# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=13 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 14 --- ## [Looping setup (Initiator)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looping-setup-initiator/388588)
**Author:** [@UmKwaig](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/UmKwaig)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looping-setup-initiator/388588 "2023-11-15T19:21:04Z")
I hey all! I got a couple of Initiators for looping, and I’m finding that it seems to catch a bit too much when doing sleeper tricks (around the worlds, ufo etc) it could be technique, but is there any adjustments anyone… --- ## [satined yoyo pictures..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satined-yoyo-pictures/71732)
**Author:** [@\_RTD\_alecto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_RTD_alecto)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satined-yoyo-pictures/71732 "2023-11-14T19:14:35Z")
i sanded down and polished the rims of another shutter… it came out better then i expected. The black makes everything pops. --- ## [Ways to lessen response?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ways-to-lessen-response/387080)
**Author:** [@Spaghider](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spaghider)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ways-to-lessen-response/387080 "2023-10-22T18:59:15Z")
Alright, I’ve just got some new response pads for my yo-yo, but they made it WAY too responsive. If there is literally any slack, the yo-yo comes back, which makes it insanely hard to pull off tricks. If the string is ev… --- ## [Stuck Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearings/387008)
**Author:** [@Deviant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Deviant)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearings/387008 "2023-10-22T00:39:15Z")
I bought a deviant from offset yoyo and i’ve used for maybe a week now but it has recently started acting responsive i’ve tried using a plier but i cant get the bearing out at all Pls Help --- ## [When Do I Change Yo-yo Parts?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-do-i-change-yo-yo-parts/386668)
**Author:** [@Spaghider](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spaghider)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 12:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-do-i-change-yo-yo-parts/386668 "2023-10-16T00:14:05Z")
I’ve noticed my yo-yo gradually feeling sort of different the more I’ve been playing it. The response gets more inconsistent and less snappy, the sleep times feel slightly shorter, and other more minor things. I’ve lubed… --- ## [Any fix for this bi-metal Pheasant vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-fix-for-this-bi-metal-pheasant-vibe/386630)
**Author:** [@rafaismyname](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rafaismyname)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 4:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-fix-for-this-bi-metal-pheasant-vibe/386630 "2023-10-15T04:42:15Z")
Was playing just now and the knot on my yoyofriends string broke and the yoyo went flying across the room :sob:. I was surprised to see just too tiny marks but when I threw it I realized that it got major vibe :sob:. A… --- ## [Hornet having trouble coming back up](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hornet-having-trouble-coming-back-up/386229)
**Author:** [@ccn411](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ccn411)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 1:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hornet-having-trouble-coming-back-up/386229 "2023-10-09T01:15:54Z")
Hi all, I bought a hornet on the BST it was sleeping on the end of the string when I forward pass it. I bought some thick lube and applied it, and while it did help it does still have trouble returning on a tug. I belie… --- ## [Custom/Blank Freehand Caps?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-blank-freehand-caps/385844)
**Author:** [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-blank-freehand-caps/385844 "2023-10-03T19:37:26Z")
Does anyone know of places that will make custom or sell blank caps for the FH1? --- ## [Bouncy ball counterweight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bouncy-ball-counterweight/41055)
**Author:** [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bouncy-ball-counterweight/41055 "2023-09-30T19:00:19Z")
How do you make a bouncy ball counterweight? --- ## [Does anyone know how to make my yoyo unresponsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-make-my-yoyo-unresponsive/385636)
**Author:** [@K1LCr09](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/K1LCr09)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-make-my-yoyo-unresponsive/385636 "2023-09-30T12:08:38Z")
My yoyo has became responsive… I do not know where I put my yoyo multi use tool. Does anyone know how to clean my yoyo without removing the bearing. I do not have needle nose pliers and I saw that online somewhere. --- ## [Has anyone taken the caps off of the Duncan Freehand Mini?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-taken-the-caps-off-of-the-duncan-freehand-mini/385616)
**Author:** [@Xymantix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xymantix)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-taken-the-caps-off-of-the-duncan-freehand-mini/385616 "2023-09-29T22:46:55Z")
I’m really curious to see what they look like without the caps. It would be ideal if I could remove the caps so that it’s easier to fingerspin, or even replace the cap with a Duncan Fingerspin Cap: Since the cap on … --- ## [Would this work for silicone recessing my yo-yo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-this-work-for-silicone-recessing-my-yo-yo/385488)
**Author:** [@anon20317427](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon20317427)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-this-work-for-silicone-recessing-my-yo-yo/385488 "2023-09-28T19:00:43Z")
--- ## [Nine Dragons Axis Shell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nine-dragons-axis-shell/385507)
**Author:** [@armedvalk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/armedvalk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nine-dragons-axis-shell/385507 "2023-09-28T18:06:57Z")
A while ago, I had a nine dragons yoyo, The threads wore out, IS there any way to fix it without getting rid of the indipendant spinning body? also I here about tapping into threads but would like to know what that is a… --- ## [Lego counterweights- has this been done?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lego-counterweights-has-this-been-done/385250)
**Author:** [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lego-counterweights-has-this-been-done/385250 "2023-09-25T01:21:45Z")
Has anyone out there already tried making a counterweight out of Lego? Seems like an ideal thing to make one with if you combined Technic and standard blocks together, especially as you can customize the weight and dimen… --- ## [Anyway I can fix this bent axle base? The axle itself isn’t bent only the base](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyway-i-can-fix-this-bent-axle-base-the-axle-itself-isn-t-bent-only-the-base/385213)
**Author:** [@anon20317427](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon20317427)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyway-i-can-fix-this-bent-axle-base-the-axle-itself-isn-t-bent-only-the-base/385213 "2023-09-24T04:02:59Z")
--- ## [I don't have yoyo lube or lighter fluid, is there any other substitutes?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-dont-have-yoyo-lube-or-lighter-fluid-is-there-any-other-substitutes/385188)
