# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=119 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 120 --- ## [Vibe, how to fix and Prevent?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe-how-to-fix-and-prevent/45539)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2012, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe-how-to-fix-and-prevent/45539 "2012-11-22T16:43:07Z")
All my throws officially have vibe :frowning: I do not know how to fix this, I have no money to buy a new yoyo,axle,or bearings :frowning: But my big question is how can I prevent vibe? My precious Trinity got vibe a co… --- ## [Genesis bearing. Won't come off](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/genesis-bearing-wont-come-off/45534)
**Author:** [@Lorayn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lorayn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2012, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/genesis-bearing-wont-come-off/45534 "2012-11-22T11:43:43Z")
I’ve tried the tool, and my hands. (I do. It want to use pliers) I need to take the bearing off to Clean it. Won’t let me. It’s like it’s stuck or something. Please help me? --- ## [stuck axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle/44380)
**Author:** [@merger3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/merger3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2012, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle/44380 "2012-11-22T06:40:55Z")
I somehow got string stuck under the axle of my yoyo, and now I can’t screw it out. anyone know how I can get it out without messing up the axle? --- ## [can you hubstack a protostar or a starlight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-hubstack-a-protostar-or-a-starlight/45475)
**Author:** [@apl98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/apl98)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2012, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-hubstack-a-protostar-or-a-starlight/45475 "2012-11-22T03:47:23Z")
i was wondering if you can you hubstack a protostar or a starlight i heard you could but im not quite shure if you can or not. does anyone have tips or a video? --- ## [VIBE!!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe/45438)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2012, 1:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe/45438 "2012-11-22T01:35:57Z")
My precious Trinity got vibration. How do I get rid of vibe? My lil brother got mad and threw my Trinity it bounced of the wall, I picked it up did a sleeper then a grind, I felt the vibe so I really need to know how to … --- ## [yoyo caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-caps/44667)
**Author:** [@merger3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/merger3)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2012, 1:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-caps/44667 "2012-11-22T01:19:29Z")
I took both the caps off my dark magic 2. Will this hurt its play in anyway, or am I just being paranoid? --- ## [how to clean one drops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-clean-one-drops/45486)
**Author:** [@newquezadabreed3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/newquezadabreed3)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2012, 12:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-clean-one-drops/45486 "2012-11-22T00:54:13Z")
i just got a code 2 but i do not know how to clean it please help me :slight\_smile: --- ## [YOYO AXLE HOLE IS STRIPPED :(](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-axle-hole-is-stripped/45497)
**Author:** [@Nemyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nemyo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 11:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-axle-hole-is-stripped/45497 "2012-11-21T23:25:18Z")
TITLE. How can I fix this evil little phenomenon? Teflon tape? --- ## [North Star - bearing and spacer stuck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/north-star-bearing-and-spacer-stuck/45484)
**Author:** [@anon12742582](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon12742582)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/north-star-bearing-and-spacer-stuck/45484 "2012-11-21T18:20:22Z")
The bearing and the spacer are stuck together so I can’t get them out. --- ## [Silicone secrets?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-secrets/44769)
**Author:** [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-secrets/44769 "2012-11-21T06:15:51Z")
Does anyone have any secret techniques that they use for siliconing? I use a straw and cut a piece into a cone shape and use it for a disposable tip. --- ## [Will Z-Stacks fit a PGM?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-z-stacks-fit-a-pgm/43984)
**Author:** [@MrSquirrel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrSquirrel)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-z-stacks-fit-a-pgm/43984 "2012-11-19T20:10:27Z")
I was just wondering because I had a PGM, and I sold it, but now I miss it. I am going to get another one, and I thought I might get Z-Stacks with it. I know it may cause vibe if they do fit, and I don’t plan to play it … --- ## [What do you mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-you-mod/44105)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-you-mod/44105 "2012-11-19T07:07:04Z")
Many people these days have done all sort of mods with there yoyos I was wonder what you buy just to mod it --- ## [Yomega Saber Wing mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-saber-wing-mod/45364)
**Author:** [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 2:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-saber-wing-mod/45364 "2012-11-19T02:24:13Z")
I usually do spin top mods, but here is a yoyo mod I did recently. Saber Wings have 3 problems; they are too light, the rims are too sharp, and they are transaxles. I cut a hole in the cap so I could put in… --- ## [YYJ classic cap problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-classic-cap-problem/44631)
**Author:** [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2012, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-classic-cap-problem/44631 "2012-11-18T23:22:11Z")
I got my pink classic today, pretty pumped. However, I have one problem with it. One of the halves has a pretty significant bump in the center of the cap, rather than a fully concave surface, like on the other half. Is… --- ## [Response Pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/44630)
**Author:** [@Single-T](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Single-T)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2012, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/44630 "2012-11-18T22:13:35Z")
I just bought the IrPad 19mm normal size for my Go Big. The pads do not drop in, for they are a bit too small. Are the pads supposed to stretch to fit in? It does not seem like the pads will. Any ideas? --- ## [Response coming off.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-coming-off/44788)
**Author:** [@Ranc10nn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ranc10nn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2012, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-coming-off/44788 "2012-11-18T21:05:45Z")
So I came home this weekend super excited to throw my SPYY addiction, but when I picked it up, I noticed my response system (just normal CBC slim pads) were out of its socket. I tried putting it back in, but it didn’t wo… --- ## [Glow Mod Sticks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glow-mod-sticks/44971)
