# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=19 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 20 --- ## [What is your opinion on snake bite lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-opinion-on-snake-bite-lube/362814)
**Author:** [@ondrttr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ondrttr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 12:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-opinion-on-snake-bite-lube/362814 "2022-09-14T00:33:33Z")
Hello everyone, i need yoyo lube and i am limeted with amazon. Ther was 2 option, snake bite and yyf but i just learned that yyf lube isnt available right now so i am stuck with snake bite thin oil. I’ll use it on grassh… --- ## [Bearings and C-Rings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings-and-c-rings/362126)
**Author:** [@Gaterman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gaterman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings-and-c-rings/362126 "2022-09-01T15:07:41Z")
Hello all! I’ve not once been able to find/remove the c-ring on a closed bearing. For example, the bearing that came with my Shutter has no visible sign of a c-ring or any gap to get a pin into. If these are indeed forev… --- ## [First polish attempt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-polish-attempt/361907)
**Author:** [@Beverchakus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Beverchakus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-polish-attempt/361907 "2022-08-28T16:54:43Z")
I sandblasted my Styy Bandit years ago like a dummy, so I started from a very rough surface. Ate string like mad. Tossed a bolt into the axle hole and spun it on a drill. Started with 150 grit and stepped up to 3000 gri… --- ## [Stripped threads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-threads/361874)
**Author:** [@BassistDotNerd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BassistDotNerd)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-threads/361874 "2022-08-28T08:26:32Z")
What do yall do when you strip threads? It is a cheaper throw, so I figure ill just chunk it, learn, and move one. Curious if others have ever stripped a throw, and what you did after? --- ## [Duncan Torque Became Responsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-torque-became-responsive/361749)
**Author:** [@LeftyThrower24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyThrower24)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 3:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-torque-became-responsive/361749 "2022-08-25T03:22:57Z")
Hey guys, so I got a Duncan Torque in the mail today. For the first couple hours everything was great, surprisingly smooth, stable etc. Out of nowhere it became responsive. So I put the bearing into a different throw to … --- ## [Any feedback on the NSK concave bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-feedback-on-the-nsk-concave-bearing/361664)
**Author:** [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-feedback-on-the-nsk-concave-bearing/361664 "2022-08-22T21:35:40Z")
If you’ve used them, I’m curious what your experience has been. --- ## [Yo-yo mods and mantanince](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-mods-and-mantanince/351961)
**Author:** [@Butter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Butter)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-mods-and-mantanince/351961 "2022-08-22T06:20:45Z")
I don’t know if I have a curse or what, but I just got a brand new bearing and after about 10 throws it’s already totally responsive. I am getting sick of this happening. --- ## [Overthinking thin lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/overthinking-thin-lube/361514)
**Author:** [@shreddingtheyodawg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shreddingtheyodawg)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 4:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/overthinking-thin-lube/361514 "2022-08-20T04:55:37Z")
I used to clean and apply the tiniest amount of thin lube possible, spin it a few times to work it in, reassemble the yo, throw a hard sleeper than tug up and if the string moved AT ALL I would re clean it and try again … --- ## [Nuts for Axle Removal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nuts-for-axle-removal/361175)
**Author:** [@TommyBwell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TommyBwell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nuts-for-axle-removal/361175 "2022-08-19T12:59:33Z")
I want to use the two nut method to remove a stuck axle on a YYF 720 but can’t figure out the right size/thread nut. Any ideas? Does YYE sell them? --- ## [Homemade lube!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-lube/361536)
**Author:** [@Aaronn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Aaronn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-lube/361536 "2022-08-19T07:47:32Z")
Back at it with the questions again! :sweat\_smile: So, since there arent many option to but yoyo lube in romania, and international shipping is quite pricey, i want to make my own lube. I saw one of brandon vu’s vidoes,… --- ## [String sticking together](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-sticking-together/361354)
