# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=108 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 109 --- ## [Help with bearings. Not the usual thing.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-bearings-not-the-usual-thing/49550)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2013, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-bearings-not-the-usual-thing/49550 "2013-02-28T22:57:49Z")
Ok so I’m good with bearings and such but today I was throwing my atmosphere (dry bearing no lube) and it got really loud and then no sound at all then loud. So I opened it up and see a 2 in. Piece of hair (WOHaA). So I … --- ## [Fiesta Xtra Xtreme (crazy mod)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fiesta-xtra-xtreme-crazy-mod/50008)
**Author:** [@juliang22](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/juliang22)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2013, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fiesta-xtra-xtreme-crazy-mod/50008 "2013-02-27T15:03:51Z")
Hello everyone. Today I proudly present to you the Fiesta Xtra Xtreme. This yoyo is the product of a wack expirement done by myself and my good friend Qwertyo. The back story: A little over a year ago I bought my first … --- ## [Graphite as Lube?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/graphite-as-lube/48791)
**Author:** [@MrSquirrel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrSquirrel)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2013, 5:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/graphite-as-lube/48791 "2013-02-27T05:03:06Z")
I have some old graphite from Pinewood Derby cars in Cub Scouts. It was used to make the wheels spin faster and more smoothly. Do you think I could use it as bearing lube? Also, is that what Dry Play lube is? Just graph… --- ## [Mineral Spirits, Lighter Fluid and Silicone...oh my!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mineral-spirits-lighter-fluid-and-silicone-oh-my/50032)
**Author:** [@genji](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/genji)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mineral-spirits-lighter-fluid-and-silicone-oh-my/50032 "2013-02-26T04:29:39Z")
I was wondering what everyone’s opinion was on Lighter Fluid vs Mineral Spirits. The main reason I’m asking, is because I am currently using Lighter Fluid, but I notice that on my de-shielded A sized bearings it doesn’t … --- ## [How should I finish my Satin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-finish-my-satin/50029)
**Author:** [@MYNAMEISZen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MYNAMEISZen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-finish-my-satin/50029 "2013-02-25T18:18:09Z")
Ok so yesterday I got bored so I took some oven cleaner and striped my DNA and then I satined it down with 120 grit sandpaper and then I used 0000 steel wool and it shines but it still has all the little scrapes from the… --- ## [it's alive!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-alive/49996)
**Author:** [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 4:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-alive/49996 "2013-02-25T04:58:41Z")
something horrible happened to my sbz a while back. my favorite throw. the hub actually popped right out. i forgot how this happened, but here’s a pic. so i basically glued it back in. i didn’t really expect good res… --- ## [Brake pads working against unresponsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/brake-pads-working-against-unresponsive/49985)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/brake-pads-working-against-unresponsive/49985 "2013-02-25T01:06:41Z")
Ok, I have heard a few times, "Brake pads work against unresponsive. So I’d like to know. Can a yoyo with brake pads be unresponsive? If It can’t, why not??? --- ## [Polishing a metal yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-a-metal-yoyo/49612)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-a-metal-yoyo/49612 "2013-02-24T22:25:42Z")
Does anyone have a tutorial on how to polish? I know how to do the polish, but don’t you need to strip the paint first? Does it have to be raw.? I confused and would like to clarify things up ;). --- ## [A large mistake!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-large-mistake/49768)
**Author:** [@y0y0bawss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/y0y0bawss)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-large-mistake/49768 "2013-02-24T19:35:29Z")
I was adding dry lube to my concave bearing and i think i added to much because it wont spin for more than a second i tried to spin it on my throw but now its responsive!! hELP --- ## [Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings/49617)
**Author:** [@warcraftruler19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/warcraftruler19)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings/49617 "2013-02-24T19:33:14Z")
Is a crucial groove bearings or a twisted trifecta bearing better? I am asking because if the crucial is better, i would rather get that because its cheaper. --- ## [Halo Problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/halo-problems/49951)
**Author:** [@kmccormick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kmccormick)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/halo-problems/49951 "2013-02-24T19:30:51Z")
I have a halo that doesnt work and I emailed c3 twice and they didnt respond. I think it doesnt work because the gap is too small and I think the gap is too small because on the side where it has the little circles tha… --- ## [Terrapin Dry Lube question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-dry-lube-question/49779)
**Author:** [@CLYWPenguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CLYWPenguin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-dry-lube-question/49779 "2013-02-23T16:23:44Z")
Just wondering… what else could you use instead of acetone when the dry lube clunks up in the bearing(I heard water dilutes it so I’m wondering) --- ## [Go Big](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/go-big/49890)
**Author:** [@Finch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Finch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/go-big/49890 "2013-02-23T07:08:32Z")
I got a Go Big quite awhile ago it has been my fav 4a throw easily. Recently though it suddenly became really, really responsive. As in when i had spinning and sitting on just one string i could feel it catching the str… --- ## [Avalanche trouble - Please Help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/avalanche-trouble-please-help/49312)
**Author:** [@yoj](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoj)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/avalanche-trouble-please-help/49312 "2013-02-23T07:01:03Z")
Okay. So I got a brand-new CLYW Avalanche yoyo for christmas. I was upset with it, as it was vibey out of the box, and was not staying unresponsive, but I liked the shape of it. I have replaced the bearing and response… --- ## [Silicone spray lubricant.I might be on to something ^^](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-spray-lubricant-i-might-be-on-to-something/49564)
