# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=154 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 155 --- ## [clyw bear vs man](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-bear-vs-man/31117)
**Author:** [@yoyohockeyman39](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyohockeyman39)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2011, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-bear-vs-man/31117 "2011-11-03T18:02:16Z")
i just got the bear vs man and its a bit loud i dont really care though just wondering if the yoyo is loud or it has somthing wrong with it??? --- ## [clyw snow tires vs flowable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-snow-tires-vs-flowable/30124)
**Author:** [@oyoyyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oyoyyoyo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2011, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-snow-tires-vs-flowable/30124 "2011-11-03T17:13:14Z")
I got some snow tires and I love them!!! I used to use flowable, mainly because I had no other choice with my clyw, but I always hated it. I throw so much everyday I was wearing out flowable in 2-4 days. Even high-temp … --- ## [How to get a longer sleep time w/ Duncan Proyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-get-a-longer-sleep-time-w-duncan-proyo/29255)
**Author:** [@\_uestion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_uestion)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-get-a-longer-sleep-time-w-duncan-proyo/29255 "2011-11-02T18:35:06Z")
its has a wooden axle, so lube wont work and i heard something about string tension? --- ## [String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/31227)
**Author:** [@caidmasterofpyro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/caidmasterofpyro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/31227 "2011-11-02T14:21:54Z")
Hey I’m looking into making my own string. just looking for suggestions on what to use \[both tools and fabrics\] and weather I should make a rig or not and how to make that rig. thanks in advance for your input… --- ## [Can you use acrylic paint on a popstar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-use-acrylic-paint-on-a-popstar/31191)
**Author:** [@phillyko](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/phillyko)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-use-acrylic-paint-on-a-popstar/31191 "2011-11-01T11:10:14Z")
Could u use acrylic paint on a popstar ??? if not what paint can I use. THX :smiley: --- ## [YoYoJam Aquarius](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-aquarius/31179)
**Author:** [@888\_Boss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/888_Boss)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2011, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-aquarius/31179 "2011-11-01T02:18:51Z")
The first yoyo i ever bought was the YoYoJam Aquarius, about 1 1/2 years ago. I’ve bought about 15 after that. But my main concern is that i really got into Offstringing. And i don’t like throwing the Aquarius because of… --- ## [Painting a Throw? (POPstar)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-a-throw-popstar/24912)
**Author:** [@IliekCLYW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IliekCLYW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-a-throw-popstar/24912 "2011-10-31T04:15:29Z")
What would be the best type of paint to use on a METAL yoyo? Specifically a POPstar? Would regular spray paint work? How does Acrylic paint show up? I want to use metallic grey and metallic black, and I want to splash … --- ## [Modded, hand-painted FHZ (good Kitty)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-hand-painted-fhz-good-kitty/31102)
**Author:** [@YoYoBozo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoBozo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-hand-painted-fhz-good-kitty/31102 "2011-10-31T04:15:15Z")
This is my first modded/painted fhz. What do you think? --- ## [Can you splash paint a big yo with model paint?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-splash-paint-a-big-yo-with-model-paint/31110)
**Author:** [@yoyoavenger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoavenger)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 3:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-splash-paint-a-big-yo-with-model-paint/31110 "2011-10-31T03:58:29Z")
Just wondering. --- ## [Easiest way to remove a bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/easiest-way-to-remove-a-bearing/31165)
**Author:** [@Surge57](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Surge57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 3:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/easiest-way-to-remove-a-bearing/31165 "2011-10-31T03:17:11Z")
Whats the easiest way to remove a bearing? ??? --- ## [yoyo lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-lube/31148)
**Author:** [@yoyoking123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoking123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 2:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-lube/31148 "2011-10-31T02:52:15Z")
would trumpet lube wok like thin lube? --- ## [lighter fluid vs Mineral spirits vs denatured alcohol](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lighter-fluid-vs-mineral-spirits-vs-denatured-alcohol/30678)
**Author:** [@nicholi2789](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nicholi2789)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lighter-fluid-vs-mineral-spirits-vs-denatured-alcohol/30678 "2011-10-31T02:31:24Z")
Hey guys, so im definetely not new, been around for a few. So up until today i’ve been using lighter fluid to clean my bearings and its worked just fine (except for it destroying my ceramic KK, i dont care to argue about… --- ## [Help my fiesta axle part plastic broke up.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-my-fiesta-axle-part-plastic-broke-up/31098)
**Author:** [@buangka143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buangka143)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2011, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-my-fiesta-axle-part-plastic-broke-up/31098 "2011-10-30T21:00:06Z")
how can i fix this the nipple part and also the axle was remove from the bodyhow could i fix it… --- ## [how to add a bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-add-a-bearing/31125)
**Author:** [@gaara4sand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gaara4sand)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2011, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-add-a-bearing/31125 "2011-10-30T15:53:46Z")
i want to add a bearing to my “mighty wood chip” i have a local hobby shop that sells them but i want to know how to --- ## [KK bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kk-bearing/31126)
**Author:** [@baybay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/baybay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2011, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kk-bearing/31126 "2011-10-30T15:09:38Z")
I was looking to get a KK bearing for a couple of my yoyos. My question is this, will this decrease the smoothness at all? Or make them especially loud? Thanks --- ## [Bearing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/31115)
