# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=1 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [19mm silicone pad stickers, is there a standard thickness?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/19mm-silicone-pad-stickers-is-there-a-standard-thickness/290979)
**Author:** [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/19mm-silicone-pad-stickers-is-there-a-standard-thickness/290979 "2026-07-12T16:48:32Z")
I haven’t had to replace silicone pads much on my yo-yos to date, probably because I have a ton and I don’t play any individual one anywhere close enough to wear them out. As they say, variety is the spice of life! I do… --- ## [Bearing suddenly gets extremely loud on a random throw, despite having cleaned it](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-suddenly-gets-extremely-loud-on-a-random-throw-despite-having-cleaned-it/448880)
**Author:** [@Verus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Verus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-suddenly-gets-extremely-loud-on-a-random-throw-despite-having-cleaned-it/448880 "2026-07-12T12:57:22Z")
Hello, I’ve recently gotten a One Drop Panorama. I’ve cleaned it literally as of this morning and lubed it, but on a random hard throw, it is suddenly very loud. This happened around 2-3 days ago, which was a day afte… --- ## [Polished rim Borealis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-rim-borealis/448808)
**Author:** [@bigstupidbees](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bigstupidbees)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-rim-borealis/448808 "2026-07-11T11:14:24Z")
I dinged my Unknown Borealis pretty good a while ago and it was really visually distracting so just this morning I did a quick run on the drill. I was gonna go finer but I liked the look with like 400 grit so I stopped. … --- ## [My sprout bearing is already bad. Grinding need advice on new bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-sprout-bearing-is-already-bad-grinding-need-advice-on-new-bearings/448824)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-sprout-bearing-is-already-bad-grinding-need-advice-on-new-bearings/448824 "2026-07-11T02:30:54Z")
I just got my sprout but there seems to be something wrong with my bearing. It’s got a little bit of a wobble in the bearing itself, but the bearing is grinding. It’s definitely not smooth nor does it spin like it should… --- ## [Cracked Pleak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cracked-pleak/448413)
**Author:** [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cracked-pleak/448413 "2026-07-11T02:17:27Z")
Just a heads up on carrying a Plastic Peak, they seems to be a little weak around the hub. Had this with me a bit yesterday, mostly in my pocket for some time, I don’t even remember bumping into anything, so could hav… --- ## [Small Diabolos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/small-diabolos/448758)
**Author:** [@eap314](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eap314)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/small-diabolos/448758 "2026-07-10T04:29:43Z")
With how far the 5a-like styles have come along, is anyone interested in putting a one-way bearing in a yoyo / designing a yoyo / spacers to fit a needle bearing? The closest to size c is 1/4 x 7/16 x 1/2. I just think … --- ## [MR85 bearings - how to keep them responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mr85-bearings-how-to-keep-them-responsive/448643)
**Author:** [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mr85-bearings-how-to-keep-them-responsive/448643 "2026-07-08T20:59:33Z")
The RBC and all the MR85 bearing responsive yoyos are great. But how do you keep them responsive? I try to put thick lube in the bearing, but the bearings are so tiny it gets on the outside of the bearing and the string … --- ## [Loop 720 Cap](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-720-cap/447822)
**Author:** [@thegorehound](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thegorehound)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 11:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-720-cap/447822 "2026-06-23T23:37:11Z")
curious if anyone has experimented with loop 720 cap replacements or swapping. I’m a big fan of capless loopers but been lately considering a replacement cap for aesthetics. I was thinking of crafting a “donut” shaped wo… --- ## [Removing AL Peakhand Caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-al-peakhand-caps/420717)
**Author:** [@Hunto47](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hunto47)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-al-peakhand-caps/420717 "2026-06-19T21:05:28Z")
What is the best way to remove the caps from the aluminum peakhand? I haven’t been able to get one off with a suction cup and im a little afraid to go after it with a box cutter as i dont want to damage the caps or the a… --- ## [Czech Point Pivot Loose Fingerspin Cap](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/czech-point-pivot-loose-fingerspin-cap/447257)
