# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) --- ## [Useful modification & maintenance guides -- clean, repair, tune, fix yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/useful-modification-maintenance-guides-clean-repair-tune-fix-yoyos/16461)
**Author:** [@Yummy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yummy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/useful-modification-maintenance-guides-clean-repair-tune-fix-yoyos/16461 "2020-07-23T22:40:08Z")
This list is an attempt to clean up the mods and maintenance section and to make more information easier to find for new and veteran modders alike. Bearings How to Clean Your Bearing How to Clean Rusty Bearings Bearin… --- ## [About the Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance category](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-the-yo-yo-mods-and-maintenance-category/18)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-the-yo-yo-mods-and-maintenance-category/18 "2018-05-24T13:43:01Z")
Have a cool way to improve your yo-yo? Not sure how to keep it in perfect shape? Or want to ask how to improve or “Mod” it? Talk about it here! --- ## [List of Trustworthy Modders](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/list-of-trustworthy-modders/5098)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/list-of-trustworthy-modders/5098 "2024-05-26T03:15:01Z")
This is a list of trustworthy modders and what services they offer. To be on this list, modders must show skill and dependability in modding yo-yos as well as be a trustworthy member of the community. However, this list… --- ## [FH (fathand)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fh-fathand/453786)
**Author:** [@MaDMAn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MaDMAn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fh-fathand/453786 "2026-09-23T16:08:11Z")
Had some spare time while cutting a stainless pipe… 55 mm diameter 44 mm wide Weight: left my scale at home… --- ## [I want to beefcake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-to-beefcake/453788)
**Author:** [@Saltman360](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saltman360)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-to-beefcake/453788 "2026-09-22T18:35:57Z")
So I recently purchased/hunted down a blue/clear light-up “pulse” Duncan FHZ that I plan to half swap and lightly mod. Someone commented that these actually came stock with the sticker area already recessed! I’ll take ph… --- ## [Wide pom yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wide-pom-yoyo/453321)
**Author:** [@MaDMAn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MaDMAn)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wide-pom-yoyo/453321 "2026-09-21T15:03:19Z")
Wanted something wide, here it is… 55 mm diameter 54 mm wide I’m guessing around 64 grams (no scale at hand) --- ## [Safely cleaning brass rings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/safely-cleaning-brass-rings/453454)
**Author:** [@dsch17](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dsch17)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/safely-cleaning-brass-rings/453454 "2026-09-19T17:13:56Z")
My Omerta came with kinda dirty ish looking rings. Can I use dish soap or do I need brass polish or something to clean em up? Thanks! --- ## [I jazzed up my clear FH1 with acrylic paint and metallic nail polish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-jazzed-up-my-clear-fh1-with-acrylic-paint-and-metallic-nail-polish/452555)
**Author:** [@13rainstorm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/13rainstorm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-jazzed-up-my-clear-fh1-with-acrylic-paint-and-metallic-nail-polish/452555 "2026-09-17T12:05:15Z")
I painted my clear FH1 a couple years ago with regular acrylic paint but felt it was lacking something. Stumbled across some shiny nail polish in the Wallyworld clearance aisle and got to work. Happy with how it turned o… --- ## [Yoyo CAD & Prototyping Adventures](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547)
**Author:** [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Replies:** 2027\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547 "2026-09-16T23:48:46Z")
About a month ago I realized that designing your own yo-yo and actually prototyping it is a lot more approachable than I thought. There’s a lot of great CAD software out there, a lot of it free to use for this purpose, a… --- ## [Definitive Parts List](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/definitive-parts-list/392729)
**Author:** [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/definitive-parts-list/392729 "2026-09-15T15:24:09Z")
I am a tinkerer. I like to mess around with things and yo-yos are no exception. What I’ve found while messing around is that there are many small parts that are handy to have access to for modifying. On top of that, ther… --- ## [Add weight to a Recess First Base](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/add-weight-to-a-recess-first-base/453107)
