# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=142 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 143 --- ## [Issue with my YYF ONE (Yoyo has a little bump)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/issue-with-my-yyf-one-yoyo-has-a-little-bump/36013)
**Author:** [@Compa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Compa)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2012, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/issue-with-my-yyf-one-yoyo-has-a-little-bump/36013 "2012-03-21T15:37:48Z")
You all know what string vibration is right? Think of this (Just not as pronounced.) Yes, I have string vibration when I throw my ONE. I know why, but I can’t locate the source of this why. My yoyo feels as if there… --- ## [standard axle size/thread](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/standard-axle-size-thread/35995)
**Author:** [@Ottoborg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ottoborg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2012, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/standard-axle-size-thread/35995 "2012-03-20T12:02:24Z")
suppose i was designing a yoyo and i just wanted it to have the standard yoyofactory sized axle, what are the specs of the axles they use? the program i’m using allows you to make threaded holes, and there are a bunch of… --- ## [Just a fun mod.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-a-fun-mod/35414)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2012, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-a-fun-mod/35414 "2012-03-20T02:45:28Z")
I had some Phenomizm rings lying around so I decided to put them on my SpeedMaker. Surprisingly, there is no wobble, and unsurprisingly, there is a vibe. This thing is a BEAST at 89grams!! Here is the cut. http://a5.… --- ## [Remnant 2 pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remnant-2-pads/36005)
**Author:** [@RedTwo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RedTwo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remnant-2-pads/36005 "2012-03-19T12:38:12Z")
Do the One Drop flow groove pad fit the Remnant 2 ? or i have to buy the Theory pad ? --- ## [Canvas Axle Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/canvas-axle-problem/35934)
**Author:** [@CLYW\_T3V3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CLYW_T3V3)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/canvas-axle-problem/35934 "2012-03-19T01:18:22Z")
so i lost my axle for my canvas in the grass in my backyard, ive looked for an hr an no dice, i know the axle size, im in the U.S. Does anyone know where i can buy a M4x10mm long axle? --- ## [Help with a bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-a-bearing/33974)
**Author:** [@mmoore94](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mmoore94)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-a-bearing/33974 "2012-03-18T16:23:00Z")
So, this may sound silly but i just got a Dark magic 2 yo-yo to get used to unresponsive play but i can not get the bearing out so i can put in the right one. Any tips on what to do? Thank you :slight\_smile: --- ## [hubstack mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-mod/35916)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Lee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Andrew_Lee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2012, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-mod/35916 "2012-03-17T16:37:52Z")
On youtube I saw a guy that put hubstacks on his speedmaker. Anyone know how to do that? --- ## [Burnside - loud?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/burnside-loud/35838)
**Author:** [@secureboot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/secureboot)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2012, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/burnside-loud/35838 "2012-03-17T02:18:34Z")
Just got a Burnside, and it’s a little louder than I was expecting, definitely louder than my Dark Magic II. It’s also my first metal yoyo - is this just to be expected a little bit? Does the 10 ball bearing get quieter… --- ## [2A:: YYJ Unleashed Weight Difference](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-yyj-unleashed-weight-difference/35901)
**Author:** [@burialhound](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/burialhound)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2012, 11:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-yyj-unleashed-weight-difference/35901 "2012-03-16T23:18:02Z")
This subject is closed, because nobody would answer the question I had. Instead people decide to nit-pick all the things that are not pertinent. --- ## [Tuning an eneme](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tuning-an-eneme/35839)
**Author:** [@Dyepb\_16](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dyepb_16)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2012, 5:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tuning-an-eneme/35839 "2012-03-15T05:17:53Z")
How many turns in on the axle on the first half do you do? If that makes sense. --- ## [Can anyone help me?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-anyone-help-me/35811)
