# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=107 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 108 --- ## [how do you take the caps off the yyf severe(derlin)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-take-the-caps-off-the-yyf-severe-derlin/50040)
**Author:** [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-take-the-caps-off-the-yyf-severe-derlin/50040 "2013-03-13T03:26:23Z")
read topic --- ## [Can I soak plastic in hydrogen Peroxide?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-soak-plastic-in-hydrogen-peroxide/50627)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-soak-plastic-in-hydrogen-peroxide/50627 "2013-03-13T00:11:16Z")
Well, I found out the Hydrogen Peroxide works to remove paint. Does it affect plastic? (Grind Machine?) EDIT\*\* Can I soak plastic in HP? --- ## [Adegle PSG Dyed!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adegle-psg-dyed/50603)
**Author:** [@TurboChicken](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TurboChicken)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adegle-psg-dyed/50603 "2013-03-12T15:36:29Z")
Used Red … it looks awesome… I can’t locate my real camera so this picture does it no justice. --- ## [Good pad set-up for SPYY Pure](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-pad-set-up-for-spyy-pure/50674)
**Author:** [@yomagic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomagic)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-pad-set-up-for-spyy-pure/50674 "2013-03-12T04:03:12Z")
Like the title says I’m looking for a good setup for my SPYY Pure. Right not I have a single Hat pad in and its a little snaggy so I’m looking for something else. BTW I’m also looking for a .555 pads and Pair of SPYY Shi… --- ## [Modern Wooden YoYo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modern-wooden-yoyo/50630)
**Author:** [@JamesMay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JamesMay)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 1:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modern-wooden-yoyo/50630 "2013-03-12T01:56:58Z")
I was wondering if a high end, modern wooden yoyo existed. Something full size, C bearing, silicone response, ect… But made out of some type of exotic wood. I did a little google search and found nothing impressive. Is… --- ## [Go big wobbly?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/go-big-wobbly/50687)
**Author:** [@doomsday\_genesis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/doomsday_genesis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/go-big-wobbly/50687 "2013-03-12T01:39:38Z")
Yesterday i changed my response pads from the ones that come with the go big to yoyo jam natural and then today i dropped it, now its wobbly and doesn’t spin very long any suggestions? --- ## [Anyone have this? Bearing seat defect?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-have-this-bearing-seat-defect/50669)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-have-this-bearing-seat-defect/50669 "2013-03-11T22:52:54Z")
I have this on 2 of my yoyos, from the picture, look at the edge of the bearing seat. See that crack/dip? A bearing seat should be round. Like an O but it is like a O with little chips, so it goes – like a circle then a… --- ## [What is a side effect ?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-a-side-effect/50593)
**Author:** [@Amberplop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Amberplop)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-a-side-effect/50593 "2013-03-11T19:33:10Z")
Does they Work like hubstacks? Its better a yoyo with side effects? --- ## [Replacement response pads for one drop?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replacement-response-pads-for-one-drop/50414)
**Author:** [@gart](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gart)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 2:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replacement-response-pads-for-one-drop/50414 "2013-03-11T02:38:54Z")
The shop is out, is there another brand that will fit in one drop yoyos? Specifically code 2? --- ## [New Avalanche](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-avalanche/50560)
**Author:** [@Berdo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Berdo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-avalanche/50560 "2013-03-10T21:06:58Z")
I just got my avalanche and have been playing with it for a couple of hours or so. I was wondering if the the CLYW bearings come dry. I think it might be; do I need to lube it? --- ## [YYR Sleipner has a tiny vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-sleipner-has-a-tiny-vibe/50532)
**Author:** [@CLYW\_T3V3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CLYW_T3V3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-sleipner-has-a-tiny-vibe/50532 "2013-03-09T19:54:29Z")
So I have a genuine yyr red take that sleipner, I know these were faked but I know for a fact this one is real, anyway it was this tiny vibe probably from he previous owner unscrewing it, is their anyway to get it back t… --- ## [2A Raider mod questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-raider-mod-questions/49849)
**Author:** [@FiveIronBrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FiveIronBrian)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 11:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-raider-mod-questions/49849 "2013-03-08T23:28:27Z")
I have some questions about Pat Cuartero’s (YYN) guide to modding Raiders, many of which are related to each other: Why do you have to “crank” or “overtighten” it? Can’t you just sand the flat side of the spacers to … --- ## [Butterfly mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/butterfly-mod/49440)
**Author:** [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/butterfly-mod/49440 "2013-03-08T21:39:15Z")
Is there any way to mod a Duncan butterfly? --- ## [What's This in my bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-this-in-my-bearing/50528)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-this-in-my-bearing/50528 "2013-03-08T16:40:07Z")
I ordered some Post for my PGM (stripped other pair) and I got my bearings and o-rings out. In my bearing (de shielded), on the edge I found this It is clear small and round. It sticks to a pin and flings up when the… --- ## [Pads that are the same size with Flow Groove and Snow Tires?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads-that-are-the-same-size-with-flow-groove-and-snow-tires/50432)
**Author:** [@RedTwo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RedTwo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads-that-are-the-same-size-with-flow-groove-and-snow-tires/50432 "2013-03-06T15:01:40Z")
As title. I can’t find the exact flowable silicone sold here in the place i live :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [Need Mod help, Polish and Buffing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-mod-help-polish-and-buffing/50418)
**Author:** [@Proboscis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Proboscis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-mod-help-polish-and-buffing/50418 "2013-03-06T13:08:03Z")
Hello, I have a Gnarwhal that was used very hard. Had some nicks and marks on it. It got to the point where it needed to be sanded down so they’re not as sharp. I took my yoyo to my grandpas because he owns a lathe and w… --- ## [A Challenge- Homemade counterweights](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-challenge-homemade-counterweights/50410)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-challenge-homemade-counterweights/50410 "2013-03-06T01:17:33Z")