**Author:** [@wsobchak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wsobchak)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/add-weight-to-a-recess-first-base/453107 "2026-09-13T00:07:13Z")
I just recently got a First Base. I have to say, for the price, it’s pretty nice. I love the feel of it in my hand. I can see why people call it one of the best casual throws ever. Seems like it’s got just about everythi… --- ## [Pyrotechnic's Burnt Love Yoyo Modification](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pyrotechnics-burnt-love-yoyo-modification/341639)
**Author:** [@SarahJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SarahJ)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pyrotechnics-burnt-love-yoyo-modification/341639 "2026-09-10T19:57:17Z")
Hey all, Been awhile since we posted on the forum but this would be the prefect place for us to post new mods. If you are not familiar Pyrotechnic(my partner) has been a long time member of the online community, yoyoin… --- ## [Chronova Engineering](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chronova-engineering/452599)
**Author:** [@Astroyama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Astroyama)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chronova-engineering/452599 "2026-09-04T16:18:19Z")
Found this video to be interesting, wonder if it would help eliminate slight yoyo vibes. Maybe YoyoDoc can dust off his tools and give it a try. --- ## [D.I.Y. Troubleshooting Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/d-i-y-troubleshooting-help/452184)
**Author:** [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/d-i-y-troubleshooting-help/452184 "2026-09-03T15:21:54Z")
I’ve got a DocPop DIY, which I absolutely love. Lately, though, it’s been making a REALLY weird rattling noise, and losing spin really fast and will randomly go responsive. It hasn’t acted like this at all previously. I… --- ## [POM freehand / C-bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pom-freehand-c-bearing/440740)
**Author:** [@MaDMAn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MaDMAn)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pom-freehand-c-bearing/440740 "2026-09-03T14:20:55Z")
As the title implies this is a freehand one replica. I exchanged the caps for extra rimweight, although I prefer the look of the original with caps. It’s 1 gram heavier and 1 mm wider (c bearing and gap at it’s widest)… --- ## [Battery replacement for Spintastics Torch?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/battery-replacement-for-spintastics-torch/452161)
**Author:** [@LightYoWorld](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LightYoWorld)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/battery-replacement-for-spintastics-torch/452161 "2026-09-02T05:39:37Z")
Hi all, I have a Spintastics Torch from the ‘90s that I got when someone did a show at our local library. It became my favorite yo-yo and I replaced the wood axle with metal bearings along the way. I just pulled it out … --- ## [Sonic Turbowash for cleaning bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sonic-turbowash-for-cleaning-bearings/449267)
**Author:** [@DevonBenson71](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DevonBenson71)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 3:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sonic-turbowash-for-cleaning-bearings/449267 "2026-08-25T03:02:12Z")
Hello, would Sonic Turbowash work for cleaning my yoyo bearing? I’m talking about this stuff, It’s commonly used to clean skate bearings and I’m wondering if it would work for an unresponsive yoyo: Amazon.com: SONIC Tu… --- ## [Cleaned bearing sounds crackly and gritty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaned-bearing-sounds-crackly-and-gritty/450945)
**Author:** [@kato](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kato)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaned-bearing-sounds-crackly-and-gritty/450945 "2026-08-15T16:46:21Z")
I noticed some responsiveness on my yoyofriends ultracut, so I decided to clean the bearing, along with 2 myy bearings. After soaking it in 100% acetone and agitating it a bunch, I let it dry for about 10 minutes then I … --- ## [Probably my favorite mod I’ve done](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/probably-my-favorite-mod-i-ve-done/450906)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/probably-my-favorite-mod-i-ve-done/450906 "2026-08-14T06:48:21Z")
Felt like sharing this mod I did a few years ago that sits in the spot of being my favorite. The Speedmaker is one of my favorite yo-yos, if not my favorite one. It was the yoyo that exposed me to unresponsive play. T… --- ## [Permatex 22074 Ultra Grey for very unresponsive return system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/permatex-22074-ultra-grey-for-very-unresponsive-return-system/374904)
**Author:** [@Albertino](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Albertino)\ **Replies:** 396\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/permatex-22074-ultra-grey-for-very-unresponsive-return-system/374904 "2026-08-14T01:06:28Z")
Hello everyone, First of all thanks to @mable to introduce me to this silicone (which also has better pictures), second sorry for my awful pictures and application I did not used silicone from ages. Let’s start from th… --- ## [Where to buy offstring spacers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-buy-offstring-spacers/450754)