**Author:** [@Hayami](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hayami)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2012, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glow-mod-sticks/44971 "2012-11-18T20:57:56Z")
Does the Glow Mod Sticks fit in the outer rim in the Arctic Circle? Thanks very much --- ## [Twisted Trifecta bearing gone responsive...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/twisted-trifecta-bearing-gone-responsive/44550)
**Author:** [@Legyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legyoyo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2012, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/twisted-trifecta-bearing-gone-responsive/44550 "2012-11-18T20:19:35Z")
I was yo’in and on that throw… oh that throw… I could tell somethig was wrong before it even hit bottom but alas it was already out of my hand. Down it rolled until it hit bottom and yes it was LOUD! So lound my father l… --- ## [Question about vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-vibe/45329)
**Author:** [@like125cats](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/like125cats)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2012, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-vibe/45329 "2012-11-18T19:41:14Z")
I have cleaned all my bearings and yet they still vibe, it’s no my throws it’s the bearing? Why is this happening. --- ## [Monkey Snot Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkey-snot-question/45173)
**Author:** [@N8dogg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/N8dogg)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2012, 2:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkey-snot-question/45173 "2012-11-18T02:59:50Z")
Does anyone else have problems with Monkey Snot drying out extremely quickly? I know that initially there was purported to be a problem/potential defect with the syringes allowing air into them and causing the dryout. … --- ## [Atmosphere rings loosening](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/atmosphere-rings-loosening/45289)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2012, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/atmosphere-rings-loosening/45289 "2012-11-17T21:13:11Z")
My yyj atmosphere rings are slowly sliding out.??? I can push them back in but then again they slide slowly out?? --- ## [YoYoJam walls?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-walls/44964)
**Author:** [@FiveIronBrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FiveIronBrian)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2012, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-walls/44964 "2012-11-17T05:43:45Z")
I don’t know why YoYoJam started doing this, but have you noticed how some of their Solid Spin yo-yos have a ridge between the response and the bearing giving it a smaller gap there than the rest of the wall outside the … --- ## [Silicone(flowable)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-flowable/44765)
**Author:** [@Cake\_king](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cake_king)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2012, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-flowable/44765 "2012-11-17T04:35:16Z")
I just silicone a g5 and it became response what do I do ? --- ## [Flowable question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-question/45100)
**Author:** [@Yonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yonut)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2012, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-question/45100 "2012-11-17T04:08:41Z")
I have flowable in my Addiction V2 that has dried for about fifteen hours, is it good now or should I wait for full cure in nine hours? --- ## [My first attempt at polishing my Dietz.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-attempt-at-polishing-my-dietz/45248)
**Author:** [@Nivo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nivo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2012, 3:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-attempt-at-polishing-my-dietz/45248 "2012-11-17T03:44:34Z")
Thanks to everyones suggestions here. I finally was able to finish up with my Dietz. Check out the pics and what a difference Mothers Polish made. Off Brand metal Polish : Mothers Metal Polish ( I am not done yet,… --- ## [Yoyojam Thin Lube HELP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-thin-lube-help/45258)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2012, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-thin-lube-help/45258 "2012-11-16T22:57:53Z")
I cleaned my bearings, after that I put in 2-3 drops of yyj thin lube, the bearings are now super responsive and don’t spin completely freely. Help tips??? Help, ASAP --- ## [Does heat / cold affect bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-heat-cold-affect-bearings/45281)
**Author:** [@xcharger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xcharger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2012, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-heat-cold-affect-bearings/45281 "2012-11-16T22:57:41Z")
Hey guys, so recently i just cleaned a few of my bearings : yyj, yyf , CT, KK , and trifecta bearings in mineral spirits. i cleaned it like normal and normally they would turn out really great. but today, since i was … --- ## [My first (and second) polish job!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-and-second-polish-job/45220)
**Author:** [@Carlsewar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Carlsewar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2012, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-and-second-polish-job/45220 "2012-11-16T20:00:17Z")
Hey guys just wanted to show off my first polish job. Just wanted to know what you guys think, let me know :smiley: Thanks, Carl. Originally a b-grade g5: Next is my yyf protege. I only polished the rims because I lov… --- ## [First "How to mod" video!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-how-to-mod-video/44857)
**Author:** [@3yo3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/3yo3)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2012, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-how-to-mod-video/44857 "2012-11-16T19:21:14Z")
Hey guys! Few weeks back I polled to see if anyone’d be interested in seeing how I mod stuff, & got an overwhelming amount of YES from the public haha. Here’s the first one, I did a silicone/sticker recess on a Duncan … --- ## [knocked my magic yoyo n9....please help...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/knocked-my-magic-yoyo-n9-please-help/45200)
**Author:** [@czyhades90](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/czyhades90)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2012, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/knocked-my-magic-yoyo-n9-please-help/45200 "2012-11-16T17:38:09Z")
hi i m quite new in yoyo-ing… i m using magic yoyo n9 and as u know there are tranlucent plastic wheels on its both side i just knock my yoyo accidentally on something and now the plastic wheels/covers are not equal … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=118) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=120)