# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=120 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 121 --- ## [Deadly spins wrath axel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deadly-spins-wrath-axel/45277)
**Author:** [@Tuxedodave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tuxedodave)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2012, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deadly-spins-wrath-axel/45277 "2012-11-16T15:16:38Z")
The wrath came with two axels, black oxide and a silver one. What is the difference between the two? Anyone? Thanks. --- ## [removing axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-axle/44976)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Yoyoguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr_Yoyoguy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2012, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-axle/44976 "2012-11-16T14:05:12Z")
removing my pgm axle along with the post so I can z-stack my dv888. I got one post out, but the one that is attached to the axle is TOUGH. Will not come out. Any ideas to try? I’ve tried the pliers with paper towel met… --- ## [Anyone up for modding a bumblebee?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-up-for-modding-a-bumblebee/44821)
**Author:** [@irdaprez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/irdaprez)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2012, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-up-for-modding-a-bumblebee/44821 "2012-11-16T14:00:48Z")
Twas one of my first throws. Unfortunately, I had to retire it because the plastic in the yellow half where the axle screws became stripped (not the metal itself, the actual plastic) making me no longer able to tighten … --- ## [Spacers and YYF bearing questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-and-yyf-bearing-questions/45276)
**Author:** [@Zafuri](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zafuri)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2012, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-and-yyf-bearing-questions/45276 "2012-11-16T13:54:01Z")
Well , i really thanked those yoyoers who replied my post on how to remove my protostar neon’s spacer. Even though I watched Tyler’s video and he did stated that the damage on spacers won’t affect the play of yoyo but i … --- ## [How to paint clear yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-paint-clear-yoyos/43910)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2012, 3:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-paint-clear-yoyos/43910 "2012-11-16T03:36:39Z")
Is there any tutorials on painting clear yoyos? --- ## [this is probably a stupid question to ask, but how do you wash yoyo strings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/this-is-probably-a-stupid-question-to-ask-but-how-do-you-wash-yoyo-strings/45242)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2012, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/this-is-probably-a-stupid-question-to-ask-but-how-do-you-wash-yoyo-strings/45242 "2012-11-16T01:48:41Z")
Sometimes you are instructed to wash certain types of strings when they get old and dirty, and they bounce right back. do you just soak it under water, then scrub with a towel, or do you use soap, or what? Thanks guys! … --- ## [Yoyofactory one mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-one-mod/45244)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2012, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-one-mod/45244 "2012-11-15T23:42:58Z")
Yoyofactory One mods. show us yours!! --- ## [Square cut threads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/square-cut-threads/45247)
**Author:** [@Tuxedodave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tuxedodave)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2012, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/square-cut-threads/45247 "2012-11-15T22:03:01Z")
I have a mil spec hand torch that has square cut threads to minimize stripping. Any modder out there can retap a thread like this? --- ## [YYF spec bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-spec-bearing/45146)
**Author:** [@Jackybigz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jackybigz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2012, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-spec-bearing/45146 "2012-11-15T18:03:07Z")
Hey guys, my question is about the YYF spec bearings that come with the Supernova. I have cleaned it and re-lubed it 3 times, using mineral spirits to clean it and One drop V4M lubricant to lube it. My supernova is stil… --- ## [Unresponsive bearing going responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-bearing-going-responsive/45197)
**Author:** [@LittleT20](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LittleT20)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-bearing-going-responsive/45197 "2012-11-15T11:10:45Z")
I just got in my new supernova and after about 30min of play the bearing started being responsive and got really loud. What can I do to get it back to being unresponsive??? --- ## [Help ! Protostar neon caps too tight !](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-protostar-neon-caps-too-tight/45203)
**Author:** [@Zafuri](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zafuri)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2012, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-protostar-neon-caps-too-tight/45203 "2012-11-15T04:09:50Z")
As said above… Man i wanna clean my bearing first when i received my protostar neon but when i attempt to take those caps off it was too tight !!! how do i remove them ? need help asap ! --- ## [How to Make Yoyo String ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-yoyo-string/45169)
**Author:** [@XxEPICGAMERxX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XxEPICGAMERxX)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-yoyo-string/45169 "2012-11-13T18:02:13Z")
Does anyone know how to make yoyo string because I dont have enough money to buy string Urgent\[color=black\] --- ## [Speedmaker Response Adjusting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speedmaker-response-adjusting/3342)
**Author:** [@dcgreen97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dcgreen97)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speedmaker-response-adjusting/3342 "2012-11-13T01:52:12Z")
ok, i don’t know if this goes under mods, but here goes: when you are adjusting the response of the speedmaker, if the gap is bigger, what happens to the response(e.g. more responsive or less responsive)? And, of course… --- ## [How do I clean a bearing ??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-clean-a-bearing/45091)
**Author:** [@Zafuri](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zafuri)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-clean-a-bearing/45091 "2012-11-12T12:51:43Z")
Recently I just found out that without cleaning my bearing, my yoyo’s performance had changed drastically from smooth play and slowly to become a burden to me :frowning: im now using YYJ Speedmaker and thats what happene… --- ## [Another Anodizing post](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/another-anodizing-post/45108)
**Author:** [@Nivo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nivo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 4:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/another-anodizing-post/45108 "2012-11-12T04:42:19Z")
THIS IS NOT RECOMMENDED BY YOYOEXPERT SO PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTION BEFORE READING OR DOING ANYTHING I AM POSTING. I was trying to look for some old posts and found some but they didn’t really go anywhere. I am looking for… --- ## [On bearings and the paper cleaning method:](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/on-bearings-and-the-paper-cleaning-method/21432)
