# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=10 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 11 --- ## [For all machined Freehand 1 owners](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/for-all-machined-freehand-1-owners/401043)
**Author:** [@Tempura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tempura)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/for-all-machined-freehand-1-owners/401043 "2024-05-15T19:34:42Z")
Today while doing bearing maintenance I noticed that my Delrin FH1 did not thread together very smoothly, so I decided to switch out the axle for another m4-0.7x8 axle I had lying around. The yoyo not only screws togethe… --- ## [The good ole G5 had one too many dings for my liking](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-good-ole-g5-had-one-too-many-dings-for-my-liking/400562)
**Author:** [@YOGIBA](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOGIBA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-good-ole-g5-had-one-too-many-dings-for-my-liking/400562 "2024-05-10T16:29:09Z")
Hit it with 1000-7000 grit and a nice mirror polish! --- ## [Three ways I've modded the new FH1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/three-ways-ive-modded-the-new-fh1/399871)
**Author:** [@pyrotechnic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pyrotechnic)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/three-ways-ive-modded-the-new-fh1/399871 "2024-05-02T14:01:43Z")
As you can see they are all modded differently have a slightly different feel in play too. --- ## [MYY V8 axle question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/myy-v8-axle-question/399878)
**Author:** [@SmashYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SmashYoyos)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/myy-v8-axle-question/399878 "2024-05-02T13:53:47Z")
Question for y’all! Im trying to run my MYY V8 as unresponsive. Mine came responsive with a half spec bearing and I THINK a 12 mm axle. I dont know if i should be using a longer axle for unresponsive with a C bearing t… --- ## [Highwalled and Schmooved FH1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/highwalled-and-schmooved-fh1/399693)
**Author:** [@pyrotechnic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pyrotechnic)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/highwalled-and-schmooved-fh1/399693 "2024-04-30T10:54:34Z")
Did a thing this morning --- ## [YYF Dark Matter lube experiences](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-dark-matter-lube-experiences/298330)
**Author:** [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-dark-matter-lube-experiences/298330 "2024-04-29T08:46:11Z")
I’m interested in getting some of this but I have a couple of questions about it. Is it superior in any way to regular thin lube products? What is special about it? Does it help keep the bearing quieter than other line… --- ## [I just got a yoyo that became responsive after only one hour](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-just-got-a-yoyo-that-became-responsive-after-only-one-hour/399272)
**Author:** [@MrPluh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrPluh)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 3:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-just-got-a-yoyo-that-became-responsive-after-only-one-hour/399272 "2024-04-26T03:25:39Z")
--- ## [Looking for Xconvict cap artwork](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-xconvict-cap-artwork/399354)
**Author:** [@pyrotechnic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pyrotechnic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-xconvict-cap-artwork/399354 "2024-04-25T16:36:46Z")
Will be getting a orange Xconvict in the mail soon. Hoping someone has the caps or a scan/pic of them so I can have a complete looking yoyo. Perfer the orange slice caps but will take any Xconvict caps. --- ## [Best ways to clean yoyo bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-yoyo-bearing/390526)
**Author:** [@Judahham](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Judahham)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-yoyo-bearing/390526 "2024-04-24T15:21:39Z")
Having trouble with my bearing and lube is not working --- ## [SUCCESS! Removing Duncan caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/success-removing-duncan-caps/399169)
**Author:** [@SmashYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SmashYoyos)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 12:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/success-removing-duncan-caps/399169 "2024-04-24T00:34:17Z")
Hi yall! Im trying to remove the caps off my freehand, freehand one and Butterfly XT so that I can add weight rings to them. Any suggestions on how to do that without buying extra tools? I dont have a suction cup or som… --- ## [My yoyo keeps coming back up](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yoyo-keeps-coming-back-up/399154)
**Author:** [@Verxai](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Verxai)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yoyo-keeps-coming-back-up/399154 "2024-04-22T21:02:01Z")
Whenever I go to throw a sleeper my yoyo keeps automaticly coming back up. I’ve tried checking if it was in the bearing, I’ve even changed the string, I’m considering just making it non responsive or getting a new one. C… --- ## [Duncan butterfly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-butterfly/399130)
**Author:** [@Hungrymushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hungrymushroom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-butterfly/399130 "2024-04-21T21:52:53Z")
Is there a way to remove the caps on a standard Duncan butterfly without damaging anything too much? --- ## [How to remove the rims off an egde 3.0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-the-rims-off-an-egde-3-0/398836)
**Author:** [@GoTouchGrass](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GoTouchGrass)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-the-rims-off-an-egde-3-0/398836 "2024-04-17T15:23:52Z")
Im trying to mod my edge 3.0 and I want to take the rims off of it, but nothing seems to work. Anyone got any tips. --- ## [It's that time again!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-that-time-again/398756)
**Author:** [@sleeper1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sleeper1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-that-time-again/398756 "2024-04-15T23:02:00Z")
I beefcaked a butterfly xt, put a A sized bearing into a hornet, Now I have just put paper in the side where the axle goes for a butterfly and it gave it a wider gap, and spins 2 times longer! --- ## [What yoyos can fit Duncan sized weight rings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyos-can-fit-duncan-sized-weight-rings/398562)
**Author:** [@SmashYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SmashYoyos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyos-can-fit-duncan-sized-weight-rings/398562 "2024-04-12T18:52:25Z")
Im buying some weight rings for my duncans, but it made me curious what other yoyos i can put weight rings on. Any suggestions? Not sure what else these would fit on but it would be neat using them on other throws too. --- ## [Turning a Freehand One/Butterfly XT unresponsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/turning-a-freehand-one-butterfly-xt-unresponsive/398426)
