# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=126 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 127 --- ## [yyj unleashed adjustable gap](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-unleashed-adjustable-gap/42622)
**Author:** [@jrspike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrspike)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-unleashed-adjustable-gap/42622 "2012-09-11T14:55:11Z")
Hey guys I was wondering how the adjustable gap on the yyj unleashed works, I just got a pair of them and to me it doesn’t look like there’s any way to adjust it other than unscrewing it a little, which I don’t like doin… --- ## [Rec rev mangaroo axle?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rec-rev-mangaroo-axle/42564)
**Author:** [@ROFLXD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ROFLXD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2012, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rec-rev-mangaroo-axle/42564 "2012-09-09T21:36:45Z")
so one of my all time favorite yoyos, the Mangaroo, has had its axle stripped. Does anyone know what kind of axle it uses, and where to buy one? --- ## [How to clean a bearing using Terrapin DryPlay Lube?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-clean-a-bearing-using-terrapin-dryplay-lube/42351)
**Author:** [@Whoots](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Whoots)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2012, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-clean-a-bearing-using-terrapin-dryplay-lube/42351 "2012-09-09T18:43:01Z")
How do you do it? --- ## [Gorrilious lubricous makes yoyo responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gorrilious-lubricous-makes-yoyo-responsive/42459)
**Author:** [@mondo6611](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mondo6611)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2012, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gorrilious-lubricous-makes-yoyo-responsive/42459 "2012-09-09T16:53:05Z")
I bought a bottle and only used it twice. Both times I only put a tiny tiny drop on and both times it made my throw responsive. Any help or thoughts? --- ## [Nickel Plating?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nickel-plating/42496)
**Author:** [@YourBBQ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YourBBQ)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2012, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nickel-plating/42496 "2012-09-09T07:35:03Z")
I was wondering if anyone in the US did nickel-plating? I wanna nickel plated yoyo. If you do, please post in this thread with a picture of at least 1 yoyo you plated. Thanks. --- ## [response pad size compatibility chart](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pad-size-compatibility-chart/40770)
**Author:** [@BigOregon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BigOregon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 11:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pad-size-compatibility-chart/40770 "2012-09-08T23:05:23Z")
I haven’t been able to find a chart of the different response pads out there and which yoyos they fit. I know some kinds are flow groove hat pads (thick, thin, textured) snow tires k pads etc… if anyone can link o… --- ## [Loop 900 Setup?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-900-setup/42294)
**Author:** [@j\_lowell9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/j_lowell9)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-900-setup/42294 "2012-09-08T13:31:04Z")
Im just wondering how you guys set up your loop 900s or looping yoyos in general I tighten it all the way then turn 1.5 turns Clean then v4m the bearings Use string bottom of my pocket length --- ## [Help my yoyo became responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-my-yoyo-became-responsive/42489)
**Author:** [@Cake\_king](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cake_king)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-my-yoyo-became-responsive/42489 "2012-09-08T05:39:02Z")
I apply the monkey snot and let it dry an boom responsive --- ## [Loaded YoYos: How to test for vibe.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loaded-yoyos-how-to-test-for-vibe/42094)
**Author:** [@jasonwongzero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jasonwongzero)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loaded-yoyos-how-to-test-for-vibe/42094 "2012-09-04T04:12:50Z")
Hey guys, vibe is an often subjective and debated topic here so I figured I would put together a quick video showing how I personally test for vibe. Hope some of you find it useful! --- ## [Polishing Help/Anno Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-help-anno-help/42157)
**Author:** [@SuperSnSProductions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SuperSnSProductions)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-help-anno-help/42157 "2012-09-07T19:03:55Z")
Alright so through a trade I received a mirror polish Ozone plays beautifully then I noticed the bearing kept making this grinding feeling so I cleaned it and within the hour it returned to the original grinding. My bear… --- ## [Bearing wouldn't come out!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-wouldnt-come-out/42319)
**Author:** [@junkim100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/junkim100)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-wouldnt-come-out/42319 "2012-09-07T18:32:29Z")
I have avant garde 2 and the bearing wouldn’t come out with YYF multitool! What’s the problem? --- ## [Avant Garde and flowable?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/avant-garde-and-flowable/42433)
**Author:** [@appleorange](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/appleorange)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/avant-garde-and-flowable/42433 "2012-09-07T10:10:19Z")
Help? Is flowable compatible with avant garde? or can you just use flowable on any yoyo? im new to this so sorry for the dumb question. ;D --- ## [maxbet pads/silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/maxbet-pads-silicone/42447)
**Author:** [@juliang22](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/juliang22)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 5:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/maxbet-pads-silicone/42447 "2012-09-07T05:44:27Z")
heys guys. i just got a maxbet and on the first week of using it one of the pads fell out. i was wondering if the groove is big enough to silicone or not? if not then what kind of pads fit it? (give a link to the product… --- ## [Terrapin X Wing SC problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-x-wing-sc-problem/42393)
**Author:** [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2012, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-x-wing-sc-problem/42393 "2012-09-06T15:25:14Z")
For some reason its playing extremely responsive. i have already cleaned it in acetone but it only made it worse. Ive heard such good things about his bearing so i know it must be something wrong with my bearing specific… --- ## [Fhz Light up ?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-light-up/42347)
**Author:** [@Caphill1430](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Caphill1430)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2012, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-light-up/42347 "2012-09-06T10:47:52Z")
I’m sure this has been asked before but I’d could find anything on it. So I have the FHZ light up and I would like it to be a Large bearing. Is anyone doing this Mod and would it still light up if you did. I’d like to ha… --- ## [Some more custom Tri Force caps. ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-more-custom-tri-force-caps/42377)
