# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=111 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 112 --- ## [Jammed bearing in YYF delrin Severe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/jammed-bearing-in-yyf-delrin-severe/48795)
**Author:** [@decadad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/decadad)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/jammed-bearing-in-yyf-delrin-severe/48795 "2013-01-29T08:02:44Z")
hey guys, this is my first post and unfortunately it’s all bad news. last week i placed an order online for the first time cuz it’s my first time to america and I really wanted to get some stuff which is pretty hard to … --- ## [can i use this instead of flowable silicone??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-use-this-instead-of-flowable-silicone/48763)
**Author:** [@throwrw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/throwrw)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 4:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-use-this-instead-of-flowable-silicone/48763 "2013-01-29T04:51:32Z")
Just got this… will it work like flowable silicone?? if not I’ll have to return it. --- ## [glow?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glow/48664)
**Author:** [@gotricefulsfan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gotricefulsfan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2013, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glow/48664 "2013-01-28T19:12:26Z")
hey everyone, i know it’s possible to make a string glow in the dark, but what do you think is the best way??? --- ## [Anyway to make a throw with wobble Dead Smooth?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyway-to-make-a-throw-with-wobble-dead-smooth/48408)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2013, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyway-to-make-a-throw-with-wobble-dead-smooth/48408 "2013-01-28T16:19:40Z")
Help me! Title says it all. --- ## [need help from a kickside owner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-from-a-kickside-owner/48724)
**Author:** [@modman10](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/modman10)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-from-a-kickside-owner/48724 "2013-01-27T21:25:08Z")
Hi everyone i am thinking of buying a kick side but i need a picture of it with the caps off. Does it have the same bolt and nut axle system as a fhz? --- ## [Glow Mod Sticks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glow-mod-sticks/48692)
**Author:** [@CLYWPenguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CLYWPenguin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glow-mod-sticks/48692 "2013-01-27T20:46:28Z")
Is it possible to put glow mod sticks on an arctic circle(since it has chief “rims”)? ??? --- ## [How do you Take the Z stacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-take-the-z-stacks/48675)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-take-the-z-stacks/48675 "2013-01-27T19:26:54Z")
Of of a Magicyoyo N9? I know this should go in Maintenance, it’s just this thread is WAY more popular! --- ## [Loop 1080 help.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-1080-help/48539)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-1080-help/48539 "2013-01-27T19:24:33Z")
Ok, so I got a loop 1080, played it, it flew off the string and sorta broke, I sent it back to YYE and got a return (Good o’l Andre). The return loop 1080 had spacer defects, got a new pair, Now it works fine until today… --- ## [Yoyo really responsive-not bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-really-responsive-not-bearing/48701)
**Author:** [@Artichoke](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Artichoke)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-really-responsive-not-bearing/48701 "2013-01-27T19:19:39Z")
Hey everyone, Fairly new to yoyoing but I’ve been doing it everyday since I got my first one a month ago or so. I recently got a c3 halo and after a few throws it got really responsive. I changed out the bearing twice a… --- ## [Yomega Raider not responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-raider-not-responsive/48368)
**Author:** [@jabruno101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jabruno101)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-raider-not-responsive/48368 "2013-01-27T19:00:08Z")
Hi all. A problem I have encountered over the past few days is that my raider has become very slow to grab and return. A sreious problem when looping. I have lubed the bearing with a drop of 3 in 1 oil though i did not r… --- ## [MonkeyFinger Issue](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkeyfinger-issue/47733)
**Author:** [@KyleG](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KyleG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkeyfinger-issue/47733 "2013-01-27T08:33:32Z")
Well, I’ve been throwing my Gelada for a few days now. But, something has got to give. I’ve been through quite a few strings, do to it just sanding away on them around the response. Its broken 3 strings, and all 3 times … --- ## [Skyline Help!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/skyline-help/48597)
**Author:** [@iGOfish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iGOfish)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 3:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/skyline-help/48597 "2013-01-27T03:25:10Z")
I need help with fixing my YYF skyline. The part where the axle screws into is stripped. I have no idea how to fix it! PLEASE HELP ME!!! --- ## [flowable silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/48162)
**Author:** [@WAT-AAH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WAT-AAH)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 2:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/48162 "2013-01-27T02:46:42Z")
hey, so i siliconed my psg to give it’s response was wearing down, and i was wondering, if you miss a little bit of the silicone when you scrape the excess of will it make it responsive, because ive been working at it fo… --- ## [Help!!! YYF Grind Machine Responsive!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yyf-grind-machine-responsive/48647)
**Author:** [@Edyz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Edyz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yyf-grind-machine-responsive/48647 "2013-01-26T20:18:53Z")
I barley ordered this yoyo 3 days ago! Today, I was so excited when i got it in the mail. I busted it out and started to “break it in” it was unresponsive until about the 3rd or 4th hour of play. I was just throwing it d… --- ## [Yoyo lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-lube/48445)
**Author:** [@squirrelynugget](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/squirrelynugget)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-lube/48445 "2013-01-26T16:53:09Z")
Hello, I have a “Capless” yoyo and it is sounding like it is grinding near the bearing so I was wondering if I should use some and if so how often? --- ## [Fix for shipping vibe?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fix-for-shipping-vibe/48623)
