# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=106 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 107 --- ## [Good cheap bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-cheap-bearings/50848)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2013, 11:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-cheap-bearings/50848 "2013-03-23T23:32:29Z")
I am thinking about getting 2 classics for 3a. For 3a they need to be unresponsive, so. I need 2 C bearings to go with it. I do not want to spend more than 9 I was looking at YYE YYJ YYF and a OD 10 ball. In your expe… --- ## [something the v caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/something-the-v-caps/51201)
**Author:** [@aironish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aironish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2013, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/something-the-v-caps/51201 "2013-03-23T17:23:25Z")
How do you get the caps off of the v? I heard that they screwed in, but don’t seem to twist out at all. Anybody out there know how to get them out? --- ## [Noctu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/noctu/51180)
**Author:** [@Berdo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Berdo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2013, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/noctu/51180 "2013-03-23T14:40:37Z")
A few month ago I got a ILYY noctu. It was doing great for a while, but then the bearing seemed dry, so I lubed it(with yyf lube.) . After this it never seems to wear in. I cleaned it and lubed it(taking the shields off)… --- ## [mods close! Thanks!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mods-close-thanks/51155)
**Author:** [@Capes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Capes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2013, 4:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mods-close-thanks/51155 "2013-03-23T04:05:18Z")
So all the free cad programs are terrible. All the good ones are super expensive… With a good machinist will I be able to take In a drawn 2d cross section (exact measurements of course), along with a precise drawing of … --- ## [A little help please especially Genesis owners (removing bearing issue)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-little-help-please-especially-genesis-owners-removing-bearing-issue/51136)
**Author:** [@chrt222](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chrt222)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2013, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-little-help-please-especially-genesis-owners-removing-bearing-issue/51136 "2013-03-23T01:33:51Z")
My Genesis is great but I think it would be better if I put my konkave bearing in it (right? don’t hesitate to tell me why I might be wrong cause it might make my problem easier hehe) Anyway my problem is I can’t get th… --- ## [How can you spin multiple strings at a time?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-you-spin-multiple-strings-at-a-time/51103)
**Author:** [@MYNAMEISZen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MYNAMEISZen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-you-spin-multiple-strings-at-a-time/51103 "2013-03-21T18:33:34Z")
So I was watching a video that Brad from the former company SnackTime String made and I was wondering what kind of motors those and where I might be able to get some at a reasonable price or if there are any other ways t… --- ## [positron axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/positron-axle/51097)
**Author:** [@ironman888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ironman888)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/positron-axle/51097 "2013-03-21T13:44:25Z")
what kind of axle does the positron have? --- ## [HELP ME OUT WITH MY FHZ!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-out-with-my-fhz/50992)
**Author:** [@chrisbeatsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chrisbeatsyoyo)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 12:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-out-with-my-fhz/50992 "2013-03-21T00:40:38Z")
Hey guys just today I got my Duncan Mongu FreeHand Zero from forum member “Charleshasyye” and so I noticed (me being a first time Fhz owner now) that it was super responsive. And my question is, How can I make it unrespo… --- ## [Genisis bearing problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/genisis-bearing-problem/51060)
**Author:** [@cdog134](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cdog134)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/genisis-bearing-problem/51060 "2013-03-20T15:29:17Z")
So the bearing on my Genisis is very dirty and I want to clean it. It is completely stuck, I’ve tried the YYF bearing remover, and pliers, to get it out both being unsuccessful. Should I wash the bearing inside the yoyo … --- ## [Bearing seat problem?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-seat-problem/50943)
**Author:** [@nardcopter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nardcopter)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 5:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-seat-problem/50943 "2013-03-20T05:42:15Z")
So I got this Starlite by trade (love it) but after about a day of play it got super responsive. It is not the bearing. I put the bearing in the seat/spacer and it didn’t spin, but it did in the other side. What does thi… --- ## [Replacement First Run G5 axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replacement-first-run-g5-axle/51054)
**Author:** [@bob125](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bob125)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replacement-first-run-g5-axle/51054 "2013-03-20T02:48:57Z")
A while back, I messed up my (first run) G5’s axle in an attempt to remove a dead bearing. I’ve been scouring the internet for a replacement axle, but have been unable to find any. Does anyone know if these things still … --- ## [Simple YYJ Legacy mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/simple-yyj-legacy-mod/51026)
**Author:** [@Neight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neight)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 1:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/simple-yyj-legacy-mod/51026 "2013-03-20T01:36:50Z")
Hey all, I discovered a super simple mod to the YYJ Legacy. Duncan FHZ and Hayabusa caps fit PERFECTLY. It adds a good amount of weight but Im really liking the way it plays with the added weight. It looks pretty cool … --- ## [Changing side effects on a One Drop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/changing-side-effects-on-a-one-drop/50938)
**Author:** [@The\_Kengarden](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Kengarden)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/changing-side-effects-on-a-one-drop/50938 "2013-03-19T19:40:11Z")
I’m wanting to throw some spike side effects on my Yellets. Is there a good place to learn how to replace and add side effects? Thanks! -Jake --- ## [yyf ONE caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-one-caps/51002)
**Author:** [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-one-caps/51002 "2013-03-19T18:43:37Z")
Sorry if this isnt the right section but i guess its modification somewhat idk… anyways, I want to take out my yoyofactory ONE side caps and its just not happening… its been a few hours and i cant get it off… i dont have… --- ## [How not to apply Adhesive RTV silicone :)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-not-to-apply-adhesive-rtv-silicone/50996)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-not-to-apply-adhesive-rtv-silicone/50996 "2013-03-19T18:13:19Z")