**Author:** [@888alltheway](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/888alltheway)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2012, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-anyone-help-me/35811 "2012-03-15T01:48:54Z")
Hey guys, I was recently trying to recess my FH2 when the nut that holds the axle on one side suddenly jumped up and tried running away from me, and disappeared into Posedion’s salty butthole (some dark corner of my room… --- ## [Will a Size 5x10x5mm bearing fit in YYf small bearing yoyo that takes size A ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-a-size-5x10x5mm-bearing-fit-in-yyf-small-bearing-yoyo-that-takes-size-a/35800)
**Author:** [@Joeybob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joeybob)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2012, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-a-size-5x10x5mm-bearing-fit-in-yyf-small-bearing-yoyo-that-takes-size-a/35800 "2012-03-14T11:39:26Z")
Will a Size 5x10x5mm bearing fit in YYf small bearing yoyo that takes size A bearing(like Pocket change,speed dial, etc) --- ## [Terrapin bearing cleaning..?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-bearing-cleaning/35787)
**Author:** [@nicholi2789](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nicholi2789)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2012, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-bearing-cleaning/35787 "2012-03-13T22:14:12Z")
Whats up ya’ll? Can anyone tell me what the scoop is on a procedure for cleaning terrapin bearings?I’ve always been a 10 ball guy, and i know how to clean those just fine. But, I have a Terrapin wing bearing that i got … --- ## [Spacers stuck in northstar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-stuck-in-northstar/35535)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2012, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-stuck-in-northstar/35535 "2012-03-13T02:47:57Z")
i got them out of my protostar with pliers, but that damaged them, and now they dont work well at all, so anyone got any tips to remove spacers without damaging them? I’ve already removed the bearing, the spacers are j… --- ## [string making question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-question/35668)
**Author:** [@Yomega](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yomega)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2012, 11:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-question/35668 "2012-03-12T23:33:25Z")
Hello everyone, yomega here. I’ve been starting to take an interest in string making. I understand most of it, but dont understand one tiny detail. How do you make a string like 40 percent kevlar and 60 percent cotton? T… --- ## [HOW to make a yoyo less responsive.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-yoyo-less-responsive/35248)
**Author:** [@sonotfair](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sonotfair)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2012, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-yoyo-less-responsive/35248 "2012-03-12T21:18:34Z")
I have a central trac bearing, one silicone sticker on only one side, & I thin lubed my bearing & its still just as responsive as a Duncan yo yo without a central bearing. What do i do? --- ## [Bassalope too Responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bassalope-too-responsive/35698)
**Author:** [@PopNFresh\_HDZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PopNFresh_HDZ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2012, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bassalope-too-responsive/35698 "2012-03-12T06:47:23Z")
I trade for a Bassalope at PNWR, at first it was unresponsive for a week or so, then it became responsive. I switched the string and cleaned the bearing, but it still remained responsive. I’m thinking I’m going to have t… --- ## [Cafe Racer tuning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cafe-racer-tuning/35072)
**Author:** [@Marcius](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marcius)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cafe-racer-tuning/35072 "2012-03-11T21:01:10Z")
Hey there! On my Cafe Racer, the half with the axle spins with no wobble but the other half wobbles. This causes some vibe on the string. Is there any thing I can do to get rid of this vibe? Thanks for any responses! --- ## [Anyone modding yyf one yet?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-modding-yyf-one-yet/26922)
**Author:** [@Shkd70](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shkd70)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-modding-yyf-one-yet/26922 "2012-03-11T20:46:55Z")
Due to the price tag of this throw I’m guessing it will lend nicely to modding. Has anyone started to find mods for the one that they like? --- ## [bearing cleaning.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning/35721)
**Author:** [@tyguy7890](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tyguy7890)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning/35721 "2012-03-11T18:58:57Z")
I cant grt my konkave to spin like it used to when it was brand new. I have cleand it and lubed it and is still stuck when I spin it with my finger.it also is semi responsive What do I do. --- ## [Thinking of silicone recessing my FH2. How do I mount it?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thinking-of-silicone-recessing-my-fh2-how-do-i-mount-it/35699)