**Author:** [@BenM36](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BenM36)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fix-for-shipping-vibe/48623 "2013-01-26T14:32:15Z")
My 888 has a pretty severe vibe that came from shipping. The axle doesn’t really look bent to me. Could this be fixed? I’ve tried multiple bearings. --- ## [Solid works YoYo drawers ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/solid-works-yoyo-drawers/48586)
**Author:** [@Yoyomasterjr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomasterjr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 4:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/solid-works-yoyo-drawers/48586 "2013-01-26T04:40:04Z")
Is there anyone out there who does YoYo drawings in solid work that you could send to me? I want to do some testing on printing them out on a 3d printer and possibly come up with my own design but before I go to all that… --- ## [Asteroid Response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/asteroid-response/47253)
**Author:** [@Raptor\_T](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raptor_T)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/asteroid-response/47253 "2013-01-25T19:50:42Z")
I recently got an Adegle Asteroid for Christmas. On the first throw I could tell something ws up. After further research and playI concluded that the probem was with the response. SO what I am asing you right now is if y… --- ## [DV888 noise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-noise/48585)
**Author:** [@warcraftruler19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/warcraftruler19)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-noise/48585 "2013-01-24T22:14:55Z")
I just recently got a DV888 and a popstar and both of them tend to make a ringing noise as they spin. Could it be because they both have new concave bearings in them or do I just need to play with them a bit more to brea… --- ## [I got a yoyo and it wont come back up now](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-got-a-yoyo-and-it-wont-come-back-up-now/48395)
**Author:** [@a1frosty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/a1frosty)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-got-a-yoyo-and-it-wont-come-back-up-now/48395 "2013-01-24T16:19:38Z")
Hi guys I just started yoyoing and i have been playing with a fireball and yesterday i got my yoyorecreation overdrive from my mom for being good but it wont come back up what do i do? --- ## [I wanna get a yo-yo machined :) ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-wanna-get-a-yo-yo-machined/48496)
**Author:** [@malmo828](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/malmo828)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 11:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-wanna-get-a-yo-yo-machined/48496 "2013-01-23T23:33:32Z")
so im looking to get a yo-yo made. I made blue prints already was just wondering if anyone knows were to sent it and how much it would cost to get it made. --- ## [What is the best way to remove an axle that is stripped and won't come out?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-remove-an-axle-that-is-stripped-and-wont-come-out/48440)
**Author:** [@bartcusick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bartcusick)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-remove-an-axle-that-is-stripped-and-wont-come-out/48440 "2013-01-23T03:55:25Z")
I need some suggestion help??? What is the best way to remove an axle that is stripped and won’t come out? --- ## [Axles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axles/48492)
**Author:** [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 1:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axles/48492 "2013-01-23T01:26:37Z")
Anybody know where to get 4mm .7 pitch axles in bulk? I know yoyoexpert has them, but not as much as I will need soon… I tried doing a search, but I didn’t have any luck. --- ## [How to remove a yoyo axle using a drill](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yoyo-axle-using-a-drill/48498)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yoyo-axle-using-a-drill/48498 "2013-01-22T23:07:28Z")
So here’s a quick video I made :slight\_smile: I was eating a jolly rancher, so I sound a bit weird lol. --- ## [My new fixed axle wood](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-new-fixed-axle-wood/48298)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-new-fixed-axle-wood/48298 "2013-01-22T16:37:58Z")
Well I have been working every night since october on a take apart wood fixed axle throw. So without delay here it is. Ps: it’s so Ironic that the size whole I made can let me put duncan large spacers in it for bearing… --- ## [So I'm planning on buying a lathe.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-im-planning-on-buying-a-lathe/48407)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-im-planning-on-buying-a-lathe/48407 "2013-01-22T15:14:48Z")
Ok, I’m planning on buying a lathe, after like, 3 years of modding lol. So here’s the one I have my eyes on http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-x-12-inch-bench-top-wood-lathe-95607.html Any advice? Would this one wor… --- ## [Zero caps fit in titan 3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/zero-caps-fit-in-titan-3/47982)
**Author:** [@sparhawk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sparhawk)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/zero-caps-fit-in-titan-3/47982 "2013-01-22T07:51:00Z")
So I was messing around with the titan 3 today and it turns out that duncan fhz caps fit perfectly inside it. I’ll get pics up probly tomorrow :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [Yo-yo Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-bearings/48430)
**Author:** [@Toomie777](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Toomie777)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-bearings/48430 "2013-01-22T03:51:45Z")
hey everybody i have a question for anyone whom knows the answer, yesterday, while cleaning a few bearings I accidentally lost a c-clip and now the balls are exposed on one side. Is this a bad thing, did i ruin my beari… --- ## [Need weight rings. Where to find?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-weight-rings-where-to-find/48432)
**Author:** [@Mello](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mello)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 3:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-weight-rings-where-to-find/48432 "2013-01-22T03:43:51Z")
I need to add some weight to my Duncan flipside, where can I find weight rings? Hardware store? --- ## [Duncan Dragon Fly Help and Questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-dragon-fly-help-and-questions/48333)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2013, 11:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-dragon-fly-help-and-questions/48333 "2013-01-21T23:20:40Z")
Ok, I was at a store and they sold dragon flys and .99 paint, I got a DF and a bottle of paint. I’m looking to Drill/dremel paint, and tips on that ;). Also the gap is tiny and the axle is tiny, which causes it to pop ba… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=110) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=112)