Here is a challenge for you-http://emob1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag2/Bcmaddog/72FDEFC3-D182-4AC2-8F30-00295983D3B9-6483-0000043DAA21A581\_zps4bc8328a.jpg?t=1362526289http://emob1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag2/Bcmaddog/C… --- ## [Question about weight rings relating to the material they are made from...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-weight-rings-relating-to-the-material-they-are-made-from/50377)
**Author:** [@throwgoon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/throwgoon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-weight-rings-relating-to-the-material-they-are-made-from/50377 "2013-03-05T22:06:07Z")
Wasn’t sure where to post this, so I hope this is an appropriate sub-forum. Mods, feel free to move it if need be. I’ve been thinking about weight rings more often since the release of the Anglam. I know that particul… --- ## [Responsive yoyo? need help soon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-yoyo-need-help-soon/50360)
**Author:** [@Infinitehexick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Infinitehexick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 3:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-yoyo-need-help-soon/50360 "2013-03-05T03:53:51Z")
This Saturday night is my school’s talent show. i will be using the CLYW Chief. its responsive for some odd reason though. i made a thread a few weeks back asking why. i was told to get lube. i got lube. i used it and it… --- ## [My favorite looper :(](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-favorite-looper/50298)
**Author:** [@Squaktopus13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Squaktopus13)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-favorite-looper/50298 "2013-03-04T15:27:49Z")
Today I was playing with my raider and decided to try this cranking mod thing and right below the threaded end of my axle broke and is now stuck in the nut what should I do and can I take off the caps? I don’t want to ha… --- ## [Metal Drifter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-drifter/50294)
**Author:** [@Weaverboy52](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Weaverboy52)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-drifter/50294 "2013-03-04T15:26:34Z")
Im a beginner and own a Duncan Metal Drifter… I dont expect to be upgrading my yoyo soon so I want to make it less responsive.I ordered a Center Trac bearing to help. Any other suggestions to make my yoyo less responsive… --- ## [DV888 vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-vibe/49828)
**Author:** [@warcraftruler19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/warcraftruler19)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-vibe/49828 "2013-03-04T15:25:42Z")
Does anyone know how to fix the vibe on a dv888? i dropped it today and it has some vibe to it now, which sucks. I am just happy the bearing is ok. --- ## [Silicone: Flowable or RTV or gasket master](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-flowable-or-rtv-or-gasket-master/50281)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-flowable-or-rtv-or-gasket-master/50281 "2013-03-03T18:20:48Z")
Ok, I’m running out of Permatex Flowable Silicone, the last time I got RTV adhesive. It was a mess, dried up and the tube popped in several places and I could not get it out. So is there anything that last longer than fl… --- ## [Tight Summit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tight-summit/50288)
**Author:** [@thefluteninja](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thefluteninja)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tight-summit/50288 "2013-03-03T16:47:13Z")
So I got the CLYW Summit. I wanted to see the inner workings of it so I tried to twist it apart…and it will not come apart. I have twisted really hard (counter clockwise) and am afraid of stripping the axle. Am I the onl… --- ## [Stuck spacer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-spacer/50292)
**Author:** [@noahshalabi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/noahshalabi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-spacer/50292 "2013-03-03T06:46:28Z")
I just recently got my PSG, and it was giving MAD vive. When I opened it, I noticed one of the spacers were put on the wrong way, does anyone have any idea on how to get that spacer out? --- ## [New Yoyo Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bearings/50218)
**Author:** [@Yerret](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yerret)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 1:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bearings/50218 "2013-03-03T01:11:25Z")
I just got my first Chief, and I’d like to know if you all normally lube the bearings when you get a new yoyo? I’ve been throwing a drop of thin lube in my new throws, but if the manufacturers already do this, I’ll stop… --- ## [Terripin x bearing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terripin-x-bearing-help/50259)
**Author:** [@WAT-AAH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WAT-AAH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terripin-x-bearing-help/50259 "2013-03-02T18:10:37Z")
So I got one of these bearing and it worked fine, then it went responsive, I was informored that these bearings should never go responsive so I cleaned it. Still responsive after playing with it for a while. Any tips to … --- ## [Freakhand Response Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freakhand-response-question/50209)
**Author:** [@Squaktopus13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Squaktopus13)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freakhand-response-question/50209 "2013-03-02T16:25:48Z")
Ok so I just got a freak hand and was wondering if any body knew how to make it unresponsive I already cleaned the bearing with the mineral spirits then the paper method to dry it completely then compressed air then lig… --- ## [Need to clean a bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-to-clean-a-bearing/50206)
**Author:** [@Lordchootapa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lordchootapa)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-to-clean-a-bearing/50206 "2013-03-02T06:46:16Z")
Hey guys! Never cleaned a bearing before and need help! It’s the bearing that comes in the Crucial All You Can Eat. Dunno it’s exact name or type. It’d be great if you guys could tell me how to clean a bearing, what I co… --- ## [tips on removing splash anodization?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tips-on-removing-splash-anodization/49134)
**Author:** [@paulsansics](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/paulsansics)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tips-on-removing-splash-anodization/49134 "2013-03-01T18:17:18Z")
so i’m going to re-anodize my black and clear n9, but i’m having problems with stripping the old ano. i’m etching it in NaOH(~10%) but the spots that were black stay smooth and un-etched in comparison to the rest of the … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=106) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=108)