# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=17 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 18 --- ## [How to? DIY string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-diy-string/370129)
**Author:** [@ENGLISH\_TEA](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ENGLISH_TEA)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 3:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-diy-string/370129 "2023-02-16T03:37:51Z")
Hey everyone! There are a million resources out there for home made yoyo string. (so if this post isn’t allowed please axe it) and because there is so much my head is getting confused, so I’m going to call on all of you… --- ## [IYoYo Axle sizes help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-axle-sizes-help/370128)
**Author:** [@Yooo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yooo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 10:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-axle-sizes-help/370128 "2023-02-14T22:45:55Z")
Edit\*\*\* Cancel that, iYoYo messaged me. They really have great customer service :slightly\_smiling\_face: If anyone ever happens to need to know; the pairing with on the left with biggest one is the passion and the pairin… --- ## [Fixed Axle Binding?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-binding/369897)
**Author:** [@fos1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fos1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-binding/369897 "2023-02-14T17:55:59Z")
How does a fixed axle bind (responsive)? I have a picture of an old Duncan Tournament that no longer binds at all. The string never gains purchase. The axle is polished smooth as well as the inner face of both halves. C… --- ## [Sharp metal from steel rims on bimetal yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sharp-metal-from-steel-rims-on-bimetal-yoyo/370039)
**Author:** [@MarioMaker17](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarioMaker17)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sharp-metal-from-steel-rims-on-bimetal-yoyo/370039 "2023-02-14T18:58:59Z")
Does anyone have any experience removing sharp edges on bimetal yoyo’s? You see earlier this year I got two Yoshicudas from Duncan’s website. These yoyo’s are great but the problem is that both of them arrived with rims… --- ## [Is there anyway possible](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-anyway-possible/370028)
**Author:** [@Yooo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yooo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 3:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-anyway-possible/370028 "2023-02-14T03:21:45Z")
Is there anyway possible that if you nailed a yoyo so hard off the ceiling doing Eli hops that it could cause a yoyo to misalign and tilt to the right? After hitting the ceiling it seems like it is vibrating alot more. T… --- ## [How do I wear down lube faster?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-wear-down-lube-faster/369874)
**Author:** [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 12:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-wear-down-lube-faster/369874 "2023-02-14T00:29:17Z")
When lubing up the bearing to my Valkyrie C bearing last week I really overdid it. I know that lube oftentimes temporarily makes an otherwise unresponsive bearing responsive but I reallllly overlubed. While it is nice ha… --- ## [MK1 Exia Issues](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-exia-issues/370034)
**Author:** [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 11:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-exia-issues/370034 "2023-02-13T11:36:26Z")
Had to clean and replace my Exia bearing for the first time today. Could NOT get the halves screwed back together without some decent force. I’ve cleaned my share of throws and never had this issue before. Tons of vibe … --- ## [Epoxy on 3d Printed Yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/epoxy-on-3d-printed-yoyos/370031)
**Author:** [@malachigutwein](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/malachigutwein)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 4:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/epoxy-on-3d-printed-yoyos/370031 "2023-02-13T04:04:02Z")
Would putting a thin layer of Epoxy on a 3d printed yoyo work to reduce friction and decrease the “layer-line” look or would it simply off-balance the yoyo and produce a ton of vibe? --- ## [Responsive Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-question/369642)
**Author:** [@Yooo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yooo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 4:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-question/369642 "2023-02-08T04:51:02Z")
I’ve been curious about this since I started again. Why is it that after using a responsive yoyo for awhile they seem to not be as good as when they are new. After lubing it seems for me atleast, it still doesn’t have th… --- ## [Fulvia Keeps Going Off Axis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fulvia-keeps-going-off-axis/369447)
**Author:** [@Jace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jace)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fulvia-keeps-going-off-axis/369447 "2023-02-05T01:22:45Z")
Just as title says; I keep having to adjust the axle constantly. Are you guys using Loc-Tite on your axles? Mine’s being especially finicky today and it’s almost unplayable! Bearing is clean. Any help is much appreciated… --- ## [Using sand paper to "un-ano" my Ti?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/using-sand-paper-to-un-ano-my-ti/369100)
