# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=103 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 104 --- ## [Terrapin X bearing S/C NEED HELP!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-x-bearing-s-c-need-help/52175)
**Author:** [@Djlll](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Djlll)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-x-bearing-s-c-need-help/52175 "2013-04-22T13:50:58Z")
Ok so i bought a terrapin x S/C bearing and about a week ago i got it in the mail and it has worked amazing…up until now that is. I was just having fun and then all the sudden my yoyo just came up by its self, smashing m… --- ## [Terrapin dry play](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-dry-play/52562)
**Author:** [@Berdo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Berdo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-dry-play/52562 "2013-04-22T04:36:23Z")
I was looking on eBay and found terrapin bearings that said they were Dry Play. Does this mean to only use their dry lube, or no lube at all? --- ## [Help with my YYF Grind Machine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-my-yyf-grind-machine/52553)
**Author:** [@Sir\_Batu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sir_Batu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-my-yyf-grind-machine/52553 "2013-04-21T17:27:29Z")
Hello. I’ve got my GM at friday of this week. Yesterday I thougt that I should lube it and ı lubed my bearing. Problem is I dropped 2 drops to each side and when I jump my yoyo high (like training for Ninja Vanish) it co… --- ## [Big Nick in Nrothstar worth for getting rid of the vibe?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/big-nick-in-nrothstar-worth-for-getting-rid-of-the-vibe/52314)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/big-nick-in-nrothstar-worth-for-getting-rid-of-the-vibe/52314 "2013-04-21T14:14:21Z")
My Northstar has had vibe since I took the Center Trac out and replaced it with a 10ball. Today I decided to tune it. To tune, you screw the axle in all the way then real ease quarters. On a NS when you screw it in “all… --- ## [dingo54 Blasting and polishing service](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blasting-and-polishing-service/52049)
**Author:** [@dingo54](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dingo54)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blasting-and-polishing-service/52049 "2013-04-20T14:37:44Z")
Im Now doing beadblast service orders. I will be using a very fine grit bead to create a very smooth blast. I currently only have aggressive beads that work, but end up pretty rough. I have a 50pound bag of the right bea… --- ## [AIGR Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aigr-bearings/52348)
**Author:** [@guitaryo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/guitaryo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 3:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aigr-bearings/52348 "2013-04-20T03:10:09Z")
So my Model 10, which came dead smooth, started getting more and more vibe. I didn’t know what it was, but I threw in a 10 ball bearing. It instantly smoothed out, maybe not quite to its original smoothness, but a heck o… --- ## [de-anodizing a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/de-anodizing-a-yoyo/52452)
**Author:** [@ironman888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ironman888)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2013, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/de-anodizing-a-yoyo/52452 "2013-04-19T15:37:51Z")
What’s the best and safest way to de-ano a yoyo? --- ## [C3 Capless Response Size](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3-capless-response-size/52439)
**Author:** [@JamesMay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JamesMay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2013, 2:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3-capless-response-size/52439 "2013-04-19T02:08:26Z")
Hey guys… Im a little confused on what size of pad my Capless takes. Does it use a C3 Standard Size pad or a Slim Pad “19mm OD” ? --- ## [Magic yoyo n12 wont unscrew](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magic-yoyo-n12-wont-unscrew/52446)
**Author:** [@locke9342](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/locke9342)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2013, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magic-yoyo-n12-wont-unscrew/52446 "2013-04-19T01:03:03Z")
I just bought my n12 and I cant seem to unscrew it. Is there something wrong with it or is it just that way? --- ## [flowable silicone in the bearing seat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-in-the-bearing-seat/52354)
**Author:** [@WAT-AAH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WAT-AAH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-in-the-bearing-seat/52354 "2013-04-17T21:18:22Z")
I accidentally got flowable silicone in my psg’s bearing seat and was wondering how to get it out --- ## ["BC" Official Mods and Paint Thread. UPDATED 3/8/13 PGM restore and strip!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bc-official-mods-and-paint-thread-updated-3-8-13-pgm-restore-and-strip/48438)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bc-official-mods-and-paint-thread-updated-3-8-13-pgm-restore-and-strip/48438 "2013-04-17T16:50:20Z")
I am a budding modder I can do lots of things, but I’m best at painting yoyos :smiley: if you like what you see we can work something out.I AM NOW PAINTING YOYOS FOR A SMALL SUM: Splash: 50 cents, gets a splash and a cle… --- ## [This happen to you?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/this-happen-to-you/52309)
**Author:** [@Njstringer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Njstringer)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/this-happen-to-you/52309 "2013-04-17T11:46:04Z")
So I was at work today when my Evil-Yo threw its silicone and went from slightly responsive to a dead weight at the end of my Dragon String. I ran home, pulled out my MonkeySnot and… http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g… --- ## [String getting caught.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-getting-caught/52364)
**Author:** [@jdubz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jdubz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-getting-caught/52364 "2013-04-17T11:44:50Z")
A student brought in a bumblebee where the string kept slipping in between the bearing and spacer and was jamming. He asked me to take a look at it. We took it apart, bearing and spacer look normal, and it seems to fit … --- ## [Removing A bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-a-bearing/52326)
**Author:** [@nunyx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nunyx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-a-bearing/52326 "2013-04-16T23:29:06Z")
I’ve replaced the bearing os a 401 to try a concave. Today I was going back to the old to see how it performes but I found difficult to remove the bearing. Is there any tool that I can use? I tryed tweezers the last time… --- ## [What are some recommend string for 2a/looping](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-some-recommend-string-for-2a-looping/52266)
