it. I hust tap out the bits of dust.

I think I need to order some lube, right?

10

Yes.

11

I knew it :stuck_out_tongue:

thanks anyway guys :wink:

12

If you don’t know, put just a little bit of lube instead of just drowning it. :wink:

13

You just contradicted yourself…

Dry bearings do not die faster.

14

They actually do. Unless you lube it…