# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=122 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 123 --- ## [help striped axel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-striped-axel/44283)
**Author:** [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2012, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-striped-axel/44283 "2012-10-22T03:45:41Z")
i have a dibase and the axel is strip can anybody send a link for spare axels :slight\_smile: --- ## [YoYoJam Big Yo Offstring help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-big-yo-offstring-help/44272)
**Author:** [@SaltySalvador](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SaltySalvador)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2012, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-big-yo-offstring-help/44272 "2012-10-20T17:16:20Z")
Hello, I just recently got a Big Yo today. I must say, it was a very different experience from my C3 Solar, Windforce 4A and my Fiesta. The problem I have is the response. When I try to bind like I would on a normal 4A… --- ## [help bearing doesnt spin long](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-bearing-doesnt-spin-long/44171)
**Author:** [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2012, 5:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-bearing-doesnt-spin-long/44171 "2012-10-20T05:46:36Z")
i have a twisted triefta that i clean in acetone for five minutes and put v4m lube on it and it doesn’t spin as long as it used :frowning: to be plz help. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Water - Replacement for Mineral Spirits?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/water-replacement-for-mineral-spirits/44148)
**Author:** [@VinegarEel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VinegarEel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2012, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/water-replacement-for-mineral-spirits/44148 "2012-10-19T07:39:38Z")
My yo-yo is responsive as of late, and I have no mineral spirits lying around my house. I’m wondering if I could use water to replace for the spirits in cleaning the bearing. --- ## [Spr vs recessing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spr-vs-recessing/44225)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2012, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spr-vs-recessing/44225 "2012-10-19T07:38:22Z")
What make the play better for a fhz spr kit or recessing? --- ## [YYJ Inspire... Anyone else's vibey?!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-inspire-anyone-elses-vibey/43777)
**Author:** [@BIG\_NIC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BIG_NIC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2012, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-inspire-anyone-elses-vibey/43777 "2012-10-18T18:32:51Z")
I did already post this in the “Looking for Help/Recommendation” section but didn’t have any replies so I thought I would try here… So I just recently got a new YYJ Inspire… it is an awesome looking yoyo! And one of t… --- ## [Removing bearing from hubstack?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-bearing-from-hubstack/44145)
**Author:** [@Gagesc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gagesc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-bearing-from-hubstack/44145 "2012-10-17T23:54:30Z")
I’m trying to remove the bearing from a hubstack, and it’s proving difficult. Anyone have some advice? --- ## [Werrd Hour axle issues](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/werrd-hour-axle-issues/44166)
**Author:** [@bolognasandvich](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bolognasandvich)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/werrd-hour-axle-issues/44166 "2012-10-17T19:12:37Z")
So i recently obtained a Werrd Hour, loved it. I think it is a really good throw. But as of a few days a go it unscrewed itself when yoyoing, and now the two halves won’t screw together due to the beginning of the threa… --- ## [Bearing lubing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-lubing/43973)
**Author:** [@mozartm99](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mozartm99)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-lubing/43973 "2012-10-17T17:39:46Z")
So I have heard that some throws come “dry”. I was wondering what luring a bearing does? And what kind if lube I should use for an unresponsive throw. Also, do I have to take of the shields to lube a bearing?q --- ## [Tuning out vibe On psg and asteroid?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tuning-out-vibe-on-psg-and-asteroid/44118)
**Author:** [@Mello](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mello)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tuning-out-vibe-on-psg-and-asteroid/44118 "2012-10-17T16:42:56Z")
Both of these came vibey from factory… What’s the best way to tune them? --- ## [yyj go big, bearing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-go-big-bearing-help/44149)
**Author:** [@siksniper1996](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/siksniper1996)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 4:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-go-big-bearing-help/44149 "2012-10-17T04:06:58Z")
I recently go a go big for 4a. I lost the bearing inside it, so I replaced it with a size c bearing, but sometimes the c bearing doesn’t want to spin. I’m pretty sure the go big had a size c in it. --- ## [Non-responsive yoyos going responsive - PLEASE HELP!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/non-responsive-yoyos-going-responsive-please-help/44029)
**Author:** [@GypsyKing9000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GypsyKing9000)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 2:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/non-responsive-yoyos-going-responsive-please-help/44029 "2012-10-17T02:40:50Z")
Hey guys, my unresponsive yoyos are responding and I have no idea why. I have a YYF One, a YYF Protostar, a CLYW Canvas, and a CLYW Gnarwhal, and they all respond for some reason. The only reason I can think of is string… --- ## [dyeing polycarbonate](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dyeing-polycarbonate/41741)
**Author:** [@yoyo\_creep](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_creep)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dyeing-polycarbonate/41741 "2012-10-16T19:38:34Z")
Can someone point me towards the direction of dyeing say, a yyf one? Thanks …SSsssss… --- ## [Recessing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing/44104)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing/44104 "2012-10-16T17:11:07Z")
I was wondering if anyone could have a simple explanation for doing a sili recese or a pad recese without a lathe (videos would be nice) Any feedback will help thanks --- ## [Need help ~ My ball bearing is rusting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-my-ball-bearing-is-rusting/44027)
