# So I guess my Fast 201 \> DM2 **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [January 30, 2016, 12:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-guess-my-fast-201-dm2/79070 "2016-01-30T00:35:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Niekro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/niekro/32/1541_2.png) [@Niekro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Niekro)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2016, 12:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-guess-my-fast-201-dm2/79070/1 "2016-01-30T00:35:50Z")
Why is it I can do split the atom on my 201 with a narrow gap but can rarely do brain twister on my DM2? I can throw hard and straight but it just runs out of steam mid-trick. I should be able to do all intermediate tricks with that thing(oh yeah, slim bearing). Screw it, guess I’ll just use my Protostar. ---
**Author:** ![Fuzzwad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fuzzwad/32/1633_2.png) [@Fuzzwad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fuzzwad)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2016, 1:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-guess-my-fast-201-dm2/79070/2 "2016-01-30T01:05:00Z")
Try the wide bearing if you have it, just learn to bind. Aslo, the bearing in the DM2 might be dirty. I’ve heard a ton of controversial stuff with what you should use to clean it with, but I used paint thinner. ---
**Author:** ![Niekro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/niekro/32/1541_2.png) [@Niekro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Niekro)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2016, 1:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-guess-my-fast-201-dm2/79070/3 "2016-01-30T01:08:27Z")
I feel like a failure, oh well, binds it is. ---
**Author:** ![Fuzzwad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fuzzwad/32/1633_2.png) [@Fuzzwad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fuzzwad)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2016, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-guess-my-fast-201-dm2/79070/4 "2016-01-30T01:39:55Z")
> [@Niekro](#): > > I feel like a failure, oh well, binds it is. No, it’s not a failure, it’s just unlucky. I’ve had problems with nearly every bearing I’ve had. Just keep going, and don’t feel bad about yourself. ---
**Author:** ![stephosh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/stephosh/32/770_2.png) [@stephosh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stephosh)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2016, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-guess-my-fast-201-dm2/79070/5 "2016-01-30T18:19:45Z")
I had the same problem with my DM2 and it was a dirty bearing. Had to clean it a few times. ---
**Author:** ![Zorro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zorro/32/206266_2.png) [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2016, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-guess-my-fast-201-dm2/79070/6 "2016-01-30T18:20:18Z")
Never underestimate the power of the Fast 201. ---
**Author:** ![Philip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/96bed5/32.png) [@Philip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Philip)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2016, 2:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-guess-my-fast-201-dm2/79070/7 "2016-01-31T02:56:19Z")
> [@Zorro](#): > > Never underestimate the power of the Fast 201. Seriously. I learned 4A on one. ---
**Author:** ![Morgoroth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/morgoroth/32/795_2.png) [@Morgoroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Morgoroth)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-guess-my-fast-201-dm2/79070/8 "2016-02-01T14:33:48Z")
I’ve got a DM1 I’ll trade ya for it 😃 Really though, you probably just need to clean the bearing. Probably more than once. The DMs are great throws. ---
**Author:** ![Niekro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/niekro/32/1541_2.png) [@Niekro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Niekro)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 12:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-guess-my-fast-201-dm2/79070/9 "2016-02-02T00:51:44Z")
Where do I get mineral spirits? ---
**Author:** ![Morgoroth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/morgoroth/32/795_2.png) [@Morgoroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Morgoroth)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-guess-my-fast-201-dm2/79070/10 "2016-02-02T10:22:58Z")
> [@Niekro](#): > > Where do I get mineral spirits? Hardware store. You can also use acetone or lighter fluid. ---
**Author:** ![Niekro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/niekro/32/1541_2.png) [@Niekro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Niekro)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-guess-my-fast-201-dm2/79070/11 "2016-02-02T22:15:32Z")
How about solvent from a bike shop? ---
**Author:** ![Morgoroth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/morgoroth/32/795_2.png) [@Morgoroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Morgoroth)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-guess-my-fast-201-dm2/79070/12 "2016-02-02T23:47:32Z")
Is there an ingredient list? ---
**Author:** ![Niekro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/niekro/32/1541_2.png) [@Niekro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Niekro)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2016, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-guess-my-fast-201-dm2/79070/13 "2016-02-03T00:15:29Z")
No, I just know some guys who work at one. Mineral spirits are cheap enough anyway.