# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=180 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 181 --- ## [UGENT!- Yuuksta Axle/Threads Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ugent-yuuksta-axle-threads-help/22653)
**Author:** [@Jiknm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jiknm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ugent-yuuksta-axle-threads-help/22653 "2011-01-11T20:49:21Z")
Hello YYE; I recently got my YYF Yuuksta and It played amazingly well. However when I switched the bearing to a One Drop 10 ball it seemed to not tighten as well as before. With the 10 ball bearing I felt less resistance… --- ## [Tightening issue](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tightening-issue/22719)
**Author:** [@x52](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/x52)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tightening-issue/22719 "2011-01-11T20:26:01Z")
So my Yuuksta and Supernova bearings got messed up, so I contacted YYF and they sent me some. And then when I fully put it in and heard a click, I started screwing it in, and I had to do it too tight, more than usual. … --- ## [heavy cream response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/heavy-cream-response/22741)
**Author:** [@xhitman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xhitman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/heavy-cream-response/22741 "2011-01-11T19:54:14Z")
does anyone know where to get it! please help. --- ## [Can a Duncan Fire Wheel be truly awesome?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-a-duncan-fire-wheel-be-truly-awesome/22151)
**Author:** [@Ricerocket](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ricerocket)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-a-duncan-fire-wheel-be-truly-awesome/22151 "2011-01-11T14:51:43Z")
YES!! Machined a new hub for it (large bearing, of course!) silicone recessed and hubstacked it. After that I modified the ‘caps’ with custom delrin hubstacks so that the caps spin! --- ## [Weird Northstar issue...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-northstar-issue/22734)
**Author:** [@Chloyo95](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chloyo95)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-northstar-issue/22734 "2011-01-11T11:51:49Z")
I realize that by now there have been several posts regarding the Northstar. A great yoyo, but evidently prone to issues. I was unscrewing my yoyo to untie a knot (I realize this is neither recommended nor advised) but … --- ## [help me with my loop 720!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-with-my-loop-720/22534)
**Author:** [@bandit22](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bandit22)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2011, 1:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-with-my-loop-720/22534 "2011-01-10T01:43:18Z")
i have a pair of loop 720. one of it doesnt work so well… when i start to loop it feels like jumping forward and backward, it have a quite smooth bearing sound. And the other one is work pretty well, have a good response… --- ## [Polished Hitman Professional](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-hitman-professional/22652)
**Author:** [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2011, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-hitman-professional/22652 "2011-01-10T01:17:24Z")
I recently got a Hitman Professional, after loving the Hitman v1 for so long and trying the worlds edition. Looked good, but the dull, machined look wasn’t doing it for me. It needed a polish. After putting on DVNO by J… --- ## [Sakura-Ball Bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sakura-ball-bearing/22680)
**Author:** [@willysol](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/willysol)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2011, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sakura-ball-bearing/22680 "2011-01-09T21:25:21Z")
The Sakura ball bearing does not seem to be available from YYE. Don’t want to buy it if parts are hard to get. Size is 6x13x5 mm .Any suggestions?? --- ## [DMII and O-Rings in the rims?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dmii-and-o-rings-in-the-rims/22627)
**Author:** [@hoggwild89](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hoggwild89)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2011, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dmii-and-o-rings-in-the-rims/22627 "2011-01-09T19:44:50Z")
Has anyone tried putting heavy O-rings in the rim of a DMII? --- ## [cant get my dv 888 bering off need help!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-get-my-dv-888-bering-off-need-help/22631)
**Author:** [@yoyoitrealgood](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoitrealgood)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2011, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-get-my-dv-888-bering-off-need-help/22631 "2011-01-08T23:52:14Z")
my dv888 bering wil not come unattched need help --- ## [yoyo string slipping under shell....help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-string-slipping-under-shell-help/22643)
**Author:** [@Portos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Portos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2011, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-string-slipping-under-shell-help/22643 "2011-01-08T21:35:50Z")
whenever i throw my yoyo, (recrev carbon) the string slips and falls in between the bearing and shell. how do i fix this?!?! I DONT WANT TO BUY A SEPERATE BEARING if i paid $55 for a yoyo, it better work like i want it… --- ## [How to Make String- Video](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-string-video/22605)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2011, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-string-video/22605 "2011-01-08T20:00:44Z")
Apologies for the camera quality… it does its job though. Annotations will explain, since the sound on my camera is terribleeee. ;D EDIT: Doesn’t look so bad… never mind, I thought it was worse. Ask me fo… --- ## [dif-e-yo response?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-e-yo-response/22521)
**Author:** [@monkeyfcircus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/monkeyfcircus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2011, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-e-yo-response/22521 "2011-01-08T11:50:54Z")
i just got the juggernaut in the mail that i traded for and it binds really suck… it dont bind tight and when u throw it it just seems to drop and not roll off the string. i imagine the pads are worn out but im not real … --- ## [hectic responsive..?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hectic-responsive/22546)
**Author:** [@OpTiC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OpTiC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2011, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hectic-responsive/22546 "2011-01-07T20:38:19Z")
i got a hectic in the mystery box…it worked good for a while and for like the last month its been really! responsive… ive lubed it and put a new string on but no difference… how do i fix it? --- ## [The newest version of the BRuTe (bearing removal tool)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-newest-version-of-the-brute-bearing-removal-tool/22558)
**Author:** [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2011, 5:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-newest-version-of-the-brute-bearing-removal-tool/22558 "2011-01-07T05:27:53Z")
Here she is, my most recent creation. This version is double sided, you can actually remove three different bearing sizes with this thing, small, medium and large! This one is reserved for Icthus but more are coming. … --- ## [Adhesive on the bottom of response pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adhesive-on-the-bottom-of-response-pads/22570)