**Author:** [@Uknown](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Uknown)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/using-sand-paper-to-un-ano-my-ti/369100 "2023-01-30T01:09:53Z")
Anodized my Krown Ti and went too far on the voltage and would like to re-anodize it. What is the best way to take the oxide layer off without scratching the surface too much? Also as I was ano-ing it, it started getting… --- ## [Graphite as lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/graphite-as-lube/368925)
**Author:** [@VikesfanJR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VikesfanJR)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/graphite-as-lube/368925 "2023-01-26T12:24:56Z")
My yo-yo was loud and spun worse so I put graphite in it and now it’s responsive please tell me what to do --- ## [I did a thing (help)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-did-a-thing-help/368572)
**Author:** [@jolly0707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jolly0707)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-did-a-thing-help/368572 "2023-01-20T18:55:03Z")
I was screwing my one drop sugar glider together after removing an axle knot and it began screwing in awkwardly. This doesn’t happen very frequently but sometimes it does if I am not paying attention. I then proceeded to… --- ## [IRing Response Pads for Shooting Star](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iring-response-pads-for-shooting-star/368574)
**Author:** [@Yooo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yooo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iring-response-pads-for-shooting-star/368574 "2023-01-20T02:54:25Z")
I been having my fair share of yoyo “mechanical issues” lately. One of my response pads fell off my shooting star today. I popped it back in and it fell off again. I just put it in again but it’s probably gonna fall out … --- ## [IYoYo Pixel Bearing Issue](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-pixel-bearing-issue/368357)
**Author:** [@Yooo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yooo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 3:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-pixel-bearing-issue/368357 "2023-01-17T03:38:31Z")
I searched around a little but couldn’t find the exact issue I’m having. This bearing is basically brand new. I just switched my shooting star from responsive to unresponsive a few days ago. I been trying to learn DNA an… --- ## [Axle hub broken](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-hub-broken/368410)
**Author:** [@Hello35](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hello35)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-hub-broken/368410 "2023-01-16T18:30:24Z")
Hi guys, just want to ask, I was playing with my yoyo but then it suddenly fell apart. When I checked what was wrong, the axle hub was threaded/broken. Is there a way to fix this? --- ## [Axle dent/bump on my Deviant?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-dent-bump-on-my-deviant/368264)
**Author:** [@ccn411](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ccn411)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 4:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-dent-bump-on-my-deviant/368264 "2023-01-16T04:42:21Z")
Hey guys, last month I got the Deviant (B grade) and decided I needed to clean the bearing. I noticed the axle was loose so I screwed it back on like I would with any of my previous old yo-yos. Later I noticed this bump.… --- ## [The ultimate maintenance guide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-maintenance-guide/356078)
**Author:** [@erebus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/erebus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-maintenance-guide/356078 "2023-01-15T06:07:12Z")
bearings: i find the first thing to when my bearing is messed up is de-shield if you don’t know how to do this yotricks has a great video right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LQ62wy0qjI&t=160s this video also … --- ## [Have you ever used glue on a string near the axle loop to hold it tight?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/have-you-ever-used-glue-on-a-string-near-the-axle-loop-to-hold-it-tight/367942)
**Author:** [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/have-you-ever-used-glue-on-a-string-near-the-axle-loop-to-hold-it-tight/367942 "2023-01-08T17:26:43Z")
I sometimes kinda often have problems with some of my favorite soft nylon strings getting a little loose around the axle loop even when tension is good/neutral. This is usually not an a huge issue, but on some binds, the… --- ## [My unresponsive yoyo became responsive so is lighter fluid and charcoal fluid the same?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-unresponsive-yoyo-became-responsive-so-is-lighter-fluid-and-charcoal-fluid-the-same/366842)
**Author:** [@Mo\_Arsh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mo_Arsh)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-unresponsive-yoyo-became-responsive-so-is-lighter-fluid-and-charcoal-fluid-the-same/366842 "2023-01-07T05:19:28Z")
so my yoyo became responsive so i saw a video its saying we have to use lighter fluid to clean the bearing but at home i have charcoal fluid will it work (give me an answer without any risk) is charcoal fluid the same a… --- ## [My brand new bearings are turning responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-brand-new-bearings-are-turning-responsive/367721)