**Author:** [@SmashYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SmashYoyos)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/turning-a-freehand-one-butterfly-xt-unresponsive/398426 "2024-04-10T16:02:55Z")
Question for y’all! How do i turn a freehand unresponsive? Im interested in experimenting on my freehand one and also on my Butterfly XT, but not sure how to go about it. Not sure if its worth the effort or not, nor wh… --- ## [More fun stuff I made](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/more-fun-stuff-i-made/398290)
**Author:** [@sleeper1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sleeper1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/more-fun-stuff-i-made/398290 "2024-04-08T12:13:50Z")
Once I posted here that I beefcaked a butterfly xt with 2 c- bearings. Now I was able to take to speed beetle spacers and one shim plus a size a bearing to a hornet yoyo that is made for looping which now can do string t… --- ## [Looper starburst help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looper-starburst-help/398212)
**Author:** [@Yo-yo\_Power](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-yo_Power)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2024, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looper-starburst-help/398212 "2024-04-06T17:48:36Z")
So the two yoyos in question are the Dawn D3 crystal and the hornet. I own 4 D3 and 3 hornets. One of my D3s and one of the hornets response system is very harsh even though they have the same set up as their counterpart… --- ## [Plastic yoyo noise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/plastic-yoyo-noise/349335)
**Author:** [@Ethan1521](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ethan1521)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/plastic-yoyo-noise/349335 "2024-04-05T08:17:13Z")
Just got my Wedge. LOVE IT. Just hate the noise is it normall for plastic yoyos to be loud. Or should i clean my bearing --- ## [What Can I Use To Lube My Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-can-i-use-to-lube-my-yoyo/31171)
**Author:** [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-can-i-use-to-lube-my-yoyo/31171 "2024-04-04T13:04:40Z")
Don’t have any yoyo lube laying around, try this… Gun lube, fishing reel lube, instrument oil, 3-in-1 all work fine if you don’t have any yoyo lube. YYJ thin lube will not make it more responsive. YYJ thick or yomega b… --- ## [Anima bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anima-bearing/398009)
**Author:** [@Des](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Des)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anima-bearing/398009 "2024-04-03T02:32:22Z")
Does anyone know what type of bearing the Anima has? I am competing with the Anima at NER this weekend but my bearing in my Anima broke so i was wondering what type of bearing it has. I want to get the same type of beari… --- ## [How to remove stuck responsive bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-stuck-responsive-bearing/397839)
**Author:** [@GoTouchGrass](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GoTouchGrass)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-stuck-responsive-bearing/397839 "2024-04-01T01:48:17Z")
Hello I was using my MN Autoscopy yoyo and I randomly put a responsive bearing in it for some reason but now I can’t get it out. I tried using a bearing removal tool, but it kept slipping off because there isn’t much ma… --- ## [What thick lube or silicone grease are you using in your modern responsive bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-thick-lube-or-silicone-grease-are-you-using-in-your-modern-responsive-bearings/371223)
**Author:** [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 12:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-thick-lube-or-silicone-grease-are-you-using-in-your-modern-responsive-bearings/371223 "2024-04-01T00:49:52Z")
Curious about everyone’s preference is for this and if people have landed on the same brand/type. --- ## [Bearing Recommendations](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-recommendations/397391)
**Author:** [@Cette](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cette)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2024, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-recommendations/397391 "2024-03-31T20:36:12Z")
What will make this Yoyo feel more flow and get a longer spin time . Bearing recommendations? Love the organic feel but plays awful IMO. --- ## [Best yoyo strings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-strings/397797)
**Author:** [@YoyoGuitar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoGuitar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2024, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-strings/397797 "2024-03-31T19:03:12Z")
Hi all, not sure what the best yoyo strings for an arrow yoyo would be? Have any ideas? Turns out I just wasted 7 quid on some that break every 5 minutes. Any ideas? --- ## [Cool thing I did,](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cool-thing-i-did/397381)
**Author:** [@sleeper1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sleeper1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cool-thing-i-did/397381 "2024-03-27T20:28:42Z")
Just beefcake a butterfly xt 2019 with to slim c bearings --- ## [Playmaxx Raw Fusion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/playmaxx-raw-fusion/305511)
**Author:** [@Blaidd\_Drwg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Blaidd_Drwg)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/playmaxx-raw-fusion/305511 "2024-03-27T15:47:29Z")
Looking for a little help/guidance. I have a Fusion, that I feel I’m at a crossroad with it. I have the Duncan Mod Z spacers but I am wondering if the bolt/nut caps can be removed and replaced with out damaging. My wis… --- ## [How do you keep silicone tubes from drying out?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-silicone-tubes-from-drying-out/397374)
**Author:** [@SlacKing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlacKing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-silicone-tubes-from-drying-out/397374 "2024-03-26T18:06:11Z")
I’m siliconing my first yoyo using red RTV silicone, and I’m wondering to keep the tube (and especially the applicator tip) from drying out so I can use it for future pads. Sorry if this has already been addressed, but … --- ## [Need help setting up Throwbacks Match](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-setting-up-throwbacks-match/397176)
**Author:** [@CaptainEliHops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaptainEliHops)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-setting-up-throwbacks-match/397176 "2024-03-23T14:37:22Z")
Hi everyone, it a snowy day today so decided to do some yo-yo maintenance, and in preparation for 2aApril, need to set up some loopers. I am quite new to 2A, I can loop consistently and do around the worlds with right (d… --- ## [Quiet bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quiet-bearings/299432)
**Author:** [@Jedillama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jedillama)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quiet-bearings/299432 "2024-03-21T20:38:39Z")
Greetings, I get the majority of my throw time in late at night while the wife is asleep. That being said I really value quiet yoyos as I dont want the wife to grow to resent this hoby of mine. What in your opinion are … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=9) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=11)