# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=100 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 101 --- ## [One Star vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-star-vibe/53995)
**Author:** [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-star-vibe/53995 "2013-05-25T14:45:14Z")
Picked up a one star today and it has some pretty heavy vibe/wobble. Tried tuning it with little success. Is this a typical problem? --- ## [Duncan raptor loose thread problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-raptor-loose-thread-problems/53991)
**Author:** [@YoYoCp](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoCp)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-raptor-loose-thread-problems/53991 "2013-05-24T21:43:05Z")
I just noticed that every duncan raptor owner experience loose thread problems even me experience the same problem. I just wanted to know why this happens? --- ## [On the topic of counterweights and holsters](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/on-the-topic-of-counterweights-and-holsters/54035)
**Author:** [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/on-the-topic-of-counterweights-and-holsters/54035 "2013-05-24T21:01:18Z")
I have no idea if this goes on the mod forum. Seemed like the most appropriate place… So, I really like the idea of yoyo holesters. It both displays your yoyo and unclutters your pockets. However, there was always one p… --- ## [I need help with siliconing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-help-with-siliconing/53756)
**Author:** [@Sir\_Batu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sir_Batu)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-help-with-siliconing/53756 "2013-05-24T07:17:34Z")
Hello. I’ve siliconed my PGM about two hours ago. When I’ve played with it, it was responsive. What I sould do for going back to unresponsive? --- ## [Old yyj responses ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/old-yyj-responses/53247)
**Author:** [@MattE](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattE)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/old-yyj-responses/53247 "2013-05-24T03:26:35Z")
So about 2 or 3 years ago I bought a yoyo jam X-convict, and am looking to do something about the O-ring response. Will the yyj new silicone pad things fit, or will I have to silicone it manually? Thank you for your time… --- ## [10 ball bearing in Summit. HELP!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/10-ball-bearing-in-summit-help/53771)
**Author:** [@yoyoguy345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy345)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/10-ball-bearing-in-summit-help/53771 "2013-05-24T02:27:16Z")
Does it come lubed? How long does it take to break in? --- ## [Does any one make there own yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-any-one-make-there-own-yoyos/53911)
**Author:** [@Zigtronik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zigtronik)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2013, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-any-one-make-there-own-yoyos/53911 "2013-05-23T08:29:42Z")
I’m thinking about trying to either mod or make my own yoyos(not commercially) and was wondering what lathes and tools are good for getting the job done! --- ## [DV888 with vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-with-vibe/53719)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2013, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-with-vibe/53719 "2013-05-22T21:58:17Z")
Yeah, my friend got a DV888 in a trade with vibe, he said it was like that when he gave it to me. And it’s probably not fixable. But I am just wondering where the vibe is coming from. The axle isn’t bent. The only thin… --- ## [What is wrong?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-wrong/53946)
**Author:** [@LeftyLink](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyLink)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2013, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-wrong/53946 "2013-05-22T18:32:15Z")
Ok so im looking through my throws, and i remembered that my OneStar went responsive, and for some reason i was really determined to fix it, no use. I cleaned the bearing and wiped the bearing seat, and it is still respo… --- ## [Carbon Fiber Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/carbon-fiber-yoyo/53796)
**Author:** [@TommyHenthorne](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TommyHenthorne)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2013, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/carbon-fiber-yoyo/53796 "2013-05-22T04:53:16Z")
Talked with a guy in the mall after he noticed me yoyoing. He happened to be a machinist who said he’d thought about making one out of carbon fiber. I thought to myself, “Surely that would be way too light,” but then it … --- ## [Why won't my bearings break in?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-wont-my-bearings-break-in/53899)
**Author:** [@yoyam420](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyam420)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2013, 1:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-wont-my-bearings-break-in/53899 "2013-05-22T01:15:12Z")
Every time I lube a bearing (YYF Performance thin oil) it won’t break in. It continuously stays responsive, even after days of play. It’s quite annoying. Should I possibly clean them?? Edit: It doesn’t matter what type… --- ## [Yoyoexpertman mods!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoexpertman-mods/52218)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoexpertman-mods/52218 "2013-05-21T12:25:48Z")
Lyn fury with dm2 rings Fh2 with fhz caps. Ad custom paint job Higby profly with bearing mod Onestar with dm2 rings and metal spacers added Bead lasted quark Recycled yoyo Wood homeade take apart p… --- ## [Strange vide in sOMETHING Angle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strange-vide-in-something-angle/53787)
**Author:** [@Apollo2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apollo2)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strange-vide-in-something-angle/53787 "2013-05-19T23:47:20Z")
I have no idea why it has a little vibe! --- ## [need help from a talented modder ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-from-a-talented-modder/53793)
**Author:** [@modman10](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/modman10)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-from-a-talented-modder/53793 "2013-05-19T20:57:11Z")
Hey everyone, so when i was at a contest/meet i got a chief in a trade :o but i later realized that the little post that sticks out is slightly bent :-\\causing the yoyo to vibe, can anyore re-bend the post to make it sm… --- ## [One Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-mod/53816)
**Author:** [@theriv422](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theriv422)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-mod/53816 "2013-05-19T17:16:15Z")
I want to mod my One but I have co clue how. It would be awesome if you could help. --- ## [Water? (URGENT)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/water-urgent/53761)