**Author:** [@888alltheway](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/888alltheway)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 5:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thinking-of-silicone-recessing-my-fh2-how-do-i-mount-it/35699 "2012-03-11T05:04:39Z")
So yea, how do I mount my FH2 to my drill? I saw this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2koXkqDH24&feature=player\_embedded#! But I didn’t really get it. How do I put the parts together to mount it? Any other advic… --- ## [Whatever happened to Yoyomamma?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whatever-happened-to-yoyomamma/35701)
**Author:** [@Y\_yo\_2\_yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y_yo_2_yo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whatever-happened-to-yoyomamma/35701 "2012-03-11T03:12:17Z")
It’s like they disappeared. Anyone know what happened? --- ## [What axle would a crucial confection take?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-axle-would-a-crucial-confection-take/35694)
**Author:** [@ROFLXD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ROFLXD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-axle-would-a-crucial-confection-take/35694 "2012-03-11T02:32:32Z")
Thanks! --- ## [what size bearings do hubstacks use?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-size-bearings-do-hubstacks-use/35674)
**Author:** [@jrspike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrspike)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2012, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-size-bearings-do-hubstacks-use/35674 "2012-03-10T15:25:22Z")
it appears to be a small d sized bearing, is that true? or is it a special size, cause i’m think about getting a pair of z-stacks or rice stacks with my next order seeing as they’re fairly cheap, i have a couple d size b… --- ## [Cleaning your bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-your-bearings/35657)
**Author:** [@gaara4sand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gaara4sand)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2012, 2:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-your-bearings/35657 "2012-03-10T02:43:15Z")
Does charcoal lighter fluid work as a bearing solvent? --- ## [YoYoMamma Onyx plastic type?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyomamma-onyx-plastic-type/35648)
**Author:** [@MrSquirrel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrSquirrel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2012, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyomamma-onyx-plastic-type/35648 "2012-03-09T22:17:55Z")
Does anyone know what type of plastic it is? I wanted to dye mine, but I don’t know what type of plastic it is. If I don’t know, I obviously can’t dye it. --- ## [Request: Modify 401k or 401sd starburst shuttle to accept CBC small pad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/request-modify-401k-or-401sd-starburst-shuttle-to-accept-cbc-small-pad/35514)
**Author:** [@theOldestCraze](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theOldestCraze)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2012, 4:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/request-modify-401k-or-401sd-starburst-shuttle-to-accept-cbc-small-pad/35514 "2012-03-09T04:38:37Z")
Hello Can anybody mod a 401k/401sd starburst shuttle to take a CBC small-bearing pad? Or fill the shuttle recess with epoxy and carve a groove out? Send a message to let me know. -Jacob --- ## [Cleaning Bearing what a pain in the butt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-bearing-what-a-pain-in-the-butt/35470)
**Author:** [@101396](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/101396)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-bearing-what-a-pain-in-the-butt/35470 "2012-03-07T22:58:15Z")
Ok so I just cleaned my kk and 10 ball yesterday because they were rele loud but while they did get a little quieter there still loud especially the 10 ball which I thought was supposed to be quietmshould I add more lube… --- ## [Stuck Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle/35476)
**Author:** [@Y\_yo\_2\_yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y_yo_2_yo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle/35476 "2012-03-07T22:56:21Z")
So, I was doing alot of maintenance with my yoyos and stuff, and I reassembled my Legacy 2 with my 888 axle instead of the correct one. So, I try and take it out, and I’m like,“Whoa, that really got stuck fast!” So I can… --- ## [Playing without an O-Ring?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/playing-without-an-o-ring/35570)
**Author:** [@Cjoldie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cjoldie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/playing-without-an-o-ring/35570 "2012-03-07T22:56:10Z")
Hey, I have a YYF Plastic Grind Machine. I have had it for over a month, and one day when I was playing with it an O-Ring came out. I tried using modeling glue to stick it back on, and that worked for about a day or two… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=141) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=143)