**Author:** [@DG1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DG1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2011, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adhesive-on-the-bottom-of-response-pads/22570 "2011-01-07T01:17:30Z")
What is it? I plan on making pads :slight\_smile: and I’d love to actually have the yoyo STICK. xD --- ## [Chaz pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chaz-pads/22540)
**Author:** [@hubstack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hubstack)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2011, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chaz-pads/22540 "2011-01-05T21:31:58Z")
Do Chaz pads work in a dif rev-1 overhaul Yes or no --- ## [GTO-f question ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gto-f-question/22075)
**Author:** [@arem250](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/arem250)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2011, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gto-f-question/22075 "2011-01-05T20:12:46Z")
Can I use duncan silicone stickers in place of dif pads? --- ## [spacers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers/22518)
**Author:** [@briman637](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/briman637)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2011, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers/22518 "2011-01-05T18:11:21Z")
the spacer on my northstar is stuck on top of my bearing and i am having trouble getting it off, i have tried taking a thumbtack to it to separate them from each other but i am not having any luck any other methods to go… --- ## [Bearing removal tool, $1, DIY!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-removal-tool-1-diy/22537)
**Author:** [@hoggwild89](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hoggwild89)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2011, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-removal-tool-1-diy/22537 "2011-01-05T16:00:49Z")
I found an “xacto” type knife at the dollar store and used a dremel to make it fit snug inside the bearing. It seems to work good. Being aluminum I assume it will wear and not be as effective but I can cut the tip off an… --- ## [How to remove a stuck bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-stuck-bearing/22494)
**Author:** [@Schnayke](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Schnayke)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2011, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-stuck-bearing/22494 "2011-01-05T15:57:03Z")
This is it, fully insert the rod, rock the bearing around in a circle a few times and it comes out. Don’t pull much at all. Notice how tight the bearing seats are when I unscrew and screw the yoyo back together. I don’… --- ## [A hole in my north star](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-hole-in-my-north-star/22510)
**Author:** [@jasperjeng](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jasperjeng)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2011, 5:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-hole-in-my-north-star/22510 "2011-01-05T05:13:17Z")
Since my north star was having trouble with the spin time. Yo yo expert told me to tighten it as much as i could until the black arrow. But when I did that, the axle actually made a hole through the caps. Since I told th… --- ## [Liquid Dying a Celcon?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/liquid-dying-a-celcon/22465)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2011, 3:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/liquid-dying-a-celcon/22465 "2011-01-05T03:23:00Z")
I know that to liquid dye normally, you put in some soap with the yoyo, and then dye it… but… would it work with a celcon? Something tells me the soap won’t really work in hot water, and that’s how I’m dying my Celcon. (… --- ## [888x hubstacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888x-hubstacks/22523)
**Author:** [@yoyoboy17](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy17)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2011, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888x-hubstacks/22523 "2011-01-05T02:12:22Z")
can someone please post a tut for how to remove and put on 888x hubstacks. thanks --- ## [Bearing size -- Fit??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-fit/22501)
**Author:** [@willysol](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/willysol)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2011, 1:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-fit/22501 "2011-01-05T01:27:36Z")
Just got a Rockstar. It works great. super smooth. very unresponsive probably because of the center track bearing. I have a One Drop 10 bearing C large. Want to use it but It seems very tight , I fear I may never… --- ## [My DNS has become SiK!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dns-has-become-sik/22436)
**Author:** [@Ricerocket](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ricerocket)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2011, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dns-has-become-sik/22436 "2011-01-04T01:58:14Z")
My Do Not Stack has taken a trip to the lathe! Since it can no longer be a DNS, I’ve renamed it the Stacked it Kyle (or SiK) in honor of the creator of the DNS, Kyle Weems! Sorry Kyle, I just had to do it. Still plays… --- ## [Side Cap Removal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-cap-removal/22433)
**Author:** [@joe2135790](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joe2135790)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2011, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-cap-removal/22433 "2011-01-04T00:11:18Z")
Hey guys, I know people have trouble removing side caps. I just don’t have a suction cup lying around the house! The way I remove side caps are by using duct tape to take them off. How do you remove sidecaps? --- ## [My SR-71 is coming apart at the seams.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-sr-71-is-coming-apart-at-the-seams/22281)
**Author:** [@R.C\_Sproul](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/R.C_Sproul)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2011, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-sr-71-is-coming-apart-at-the-seams/22281 "2011-01-03T16:27:14Z")
How it happened is not important. A jarring impact has caused my SR-71, it seems, to come apart where plastic and metal meet on one half. I can see light between the pieces, but I can’t see anyway to get them back toge… --- ## [yoyo jam feista BEARING!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-jam-feista-bearing/22306)
**Author:** [@YORYAN](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YORYAN)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2011, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-jam-feista-bearing/22306 "2011-01-03T05:12:36Z")
ok so i bought a yoyo jam fiesta from yye and i get it and it wont spin i investagate and there is no thingy to hold the ball bearing in place !!! who is to blame for this yoyo jam or yoyo expert?? and what do i do about… --- ## [stripping and sanding](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripping-and-sanding/22057)
**Author:** [@yyf888man12](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yyf888man12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2011, 4:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripping-and-sanding/22057 "2011-01-03T04:40:18Z")
i want to strip and then sand the rims of my c13 and then mqybe polish it how would i do tht and what do i need to do it and how do i do it [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=179) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=181)