# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=117 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 118 --- ## [Show us your best mod ever](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-us-your-best-mod-ever/45255)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-us-your-best-mod-ever/45255 "2012-12-09T18:22:06Z")
Show me your best MOD EV3R --- ## [C size bearing will not fit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c-size-bearing-will-not-fit/46295)
**Author:** [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c-size-bearing-will-not-fit/46295 "2012-12-09T03:30:26Z")
I just got a ceramic c size bearing and it is slightly to small for the yoyo. --- ## [One drop 10 ball bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-10-ball-bearing/46193)
**Author:** [@northstarrocks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/northstarrocks)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-10-ball-bearing/46193 "2012-12-08T22:44:58Z")
I have a one drop 10 ball in my dv888 and it’s loud like as loud as the normal bearing .just bought it a bit ago and I was wandering if I got a defect or if I wrecked it somehow… I just finished siliconing my yoyo so I c… --- ## [String Snaps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-snaps/46248)
**Author:** [@StrippedAxle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StrippedAxle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-snaps/46248 "2012-12-08T20:40:47Z")
So I’ve had my Raptor, Northstar, and Dark Magic II for a while, and only had to change my string every two or three days. Now that I’ve gotten my Catalyst and Avant Garde, after just a few hours, the string snaps. It do… --- ## [YYR Stargazer V2 pad question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-stargazer-v2-pad-question/45982)
**Author:** [@yomagic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomagic)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-stargazer-v2-pad-question/45982 "2012-12-08T16:05:42Z")
Alright I need some help from people who know a little more about YYR’s than I do. I need some response for my Stargazer V2. I know IRpads fit but I don’t know exactly which size fit them. I was also wondering if there w… --- ## [Werrd 4xl axle size](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/werrd-4xl-axle-size/46291)
**Author:** [@Yoyomasterjr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomasterjr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 2:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/werrd-4xl-axle-size/46291 "2012-12-08T02:07:44Z")
Where can I buy a axle for my werrd 4xl it fell down a storm drain wile I was changing my string and for bumpd --- ## [Lateral Caps Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lateral-caps-help/45790)
**Author:** [@TheOneInOrange](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheOneInOrange)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2012, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lateral-caps-help/45790 "2012-12-07T17:42:08Z")
Does anyone know how to put lateral caps in the rextreme? I just got them in the mail today and I’ve tried everything to get them to stay in. Yes I have removed the side caps… Do you just push them on? I just can’t seem … --- ## [How do you get the bearing out of counter attack?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-the-bearing-out-of-counter-attack/45934)
**Author:** [@MYNAMEISZen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MYNAMEISZen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2012, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-the-bearing-out-of-counter-attack/45934 "2012-12-07T12:08:17Z")
I was wondering how you get the bearing out of the counter attack because i wanted to put the centertrac to better use --- ## [Can you take out the caps of a Duncan Freehand 2?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-take-out-the-caps-of-a-duncan-freehand-2/45952)
**Author:** [@iane200](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iane200)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2012, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-take-out-the-caps-of-a-duncan-freehand-2/45952 "2012-12-07T10:14:04Z")
Hey guys, I was just wondering if I could remove the caps of a Duncan Freehand 2 2010. Can anyone tell me? --- ## [I swirl painted a yoyo the other day...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-swirl-painted-a-yoyo-the-other-day/46078)
**Author:** [@yoyomaverick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaverick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2012, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-swirl-painted-a-yoyo-the-other-day/46078 "2012-12-07T10:10:19Z")
I tried to swirl my old Maverick using some knowledge I had about painting guitars. It is nowhere near perfect, infact one of the halves looks pretty much horrid (in my opinion). It is a very cool method and I see lots … --- ## [Mineral Spirits](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mineral-spirits/46011)
**Author:** [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2012, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mineral-spirits/46011 "2012-12-06T20:27:28Z")
Where are some good places to buy mineral spirits? --- ## [yomega maverick return system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-maverick-return-system/46086)
**Author:** [@merger3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/merger3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2012, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-maverick-return-system/46086 "2012-12-06T18:55:40Z")
I was thinking about taking out the rubber rings in the yomega maverick, and replacing them with silicone. I just wanted to make sure it will still play well after I do so. --- ## [Electric bearing cleaner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/electric-bearing-cleaner/46122)
**Author:** [@junkim100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/junkim100)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2012, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/electric-bearing-cleaner/46122 "2012-12-06T16:33:01Z")
Does it fit in every bearing size? --- ## [Damaged Loop 900](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/damaged-loop-900/46138)
**Author:** [@Share190](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Share190)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2012, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/damaged-loop-900/46138 "2012-12-06T16:30:44Z")
I recently ordered a loop 900, when it arrived in the mail, the axel was slightly bent and there was one sizable chip on either wing. From this i assumed somebody already used this yoyo and caused this damage. I informed… --- ## [Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question/44880)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2012, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question/44880 "2012-12-06T02:29:55Z")
I’ve had this question a lot in my mind lately and I just wanted to know if any modder out there can explain in great detail what a modded yoyo is and how (examples) to mod it (sorry I’m pretty sure my terms are off) --- ## [HELP - stripped axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stripped-axle/44893)
