# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=101 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 102 --- ## [FG CLYW pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fg-clyw-pads/53434)
**Author:** [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fg-clyw-pads/53434 "2013-05-12T19:13:57Z")
i got a FG CLIFF, and after I threw it for about 10 minutes, one pad started falling out. Did anyone else have this problem with their CLYW? --- ## [Cleaning a Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-yoyo/53486)
**Author:** [@thefluteninja](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thefluteninja)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-yoyo/53486 "2013-05-12T15:24:27Z")
Hey guys. Well, my Summit is feeling sort of “greasy” and I was wondering what I should use to clean it. I am asking because I do not want to hurt the ano. Thanks in advance:) --- ## [Can Anodization be Removed?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-anodization-be-removed/37218)
**Author:** [@hansomo123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hansomo123)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-anodization-be-removed/37218 "2013-05-12T01:33:55Z")
Hey guy, I really like how raw yoyos look after a nice polish but most of my yoyos are anodized. Is there an easy way to remove it so its raw? --- ## [What are TA-tas?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-ta-tas/53421)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_Kangaroo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Kangaroo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-ta-tas/53421 "2013-05-11T18:46:55Z")
Did I type that right? --- ## [MVP help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mvp-help/53420)
**Author:** [@panzerhacker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/panzerhacker)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mvp-help/53420 "2013-05-11T11:44:51Z")
i while back i got a axel that didn’t fit the MVP stuck in it. I cant get the axel with the yyf multitool. Please help me. This is my favorite Yoyo :cry: --- ## [Terrapin Dry Lube AND Thin Lube?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-dry-lube-and-thin-lube/52694)
**Author:** [@WretchedRapture](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WretchedRapture)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2013, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-dry-lube-and-thin-lube/52694 "2013-05-10T23:13:37Z")
Has anyone else tried this? I love Terrapin dry lube. With that being said I Terrapin’d a few OD 10 Ball bearings and I loved the results, except for the fact that they leave the 10 Balls sounding a bit loud. The Terrapi… --- ## [Axle size for the Hspin Envy64?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-size-for-the-hspin-envy64/53358)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2013, 1:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-size-for-the-hspin-envy64/53358 "2013-05-10T01:04:43Z")
What axle does the Envy64 take? The one I got in a trade, the axle had been broken in two parts and Loctited back together. So it’s bent causing vibe. Axle size? All I know is the axle is normal length like a PGM Norths… --- ## [Bearing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/53278)
**Author:** [@warcraftruler19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/warcraftruler19)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2013, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/53278 "2013-05-09T07:36:25Z")
Hi guys, so I just added some flowable silicone to my supernova and I think I got a small piece inside the bearing (the bearing was off to the side, not in the throw) and I would like to know the best way to get it out o… --- ## [How to make strings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-strings/53311)
**Author:** [@Apollo2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apollo2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-strings/53311 "2013-05-08T19:17:44Z")
A simple way? Ive never done it before --- ## [I cleaned my bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-cleaned-my-bearing/53223)
**Author:** [@TacSpeed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TacSpeed)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-cleaned-my-bearing/53223 "2013-05-08T12:51:50Z")
So my bearing is cleaned, and it spins super fast. I used it in my yo-yo and the grinding is even louder than before. We used some silicone lube and than this thick lube because it still was spinning freely on the pen. … --- ## [Beefcake Side Effects?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beefcake-side-effects/53262)
**Author:** [@nardcopter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nardcopter)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beefcake-side-effects/53262 "2013-05-08T06:32:33Z")
HEY ONEDROP!!! BEEFCAKED SIDE EFFECTS So do you guys agree with me that this would be awesome? Think about it. Take the most popular 1 or 2 side effects and shrink the bearing seats. And Ten Ball A bearings. Dude. I… --- ## [Need a mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-a-mod/53154)
**Author:** [@Apollo2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apollo2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-a-mod/53154 "2013-05-08T00:59:55Z")
Well i have a freakhand that i want to mod, I DO NOT HAVE A LATHE! What do you recomend? --- ## [Pads to fit Cupcake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads-to-fit-cupcake/53246)
**Author:** [@Lordchootapa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lordchootapa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads-to-fit-cupcake/53246 "2013-05-08T00:15:35Z")
I just want some to have on hand, my binds are getting a little slippy, so I want some extras to have around. What size pads will fit the Crucial Cupcake, and what brand/type would you recommended I get? I’ve heard good … --- ## [Yyf severe has pulsing vibe!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-severe-has-pulsing-vibe/53274)
**Author:** [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-severe-has-pulsing-vibe/53274 "2013-05-07T17:25:51Z")
How do I tune or fix this. --- ## [How to improve tightness of binds? (Genesis slips on binds)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-improve-tightness-of-binds-genesis-slips-on-binds/51127)
**Author:** [@chrt222](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chrt222)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-improve-tightness-of-binds-genesis-slips-on-binds/51127 "2013-05-07T12:39:49Z")
I need a little help with because I noticed my Genesis tends to slip on some binds especially when I’m hand starting it. Do the factors of bearing and string matter to this? I noticed that my DM II has tight binds now … --- ## [yyf severe- tuneing and pulesing vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-severe-tuneing-and-pulesing-vibe/53233)