**Author:** [@LevyFulocky](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LevyFulocky)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-brand-new-bearings-are-turning-responsive/367721 "2023-01-03T03:12:35Z")
I made this account just to get some advice from more experienced players so here I go. I’m having a problem with my brand new unresponsive yoyos becoming responsive, I have a brand new atom smasher and shutter and I’ve … --- ## [What bearing should i use?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-bearing-should-i-use/367329)
**Author:** [@Synedefi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Synedefi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-bearing-should-i-use/367329 "2023-01-02T09:15:24Z")
Should I use concave bearings or flat bearings? And can i clean beaings without lighter fluid? --- ## [How to make yo-yo spin better and string trick problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-yo-yo-spin-better-and-string-trick-problems/367663)
**Author:** [@NFSRIVALSPRO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NFSRIVALSPRO)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-yo-yo-spin-better-and-string-trick-problems/367663 "2023-01-01T11:44:57Z")
I have a SnapBack (ball bearing, my only good yo-yo), and the best I can get of a good throw on it is 34 seconds. I’ve heard people say that they can get 2 minutes and they think that’s slow. Whenever I try to do a strin… --- ## [Axles for steel yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axles-for-steel-yoyos/367599)
**Author:** [@mable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mable)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axles-for-steel-yoyos/367599 "2022-12-30T20:58:42Z")
I was under the assumption that you shouldn’t put a titanium axle in a titanium yoyo, otherwise there’s a higher chance for the axle to gall and fuse with the yoyo. It seems like every single mono steel design ships wit… --- ## [Stripped axle on my sengoku](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-axle-on-my-sengoku/367621)
**Author:** [@Prion\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Prion_yoyos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-axle-on-my-sengoku/367621 "2022-12-29T21:05:27Z")
so i screwed up pretty badly, and stripped my sengoku shinobi’s threads. is there any way to fix it or should i buy a new one? --- ## [Mighty Flea - short axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mighty-flea-short-axle/366864)
**Author:** [@fos1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fos1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mighty-flea-short-axle/366864 "2022-12-14T01:33:12Z")
I was practicing with my Might Flea today and the halves separated! Fortunately, I generally practice over carpet and no damage done. When I examined the parts, I found that the stock axle is way too short. No more than… --- ## [My bearing wont come out with plyers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bearing-wont-come-out-with-plyers/366981)
**Author:** [@Mo\_Arsh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mo_Arsh)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bearing-wont-come-out-with-plyers/366981 "2022-12-12T20:05:33Z")
i tryed with plyers but my bearing is not getting removed . the yoyo i have is deviant - offset . so what should i do --- ## [Can we use zippo lighter fluid to clean the bearing? is zippo lighter fluid different from normal lighter fluid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-we-use-zippo-lighter-fluid-to-clean-the-bearing-is-zippo-lighter-fluid-different-from-normal-lighter-fluid/366930)
**Author:** [@Mo\_Arsh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mo_Arsh)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-we-use-zippo-lighter-fluid-to-clean-the-bearing-is-zippo-lighter-fluid-different-from-normal-lighter-fluid/366930 "2022-12-11T06:47:34Z")
Can we use zippo lighter fluid to clean the bearing? is zippo lighter fluid different from normal lighter fluid? can i use this one in the picture below --- ## [Size E & C bearings - D1 GHZ & K1-Duncan Imperial Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/size-e-c-bearings-d1-ghz-k1-duncan-imperial-mod/366779)
**Author:** [@AKYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AKYo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/size-e-c-bearings-d1-ghz-k1-duncan-imperial-mod/366779 "2022-12-08T02:05:32Z")
Hello, I am new to yo yoʼs with bearings. I been doing a lot of research, however, even though I saw somewhere that parts are parts, is it really though? Could, I replace a size E bearing with a size C without changing… --- ## [Freehand One "upgrade kit?"](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand-one-upgrade-kit/366749)
**Author:** [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand-one-upgrade-kit/366749 "2022-12-06T07:16:25Z")
I’ve seen a couple of posts about a parts kit for the freehand one on instagram. I was previously under the impression that it could take a regular or narrow bearing already. Do you actually need the kit to make it unres… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=16) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=18)