**Author:** [@Zafuri](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zafuri)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-my-ball-bearing-is-rusting/44027 "2012-10-16T15:24:41Z")
Hi guys, I recently found out my yoyo’s bearing has worn out and it seems rusting. Despite my constant lubrication to my yoyo, it still rusts. Do i need some special method to clean it so to prevent my bearing from rust… --- ## [\[MOD\] YYF ONE Poker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-yyf-one-poker/44019)
**Author:** [@HEKUYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HEKUYO)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-yyf-one-poker/44019 "2012-10-15T15:07:16Z")
so yea, after messin a bit around with it, here it finally is. please rate it!:stuck\_out\_tongue: greetz:) --- ## [yyj axle stuck need help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-axle-stuck-need-help/44020)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-axle-stuck-need-help/44020 "2012-10-15T00:37:54Z")
I have many many Yoyojam yoyos that have gotten their Axles stuck in one side of a yoyo. I have only two yoyos that havent gotten the axle stuck and they both have konkave bearings, so im thinking that the type of bearin… --- ## [Help a YYR Noob :)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-a-yyr-noob/43759)
**Author:** [@nick54994](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nick54994)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-a-yyr-noob/43759 "2012-10-15T00:27:06Z")
I recently bought a Dreadnought G on the BST used. I am not sure the age of it. The pads gave out about a day after I got it. The YYR pads sold on YYE are about twice as thick as I need. I’ve gotten around this by cuttin… --- ## [Silicone?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/43880)
**Author:** [@Lexos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lexos)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/43880 "2012-10-14T22:17:05Z")
I recently went to Ace Hardware and picked up some %100 silicone for my yoyos. It said it was compatible with aluminum, and all that jazz. It is water proof, and translucent. My question was if it was safe to use… Wil… --- ## [\[YYF ONE\] Removing Caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-one-removing-caps/44005)
**Author:** [@HEKUYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HEKUYO)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-one-removing-caps/44005 "2012-10-14T16:54:47Z")
so, hi again:) i’ve read that i’m able to remove these plasticcaps at the side of the yyf one, but i can’t imagine how to and i also don’t want to scratch them. i’ve tried to inform myself in the internet, but couldn’t … --- ## [Massive wobble on my YoYoFactory SaqulerStar ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/massive-wobble-on-my-yoyofactory-saqulerstar/43953)
**Author:** [@PaPaSea](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PaPaSea)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/massive-wobble-on-my-yoyofactory-saqulerstar/43953 "2012-10-14T15:12:00Z")
Yesterday my shaqlerstar came in the mail and I noticed it had a crazy wobble. Does anyone know a possible fix? --- ## [Genesis Axle Issues.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/genesis-axle-issues/43986)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/genesis-axle-issues/43986 "2012-10-13T23:42:35Z")
So my genesis is having some problems. when i screw the two halves together, they do not tightly lock in place, they just loosely spin around each other, like the axle is too short or something. tis induces bad vibe, and… --- ## [FHZ mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mod/43915)
**Author:** [@mozartm99](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mozartm99)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mod/43915 "2012-10-13T16:01:12Z")
What is an easy mod that a noob (A.K.A me) can do to make my FHZ dead unresponsive? --- ## [8mm Yoyofactory axle in Raptor?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/8mm-yoyofactory-axle-in-raptor/39880)
**Author:** [@Superspylee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Superspylee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/8mm-yoyofactory-axle-in-raptor/39880 "2012-10-13T15:58:44Z")
Hey I my Raptors axle is stripped and i need a replacement will the Yoyofactory 8mm axle work ??? --- ## [Monkey Snot Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkey-snot-problem/43549)
**Author:** [@StrippedAxle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StrippedAxle)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkey-snot-problem/43549 "2012-10-13T01:58:50Z")
Okay, so I’ve been using Monkey Snot for a few months now, and I love it, but I have a little problem. Well, after a while it evidently breaks, and when it does, some little pieces are always left. The thing is, I can ne… --- ## [Resurrecting a Twisted Trifecta :(](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/resurrecting-a-twisted-trifecta/43936)
**Author:** [@TheRyanFace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheRyanFace)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/resurrecting-a-twisted-trifecta/43936 "2012-10-12T18:07:11Z")
So, I’ve been playing my Glacier Express on a Twisted Trifecta the past month or so, and I recently noticed that its kind of snaggy/vibey. So while changing strings today, I gave the bearing a spin and noticed it felt ki… --- ## [Bearing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/43914)
**Author:** [@mozartm99](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mozartm99)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/43914 "2012-10-12T16:07:39Z")
I think that the bearings on my Echo and FHZ are rusting. Is this normal? --- ## [Bearing remover](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-remover/42430)
**Author:** [@junkim100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/junkim100)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 1:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-remover/42430 "2012-10-12T01:50:04Z")
Which is the best bearing remover for stuck bearing? --- ## [Bearing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/43430)
**Author:** [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/43430 "2012-10-12T00:11:29Z")
I just bought a terrapin SC bearing and it just seems to play a little funny. The spin time seems short. (Way shorter than the SPEC bearing in my dv888 I replaced it with) and when I finger grind the string catches aroun… --- ## [Help? Bearing Problems..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-bearing-problems/43905)
**Author:** [@Paul-CLYW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paul-CLYW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-bearing-problems/43905 "2012-10-11T23:48:35Z")
Hey guys, so I have a CLYW chief and i got it about a month ago. i play with it almost every day for about 1-2 hours. yesterday i got a knot so i unscrewed the yoyo, unscrambled the knot, and put it back together. after … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=121) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=123)