**Author:** [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2012, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stripped-axle/44893 "2012-12-06T01:53:01Z")
i striped my qixia ultimate soldier axel what can i use to replace the axel srry i was rushing and kinda freaking out due to its my primary throw --- ## [sudden vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sudden-vibe/46168)
**Author:** [@darkadlermagic3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/darkadlermagic3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2012, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sudden-vibe/46168 "2012-12-05T15:52:02Z")
Guys, i need help. My yoyofactory genesis recently started all of a sudden having extreme vibe. I tried changing the bearing but that didn’t work. I also checked to see if it was stripped, it was not. I need help figurin… --- ## [How do you unseize a bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-unseize-a-bearing/46132)
**Author:** [@Mctron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mctron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2012, 3:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-unseize-a-bearing/46132 "2012-12-05T03:49:01Z")
my bearing seized up and I want to know how to unseize it --- ## [Problem with bearing please help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-bearing-please-help/46112)
**Author:** [@MYNAMEISZen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MYNAMEISZen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2012, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-bearing-please-help/46112 "2012-12-05T01:34:52Z")
Ok so i got a Shinwoo Zen 4 last week and i played it for a couple hours and then the bearing just wouldnt spin anymore so I replaced the bearing and it i the same exact thing any ideas on what this is? --- ## [thin lube alternitive ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube-alternitive/9669)
**Author:** [@RCJP17](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RCJP17)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2012, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube-alternitive/9669 "2012-12-04T21:25:47Z")
I have PYROIL multi-purpose silicone lubricant which i use for my rubix cube, will it make a good thin lube? (p.s. it evaporates fairly quickly) --- ## [Half Pad - Half Siliconed?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/half-pad-half-siliconed/46108)
**Author:** [@BlackShot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BlackShot)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2012, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/half-pad-half-siliconed/46108 "2012-12-04T19:54:29Z")
This may or may not sound rather stupid. A single pad decided to come off of my Supernova two months ago and I’m too impatient to wait another two weeks to (finally) get a pair of fresh response pads. So I siliconed th… --- ## [Making a Wood Ball bearing yoyo, any ideas?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-a-wood-ball-bearing-yoyo-any-ideas/46002)
**Author:** [@Mctron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mctron)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2012, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-a-wood-ball-bearing-yoyo-any-ideas/46002 "2012-12-04T19:23:04Z")
I have a lathe and all the tools, I am aiming for a dv888 type shape, but with out the outside dug out. It will use a size c bearing with grindmachine size spacers. What kind of response should I use. Will a TMBR style r… --- ## [Burning through strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/burning-through-strings/45894)
**Author:** [@Surge57](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Surge57)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2012, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/burning-through-strings/45894 "2012-12-04T05:48:35Z")
I just got a new Crucial Cupcake and I really like it! One problem though, I’m burning through strings like never before. Usually with my YYF BOSS or Genesis, it takes at least a week for the string to show signs of wear… --- ## [Loop 808, loose cap](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-808-loose-cap/46032)
**Author:** [@TheRyanFace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheRyanFace)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-808-loose-cap/46032 "2012-12-03T22:12:59Z")
So, I got a loose cap on one of my Loop 808s. It kind of spins around in place. I’m pretty sure it doesn’t affect play at all (and yeah, I get it that’s all that matters). But it kind of makes a rattling sound. So, what… --- ## [Yomega raider bearing size](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-raider-bearing-size/46076)
**Author:** [@merger3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/merger3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-raider-bearing-size/46076 "2012-12-03T22:04:29Z")
I broke the stock bearing in my raider, and am going to buy a new one at my local hobbytown. does anyone know what the size of the bearing is? --- ## [laquer thinner to clean a bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/laquer-thinner-to-clean-a-bearing/46019)
**Author:** [@yoyo\_creep](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_creep)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/laquer-thinner-to-clean-a-bearing/46019 "2012-12-03T13:50:57Z")
Would it work? Whats the significance of doing it? How do you do it? (Sorry, my sisters phone doesn’t have a search bar.) Thanks :slight\_smile: --- ## [Uhhh, I don't think this is supposed to happen.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/uhhh-i-dont-think-this-is-supposed-to-happen/45942)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/uhhh-i-dont-think-this-is-supposed-to-happen/45942 "2012-12-03T10:42:25Z")
The rings fell of my DM2 lol, just wanted to share. They popped back in without a problem. https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/530316\_303733229733165\_1599873647\_n.jpg --- ## [Dyeing Yoyos ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dyeing-yoyos/46034)
**Author:** [@Joeybob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joeybob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 7:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dyeing-yoyos/46034 "2012-12-03T07:21:37Z")
So I have 2 clear FHZ’s that I want to dye red with a blue swirl on one side and blue with a red swirl on the other half. So I have some questions. Out of the four halves one is a little cloudy.(from mineral spirits) wou… --- ## [Ceramic bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ceramic-bearing/46051)
**Author:** [@junkim100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/junkim100)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 5:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ceramic-bearing/46051 "2012-12-03T05:27:18Z")
Will lube make the bearing slowdown? --- ## [Large Hubstacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/large-hubstacks/46061)
**Author:** [@TheOneInOrange](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheOneInOrange)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 4:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/large-hubstacks/46061 "2012-12-03T04:37:29Z")
Does anyone know what’s the largest (in diameter or width) hubstacks? I’m constantly using my turbofly/aquarius (synergy caps on Aquarius) for offstring and as you can imagine, it’s much more difficult to grab than say a… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=116) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=118)