I wonder how it’ll turn out? --- ## [After all this time.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/after-all-this-time/50966)
**Author:** [@SaltySalvador](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SaltySalvador)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/after-all-this-time/50966 "2013-03-19T05:43:10Z")
I still don’t know. What is the best thing to clean your bearings in? Acetone, Lighter fluid, or Mineral Spirits? Is canned air a good thing to use on your bearings? Also, any 100% Kitchen and bath silicone is okay to… --- ## [Nickel plated](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nickel-plated/50871)
**Author:** [@Halt00](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Halt00)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nickel-plated/50871 "2013-03-19T00:21:55Z")
I recently bought a MarkMont. NEXT as most of you know this only comes nicked plated. I thought I would give it a chance. After about an hour my yoyo was covered in finger prints. I tried to wipe them of with my sleeve b… --- ## [Flow able silicone issues and responsiveness issues](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flow-able-silicone-issues-and-responsiveness-issues/50177)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 12:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flow-able-silicone-issues-and-responsiveness-issues/50177 "2013-03-19T00:16:59Z")
Ok, I have a YYJ Atmosphere, works pretty good but it could be better. Anyways, my problems. First, whenever my flowable silicone falls out I put some more in, and every time I re silicone it with flowable, it becomes … --- ## [Desheilding](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/desheilding/50926)
**Author:** [@Halt00](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Halt00)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/desheilding/50926 "2013-03-17T12:23:27Z")
My bearing started making weird noises after about a month. Many people suggested I clean my bearing. I watched a video describing how to do it and it said that you should desheild your bearing. I wanted some advice abou… --- ## [Severe(2012) silicone problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/severe-2012-silicone-problem/50874)
**Author:** [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/severe-2012-silicone-problem/50874 "2013-03-16T21:32:36Z")
When I silicone the bind are slippy. So how do fix this or I should just use pads. --- ## [Bearing care!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-care/50839)
**Author:** [@atombomb3r](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/atombomb3r)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-care/50839 "2013-03-16T08:03:47Z")
So I’m trying to figure out the best way to keep my speed bearing nice an unresponsive. Any help please!!! --- ## [How not to apply gasket maker response.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-not-to-apply-gasket-maker-response/50843)
**Author:** [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-not-to-apply-gasket-maker-response/50843 "2013-03-16T03:55:14Z")
I managed to slap my brother with it a few times before throwing it away. --- ## [my axel fell out and will never be found again..what do i do?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-axel-fell-out-and-will-never-be-found-again-what-do-i-do/50855)
**Author:** [@Athr3e](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Athr3e)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 3:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-axel-fell-out-and-will-never-be-found-again-what-do-i-do/50855 "2013-03-16T03:54:13Z")
so… the axel fell out of my C3 Capless… and is lost forever. I couldn’t find one here on yye and i dont know wether i should contact C3 or just take a ride to hardware store with the specs of the axel and try to find one… --- ## [Painting a yoyo?!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-a-yoyo/50805)
**Author:** [@gart](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gart)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-a-yoyo/50805 "2013-03-15T18:17:59Z")
Okay, so my girlfriend is going to get me an aluminum yoyo for my birth day, as much as i might prefer just a good ol normal yoyo, she wants to paint it lol. Has anyone ever experimented with this? I think the plan is t… --- ## [Is anyone interested in hydrographed yo-yos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-hydrographed-yo-yos/50617)
**Author:** [@England1414](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/England1414)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-hydrographed-yo-yos/50617 "2013-03-15T13:10:28Z")
\[color=red\]\[/color\]Hey everyone, many of you know me for my anodizing services but now I have teamed up with my brother to bring to you hydrographing! Its a process that can “paint” custom designs onto your yo-yo (or any… --- ## [Protostar help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-help/50776)
**Author:** [@LeftyLink](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyLink)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-help/50776 "2013-03-14T22:51:02Z")
First thing first- not a bearing problem like with other numeral issues Lately when Im putting my yoyo back together, i realized that when i twist it snug, it goes past the arrows on the side so that it seems like im ov… --- ## [Yomega mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-mods/50719)
**Author:** [@SaltySalvador](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SaltySalvador)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-mods/50719 "2013-03-14T22:47:36Z")
I recently purchased a new Yomega Mod yo-yo at my local toy store. I got the black one which is supposed to be un-responsive. After setting it up, it is completely responsive. Is this false advertisement or is something… --- ## [Just bought a code2, can I get some quick help?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-bought-a-code2-can-i-get-some-quick-help/50772)
**Author:** [@gart](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gart)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-bought-a-code2-can-i-get-some-quick-help/50772 "2013-03-14T22:40:31Z")
First few throws dead smooth, but then I opened it to put in a different bearing and when I put it back it had a small vibe. I read somewhere that you have to over tighten these a bit? True? Dangerous? Also, the reason … --- ## [When making string does it go clockwise fold then counter clockwise or counter clockwise fold clockw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-making-string-does-it-go-clockwise-fold-then-counter-clockwise-or-counter-clockwise-fold-clockw/50756)
**Author:** [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-making-string-does-it-go-clockwise-fold-then-counter-clockwise-or-counter-clockwise-fold-clockw/50756 "2013-03-14T13:50:56Z")
How do I fix this? Because every time I make left handed string Instead of right handed string, --- ## [Bearing cleaning gone wrong??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning-gone-wrong/50554)
**Author:** [@Proboscis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Proboscis)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning-gone-wrong/50554 "2013-03-13T20:09:19Z")
I’ve got a bit of a problem right now with my bearings. I cleaned 3 of my bearings in lighter fluid. I’ve been using lighter fluid to clean my bearings for a year now and it works every time. But this time something weir… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=105) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=107)