**Author:** [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-severe-tuneing-and-pulesing-vibe/53233 "2013-05-06T20:19:03Z")
Mods delete --- ## [YYR Diffusion tuning - pulsing vibe, etc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-diffusion-tuning-pulsing-vibe-etc/53186)
**Author:** [@beezy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beezy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-diffusion-tuning-pulsing-vibe-etc/53186 "2013-05-06T06:28:29Z")
So I really like the YYR Diffusion but one that I have has a pulsing vibe that I’d like to get rid of. Before I possibly screw up a decent yoyo by meddling with it, I figured I’d ask… Has anyone tuned a YYR Diffusion su… --- ## [If my Raptor's bearing... ran away...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-my-raptors-bearing-ran-away/53180)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_Kangaroo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Kangaroo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-my-raptors-bearing-ran-away/53180 "2013-05-05T21:42:13Z")
What should I do? --- ## [How to deshield a bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-deshield-a-bearing/46819)
**Author:** [@A\_Soviet\_Locust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/A_Soviet_Locust)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-deshield-a-bearing/46819 "2013-05-05T18:38:19Z")
A few people have been looking for a guide on how to deshield their bearings. It’s pretty simple, and just requires patience. (Okay, I lied, you’ll need more than patience) What you’ll need: -A needle, pin, pushpin, o… --- ## [Chemically Removing Silicone?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chemically-removing-silicone/52316)
**Author:** [@juliang22](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/juliang22)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chemically-removing-silicone/52316 "2013-05-05T18:07:26Z")
This week I cleaned out the old flowable silicone from my Nessie and had to go through getting out the usual “gunk” of whats left. With silicone there is often little pieces that refuse to come out no matter how much you… --- ## [Dying yellow poly yoyo string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying-yellow-poly-yoyo-string/53156)
**Author:** [@latnay90](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/latnay90)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying-yellow-poly-yoyo-string/53156 "2013-05-05T07:47:00Z")
Has anyone ever tried dying yellow yoyo string? Specifically BG1’s. I want to use Rit dye to change them to orange to match my Sleipnir, but I thought I’d ask to see if anyone has ever tried dying a string that isn’t whi… --- ## [One Star caps...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-star-caps/53113)
**Author:** [@whutnow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/whutnow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-star-caps/53113 "2013-05-04T15:56:13Z")
I can’t put my caps back in my one star! I took them out to tune it only to find out they are the tightest fitting caps I’ve ever seen. Any suggestions? --- ## [WD-40 + Hand Sanitizer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wd-40-hand-sanitizer/52669)
**Author:** [@vaporeon122](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vaporeon122)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wd-40-hand-sanitizer/52669 "2013-05-04T14:37:30Z")
I know this may sound weird of just plain dumb, but I was wondering if your could put WD-40 on a bearing and then clean it in hand sanitizer. Since the WD-40 displaces water, it would displace the water from the hand san… --- ## [Beat bearing for YYJ Classic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beat-bearing-for-yyj-classic/53075)
**Author:** [@Sspruch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sspruch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beat-bearing-for-yyj-classic/53075 "2013-05-04T07:08:15Z")
What is the best or correct bearing to upgrade a classic? --- ## [What are you using as your Yo Yo Parts / Tool Bag or Box?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-using-as-your-yo-yo-parts-tool-bag-or-box/52727)
**Author:** [@pickinduck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pickinduck)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-using-as-your-yo-yo-parts-tool-bag-or-box/52727 "2013-05-03T20:30:24Z")
I just bought (not very long ago) and am using a PLANO 3600 SpeedBag. I already feel like I am starting to out grow it. I am starting to wish that I would have gotten the PLANO 3700 SpeedBag. What parts / tool bag or bo… --- ## [Hubstack help?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-help/52878)
**Author:** [@Infinitehexick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Infinitehexick)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-help/52878 "2013-05-03T20:18:04Z")
I’m trying to put rice stacks on my superstar. When I put it all on, it just falls right off. I’ve tried just switching the stack part but when I do, this one keeps on a little tighter except it falls off and takes the o… --- ## [Standard YYF pad dimensions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/standard-yyf-pad-dimensions/52717)
**Author:** [@holland](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/holland)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/standard-yyf-pad-dimensions/52717 "2013-05-03T17:44:30Z")
Hey doods, I was wondering if anyone knew the dimensions on standard YYF pads? I need to know the inner and outer diameter as well as the thickness(depth). Thanks! --- ## [Lubricant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubricant/52912)
**Author:** [@tom2000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tom2000)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubricant/52912 "2013-05-03T15:04:16Z")
I got gorillus lubricus for my unresponsive yoyo is it thin lube because I’m playing unresponsive if not how long do I have to break it in till its unresponsive --- ## [Derlin sever troubles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/derlin-sever-troubles/51945)
**Author:** [@HaOn1313](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HaOn1313)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/derlin-sever-troubles/51945 "2013-05-03T14:29:30Z")
Ok so I have had my sever for a little while now than a vibe came out of nowhere. So I replaced the bering and took off the caps and it’s still vibey. Anything else I can do to save it? --- ## [Can You Fix This?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-fix-this/52930)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 4:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-fix-this/52930 "2013-05-03T04:28:16Z")
I was involved in a BST trade, consisting of a DM1, a SpinFaktor HG for a Meteor. I agreed to this and I got the yoyos today. And both yoyos played extremely well for their age, so I wanted to thumb grind on one of them,… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=100) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=102)