# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=140 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 141 --- ## [stuck bearing in boss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-in-boss/36726)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2012, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-in-boss/36726 "2012-04-11T05:51:00Z")
So the axle in my boss has gotten stuck in one half of the yoyo the side of the axle that has the place to unscrew the axle is inside the yoyo. is there any way to remove the axle without breaking it --- ## [CLYW Gnarwhal reponse](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-reponse/36408)
**Author:** [@YourBBQ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YourBBQ)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2012, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-reponse/36408 "2012-04-11T00:15:30Z")
So I was wondering what OTHER types of silicone pads would fit in a CLYW Fool’s Gold Gnarwhal besides CLYw Snow Tires response?? --- ## [String Life? Tips for maintaining string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-life-tips-for-maintaining-string/36562)
**Author:** [@JeremyPG399](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JeremyPG399)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2012, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-life-tips-for-maintaining-string/36562 "2012-04-10T16:20:49Z")
Just out of curiosity, I’d like to take a survey of people’s use of yoyo string and ask for any tips on making string last. Style of play? Type of string used? How long between string changes? What prompts a string c… --- ## [Polished VsNYYC Battosai](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-vsnyyc-battosai/36422)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2012, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-vsnyyc-battosai/36422 "2012-04-10T07:20:46Z")
First stripped it by using easyoff, turned out very well and is still dead smooth. Then polished it to a mirror finish What would this go for on the BST? http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/532616\_… --- ## [Deshielding Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deshielding-help/36572)
**Author:** [@csi1112](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/csi1112)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2012, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deshielding-help/36572 "2012-04-10T06:27:54Z")
Okay, so I am trying to clean a YYJ bearing but I seem to have met my match and cannot seem to get leverage against the C-clip to pop it out. Any help, tips or advice? Help is really appreciated. --- ## [wanted ano job...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wanted-ano-job/36691)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2012, 12:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wanted-ano-job/36691 "2012-04-10T00:53:48Z")
Sent out a few requests via email and didn’t get any replies. Figured I would throw it on the board. Need an ano job on half a TP Maxbet. Single color would ship ready for ano. Please drop me a message so we can talk ov… --- ## [Mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mods/36608)
**Author:** [@n00bbeginner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/n00bbeginner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2012, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mods/36608 "2012-04-09T14:57:42Z")
Any know how to mod a YYF One --- ## [Dented bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dented-bearing/36627)
**Author:** [@Focus58](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Focus58)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2012, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dented-bearing/36627 "2012-04-09T12:03:45Z")
Something happened yesterday that is bad. My string got caught and I couldn’t open my Ooch yo but when I finally wrestled it open the bearing had a dent! The sleep times and responsiveness are horrible now. I am probably… --- ## [My Cafe Racer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-cafe-racer/36574)
**Author:** [@captinev98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/captinev98)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2012, 5:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-cafe-racer/36574 "2012-04-08T05:01:43Z")
Literally my Cafe Racer is horrible. 90% of the time when I bind it back up it snags. Sometimes it’ll snag 4 times! I was just using it and it must’ve snagged at least 10 times it was ridiculous! Keep in mind on my other… --- ## [Does anyone know how to make a proyo a better looper?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-make-a-proyo-a-better-looper/36601)
**Author:** [@Joeybob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joeybob)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2012, 3:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-make-a-proyo-a-better-looper/36601 "2012-04-08T03:34:07Z")
I think the title says it all, i do know the string tension thing how tighter the string tension the more responsive it is but is there another way? --- ## [Grooved, Blasted, SPR'd FH2010](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grooved-blasted-sprd-fh2010/36566)
**Author:** [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2012, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grooved-blasted-sprd-fh2010/36566 "2012-04-07T13:28:12Z")
So I did some mods to my FH2010; Profile. Not much here; Shows the large bearing SPR in its place; An up close of the grind rings; It’s sandblasted, got grind rings, and SPR’s. Not much else to say. --- ## [Flowable Silicone in a Lynn Fury](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-in-a-lynn-fury/36592)
**Author:** [@xcharger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xcharger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2012, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-in-a-lynn-fury/36592 "2012-04-07T06:37:28Z")
hi guys. is it a good idea to put flowable silicone on 1 side of my lynn fury? or should i just replace the o-rings with silicone? whats your guys opinion? --- ## [Resposive to unresponsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/resposive-to-unresponsive/36546)
**Author:** [@Rootbeer4457](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rootbeer4457)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2012, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/resposive-to-unresponsive/36546 "2012-04-06T16:23:50Z")
How do you make a yoyo that responses to a unresponsive --- ## [design feedback please](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/design-feedback-please/36513)
**Author:** [@AFairhurst](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AFairhurst)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2012, 12:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/design-feedback-please/36513 "2012-04-06T00:32:19Z")
Been working on a design for a bit. Just wondering what the community thinks. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Specs: Diameter 56mm Weight 60g (before bearing and axle) Width 20.5mm (for one half) Pictures: … --- ## [prototype bearing replacement](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/prototype-bearing-replacement/36544)
**Author:** [@Tgoodyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tgoodyoyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2012, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/prototype-bearing-replacement/36544 "2012-04-05T23:51:17Z")
im tryin to replace the bearing with a koncave bearing but there is a spacer on it. the one that comes on the yo-yo when it comes out of the package. how do you remove these spacers? --- ## [Manual lathe yoyo machining](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/manual-lathe-yoyo-machining/36308)