**Author:** [@DevonBenson71](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DevonBenson71)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/czech-point-pivot-loose-fingerspin-cap/447257 "2026-06-11T20:28:58Z")
Hello, I just recieved my new Czech Point pivot in the mail a few days ago. It plays wonderfully. However, one of the fingerspin caps is loose and rattly. What can I do to fix this, if anything? I don’t think a brand ne… --- ## [Duncan Hayabusa grind mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-hayabusa-grind-mod/446620)
**Author:** [@Ramstar106](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ramstar106)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-hayabusa-grind-mod/446620 "2026-05-31T18:15:50Z")
Is it possible to modify a Duncan Hayabusa for grind tricks using the satin finish technique? --- ## [Problem with yoyo bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-yoyo-bearings/446436)
**Author:** [@SimonMyy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SimonMyy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-yoyo-bearings/446436 "2026-05-28T15:08:33Z")
Hi please I need some advice, I have a problem with my bearings. The bearings stop working and become coming to my hand(only when i tug strong and pull hight) about 10 mim of yoyoing from everyone. I in the lighter flui… --- ## [Champions Collection Northstar Spacers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/champions-collection-northstar-spacers/446398)
**Author:** [@Tempura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tempura)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 3:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/champions-collection-northstar-spacers/446398 "2026-05-27T03:09:08Z")
Has anyone tried the spacers from one of these in an older death grip spacer yoyo like a Protostar or Yeti? --- ## [Fun mods to do with a fh1?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fun-mods-to-do-with-a-fh1/445597)
**Author:** [@cjnxn\_yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cjnxn_yoyo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fun-mods-to-do-with-a-fh1/445597 "2026-05-20T02:54:19Z")
Looking for mods that don’t take specialized tools and such. --- ## [How to remove bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-bearings/377784)
**Author:** [@G2\_Jake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G2_Jake)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-bearings/377784 "2026-05-15T18:09:01Z")
I don’t have a removal tool. My removal tool broke. I can’t wait in shipping usually what I hear when ppl ask me about this or I see threads posted. This is what I always suggest for bearing removals, and how I do it da… --- ## [ISO future repairs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iso-future-repairs/445515)
**Author:** [@MoxieOpal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoxieOpal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 4:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iso-future-repairs/445515 "2026-05-12T04:41:12Z")
I just purchased an AC2, but one side is stripped and will need re-tapping when it arrives at my house. I’m looking for repair services to send it to as soon as I get it. --- ## [Wooden Yoyo Making Masterclass with Spinworthy - Wood Selection](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooden-yoyo-making-masterclass-with-spinworthy-wood-selection/422907)
**Author:** [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 12:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooden-yoyo-making-masterclass-with-spinworthy-wood-selection/422907 "2026-05-12T00:17:24Z")
Hi there! Today I’m going to share my knowledge of making good wood selections for making yoyos. This information applies to making three piece yoyos (two halves and an axle). I will be focusing on selecting the wood f… --- ## [New pom yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-pom-yoyo/439406)
**Author:** [@MaDMAn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MaDMAn)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-pom-yoyo/439406 "2026-04-30T05:05:40Z")
Had a bit of time during work, so decided to make a slightly bigger version of the last one I did. 56mm diameter 44mm wide 65 gram It’s slightly too light for my taste, might make another one with added rim weight bu… --- ## [Yoyo bearing that is mostly air/liquid tight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-bearing-that-is-mostly-air-liquid-tight/444612)
**Author:** [@Yoyoda](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyoda)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-bearing-that-is-mostly-air-liquid-tight/444612 "2026-04-28T14:13:24Z")
I’m looking for fluid/liquid bearings that are size c I’m pretty sure they don’t exist but I’m wondering if there is size c bearings that are mosty air tight / liquid tight so I can try putting galinstan in it (as an exp… --- ## [How to CAD a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-cad-a-yoyo/402213)
**Author:** [@Thrower4aCK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Thrower4aCK)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-cad-a-yoyo/402213 "2026-04-26T08:31:58Z")
Does anyone know how to design a yoyo? I want to make one --- ## [Any Dif-e-YO techs out there?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-dif-e-yo-techs-out-there/440813)