**Author:** [@Nessie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nessie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-buy-offstring-spacers/450754 "2026-08-11T05:34:23Z")
I recently bought a top yo dynamax as my first nice off string yoyo and absolutely adored playing it. The other week I lost one of the spacers and am no longer able to use it. Does anyone know where I can buy spacers fo… --- ## [Damaged Bearing Seat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/damaged-bearing-seat/450646)
**Author:** [@IslandGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IslandGuy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/damaged-bearing-seat/450646 "2026-08-10T18:59:20Z")
I dissembled my Miracle Marvelous yoyo for the first time to clean and lube the bearing. It was extremely difficult to get apart. After I finally was able to disassemble the yoyo I noticed the damage on the bearing se… --- ## [Duncan Yo-Tility](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-yo-tility/450625)
**Author:** [@Ian\_Bender](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ian_Bender)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-yo-tility/450625 "2026-08-08T15:22:56Z")
Anyone have issues with this thing? The bearing always gets stuck on the removal tool. It’s frustrating. Any advice --- ## [Dif-e-Yo O-ring replacement](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-e-yo-o-ring-replacement/450455)
**Author:** [@zxin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zxin)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 1:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-e-yo-o-ring-replacement/450455 "2026-08-07T01:32:33Z")
I’m missing one of the red O-rings from my Gladiator Slave MMXV. Does anyone know where I could a get (near) identical one? --- ## [Stripped YoYo Repair Service](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-yoyo-repair-service/442610)
**Author:** [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-yoyo-repair-service/442610 "2026-08-03T17:23:48Z")
Hey gang, Just wanted to offer up a service to fix stripped yo-yos to anyone who has one they need saved. I have like 45 inserts left with this kit that I got and my results were fantastic, so I wanted to share. All I … --- ## [“Aluminum Black” rules](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-black-rules/450207)
**Author:** [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-black-rules/450207 "2026-08-02T16:36:58Z")
Tired of never being able to see the Terraria tree, I decided to bust out the Aluminum Black Came out great! Still not the easiest to spot, mostly because it’s a very very fine line engraving, … --- ## [Long shot - help me resurrect my first yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/long-shot-help-me-resurrect-my-first-yoyo/450028)
**Author:** [@curmudge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/curmudge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/long-shot-help-me-resurrect-my-first-yoyo/450028 "2026-07-31T20:44:56Z")
Hey, all. I recently dug out my very first yoyo, a Superyo Wildcat that I bought from a demonstrator who came to my school back in ~2000. Back then, I quickly moved on to various bearing axles, but now that I mostly play… --- ## [What nozzle fits Motorsil D silicone tube?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-nozzle-fits-motorsil-d-silicone-tube/334461)
**Author:** [@beezy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beezy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-nozzle-fits-motorsil-d-silicone-tube/334461 "2026-07-28T13:49:56Z")
I usually form a temporary cone with tape and cardboard to attach to the end of the Motorsil D tube when I re-silicone yoyo response. Today it was a huge pain, though. Unlike other flowable silicone, Motorsil D does not … --- ## [Crack Finish on Titanium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crack-finish-on-titanium/449453)
**Author:** [@Cmchappell97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cmchappell97)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crack-finish-on-titanium/449453 "2026-07-24T15:04:33Z")
Does anyone know how its done? I am stumped… Is it masking? Is it a thermal expansion process? --- ## [Response Issues](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-issues/449301)
**Author:** [@NPyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NPyoyo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 11:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-issues/449301 "2026-07-19T23:34:08Z")
Hi everyone! I have had some major issues with my 1 month old OFFSETyoyo Deviant +. For the first 2 weeks of use it worked really well, and then it started turning responsive (when I tug upwards, the string loops aroun… [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1)