**Author:** [@Aaronn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Aaronn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-sticking-together/361354 "2022-08-16T13:37:06Z")
So today I was practicing magic drop, but I just couldn’t land it. Some way my string stuck to itself, like this: I changed the string, but still, no improvement. What could be causing this? My guess is that it was t… --- ## [Responsive C Size Quest: The Makeshift Fixed Axle Story](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-c-size-quest-the-makeshift-fixed-axle-story/361233)
**Author:** [@vpxtreme](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vpxtreme)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2022, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-c-size-quest-the-makeshift-fixed-axle-story/361233 "2022-08-14T19:45:11Z")
I’ve been playing around with my deep state. I love the shape size and weight… but it just seemed too unresponsive and hesitates a lot on pulls no matter what I do. I tried thick lube, Vaseline, multiple wraps and just… --- ## [PDX-yo Phidias Fixed Axle Response Mod?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pdx-yo-phidias-fixed-axle-response-mod/361090)
**Author:** [@FullSpectrumDad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FullSpectrumDad)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pdx-yo-phidias-fixed-axle-response-mod/361090 "2022-08-13T17:36:07Z")
I recently a acquired a PDX-yo Phidias. One of the reasons it intrigued me, was that a couple different sources mentioned it as being able to switch it’s response from unresponsive to fixed axle. After poking around onl… --- ## [Can i Modify my Magic yoyo T5 Overlord to a responsive yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-modify-my-magic-yoyo-t5-overlord-to-a-responsive-yoyo/361124)
**Author:** [@Hydro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hydro)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-modify-my-magic-yoyo-t5-overlord-to-a-responsive-yoyo/361124 "2022-08-12T05:51:30Z")
Hey there i was thinking about modif my Magic T5 Overlord, i was getting to the yoyo community and i just bought this yoyo. I was thinking about buying a responsive one but its gonna double the money to buy another yoyo,… --- ## [Yoyo Bearing Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-bearing-question/360513)
**Author:** [@DJ\_Level\_3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DJ_Level_3)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 12:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-bearing-question/360513 "2022-07-29T00:40:05Z")
Hello! I’m pretty new to yoyoing, so for my first yoyo I decided to buy a yoyo I saw recommended in a few places, the YoYoFactory Sage yoyo. After a month, I was confident enough to try unresponsive yoyoing, so I bought… --- ## [Unresponsive turned Responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-turned-responsive/67978)
**Author:** [@tanonman123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tanonman123)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2022, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-turned-responsive/67978 "2022-07-18T17:06:13Z")
I have had this problem with COUNTLESS YoYos. I play with a YoYo constantly for a week and then all of a sudden it goes from unresponsive to responsive. I’ll try doing plastic whips and it comes back up and smacks me in … --- ## [Question about bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-bearings/359484)
**Author:** [@BrontosaurusOnPluto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BrontosaurusOnPluto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2022, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-bearings/359484 "2022-07-04T13:32:36Z")
So I bought a new Duncan Orbital a few days ago. Took it out and played with it for about 10 minutes and everything seemed fine. I had an extra ceramic bearing, and I tend to really like the way ceramic plays, so I swapp… --- ## [Old yoyo - Too old?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/old-yoyo-too-old/358801)
**Author:** [@fos1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fos1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/old-yoyo-too-old/358801 "2022-06-30T17:24:50Z")
I am having to retire my favorite fixed axle wooden yoyo: A Duncan Jeweled Tournament - Vintage. I have had it for 20+ years. Once the paint on the inside of one of the sides became rippled. I twisted it apart, sanded it… --- ## [Way overlubed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/way-overlubed/359333)
**Author:** [@Aaronn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Aaronn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/way-overlubed/359333 "2022-06-30T16:17:03Z")
Hey everyone! I recently lubed my yoyo with some sewing machine oil, but put way too much on it. Now the bearing has became responsive and even after cleaning it (both with paper and solvent) it still didnt help. What sh… --- ## [Response Pads for a-rt Dale?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads-for-a-rt-dale/359065)
**Author:** [@RBT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RBT)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads-for-a-rt-dale/359065 "2022-06-30T11:52:21Z")
Anyone know of pads that will fit the Dale? With there being no standard for D size response pads i was wondering if anyone knew of some that might fir the Dale, i know flowable is the obvious answer but pads would be ni… --- ## [String making introduction mega-thread. New to this craft? Start here!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099)
