# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=114 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 115 --- ## [YYF WHiP is now responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-whip-is-now-responsive/47584)
**Author:** [@themotoman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/themotoman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-whip-is-now-responsive/47584 "2013-01-03T16:24:58Z")
I just got it today and have been playing with it fro about an hour and a half straight. The it just turned responsive. What happened? Note: I do not have the supplies to clean the bearings, all I have is a paper towel … --- ## [YYF Speed Dial](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-speed-dial/47554)
**Author:** [@ManiacalSloth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ManiacalSloth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-speed-dial/47554 "2013-01-03T12:12:15Z")
Would there happen to be any way to improve the yo-yo? I haven’t received it in the mail yet, but its on its way. What could I do when I take it straight out the box? --- ## [new string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-string/47581)
**Author:** [@odin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/odin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 5:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-string/47581 "2013-01-03T05:07:33Z")
i put new string on my new phenoizm nd i suddenly became more responsive like i dont have to bind it …nd its nearly impossible to do a laceration… what culd be my problem, i 120 strings brand new they are all diffrent co… --- ## [What can I use as PSG/ Astroid Weight rings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-can-i-use-as-psg-astroid-weight-rings/47295)
**Author:** [@aironish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aironish)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-can-i-use-as-psg-astroid-weight-rings/47295 "2013-01-03T02:15:47Z")
Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any experience with adding more weight to their adegle psg and/or astroid, what they used, where they got it, etc… Thank you! --- ## [Yoyo bearing/over tightening help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-bearing-over-tightening-help/47497)
**Author:** [@TheOneInOrange](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheOneInOrange)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-bearing-over-tightening-help/47497 "2013-01-02T21:55:09Z")
I have an Aquarius yoyo that keeps becoming overtightened when I throw. I have to keep the yoyo a bit loose for the bearing to spin, but after a few binds it seems to have magically tightened. Is it the bearing? The bear… --- ## [Mosquito friction stickers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mosquito-friction-stickers/47436)
**Author:** [@PerspectiveDesigns](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PerspectiveDesigns)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mosquito-friction-stickers/47436 "2013-01-02T18:50:50Z")
I have a Duncan Mosquito. The friction stickers weren’t working anymore so I decided to replace them. Asking around on the forums I heard that silicone friction stickers would be a better replacement for regular friction… --- ## [HELP!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/47010)
**Author:** [@junkim100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/junkim100)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/47010 "2013-01-02T15:25:19Z")
NOW I REALL HAVE TO REMOVE MY BEARING!!! I WAITED 5 MONTH WATCHING HUNDREDS OF VIDEOS AND DIDNT CLEANING MY BEARING! I USED PLIERS BUT IT DIDNT WORK. IF I CAN REMOVE MY BEARING FROM MY YOYO, ITS OK TO SMASH THE BEARING! … --- ## [Paper slip bearing cleaning?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paper-slip-bearing-cleaning/47460)
**Author:** [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paper-slip-bearing-cleaning/47460 "2013-01-02T12:46:37Z")
What’s the paper slip cleaning method for bearing? --- ## [Where o' where are the pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-o-where-are-the-pads/47522)
**Author:** [@thedeadyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thedeadyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-o-where-are-the-pads/47522 "2013-01-02T04:11:54Z")
Hey guys, I need Pads for my faithful old Hspin G&E 4. I just bought some Dif Pads for it, though im not the biggest fan of those. Anybody know were to get something that will work? I tried thin Hat pads and there way t… --- ## [Something odd and peculiar with my 1080 :o](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/something-odd-and-peculiar-with-my-1080-o/47412)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/something-odd-and-peculiar-with-my-1080-o/47412 "2013-01-01T16:13:55Z")
Ok so i got a loop 1080 for X-Mas and I was getting good at loops so I thought I’ll cut my string, I’ve heard it’s easier to loop with shorter string. So, I used the guide that came with my bros spinstar. After a few l… --- ## [Problem with my Cliff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-my-cliff/47379)