**Author:** [@LeftyLink](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyLink)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/water-urgent/53761 "2013-05-19T14:27:22Z")
Ok, so there has been an issue with my CT bearing. When I tried to swap the spec bearing in my Super G for the CT, then I took it off, the bearing would not spin. I know the traditional cleaners, but this is urgent, can … --- ## [Making Duncan Mosquito Unresponsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-duncan-mosquito-unresponsive/53693)
**Author:** [@Dreamer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dreamer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-duncan-mosquito-unresponsive/53693 "2013-05-18T02:13:10Z")
My Duncan Mosquito is the yoyo that always inspires me to play, don’t know why but it does. I cleaned the bearing and put a drop of thin lube in. When I put the bearing in it screamed, and I mean that thing is loud. It … --- ## [Die Nasty won't screw together.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/die-nasty-wont-screw-together/53678)
**Author:** [@yoyopadawan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyopadawan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/die-nasty-wont-screw-together/53678 "2013-05-18T02:10:24Z")
Got yesterday and hours later axle looked awfully small (too small to screw together). --- ## [Duncan raptor yoyo bearing problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-raptor-yoyo-bearing-problem/53671)
**Author:** [@Sempijosh85](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sempijosh85)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-raptor-yoyo-bearing-problem/53671 "2013-05-17T06:17:22Z")
Just bought a raptor, worked great at first then it went silent and got super responsive. Tried cleaning the bearing and saw the balls weren’t spread out, or some was missing. Ordered a trifecta bearing today- anybody h… --- ## [Go Big Won't open](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/go-big-wont-open/53665)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/go-big-wont-open/53665 "2013-05-17T02:18:54Z")
So I just got a Go big today. I got a knot, tried to open it and it wouldn’t open. I can turn without difficulty, but it just won’t unscrew. Does anyone know what might be wrong? --- ## [how to remove a blasted (beadblasted) finish?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-blasted-beadblasted-finish/53587)
**Author:** [@mangakaninja](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mangakaninja)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-blasted-beadblasted-finish/53587 "2013-05-16T16:19:57Z")
without injuring the yoyo, is there a way to turn this: as shiny as this: ?? like some chemical or something? i heard the blast is supposed to wear off with time(and use) … i kinda want to remove it totally, …li… --- ## [Anyone do nickel plating anymore?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-do-nickel-plating-anymore/53343)
**Author:** [@throwrw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/throwrw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-do-nickel-plating-anymore/53343 "2013-05-16T02:27:55Z")
Seems to be a lost art now… no one does it. I want to get raw yoyos and have them anodized, but I’d rather have them nickel plated. Unfortunately i dont think anyone on here does nickel plating anymore… anyone have any c… --- ## [I'm using machine oil/sewing machine oil thing for lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-using-machine-oil-sewing-machine-oil-thing-for-lube/53334)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_Kangaroo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Kangaroo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-using-machine-oil-sewing-machine-oil-thing-for-lube/53334 "2013-05-16T02:02:40Z")
Will that work? --- ## [Sanding HELP!!! ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sanding-help/53465)
**Author:** [@YoYoCp](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoCp)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sanding-help/53465 "2013-05-15T17:04:58Z")
Need help!!! ??? Hi guys, Im done doing chemical stripping of my yoyo to raw and now some edges are quite rough. I want to sand some parts of it that are rough. Does doing this makes my yoyo good or worst? Or it can a… --- ## [Very Stuck Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/very-stuck-axle/53512)
**Author:** [@J\_Singh\_2K](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/J_Singh_2K)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/very-stuck-axle/53512 "2013-05-15T01:47:58Z")
Hey there, I recently received a Rec Rev Octave 3 in a trade. When I got it, the axle was partially stripped. Now the axle is completely stripped. I need to take out the axle so I can replace it with a new one. The probl… --- ## [Summit and Side effects](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-and-side-effects/53105)
**Author:** [@kitebug](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kitebug)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-and-side-effects/53105 "2013-05-15T00:37:02Z")
Do all side effects fit the Summit? are all these interchangable with all other one drops? thanks --- ## [CLYW peak response pads . ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-peak-response-pads/53504)
**Author:** [@jiggyfly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jiggyfly)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-peak-response-pads/53504 "2013-05-14T17:55:14Z")
Hi all , just got a peak and it’s binding to fast . for example when I try ninja vanish it binds right as I’m trying to land the green triangle . ( I’m good with ninja vanish , find it easy on all my other throws ) … --- ## [acrophobia pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/acrophobia-pads/53573)
**Author:** [@ironman888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ironman888)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/acrophobia-pads/53573 "2013-05-14T12:14:16Z")
Which irpads should i buy for the acrophobia? --- ## [Magic T10 Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magic-t10-help/53487)
**Author:** [@theriv422](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theriv422)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magic-t10-help/53487 "2013-05-13T21:55:57Z")
I have a magic T10 and i saw it can sleep for 9 minutes but mine can only sleep for around 40 seconds. Is there a mod to make it sleep longer. --- ## [Legacy 2 problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-2-problems/53415)
**Author:** [@ieatspudz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ieatspudz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-2-problems/53415 "2013-05-13T20:40:34Z")
the legacy 2 has been a bit of a disappointment, it is super responsive with the ‘unresponsive’ bearing and the bearing does not spin when I put it in the yoyo and its very tight in the bearing seat. The bearing spins fo… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=99) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=101)