# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=113 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 114 --- ## [Can I fix this Rec-Rev axle thread?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-fix-this-rec-rev-axle-thread/47859)
**Author:** [@genji](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/genji)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-fix-this-rec-rev-axle-thread/47859 "2013-01-10T16:53:53Z")
I received a Rec-Rev Ta-1 in a trade today and when I took it out of the packaging and before I put the halves together I noticed this. (see picture below) I tried to see if the yoyo would twist together slowly, to not c… --- ## [NEED HELP!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help/45623)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help/45623 "2013-01-10T11:57:05Z")
I have been working with wood lately trying to figure out how to make a nice take apart wood and every thing I try gets a extreme vibe and I was wondering if you guys know / has ideas of what will work --- ## [401sd Silicone?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/401sd-silicone/47933)
**Author:** [@ccn411](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ccn411)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/401sd-silicone/47933 "2013-01-10T05:25:46Z")
Hey guys, I got a 401sd and although it’s nice to have adjustable starburst, having that small of a gap plus ridges rubbing on my string is unhealthy for play. I was wondering is there a safe way to silicone this bad bo… --- ## [yoyo maintenance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-maintenance/47929)
**Author:** [@maxabillion888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/maxabillion888)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-maintenance/47929 "2013-01-10T05:21:52Z")
I’ve got some pretty nice yoyo’s, but i’ve never really thought about ways to maintain them. Should I clean my yoyo’s? How? Am I supposed to use lube or something for the bearings? Any tips about keeping my yoyo’s in bes… --- ## [Jet set EC hubs unscrewing during play](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/jet-set-ec-hubs-unscrewing-during-play/47872)
**Author:** [@juliang22](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/juliang22)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 4:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/jet-set-ec-hubs-unscrewing-during-play/47872 "2013-01-10T04:38:27Z")
I recently gt a Jet Set EC for Hanukah and I just love how it plays. When I got it it was completely smooth and had no problems. Recently during play one of the green hubs popped off. I easily screwed it back in. A littl… --- ## [Milkshake Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/milkshake-axle/47856)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 10:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/milkshake-axle/47856 "2013-01-09T22:16:54Z")
There’s a problem with my Milkshake. The axle completely passes through one half, making it impossible to screw together. Any ideas for a solution? Here’s a picture so you know what I mean: … --- ## [Easy ways to get a stuck axle out and striped axle hole help.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/easy-ways-to-get-a-stuck-axle-out-and-striped-axle-hole-help/47895)
**Author:** [@mccando](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mccando)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 5:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/easy-ways-to-get-a-stuck-axle-out-and-striped-axle-hole-help/47895 "2013-01-09T05:29:43Z")
I recently striped the hole on one side of my Berserker and was planning on securing it back with Locktite or JB Weld but I can’t seem to get the axle out of the other side of the yoyo. Are there any easier ways then usi… --- ## [How often do YOU change your strings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630)
**Author:** [@jacktheknife](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jacktheknife)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630 "2013-01-08T16:22:41Z")
I have been using neon colored polyester strings for awhile now but I don’t really know when the best time to change a string is. I usually find myself changing it every other week or so unless I really work my yoyo then… --- ## [Another Bearing Cleaning Thread](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/another-bearing-cleaning-thread/47438)
**Author:** [@genji](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/genji)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/another-bearing-cleaning-thread/47438 "2013-01-08T06:24:23Z")
I’ve heard mixed things on ways to clean bearings, some say use acetone, others say use mineral spirits, I’ve heard some say even to use Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol. I really don’t want to go out of my way to buy a huge th… --- ## [Independent rims.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/independent-rims/47737)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Yoyoguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr_Yoyoguy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 3:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/independent-rims/47737 "2013-01-08T03:17:52Z")
I want to modify some spare hubstacks of mine to be independent rims like on the auldey photon spirit. Any tips on how I would go about this? I’m planning on fitting them on a g5, size wise. --- ## [Bearing Types, Gnarwhal Help.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-types-gnarwhal-help/47771)
**Author:** [@Proboscis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Proboscis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 2:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-types-gnarwhal-help/47771 "2013-01-08T02:34:24Z")
I’ve got quite a problem. I really love using the Dif-E-Yo KK bearings. I got a Gnarwhal from BigYoyo a few days ago, it came with a OD 10ball bearing. The 10 ball works fantastic, but I prefer the KK. I put the KK beari… --- ## [Raptor caps help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/raptor-caps-help/47776)
**Author:** [@bunin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bunin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/raptor-caps-help/47776 "2013-01-07T21:57:27Z")
How would I take the raptor caps out without harming the yoyo or the caps any help will be greatly appreciated --- ## [Wood YoYo setup (TMBR Fremont)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wood-yoyo-setup-tmbr-fremont/47637)
**Author:** [@Devenda](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Devenda)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wood-yoyo-setup-tmbr-fremont/47637 "2013-01-07T21:15:18Z")
Hi all! A few days ago I got my new TMBR Fremont, it looks and feels awesome! Now I do have some questions. I have tried making the yoyo a little less responsive while still double looping the string around the axle. … --- ## [Vibe w/Superstar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe-w-superstar/47417)