**Author:** [@LegitTurtle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LegitTurtle)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2012, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-my-cliff/47379 "2012-12-31T18:53:11Z")
I’ve been yoyoing with my cliff nonstop since Christmas. It is still completely mint, but one throw it hit my elbow really hard. I didn’t think that much of it, and I kept yoyoing. After a couple more throws I noticed it… --- ## [Are axles removable?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-axles-removable/47392)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2012, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-axles-removable/47392 "2012-12-31T14:52:18Z")
Is that a defect or did you cause it. But I would return it unless it has no affect on play, also most axels are supposed to come out except some yyj. Split off from: Re: Protostar questions -jhb8426- --- ## [Duncan Mosquito friction stickers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-mosquito-friction-stickers/47213)
**Author:** [@PerspectiveDesigns](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PerspectiveDesigns)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2012, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-mosquito-friction-stickers/47213 "2012-12-31T03:57:42Z")
I just got a Duncan mosquito for Christmas and found out that I really like yoyo-ing. I’ve used the yoyo so much that the friction stickers it came with are very worn out. I’ve heard really good things about silicone sti… --- ## [CODE 1 Side Effects Stuck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/code-1-side-effects-stuck/47281)
**Author:** [@xXYoYo888Xx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xXYoYo888Xx)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2012, 3:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/code-1-side-effects-stuck/47281 "2012-12-31T03:37:41Z")
I have a onedrop CODE 1, The Relic edition. I got it with CODE 1 side effects and they seem to be stuck. I own some spikes and ultralites that I want to try in it but can’t get the CODE 1’s out. I already saw Brett’s vid… --- ## [Dyeing celcon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dyeing-celcon/47081)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2012, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dyeing-celcon/47081 "2012-12-30T23:06:51Z")
I was just wondering how to dye a yyj ringmaster I think it is celcon. --- ## [Protostar questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-questions/47359)
**Author:** [@YourBBQ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YourBBQ)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2012, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-questions/47359 "2012-12-30T21:48:04Z")
Uhhhhh… I was being a little stupid a few minutes ago and I unscrewed the axle out of the Protostar. I’m wondering if that’s normal orrrr… Puctires ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ … --- ## [Need help removing my Delein Severe Caps without messing them up plz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-removing-my-delein-severe-caps-without-messing-them-up-plz/47332)
**Author:** [@Jcpdx503](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jcpdx503)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2012, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-removing-my-delein-severe-caps-without-messing-them-up-plz/47332 "2012-12-30T20:47:03Z")
Title says it all, haven’t been able to find anything that I can safely remove them without messing up the caps. I took the caps out of my DM2 by just banging the screwdriver into them but then I couldn’t re use them bec… --- ## [Need help with a yoyo that wont unscrew!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-a-yoyo-that-wont-unscrew/47325)
**Author:** [@yomagic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomagic)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2012, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-a-yoyo-that-wont-unscrew/47325 "2012-12-30T16:49:32Z")
Okay guys so I need a bit of help… I’ve had my fair share of yoyos that are a pain to unscrew and they do with a little force but this time I’m having trouble. I recently got a BreakBeatYo Fire from another retailer and… --- ## [Flying Squirrel 5A... ditch stickers?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flying-squirrel-5a-ditch-stickers/47204)
**Author:** [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2012, 2:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flying-squirrel-5a-ditch-stickers/47204 "2012-12-30T02:53:55Z")
So I got a Flying Squirrel for Christmas, mostly because my wife liked the name. It comes stock with Friction stickers, and the bearing that was inside mine was unbelievably bad. I replaced it with a YYF one I had from … --- ## [YYF PGM big hubstacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-pgm-big-hubstacks/47304)
**Author:** [@nunyx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nunyx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2012, 12:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-pgm-big-hubstacks/47304 "2012-12-30T00:33:01Z")
Hi guys! I’m trying to find some info about this but no luck yet. Did anyone tryed to fit big hubstacks on Plastic Gring Machine? Cheers! --- ## [Ill pay you to teach me how to make my own string :) ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ill-pay-you-to-teach-me-how-to-make-my-own-string/47174)
