# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=102 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 103 --- ## [Bearing is making a grinding noise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-is-making-a-grinding-noise/53022)
**Author:** [@TacSpeed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TacSpeed)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-is-making-a-grinding-noise/53022 "2013-05-03T03:35:29Z")
So, I’ve looked at recent threads about the grinding, but I really don’t have a straight on answer. One of the problems is that my parents will probably not let me clean my bearing. The other is that the grinding only … --- ## [Stripped Axle Duncan Style](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-axle-duncan-style/53040)
**Author:** [@58george58](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/58george58)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-axle-duncan-style/53040 "2013-05-02T20:01:35Z")
Hey guys! I was recently learning some offstring tricks when, as is inevitable with these sorta tricks, I popped my yo-yo straight up and failed to catch it back on the string. :-\\ It hit the ground pretty hard but the e… --- ## [Blasting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blasting/52937)
**Author:** [@PUTHIP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PUTHIP)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blasting/52937 "2013-05-02T17:47:13Z")
Can anyone post pictures or even videos on how you soda blast your Yoyos, I am just not sure how it is done. --- ## [The V](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-v/52975)
**Author:** [@SaltySalvador](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SaltySalvador)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 12:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-v/52975 "2013-05-02T00:25:38Z")
Hey guys. What’s up with the V by sOMETHING? I got one today, played smooth, one of the caps started to rattle and wobble and now the yo-yo vibes. How do you take the caps out of the V? It says that the caps are threade… --- ## [Need a modder to re-thread two of my yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-a-modder-to-re-thread-two-of-my-yoyos/51457)
**Author:** [@Pillowite](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pillowite)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-a-modder-to-re-thread-two-of-my-yoyos/51457 "2013-05-01T19:40:48Z")
I have a yyf genesis+ and a duncan raptor that need to be rethreaded. Both yoyos suffered a pretty intensive lifespan where they were stepped on, by accident. The yoyos are super vibey, but its not from the damage, they … --- ## [Can someone tell me extensively how to deshield a DM2 speed bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-someone-tell-me-extensively-how-to-deshield-a-dm2-speed-bearing/52871)
**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2013, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-someone-tell-me-extensively-how-to-deshield-a-dm2-speed-bearing/52871 "2013-05-01T18:31:07Z")
--- ## [Help please!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-please/52918)
**Author:** [@PhobicTundra](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PhobicTundra)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2013, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-please/52918 "2013-05-01T18:13:07Z")
My bearing on my yoyo is making this very loud sound and it doesn’t spin smoothly. I don’t really know how to clean it, so help please. Or should I get a new one? --- ## [Very simple Classic mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/very-simple-classic-mod/52963)
**Author:** [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2013, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/very-simple-classic-mod/52963 "2013-05-01T05:21:41Z")
Took some sand paper and removed the raised graphics on the classic’s caps. It may look a little rough, but it’s silky smooth, and is much more comfortable to hold. There’s no added vibe or wobble, and it plays just the… --- ## [bearing getting noisy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-getting-noisy/49206)
**Author:** [@yhl0214](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yhl0214)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 11:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-getting-noisy/49206 "2013-04-30T23:05:55Z")
I got a new superstar, and after a while it started to get loud. Does this mean that the bearing is getting broken in or some dirt got inside it? ??? --- ## [Tips for the best silicone job](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tips-for-the-best-silicone-job/52936)
**Author:** [@tjz1021](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tjz1021)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tips-for-the-best-silicone-job/52936 "2013-04-30T20:53:24Z")
Tips to silicone the best- What is the best silicone to you? How long should you let it dry? What tools should you use? Etc --- ## [YYJ Classic caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-classic-caps/52895)
**Author:** [@Doctor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Doctor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-classic-caps/52895 "2013-04-30T19:15:41Z")
Is there a way to get the caps off a YYJ Classic? --- ## [Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings/52865)
**Author:** [@LeftyLink](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyLink)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings/52865 "2013-04-30T11:28:28Z")
Anyone have an explanation of why bearing sometimes goes responsive, but when I flick it, I still spins like there’s no problems? --- ## [HELP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/52907)
**Author:** [@tom2000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tom2000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/52907 "2013-04-29T22:13:21Z")
I put a bearing in my die base 1 and I think it’s under size and won’t come out even with pliers HELP --- ## [Yomega Raider.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-raider/7789)
**Author:** [@yO\_JaYxDsJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yO_JaYxDsJ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-raider/7789 "2013-04-29T04:25:56Z")
Can someone post a Raider Mod vid. Thanks. --- ## [Z-stack help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/z-stack-help/52845)
**Author:** [@JVIr.BOSS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JVIr.BOSS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/z-stack-help/52845 "2013-04-29T02:21:31Z")
So I sold my G5 to a friend and all of a sudden one of the stacks just fall off when he throws it. He says he’s fine with it but I want to fix it. Should I buy something new or what? --- ## [Ridiculously Stuck bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ridiculously-stuck-bearing/52517)
**Author:** [@Doey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Doey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 2:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ridiculously-stuck-bearing/52517 "2013-04-29T02:17:27Z")
Omg! This bearing is so stuck! I’ve been at it for an hour. I have a C3 Dark Sonic. I’ve tried the freezer for 30 min, didn’t work, string method, thought it was going to strip the axle, tried using pliers with circular … --- ## [Ultimate stable yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ultimate-stable-yoyo/52616)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_Kangaroo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Kangaroo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2013, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ultimate-stable-yoyo/52616 "2013-04-28T19:39:20Z")