**Author:** [@K1LCr09](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/K1LCr09)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-dont-have-yoyo-lube-or-lighter-fluid-is-there-any-other-substitutes/385188 "2023-09-23T22:06:05Z")
Hey! I my yoyo has became responsive and I looked up how to make it back to normal, I found that I need yoyo lube or lighter fluid… I do not have any of these. Does anyone know any other substitutes for yoyo lube? --- ## [Yoyo Threads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-threads/385135)
**Author:** [@Just\_Dangelo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Just_Dangelo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 2:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-threads/385135 "2023-09-23T02:57:21Z")
On my grasshopper gtx the top thread is close to snapping, I still put the axel in to that side, but im just scared to use the yoyo. What should I Do? --- ## [Best pads for thick string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-pads-for-thick-string/384936)
**Author:** [@anon20317427](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon20317427)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-pads-for-thick-string/384936 "2023-09-19T20:50:40Z")
Currently own a grasshopper 2.0 and have some pretty thick string on it. My only issue is I find it snags quite easily while playing with thicker string. I’ve heard online that pads really affect how a yo-yo performs. … --- ## [Oil oiling the Arrow Elite](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oil-oiling-the-arrow-elite/384844)
**Author:** [@LeeFromSwitzerland](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeeFromSwitzerland)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oil-oiling-the-arrow-elite/384844 "2023-09-18T12:02:20Z")
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a5uw0SCNQYvgAW6mdieQbXKVTJrPflSH/view?usp=drivesdk --- ## [Do any of you own a yomega spectrum ex?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-any-of-you-own-a-yomega-spectrum-ex/384804)
**Author:** [@Yo-yo\_Power](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-yo_Power)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-any-of-you-own-a-yomega-spectrum-ex/384804 "2023-09-17T20:47:21Z")
How do you set yours up for play? What spacers, what strings, how many string wraps around the axle, how many drops of lube, have you done any mods to it? --- ## [Have you ever superglued your axle nut inside the yoyo body?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/have-you-ever-superglued-your-axle-nut-inside-the-yoyo-body/384665)
**Author:** [@Yo-yo\_Power](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-yo_Power)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/have-you-ever-superglued-your-axle-nut-inside-the-yoyo-body/384665 "2023-09-16T11:15:43Z")
Really want to know before I do it --- ## [Which one of these is less responsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-one-of-these-is-less-responsive/384494)
**Author:** [@Yo-yo\_Power](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-yo_Power)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-one-of-these-is-less-responsive/384494 "2023-09-14T20:27:15Z")
--- ## [Just damaged my yoyo in the dumbest way possible](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511)
**Author:** [@Spenny93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spenny93)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511 "2023-09-14T06:54:51Z")
Was working on cheese whip i think and knotted it so i took it off my finger, undid the knot, decided i was slick enough to bind it before i put it back on my finger. I can catch it easy in my hand right? One of my favo… --- ## [Any fix? Yoyofactory Hubstack not screwing together😞](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-fix-yoyofactory-hubstack-not-screwing-together/384527)
**Author:** [@IDK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IDK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-fix-yoyofactory-hubstack-not-screwing-together/384527 "2023-09-13T22:50:54Z")
How do I fix this on my hubstack? It doesnt let me screw because of it. Thanks! --- ## [Can you paint your yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-paint-your-yoyo/384427)
**Author:** [@fiddlediddledee123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fiddlediddledee123)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-paint-your-yoyo/384427 "2023-09-12T20:11:01Z")
I’ve been wanting to customize a couple of my aluminum yoyos with a new paint job, but I was unsure if that was actually possible with normal paint or if I would have to get something special. I’ve looked into it, but al… --- ## [New Yyf Whip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yyf-whip/384333)
**Author:** [@Smurf88](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Smurf88)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yyf-whip/384333 "2023-09-11T15:05:01Z")
Is it possible to make the responsive yyf whip unresponsive like the original one? I would love another whip but want the unresponsive play. Thanks in advance! --- ## [Bearing identification](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-identification/384254)
**Author:** [@theendofcake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theendofcake)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-identification/384254 "2023-09-10T09:50:14Z")
found this in my pragma, what bearing is this and does it work good? it’s a 10 ball if that helps. seems too slippery for me --- ## [Hubstack bearing removal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-bearing-removal/384163)
**Author:** [@2rozhok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/2rozhok)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-bearing-removal/384163 "2023-09-08T20:14:03Z")
Hello everyone. One of the hubstack bearings on my 888 needs some maintenance. The problem is it’s stuck on a hubstack post and I can’t remove it even with pliers. Is there any other way to remove it? --- ## [Super glue on axle nut?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/super-glue-on-axle-nut/383971)
**Author:** [@Yo-yo\_Power](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-yo_Power)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/super-glue-on-axle-nut/383971 "2023-09-06T17:40:54Z")
Has anyone tried to super glue the axle nut inside both yoyo halves to prevent it from freely spinning in body? I’m doing this to two brand new yomega multi color spectrum ex. They use very small nuts and all my yomegas … --- ## [Clicking sound when looping](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clicking-sound-when-looping/383886)
**Author:** [@temporaltitan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/temporaltitan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 3:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clicking-sound-when-looping/383886 "2023-09-05T03:38:21Z")
Hi, one of my initiators makes a clicking sound whenever I throw it, any idea what could’ve caused this? The only thing I can find wrong with it is there the two halves have a little “give” even after tightening. Any ide… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=12) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=14)