**Author:** [@Jcpdx503](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jcpdx503)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2012, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ill-pay-you-to-teach-me-how-to-make-my-own-string/47174 "2012-12-29T21:07:39Z")
Who wants either a cheap throw? Or 5$ to email me details directions on making string. Can pay more for a detailed tutorial Couldn’t find anything worthy on YouTube. Anyways if anyone is down please let me know. --- ## [ways to speed up break in process of a freshly lubed yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ways-to-speed-up-break-in-process-of-a-freshly-lubed-yoyo/47092)
**Author:** [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2012, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ways-to-speed-up-break-in-process-of-a-freshly-lubed-yoyo/47092 "2012-12-29T12:08:41Z")
any tricks i could do i don;t have access to dremel or drill atm --- ## [ways to reduce responsiveness of a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ways-to-reduce-responsiveness-of-a-yoyo/47166)
**Author:** [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2012, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ways-to-reduce-responsiveness-of-a-yoyo/47166 "2012-12-29T03:57:07Z")
well i got a code 2 for christmas all was great until it stated being noisy so i put 1 drop of v4m and it became responsive so i played for 2 hours and it could do slacks and whips (jades irons brents and ninja vanish) b… --- ## [Yoyo strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-strings/47252)
**Author:** [@PerspectiveDesigns](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PerspectiveDesigns)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2012, 1:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-strings/47252 "2012-12-29T01:10:56Z")
How often should yoyo strings be replaced? --- ## [YYF Genesis responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-genesis-responsive/47240)
**Author:** [@BetrayedRobin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BetrayedRobin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2012, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-genesis-responsive/47240 "2012-12-28T16:05:34Z")
Please help me I got this yo yo about 1 week ago and it just started being responsive. I already put thin lube on it but it make it even more responsive. Please help me. --- ## [Twisted trifecta issues](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/twisted-trifecta-issues/47173)
**Author:** [@tzighy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tzighy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2012, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/twisted-trifecta-issues/47173 "2012-12-28T14:40:33Z")
Well, hello everyone. I’ve been lurking the forums for quite a while now, but haven’t posted since i’m quite a beginner and i can’t bring much value. Consider this my truely official hello to everyone. recently i have go… --- ## [Am I bad with bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/am-i-bad-with-bearings/47067)
**Author:** [@maga182](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/maga182)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/am-i-bad-with-bearings/47067 "2012-12-27T13:04:49Z")
I just got a new Cascade and a 10-ball terripin treated bearing for it. After about an hour of play the yoyo became very loud and later turned responsive. I took out the bearing and tried to spin it and it seems like th… --- ## [My Genesis doesn't play as it used to...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-genesis-doesnt-play-as-it-used-to/47169)
**Author:** [@whiteguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/whiteguy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-genesis-doesnt-play-as-it-used-to/47169 "2012-12-27T08:13:38Z")
I have a genesis and I LOVE it, but I noticed the bearing doesn’t spin like it used to at all.It is much slower.Is this normal? --- ## [Stack bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stack-bearings/47072)
**Author:** [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stack-bearings/47072 "2012-12-27T04:34:01Z")
I just got a 888 for Christmas and I was just wondering if its alright to leave hubstacks bearing unsheilded. I know it’s possible, but they arnt set into a seat so they are more exposed so I wasn’t sure if it was a good… --- ## [Fireball/Raider modding. New way to mod them?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fireball-raider-modding-new-way-to-mod-them/47117)
**Author:** [@Joeybob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joeybob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fireball-raider-modding-new-way-to-mod-them/47117 "2012-12-26T23:58:23Z")
So many of you know the traditionnel way to mod a raider and fireball but I have “discovered” a new way to mod them to be more responsive. I prefer this way 1) because you do not have to crank and 2) because I thought of… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=113) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=115)