I don’t know where I should put this but modders seem like the people who would be most interested in this. I was thinking about what makes a yoyo unstable. The higher the center of gravity is above the string, the more … --- ## [DARK MAGIC 2 HELP!!!!!!!!!!!! -merged-](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-2-help-merged/52831)
**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2013, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-2-help-merged/52831 "2013-04-28T08:44:37Z")
i used to have a fast 201 yoyo just to do some simple tricks then i was looking to see what the best yo yo on the market was so i bought a dark magic 2. but i just bought it a few days ago and i put in the speed bearing … --- ## [What Knot(s) to tie?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-knot-s-to-tie/52705)
**Author:** [@pickinduck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pickinduck)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2013, 5:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-knot-s-to-tie/52705 "2013-04-28T05:26:00Z")
I am new to yoing and so far my biggest problem is which knot to tie to form the loop that you in turn make the slip knot out of. Most direction don’t even say. I think that I seen one that said a regular over hand knot.… --- ## [my first yoyo build](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-yoyo-build/51220)
**Author:** [@RecklessEngineer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RecklessEngineer)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2013, 2:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-yoyo-build/51220 "2013-04-27T02:36:22Z")
Thought this may be of some interest to you guys :wink: first of all id like to say my knowledge of yoyos is very limited! It all started a few months back when a neigbough of mine popped around asking if i could Re t… --- ## [Medic Needed Here Please!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/medic-needed-here-please/52724)
**Author:** [@yoing4lyf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoing4lyf)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/medic-needed-here-please/52724 "2013-04-26T23:30:46Z")
Hi, So my ShaqlerStar have been acting up lately, I opened it few days back and the bearing came out with BOTH metal plates from the inner sides (in pic) but I didn’t know how to fix it, and I didn’t wanna mess with it … --- ## [ALL MODDERS PLEASE READ THIS---](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/all-modders-please-read-this/52514)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 4:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/all-modders-please-read-this/52514 "2013-04-26T04:28:12Z")
Okay everyone! I have a job to do, I am updating the List of Modders Sticky’ed thread! This one is going to be unique, it is going to have the Modders name, a link to their profile, a description about them or their wor… --- ## [Newbie type question: why does an unresponsive yoyo start to become responsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/newbie-type-question-why-does-an-unresponsive-yoyo-start-to-become-responsive/52679)
**Author:** [@Nagamooto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nagamooto)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2013, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/newbie-type-question-why-does-an-unresponsive-yoyo-start-to-become-responsive/52679 "2013-04-25T21:43:37Z")
I have noticed one of my yoyoz has started to become responsive midway through tricks. Does the bearing need cleaning -it looks clean to me! Maybe it’s just me being sloppy, but it never happened before! --- ## [I Need help with my Summit ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-help-with-my-summit/52573)
**Author:** [@Amberplop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Amberplop)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-help-with-my-summit/52573 "2013-04-24T20:24:54Z")
My Summit just get response what can everything is ok The bearing The response The string everything is new --- ## [How to Hubstack a YYF Whip/One???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-hubstack-a-yyf-whip-one/52627)
**Author:** [@Denzzil](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Denzzil)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-hubstack-a-yyf-whip-one/52627 "2013-04-24T13:57:01Z")
So I’m looking to buy an Ann Connoly Whip which comes with a central trac bearing which is a steal for that price! But I’m looking for it to be hubstacked. So I understand that i would have to buy a YYF Hubstack Kit with… --- ## [Just ano'd my stampede :)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-anod-my-stampede/52509)
**Author:** [@RecklessEngineer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RecklessEngineer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-anod-my-stampede/52509 "2013-04-24T12:05:51Z")
Thought id share a few pics, please excuse my crap iphone pics ::slight\_smile: The throw had a fair few ano scuffs so it needed a new lease of life :smiley: http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/Reckless\_engineer… --- ## [Glow ano?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glow-ano/52666)
**Author:** [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glow-ano/52666 "2013-04-24T11:34:43Z")
I was just wondering if anyone has tried to mix like glow paint or something with ano before applying. My knowledge of how to ano a yoyo is very limited so I’m not sure if that would even work, but think it would be cool… --- ## [Does jp irony bearing sound a bit loose in general?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-jp-irony-bearing-sound-a-bit-loose-in-general/52560)
**Author:** [@Nagamooto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nagamooto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-jp-irony-bearing-sound-a-bit-loose-in-general/52560 "2013-04-22T19:54:55Z")
Hi, I recently bought a new JP irony, but found the bearing makes a slight rattling sound if I put the yo yo near my ear and shake it - I can’t really make out the bearing moving around, but there is definitely a rattli… --- ## [Iridescent ano?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iridescent-ano/52461)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_Kangaroo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Kangaroo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iridescent-ano/52461 "2013-04-22T18:05:49Z")
Does anyone know if that’s possible? --- ## [Alternative HSpin Pyro Response Pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alternative-hspin-pyro-response-pads/52598)
**Author:** [@atomictoyguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/atomictoyguy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alternative-hspin-pyro-response-pads/52598 "2013-04-22T17:11:42Z")
I own an original HSpin Pyro, I have never been happy with the response used in this yo-yo as it relies to much on having fresh string to respond properly. I would prefer something that is long lasting that binds well, … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=101) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=103)