**Author:** [@Trishimula](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Trishimula)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-spray-lubricant-i-might-be-on-to-something/49564 "2013-02-22T20:34:43Z")
so… i was doing some rubix cube maintenance( Im speed rubix cuber xD), lubeing and spraying down my cubes so they have the maximum turning ability… and i was curious… what if i used my silicone spray lubericant (a spray … --- ## [Yomega Maverick question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-maverick-question/49845)
**Author:** [@Woongsung](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Woongsung)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-maverick-question/49845 "2013-02-22T13:11:25Z")
My friend just got a Maverick and when I threw it, it only sleep about 15 seconds and is really responsive. The bearing is like attached to the half of the yoyo without the axle and doesn’t spin very fast. Is this normal… --- ## [YYF Help.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-help/49853)
**Author:** [@4ESTx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/4ESTx)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-help/49853 "2013-02-22T08:07:59Z")
I believe this is the right place to post this. Today i got my yyf popstar and on the bearing it says “YYF” this bearing is un responsive. But i cant tell which bearing is unresponsive on the YYF One Help? --- ## [1st run blue 888 response.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/1st-run-blue-888-response/49790)
**Author:** [@IdleHands](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IdleHands)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/1st-run-blue-888-response/49790 "2013-02-21T21:45:56Z")
Will 19mm slim pads fit the original 888? I’ve searched but can’t find anything… --- ## [envy 64 response?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/envy-64-response/49804)
**Author:** [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 1:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/envy-64-response/49804 "2013-02-21T01:37:02Z")
i have some slippy pads that came with that don’t fit my tastes… it is made for pads and won’t accept silicone. i need a new response. what is the best long-lasting pad that will fit an envy 64? --- ## [My first polish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-polish/49664)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-polish/49664 "2013-02-21T00:20:32Z")
I polished a dv888 and made spikes on the axle. So you can do madator style. Pics --- ## [Go Big popping open](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/go-big-popping-open/49785)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/go-big-popping-open/49785 "2013-02-20T20:56:45Z")
I just got a go big, and it seems to open up during play, or when I drop it. Any suggestions? It happened occasionally with my panda too. I do not have the caps in. I screw it in all the way. Could it be the short axl… --- ## [AURORA BOREALIS (30H81) - Fianl raw design with pictures!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aurora-borealis-30h81-fianl-raw-design-with-pictures/45084)
**Author:** [@feherkenyer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/feherkenyer)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aurora-borealis-30h81-fianl-raw-design-with-pictures/45084 "2013-02-20T17:35:42Z")
So… I’m back with new plans, new ideas, maybe a new yoyo. This is kind of a school porject I’ll hopefully menage to machine. Enough speaking, here are the specs and the pictures: Dia: ~55mm Width: 40,3mm Gap: 4,3mm … --- ## [Bearing stuck in hubstack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-stuck-in-hubstack/49692)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 12:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-stuck-in-hubstack/49692 "2013-02-20T00:17:58Z")
Ok so I was being dumb today and forgot how to put a hubstack on. So I put the bearing in the hubstack first, now it’s stuck. I have tried methods used before but still won’t budge. Will putting it in the freezer help? --- ## [C3 Token Stripped](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3-token-stripped/49522)
**Author:** [@znin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/znin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3-token-stripped/49522 "2013-02-19T15:45:28Z")
So my yoyo stripped. Not the axel but the yoyo. It’s just the edges of the socket though, but the axel is short enough that it doesn’t reach the good threads anymore. Help? --- ## [my code 1 turned responsive!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-code-1-turned-responsive/49520)
**Author:** [@kobikoba](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kobikoba)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-code-1-turned-responsive/49520 "2013-02-19T02:18:46Z")
HI idk what to do i changed my string yesterday and i started to play and my code 1 just turned responsive no matter what i do like if ill try a plastic whip or wrist whip so it wil just come back to my hand (sry… --- ## [Thin yoyo lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-yoyo-lube/49651)
**Author:** [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-yoyo-lube/49651 "2013-02-18T13:52:13Z")
Hey guys… So im starting off with advanced tricks so ive been using my ONE yoyo alot and the bearing has turned responsive :open\_mouth: i dont have thin lube so is there anything convenient i can use that i could probabl… --- ## [Duncan Vendetta Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-vendetta-help/49603)
**Author:** [@shadowxlight1028](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shadowxlight1028)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-vendetta-help/49603 "2013-02-17T18:27:19Z")
Hey guys! I was wondering if a yyj axle would fit my vendetta because i need a new axle and other parts. Plans: New axle, Center Trac Bearing Size C, and Dif e Yo Pads .555 if not a yyj axle, what would work for it??? --- ## [Polished dv888!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-dv888/49610)
**Author:** [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 1:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-dv888/49610 "2013-02-17T01:50:29Z")
Hello! I finally finished polishing my dv888! I spent pretty much all of my free time after school Friday and today working on it. This being my first polish, I’m pretty happy with it. The finest sandpaper I used was… --- ## [Help - stuck bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-bearing/49552)
**Author:** [@JaysterSNSD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JaysterSNSD)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-bearing/49552 "2013-02-17T01:22:36Z")
My dv888 bearing can’t be removed so far and I use a plier it scratched my yoyo --- ## [Dip and Touch method to lube your bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dip-and-touch-method-to-lube-your-bearings/49592)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dip-and-touch-method-to-lube-your-bearings/49592 "2013-02-16T18:14:20Z")
Ok, just thought I would make a topic (Sticky?)on how to lube your unresponsive bearings using the Dip Touch Spin method. The yoyoexpert page (YYJ thin lube) says " a drop of lube." And actually a “drop” is to much unles… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=107) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=109)