**Author:** [@InertMotion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/InertMotion)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2012, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/manual-lathe-yoyo-machining/36308 "2012-04-05T22:23:54Z")
Hey all, I’m just beginning yoyoing as of a few weeks ago and I want to try my hand at turning a yoyo. I have access to a full machine shop at my school and I was wondering if there are any full videos, by that I mean th… --- ## [Fiesta XX Response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fiesta-xx-response/36531)
**Author:** [@csi1112](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/csi1112)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2012, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fiesta-xx-response/36531 "2012-04-05T16:18:36Z")
Hi there, Another quick question. On Fiesta XX the silicone pads are already coming off, just wondering is using flowable silicone to save on the pads. Is flowable any good for 4a? --- ## [Help with FH2/FHZ modding?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-fh2-fhz-modding/36523)
**Author:** [@888alltheway](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/888alltheway)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2012, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-fh2-fhz-modding/36523 "2012-04-05T14:32:13Z")
So yea, I’m trying to recess my FH2, and I’m spinning it on the drill, but my sharpened screwdriver won’t cut! It bounces off! How can I cut properly? --- ## [Case Specs?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/case-specs/36166)
**Author:** [@csi1112](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/csi1112)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2012, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/case-specs/36166 "2012-04-05T06:48:08Z")
I am going to make my own case for my throws and wanted to know if these specs for a case would be decent: (Internal) 440(l) x 315(w) x 120(d) mm Going to make something similar to this: --- ## [6 Steps to a vibe-free Die-Nasty(Glow)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/6-steps-to-a-vibe-free-die-nasty-glow/36275)
**Author:** [@gaara4sand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gaara4sand)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2012, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/6-steps-to-a-vibe-free-die-nasty-glow/36275 "2012-04-04T18:06:36Z")
Break in the bearing Pop the axle side cap off Rotate the hex nut by one side Put the caps back in Experiment with the placement of the nut to find your yo-yo’s sweet spot. Have fun with your Die-Nasty! ;D --- ## [Bearing Chemical](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-chemical/36479)
**Author:** [@csi1112](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/csi1112)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2012, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-chemical/36479 "2012-04-04T10:32:47Z")
Quick question. Is white spirit okay to use to clean a bearing? Not too sure since there are multiple names for chemicals. Pictures of bottle: Thank you for your time. --- ## [Di base problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-problems/34406)
**Author:** [@Ottoborg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ottoborg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2012, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-problems/34406 "2012-04-04T10:07:40Z")
so i bought my Di base quite a while ago, i have not used it alot because i wasn’t really impressed with it, but recently i had been using it more and i experienced several problems. firstly the bearing seat was so tight… --- ## [Help!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/36483)
**Author:** [@bundothegundo9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bundothegundo9)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2012, 3:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/36483 "2012-04-04T03:37:29Z")
I got a cafe racer, played with it, cleaned all my bearings and no matter what i do it comes back to my hand when I yank it. Should I use some V4M lube? --- ## [Lubing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubing/36298)
**Author:** [@YoYoMaster107](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoMaster107)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubing/36298 "2012-04-03T21:47:23Z")
When you lube a yoyo bearing, I’m lubing my YYJ speed bearing, do you have to deshield it first? --- ## [axle inserts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-inserts/36346)
**Author:** [@Yomega](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yomega)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-inserts/36346 "2012-04-03T12:26:14Z")
Ok, I’ve been looking for this for awhile and have not found it. I am trying to find an axle insert that I can use for a C sized yoyo and the axle for it too. If you can post a link to it or something that would be great… --- ## [YOMEGA Cross Dragon a.k.a. X-Brain](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-cross-dragon-a-k-a-x-brain/36417)
**Author:** [@BlacknBlue](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BlacknBlue)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 12:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-cross-dragon-a-k-a-x-brain/36417 "2012-04-03T00:54:36Z")
Is it possible to remove the clutch system completely from a yoyo like Yomega Brain and have it replaced with a ball bearing with spacers for looping? All I really want is the caps but as you can see, they aren’t complet… --- ## [Duncan Parts Box Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-parts-box-question/36386)
**Author:** [@Keyman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Keyman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2012, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-parts-box-question/36386 "2012-04-01T18:35:52Z")
To anyone who owns the Duncan Parts Box, are the compartments large enough to fit a bottle of YYF Lube in? I’m thinking about getting one, but the ability to store my lube in it is a crucial factor. Thanks in advance! --- ## [Modding Service](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-service/36320)
**Author:** [@YoJaden](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoJaden)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2012, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-service/36320 "2012-04-01T16:57:35Z")
Hello my name is Jaden and I Mod yoyos ever since 2010 with my dad.We do Silicone recesses and polish yoyos now and the price is depending on what you want us to do.If you need any modding you can give me a PM and priva… --- ## [Chief Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chief-problem/36355)
**Author:** [@NintendoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NintendoYo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2012, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chief-problem/36355 "2012-03-31T17:39:26Z")
All of a sudden my chief bearing is making a strange grating noise and it is semi-responsive. If I give it a hard tug, it comes back. I can’t do suicides because it bashes my knuckles. I’m really kinda mad at this becaus… --- ## [how do you use the bearing removal tool?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-use-the-bearing-removal-tool/36350)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2012, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-use-the-bearing-removal-tool/36350 "2012-03-31T17:33:00Z")
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