**Author:** [@mingfu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mingfu)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe-w-superstar/47417 "2013-01-06T19:44:30Z")
So i got a superstar a couple of months of ago and it recently has developed some vibe. So i removed the bearing and made sure it was in there right and i was wondering how to tell if the axle is bent or something or did… --- ## [T5 response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/t5-response/47748)
**Author:** [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/t5-response/47748 "2013-01-06T17:48:32Z")
What size response pad size does the T5 use? It looks like either a cbc slim pad size, or broad pad. I can’t tell. I might have some spare response pads for it. --- ## [SEVERE Difficuclties](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/severe-difficuclties/47692)
**Author:** [@OSCer2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OSCer2)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/severe-difficuclties/47692 "2013-01-06T16:38:41Z")
Okay, so my SEVERE uses like one bearing a day… Does anyone know why? --- ## [Hub stacks in a YYJ?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hub-stacks-in-a-yyj/47707)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hub-stacks-in-a-yyj/47707 "2013-01-06T11:50:38Z")
I was wondering if you could put Hubstacks into an ENEME. Or Z-stacks. --- ## [Sever trouble](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sever-trouble/47709)
**Author:** [@HaOn1313](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HaOn1313)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sever-trouble/47709 "2013-01-06T06:41:38Z")
So I’m having problems unscrewing my derlin sever. Any tips? --- ## [How to resolve Anti-Yo Bapezilla 2 and Viszilla string breakage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-resolve-anti-yo-bapezilla-2-and-viszilla-string-breakage/47652)
**Author:** [@genji](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/genji)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 5:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-resolve-anti-yo-bapezilla-2-and-viszilla-string-breakage/47652 "2013-01-06T05:00:42Z")
Hello everyone, I just received my Bapezilla 2 yesterday from YYE and on the 2nd breakaway, the bapezilla literally broke away and in the process took out an angels wings on my manger set and landed on my glass table and… --- ## [Getting the best out of a speedmaker?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-the-best-out-of-a-speedmaker/47660)
**Author:** [@Lukoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lukoyo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-the-best-out-of-a-speedmaker/47660 "2013-01-06T01:22:16Z")
I have a speedmaker, probably my favourite plastic throw. I love the shape the weight and of course the price. I wanted mine more unresponsive so I cut away the starburst response, so it now only has an o-ring. I was th… --- ## [Avant Garde playing as fixed axel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/avant-garde-playing-as-fixed-axel/47118)
**Author:** [@cruton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cruton)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/avant-garde-playing-as-fixed-axel/47118 "2013-01-05T22:07:51Z")
So I got my Avante Garde in my Mystery Box yesterday. Managed to get the Colorway i wanted! Today i was finally able to throw it. Sad news. On first throw it was responsive. Ok w/e, that happens with new bearing sometim… --- ## [Genesis Vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/genesis-vibe/47713)
**Author:** [@TheGoldenYoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheGoldenYoYo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/genesis-vibe/47713 "2013-01-05T20:19:01Z")
I bought a genesis and it has vibe. It’s brand new and I lived the bearing but its still vibey. Help? --- ## [Jetset ring ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/jetset-ring/47641)
**Author:** [@kkmaster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kkmaster)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/jetset-ring/47641 "2013-01-05T16:47:51Z")
How can I put it back the ring to my Jetset? --- ## [glow mods?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glow-mods/47271)
**Author:** [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glow-mods/47271 "2013-01-05T00:04:24Z")
can i put glow mods in a trigger,hot,code 2,irony jo,super nova? --- ## [YYF Severe, I need major help please guys :) ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-severe-i-need-major-help-please-guys/47505)
**Author:** [@Jcpdx503](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jcpdx503)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-severe-i-need-major-help-please-guys/47505 "2013-01-04T23:59:21Z")
Okay, so I’m gonna do my best to describe the situation I’m going through. It’s hard to describe but I will do my best. Okay so here goes… This past Saturday I received my yyf Severe from YYE shop, from the get go of pu… --- ## [Avalanche Bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/avalanche-bearing/47605)
**Author:** [@camjm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/camjm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/avalanche-bearing/47605 "2013-01-04T13:28:49Z")
While I wasn’t looking my little brother decided to put his silly putty into my Avalanche where a cap would go. Then he threw and the silly putty, spinning fast from the force, adapted to the shape then some came undone … --- ## [Duncan Butterfly mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-butterfly-mods/46260)
**Author:** [@StillinKansasCity](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StillinKansasCity)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 4:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-butterfly-mods/46260 "2013-01-04T04:05:37Z")
Hey guys, several of you may know that I have been working on modifying a plastic Duncan Butterfly. It is still a fixed axle, but it plays a heck of a lot better. I amazed myself with my final prototype. Are you interest… --- ## [Lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lube/47469)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lube/47469 "2013-01-04T03:26:39Z")
Ok so I was reading: what is your favorite yoyo setup: and almost everyone said they lube their bearings with OD v4m lube. What do you prefer? --- ## [trigger weight ring size](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trigger-weight-ring-size/47607)
**Author:** [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trigger-weight-ring-size/47607 "2013-01-04T00:20:33Z")
what size washer is it? just lost it down a sewer while doing 5a so much heart pain --- ## [Yyj ring polishing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-ring-polishing/47530)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-ring-polishing/47530 "2013-01-03T21:13:35Z")
Is it possible to polish the rings on a yyj Atmosphere? If so how? Thanks ;D [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=112) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=114)