**Author:** [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-some-recommend-string-for-2a-looping/52266 "2013-04-15T23:57:56Z")
Also where can I find Duncan looping stickers besides online. --- ## [Response Pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/52256)
**Author:** [@Djlll](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Djlll)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/52256 "2013-04-15T23:54:55Z")
Ok so my response pads are coming off my DM2. Should i just buy the generic yoyojam replacements or are there any that are better that i could buy? --- ## [Shinwoo Zen 4 Response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shinwoo-zen-4-response/52105)
**Author:** [@MYNAMEISZen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MYNAMEISZen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shinwoo-zen-4-response/52105 "2013-04-15T16:03:24Z")
I’m not to fond of the response pads in my Zen 4 and was wondering if any other pads will fit? I don’t want to silicone it. --- ## [Onstar Caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/onstar-caps/52230)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/onstar-caps/52230 "2013-04-14T01:49:10Z")
Does anyone have a picture of a OneStar without caps? Is it a Bolt and Nut yoyo? If I remove the caps will the nut and bolt fall out or are they snug? A picture would be nice! --- ## [Two ways to keep slick strings on your finger (video)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/two-ways-to-keep-slick-strings-on-your-finger-video/51555)
**Author:** [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/two-ways-to-keep-slick-strings-on-your-finger-video/51555 "2013-04-14T01:34:54Z")
I’ve been asked a few times about a knot I mention from time to time and whether I could make a video. Well, here’s a video. :wink: I can’t take any credit at all; when I first started yoyoing, other YYE members taught m… --- ## [What are these? Long hubstacks...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-these-long-hubstacks/52220)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-these-long-hubstacks/52220 "2013-04-13T19:44:19Z")
What are these? Long hubstacks? Can you still buy them? --- ## [Yo-yo Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-axle/52169)
**Author:** [@Gregtom3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gregtom3)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-axle/52169 "2013-04-13T17:55:19Z")
For some weird reason, all of a sudden my yoyo won’t screw together. Say if I screw it clockwise (Tight), the yoyo can turn forever but never lock in place. Any thoughts of why this happened or how to fix? --- ## [Pads for old Anti-Yo's that aren't Dif-Pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads-for-old-anti-yos-that-arent-dif-pads/52043)
**Author:** [@blue\_lagoon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/blue_lagoon)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads-for-old-anti-yos-that-arent-dif-pads/52043 "2013-04-13T17:53:30Z")
I have two old Anti-Yo’s: an Business and an Eetsit. I’m looking for new pads for them that aren’t Dif-Pads. I find that Dif Pads wear out very quickly and never give me the tight binds I get from other pads. With my Bus… --- ## [I'm going to start polishing: but there's a big hole :O.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-going-to-start-polishing-but-theres-a-big-hole-o/51999)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-going-to-start-polishing-but-theres-a-big-hole-o/51999 "2013-04-13T11:41:46Z")
Well, I’d like to start polishing. I can polish I just need to practice stripping the ano. My only problem is, I got not metals to do it on. I only have one and it was free already polished and stripped. So, would any… --- ## [My yoyo bearing is responsive. Help?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yoyo-bearing-is-responsive-help/52174)
**Author:** [@shen703](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shen703)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yoyo-bearing-is-responsive-help/52174 "2013-04-13T11:37:27Z")
So, with every single yoyo I have, every bearing is responsive. Any way to fix that? And to prevent that? Note: They become responsive within a day of play. --- ## [sleep time issue with YYJ vexed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sleep-time-issue-with-yyj-vexed/52115)
**Author:** [@ttxcsabby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ttxcsabby)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sleep-time-issue-with-yyj-vexed/52115 "2013-04-13T05:35:57Z")
I have a yyj vexed that has been giving me issues. It seems that it slows quickly as I’m performing tricks or combos. Seems like the string has friction on the wall and causing it to slow down. I have a yyf HOT that has … --- ## [Help with y factor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-y-factor/52013)
**Author:** [@jetct](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jetct)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 5:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-y-factor/52013 "2013-04-13T05:18:18Z")
Hi so I have a cotton candy y-factor and it has vibe and i want to figure out how to fix it because ive tried other y factors without vibe and they play amazing --- ## [Sandblasting/beadblasting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sandblasting-beadblasting/52000)
**Author:** [@tjz1021](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tjz1021)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sandblasting-beadblasting/52000 "2013-04-12T17:17:21Z")
Can anyone give me facts and prices on the costs and maybe a video on how to do it --- ## [stupid screw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stupid-screw/52156)
**Author:** [@coaster246](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/coaster246)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stupid-screw/52156 "2013-04-12T16:38:31Z")
The screw or axle or whatever is push into the yoyo. I don’t know how this happened but I can’t get it out. How can I? --- ## [Help: Flowable silicone smooth?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-flowable-silicone-smooth/52096)
**Author:** [@kaliac](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kaliac)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-flowable-silicone-smooth/52096 "2013-04-11T22:51:55Z")
I just used flowable silicon for the first time After it dried, i tried out my yoyo and it was wicked responsive. I tried playing with it a bunch to wear it down and it did to an extent, but its still too responsive. … --- ## [HSPIN ENVY64 pads? No recess!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hspin-envy64-pads-no-recess/52090)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 12:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hspin-envy64-pads-no-recess/52090 "2013-04-11T00:25:43Z")
I got a Envy64 and I’m not a fan of the Stocker Response. I’m pretty sure Friction Stickers fit but I’d rather have something els. Is there enough depth for a Recess or silicone groove? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=102) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=104)