**Author:** [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099 "2022-06-26T20:21:07Z")
This is a megathread with information and resources to get anyone started on this craft. I will list some resources, recipes and available materials at the bottom of this post. There are many different kinds of strings,… --- ## [Questions about the arrow elite](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-about-the-arrow-elite/358982)
**Author:** [@Aaronn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Aaronn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-about-the-arrow-elite/358982 "2022-06-24T06:25:26Z")
After about 3 days of constant play it started acting really weird. Its on the responsive bearing, but it doesnt always come back, and its really unreliable at all. Is this because it isnt lubed? I’m also searching for s… --- ## [String Management](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-management/352192)
**Author:** [@OlHandyJenkins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OlHandyJenkins)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 5:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-management/352192 "2022-06-23T05:01:42Z")
One hears many things about string. Theories, literals, cheese, the list goes on and on. I’m curious about yo-yo string though, and how you manage it. Questions prioritized by curiosity level: -For those who have large… --- ## [Polishing titaniums](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-titaniums/358644)
**Author:** [@Elyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Elyoyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-titaniums/358644 "2022-06-15T23:24:55Z")
Have a titanium id like to polish it came polish from factory but its got some light scratches im sure most raw yoyos get over time and i honestly have no clue how to polish a raw titanium yoyo if anyone knows how please… --- ## [One drop deep state setups](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-deep-state-setups/358657)
**Author:** [@Yoyogeek15](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyogeek15)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-deep-state-setups/358657 "2022-06-14T14:30:27Z")
So I’ve been wanting my first od throw for a while now and after seeing soooo much posts about the deep state I think it’s about time I try one out. But I’m curious to know if I can put in a ct bearing and play a deep st… --- ## [Yoyofactory Kui LEDs are flickering and fading?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-kui-leds-are-flickering-and-fading/291875)
**Author:** [@petergrey86](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/petergrey86)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-kui-leds-are-flickering-and-fading/291875 "2022-06-11T17:50:01Z")
Hi guys, I recently bought a YYF KUI and I have a problem with the lights. I noticed that the light in one of the metal cups was flickering and fading faster than the other side. To be a bit more specific, the test I d… --- ## [Double Nut method to Remove an Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/double-nut-method-to-remove-an-axle/26304)
**Author:** [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/double-nut-method-to-remove-an-axle/26304 "2022-06-08T02:20:57Z")
Often times, it is difficult to remove an axle from a yoyo. Some people say to use a pliers, maybe putting tape on the axle to prevent wrecking the threads. Here’s a safer method. Try the “double nut” method. You thread… --- ## [Response pad too thick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pad-too-thick/358360)
**Author:** [@Elyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Elyoyo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pad-too-thick/358360 "2022-06-07T19:13:08Z")
Does anyone have a problem with response pads being too thick … example i put ilinix mouse pads in my outlier 2 and when the yoyo is tilting the string rubs on the pads and makes the string vibrate is there any way to ma… --- ## [Simple mod for OD flow groove pads to cut them to "standard" 1.1mm thickness](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/simple-mod-for-od-flow-groove-pads-to-cut-them-to-standard-1-1mm-thickness/344789)
**Author:** [@Xanadu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xanadu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/simple-mod-for-od-flow-groove-pads-to-cut-them-to-standard-1-1mm-thickness/344789 "2021-09-16T20:54:19Z")
In follow up to this post, I have developed a rather simple mod to quickly and accurately trim down Onedrop flow groove pads (thickness 1.8mm) to make non-recessed “standard” ~1.1mm response pads that will fit flush in s… --- ## [DIY Led yoyo ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-led-yoyo/38731)
**Author:** [@merlinbernard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/merlinbernard)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-led-yoyo/38731 "2022-06-07T13:24:56Z")
I do not know if this has already been post but I wanted to share with you, how to make a LED yoyo: do not hesitate to comment or inform me but the insults are useless :slight\_smile: And sorry for my engl… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=18) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=20)