**Author:** [@Surge57](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Surge57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2011, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/31115 "2011-10-29T19:14:37Z")
I just got a gold plated bearing for my Genesis, but can’t remove the old one. How can I get it out? Then I tried it in my DM2 and it sounded really scratchy, so I put a drop of YYJ thin lube in and now its semi responsi… --- ## [Polished CopyCat (and more)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-copycat-and-more/30922)
**Author:** [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2011, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-copycat-and-more/30922 "2011-10-29T07:28:56Z")
--- ## [Responsive Code 1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-code-1/30833)
**Author:** [@theDunce](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theDunce)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2011, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-code-1/30833 "2011-10-28T15:48:48Z")
Hey all, I’ve got a Code 1 that I’ve been throwing hard since I got it last Thursday, and it’s really responsive. It came out of the box dead, but after about an hour or so, the bearing started to sing so I lubed it. Of … --- ## [Lube Bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lube-bearing/31056)
**Author:** [@Plazkut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Plazkut)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2011, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lube-bearing/31056 "2011-10-28T09:45:54Z")
I have a tigershark that I cleaned the bearing on and now it’s noisy!!! I tried to put yo yo jam thin viscosity lub on it but don’t think it made it to the bearing. Is there a way to take the face of the bearing so the… --- ## [HELP!!!! I dinged my yoyo ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-i-dinged-my-yoyo/31009)
**Author:** [@yoyohockeyman39](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyohockeyman39)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2011, 5:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-i-dinged-my-yoyo/31009 "2011-10-28T05:08:03Z")
So i dropped my yyf skyline on the cement today and it got a tiny little chip or ding or somthing does it effect the play in the yoyo??? --- ## [KonKave Ceramic Bearing????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/konkave-ceramic-bearing/30777)
**Author:** [@yoyohockeyman39](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyohockeyman39)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2011, 3:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/konkave-ceramic-bearing/30777 "2011-10-28T03:14:51Z")
I am thinking about replacing my stock yyf bearing for my skyline i was wondering if the konkave is good and is it worth it??? --- ## [Cleaned bearing still responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaned-bearing-still-responsive/30894)
**Author:** [@Swatnoodle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Swatnoodle)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2011, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaned-bearing-still-responsive/30894 "2011-10-28T02:20:16Z")
So today, I got s YoYoJoker Uroboros in the mail, and the bearing was all lubed up, so I cleaned it. Put n in a jar of mineral spirits for 10 minutes, let it dry for 5 minutes, then spun it around to get rid of the rest … --- ## [unresponsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive/30996)
**Author:** [@yostben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yostben)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2011, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive/30996 "2011-10-27T17:41:40Z")
I just got a new yyf whip and it is unresponsive. How can i make it responsive since im a begginer. --- ## [How do you satin a yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-satin-a-yoyo/30978)
**Author:** [@ania.wu12](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ania.wu12)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2011, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-satin-a-yoyo/30978 "2011-10-27T16:31:03Z")
How do you satin and mirror polish a metal yoyo? What do you need and the whole process if you could explain it or give a video link to me on how to do it, it would be really really helpful. And after you satin it will … --- ## [Small bearing 888 mod?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/small-bearing-888-mod/31045)
**Author:** [@TheRyanFace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheRyanFace)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2011, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/small-bearing-888-mod/31045 "2011-10-27T04:57:08Z")
There’s a small bearing 888 on our bst and I was wondering if it would be possible to mod it. More specifically, I’m ruining of swapping axles with a pgm so that it will accept a C-sized bearing. Anyone every try this? T… --- ## [To Much Lube!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/to-much-lube/30959)
**Author:** [@Orisu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Orisu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2011, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/to-much-lube/30959 "2011-10-25T17:02:20Z")
I am new to yoyoing and I accidently put to much lube on my northstar. Can anyone help me on what to do? --- ## [whats the best string????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-best-string/30993)
**Author:** [@yoyohockeyman39](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyohockeyman39)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2011, 2:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-best-string/30993 "2011-10-25T02:28:29Z")
whats the best string for high quality yoyos??? --- ## [BIST Centauro Axle Issue](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bist-centauro-axle-issue/30859)
**Author:** [@d42kn355](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/d42kn355)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2011, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bist-centauro-axle-issue/30859 "2011-10-24T19:30:36Z")
Having issues and need help. I have a BIST Centauro Trinity that is pretty much stripped on one side and perfectly fine on the other -http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb160/XxSuBtLexxPaInxX/YoYos/gnar.jpg - I BELIEVE … --- ## [Making a plastic better for grinding question.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-a-plastic-better-for-grinding-question/29044)
**Author:** [@maxthrows1998](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/maxthrows1998)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2011, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-a-plastic-better-for-grinding-question/29044 "2011-10-24T17:17:33Z")
Hi i have a freehand zero that ive decked out and am wondering how to make a finish for grinding. i have 220 320 400 600 and 1500 grit sandpaper. which one would work the best? any tips on making it better for grinding? … --- ## [Help Me!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me/30953)
**Author:** [@dty00](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dty00)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2011, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me/30953 "2011-10-24T00:18:57Z")
Hey guys, I have a YYF Yuuksta that I had for about 4 weeks now. When I threw it down in the past it was fine. But when I throw it down now, the yoyo vibrates the string. Do you guys have any tips on how to make it bette… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=153) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=155)