**Author:** [@Elephark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Elephark)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 2:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/on-bearings-and-the-paper-cleaning-method/21432 "2012-11-12T02:56:17Z")
Originally posted elsewhere, reposted here in an effort to aid those with bearing troubles. I’m not entirely sure why the myth of cleanness being bad for bearings continues to be so prevalent. I suppose it could have st… --- ## [Metal filler](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-filler/45092)
**Author:** [@Yoyomasterjr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomasterjr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 2:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-filler/45092 "2012-11-12T02:50:14Z")
I just recently bought a dv888 and it was BEAT TO HECK the pits are deep and I have taken all the anno of and I want to mirror polish it does any one know of a metal filler that will work --- ## [Supernova Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-problem/45071)
**Author:** [@xXYoYo888Xx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xXYoYo888Xx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2012, 10:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-problem/45071 "2012-11-11T22:32:07Z")
I recently got a 2012 Supernova and the bearing seat is the tightest I’ve ever encountered. The bearing it came with had little green string pieces stuck in it, this was before I ever put a string on it. I tried using th… --- ## [Removing a FHZ caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-a-fhz-caps/45009)
**Author:** [@merger3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/merger3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2012, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-a-fhz-caps/45009 "2012-11-11T16:39:07Z")
How should I take a Freehand Zero caps off? --- ## [Soda Cleanse Bearings! ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/soda-cleanse-bearings/38957)
**Author:** [@SuperSnSProductions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SuperSnSProductions)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2012, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/soda-cleanse-bearings/38957 "2012-11-10T01:20:04Z")
I have just created a new substance that I used to clean a dead bearing…Now it plays faster then any bearing I own and does not snag! I may start doing jobs for SCB if there’s an interest. The first few would be free min… --- ## [He's at it again! ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hes-at-it-again/44679)
**Author:** [@SuperSnSProductions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SuperSnSProductions)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2012, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hes-at-it-again/44679 "2012-11-10T01:18:38Z")
Many of you know me from Soda Cleansed Bearings thread and I’m here to say I’m at it again. I love experimenting with stuff. This time around I’ll be using new solvents to clean bearings extremely soon. This means I may … --- ## [sili reccess vs. sili groove](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sili-reccess-vs-sili-groove/45013)
**Author:** [@merger3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/merger3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sili-reccess-vs-sili-groove/45013 "2012-11-09T22:14:26Z")
What’s the difference between a silicone reccess and a silicone groove? or are they the same thing? --- ## [I have a few questions on bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-have-a-few-questions-on-bearings/44981)
**Author:** [@TheGoldenYoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheGoldenYoYo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-have-a-few-questions-on-bearings/44981 "2012-11-09T18:42:22Z")
Hello im pretty new Yo-Yoing and am currently learning advance part 1 yoyo tricks. My bearing in my DM2 went bad and i would like to know what are some good brands for yoyo bearings. I would also like to know the differe… --- ## [DM2 pad fell out](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-pad-fell-out/44943)
**Author:** [@merger3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/merger3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-pad-fell-out/44943 "2012-11-08T07:20:47Z")
One of the pads in my dark magic 2 just popped out. What’s the best thing for me to do? --- ## ["How I Mod" videos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-i-mod-videos/44276)
**Author:** [@3yo3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/3yo3)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 4:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-i-mod-videos/44276 "2012-11-07T04:46:41Z")
Who would want to see vids like this? Recessions bearing conversions retapping etc?? what’s everyone’s input here ? --- ## [XminusmikeX Mod's, Update 12/19/11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/xminusmikex-mods-update-12-19-11/29672)
**Author:** [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/xminusmikex-mods-update-12-19-11/29672 "2012-11-07T01:48:22Z")
FHZ I just finished for biggrob10!!! I call this one “The Sunday Times” I’ll be posting a B/S/T once I make my next order of FHZ (few weeks at most, so keep an eye out for it) EDIT Here is a link to some of my past wo… --- ## [DM2 spacers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-spacers/44868)
**Author:** [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-spacers/44868 "2012-11-06T07:09:24Z")
So my DM2 is responsive and it’s keeping me from using it. Not that it is unplayable, but I find it too grippy. I’ve already tried using flowable silicone to make a concave response, and it still is too grippy. If I put … --- ## [striped axel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/striped-axel/44848)
**Author:** [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 4:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/striped-axel/44848 "2012-11-06T04:24:53Z")
please can you help, is there any common size for a dibase axel that i can find in any hardware store or here. thanks --- ## [Looking for a talented modder to work on aluminum](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-talented-modder-to-work-on-aluminum/44693)
**Author:** [@Qozux](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Qozux)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-talented-modder-to-work-on-aluminum/44693 "2012-11-06T02:19:37Z")
I have one of BLTYYW’s protos. It’s a really cool shaped yoyo and all the dimensions and everything are great. The problem is the vibe. Unfortunately the aspiring young designers hired a machinist who didn’t have quite e… --- ## [a challenge for a modder and a question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-challenge-for-a-modder-and-a-question/44827)
**Author:** [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 1:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-challenge-for-a-modder-and-a-question/44827 "2012-11-06T01:50:22Z")
my question is is there a structural efficient way of having a 4a yo-yo spin top hybrid and if someone was to conceive a way of doing it can they make a yo-yo/spin top that can function as both and still be symmetric tha… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=119) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=121)