**Author:** [@CLYW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CLYW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2012, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-more-custom-tri-force-caps/42377 "2012-09-05T23:06:55Z")
Here are some more on my Lyn fury. :slight\_smile: -Justin --- ## [A question about the Vizsillas silicone-pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-question-about-the-vizsillas-silicone-pads/42371)
**Author:** [@Crek](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Crek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2012, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-question-about-the-vizsillas-silicone-pads/42371 "2012-09-05T10:21:33Z")
Hey! I have a Vizsilla in the mail and I am looking forward to it. I don’t mind the silicone pads that comes with it but I am a bigger fan of good-old-silicone. I guess it is not a problem but I would like to know if any… --- ## [Issues with string bunching up near bearing...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/issues-with-string-bunching-up-near-bearing/42370)
**Author:** [@oops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oops)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2012, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/issues-with-string-bunching-up-near-bearing/42370 "2012-09-05T06:52:10Z")
For me Dragon Strings are the greatest thing since sliced bread 99% of the time, but at some point during almost every string’s life I feel like it will constantly start to bunch up near the bearing. I vaguely recall rea… --- ## [How does 4 hole mod spacer work?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-does-4-hole-mod-spacer-work/42355)
**Author:** [@Whoots](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Whoots)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2012, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-does-4-hole-mod-spacer-work/42355 "2012-09-05T01:53:47Z")
I can’t seem to bind ??? --- ## [Custom Tri Force Caps. ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-tri-force-caps/42353)
**Author:** [@CLYW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CLYW)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2012, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-tri-force-caps/42353 "2012-09-05T00:45:37Z")
Hey I just made some cool beans Triforce Caps for my YYF ONE;) -Justin --- ## [Ive got either a string or bearing problem...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-either-a-string-or-bearing-problem/42301)
**Author:** [@Proboscis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Proboscis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-either-a-string-or-bearing-problem/42301 "2012-09-04T06:11:15Z")
Alright, so last night I did a group bearing wash in lighter fluid. I put the same strings back on. And after the cleaning the bearings each got 1 drop of thin lube. Today i threw my code2 and it was responsive. I swtich… --- ## [What mods can you do with a dremel?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-mods-can-you-do-with-a-dremel/42123)
**Author:** [@yoyoavenger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoavenger)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 4:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-mods-can-you-do-with-a-dremel/42123 "2012-09-04T04:47:25Z")
Anyone know? --- ## [Dark Sonic Response Pads!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-sonic-response-pads/42210)
**Author:** [@YourBBQ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YourBBQ)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 3:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-sonic-response-pads/42210 "2012-09-04T03:03:58Z")
I recently bought a C3yoyodesign Dark Sonic for my early birthday, and along with it I ordered like 4 YYR 19 MM? responce pads and on YYE it says 19 OD MM responce but on reviews it says the c3 response. I am wonderong … --- ## [C3 Halo bearing seat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3-halo-bearing-seat/34334)
**Author:** [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3-halo-bearing-seat/34334 "2012-09-04T02:29:44Z")
So I took my Halo apart today to clean the bearing as it had become responsive. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a bearing seat that tight. It was actually difficult to unscrew and screw back together. Is mine unique or have… --- ## [Scratch Repair](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/scratch-repair/42291)
**Author:** [@JamesMay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JamesMay)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/scratch-repair/42291 "2012-09-04T01:31:09Z")
I got a small scuff on my black yomega maverick. I lightly smoothed out the area of the scuff but the silver scar is driving me crazy. I have tried 3 different methods already for repairing the scuff. I used a black acry… --- ## [bearring help?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearring-help/42265)
**Author:** [@bjoerge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bjoerge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2012, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearring-help/42265 "2012-09-03T16:05:30Z")
have you ever experiensed that tour bearring is playing some strange, ten tou take if off and it is perfect if you spin it slowly around, but when you spin it quick is comes this little sound and it shakes and looses spe… --- ## [yoyo keeps coming loose](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-keeps-coming-loose/42214)
**Author:** [@crazycanucksa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crazycanucksa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2012, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-keeps-coming-loose/42214 "2012-09-02T19:15:21Z")
Hey guys, I have had a few traumatic experiences with my CLYW Avalanche where right after a throw you hear a low whirring meaning that the yoyo has become unscrewed… followed by the yoyo skittering across the floor than… --- ## [WHiP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whip/41956)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2012, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whip/41956 "2012-09-02T17:17:44Z")
i was wounding if there was any way to add weight to a YYF Whip. do you know of any? Nathan --- ## [What is the perfect string length?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-perfect-string-length/42080)
**Author:** [@Tuxedodave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tuxedodave)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2012, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-perfect-string-length/42080 "2012-09-02T13:25:10Z")
I see and read that your string length should just be a couple inches above your belly button. Maybe I got short legs and long arms out something but it just feels so uncomfortable at that length. I keep mine at about wh… --- ## [When sould I change my spacers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-sould-i-change-my-spacers/42194)
**Author:** [@Cake\_king](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cake_king)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2012, 3:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-sould-i-change-my-spacers/42194 "2012-09-02T03:23:25Z")
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