**Author:** [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-dif-e-yo-techs-out-there/440813 "2026-04-21T10:48:28Z")
This Tank is almost impossible to bind. I got it used, but it is newish condition. It is so loose that even if you can get a bind, the wind is not tight enough to get it to spin properly on the next throw. The pads seem… --- ## [DP Legend Wing axle snapped. Need help from someone w/ a lathe and centering chuck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dp-legend-wing-axle-snapped-need-help-from-someone-w-a-lathe-and-centering-chuck/444066)
**Author:** [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dp-legend-wing-axle-snapped-need-help-from-someone-w-a-lathe-and-centering-chuck/444066 "2026-04-16T18:38:34Z")
I was throwing carelessly and the string broke and it hit the wall and somehow the axle snapped. I know it’s only a $15 yoyo, but I really like the Doc Pop engraving and it played better than most of my other wood yoyos.… --- ## [Rock Tumbler/ Stone Washing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rock-tumbler-stone-washing/418775)
**Author:** [@Cmchappell97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cmchappell97)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rock-tumbler-stone-washing/418775 "2026-04-15T04:34:00Z")
Hey! I want to know y’all’s thoughts on throwing yo-yos with some war scars/ or raw throws in a rock tumbler with some ceramic beads? What do you think will happen? Will it give it a better finish? Will it eventually str… --- ## [Learning Curve (YYF Velocity Question)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/learning-curve-yyf-velocity-question/443798)
**Author:** [@rEvolve](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rEvolve)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/learning-curve-yyf-velocity-question/443798 "2026-04-12T21:40:13Z")
As usual I’m a bit late to the modern age. :slight\_smile: My latest return to yoyos was prompted by remembering that I had a Velocity that for several years lived on my desk in my office. But of course, the “owner’s manu… --- ## [Does this count as a splash yet?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-this-count-as-a-splash-yet/443656)
**Author:** [@davestyle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/davestyle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-this-count-as-a-splash-yet/443656 "2026-04-09T22:20:26Z")
Only in the cups though. Spicy isopropyl didn’t touch it. --- ## [Henry's yoyo advice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/henrys-yoyo-advice/443554)
**Author:** [@Cutting2crew](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cutting2crew)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 4:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/henrys-yoyo-advice/443554 "2026-04-07T04:58:38Z")
its been a few months now since l first received my very first Henry’s yoyo from my sister who gave it to me for Christmas after finding it a value village one day and l’ve got to say its quite a fun yoyo, its a Cobra th… --- ## [Step-by-step guide for making a custom yoyo pouch (archival repost)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/step-by-step-guide-for-making-a-custom-yoyo-pouch-archival-repost/442957)
**Author:** [@Xanadu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xanadu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/step-by-step-guide-for-making-a-custom-yoyo-pouch-archival-repost/442957 "2026-03-27T02:17:55Z")
Someone recently asked me about this leather yoyo pouch that I made back in 2017. At the time, I had posted a step-by-step tutorial for making one on the r/Throwers reddit page. The Imgur link I used there is now down bu… --- ## [3d printed axle knot pick attachment](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3d-printed-axle-knot-pick-attachment/442932)
**Author:** [@crispbubby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crispbubby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 12:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3d-printed-axle-knot-pick-attachment/442932 "2026-03-25T00:40:55Z")
Hey everyone, I just wanted to share this 3D print I created to get axle knots out. I designed it to attach to the keychain hole of the magicyoyo bearing removal tool, since that’s the one I’ve got. The one downside is … --- ## [Modded Butterfly XT using only OEM Duncan parts. :D](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-butterfly-xt-using-only-oem-duncan-parts-d/373031)
**Author:** [@Beverchakus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Beverchakus)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-butterfly-xt-using-only-oem-duncan-parts-d/373031 "2026-03-17T19:58:05Z")
Recently found out about these Mod Spacers kits that came out in 2012 as per the wiki. Well they quickly turned into an obsession and here we are. One butterfly XT in each color with each color of duncan weight rings. Sa… --- ## [Is my Turner Turtle gonna run away?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-my-turner-turtle-gonna-run-away/442105)
**Author:** [@dsch17](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dsch17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-my-turner-turtle-gonna-run-away/442105 "2026-03-11T17:51:07Z")
Is my Turner Turtle slowly cutting into the string? I switched in a half spec bearing and an 8mm bearing to make it responsive and I’m so scared of it flying away while I throw it lol [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=2)