# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=20 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 21 --- ## [Duncan FH1 replacement parts / Disassembly advice?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-fh1-replacement-parts-disassembly-advice/358404)
**Author:** [@suspense](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/suspense)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-fh1-replacement-parts-disassembly-advice/358404 "2022-06-07T07:13:50Z")
Is there any option to just buy duncan FH1 guts? Axle, nuts, spacers? I’m asking because everytime I want to take caps off of a fresh FH1 I’m rolling the dice on ruining my axle. Here’s the issue I have. I can not f… --- ## [Edge beyond snagging](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/edge-beyond-snagging/358159)
**Author:** [@Yoyobob123321](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyobob123321)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 5:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/edge-beyond-snagging/358159 "2022-06-02T05:42:13Z")
My edge beyond’s response system is really snaggy. If I replace the response pads with shadow pads well it be better it should I get thinner response pads? --- ## [Best yoyo lube for unresponsive play](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-lube-for-unresponsive-play/357975)
**Author:** [@Spiked\_Elixer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spiked_Elixer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2022, 3:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-lube-for-unresponsive-play/357975 "2022-05-29T03:37:05Z")
which is better, yyf darkmatter or onedrop v4m --- ## [Big Bang Bandalores pad size?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/big-bang-bandalores-pad-size/357967)
**Author:** [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/big-bang-bandalores-pad-size/357967 "2022-05-28T20:13:49Z")
Anyone know what type of pads are used in BBB Quarks? I just got one and it was snaggy so I put some ilinx mouse pads in and it’s binding perfectly even though the pads are a different size. Just wondering if these are s… --- ## [How to tune a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-tune-a-yoyo/357888)
**Author:** [@G2\_Jake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G2_Jake)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-tune-a-yoyo/357888 "2022-05-26T14:10:32Z")
Wanna fix that pesky vibe? It’s simple, but first leave a like. How to tune out yoyo vibe --- ## [Using Bondo to fill scratches](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/using-bondo-to-fill-scratches/357876)
**Author:** [@yoyomeow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomeow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/using-bondo-to-fill-scratches/357876 "2022-05-26T06:21:20Z")
Has anyone tried using Bondo to fill in deep scratches on their yoyo? How did it affect the vibe? Did it help or make it worse? Im thinking about trying it on my old dv888, but a little nervous I’m going to mess it up… --- ## [Any ideas with how to add hubstack posts to my toonie?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-ideas-with-how-to-add-hubstack-posts-to-my-toonie/357805)
**Author:** [@Momo1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Momo1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-ideas-with-how-to-add-hubstack-posts-to-my-toonie/357805 "2022-05-24T03:16:55Z")
The toonie has these little hubs that are the exact diameter of size A bearings, but they’re just too short for hubstacks. However they do have a use, they’re for finger spin hubs. So making them taller would render the … --- ## [Can you make thick lube thin?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-make-thick-lube-thin/357665)
**Author:** [@Spiked\_Elixer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spiked_Elixer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 12:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-make-thick-lube-thin/357665 "2022-05-21T00:35:46Z")
Can you make thick yo-yo lube thin? And if so, how? --- ## [How to test for vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-test-for-vibe/356779)
**Author:** [@G2\_Jake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G2_Jake)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-test-for-vibe/356779 "2022-05-14T00:20:06Z")
It always sucks when someone on the bst lists a yoyo smooth and when you get it, it has vibe. It’s not because they lied, it’s because they don’t actually know how to test for it. Now they know. --- ## [Yoyo Axle Super Stuck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-axle-super-stuck/356967)
**Author:** [@Drhorn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Drhorn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-axle-super-stuck/356967 "2022-05-07T14:57:37Z")
Ive been wondering how my yoyo axle stuck, it already happen 2 times in a row. ive tried using pliers but it doesnt work. If u guys have any suggestion please tell me. :smiley: Btw, i used N12 Shark Honor Yoyo --- ## [Can anyone ID this homebrew?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-anyone-id-this-homebrew/356816)
**Author:** [@Zippy8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zippy8)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-anyone-id-this-homebrew/356816 "2022-05-04T16:25:38Z")
Bought from eBay long enough ago that there is no longer any trace. Obviously a DV8-a-like but any - and I mean any - further information would be gratefully received. D-size bearing. --- ## [Mid-ring bimetal vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mid-ring-bimetal-vibe/356818)
**Author:** [@TimothyD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TimothyD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mid-ring-bimetal-vibe/356818 "2022-05-04T14:31:06Z")
Does anyone have any insight/experience with reducing vibe on a mid-ring bimetal? I’m not worried about it being smooth, but the vibe is pretty heavy as is. I’ve found ways to adjust outer and inner rings, but I’m lost f… --- ## [Moding an A bearing seat into D](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/moding-an-a-bearing-seat-into-d/356702)
**Author:** [@hobby\_master](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobby_master)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/moding-an-a-bearing-seat-into-d/356702 "2022-05-04T06:49:11Z")
Ive decided i want to make my new freehand into a D bearing. Does anyone have info on how i can do this? The D bearing seems to fit in nicely but needs a little adjusting to allow a free flowing bearing --- ## [Bearing won’t stay unresponsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-won-t-stay-unresponsive/356562)
**Author:** [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-won-t-stay-unresponsive/356562 "2022-05-02T04:59:36Z")
Ok, I have zero idea what I’m doing wrong here and I’m hoping y’all can help. I have a few yoyo’s that have gone responsive and I’ve taken the bearings out, cleaned them with 100% acetone or lighter fluid. Dried them, p… --- ## [Remove Anodizing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remove-anodizing/356443)
**Author:** [@Astroyama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Astroyama)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remove-anodizing/356443 "2022-04-28T16:36:39Z")
Found this speedy shop tip to be useful, as I was going to build a custom spoke wheel set for this 70’s Graco Bicycle being made to look like 70’s RM125 motorcycle as clone. Turns out it is/was way cheaper to buy a Blac… --- ## [YoyoRecreation compatible axles?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-compatible-axles/356425)
**Author:** [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-compatible-axles/356425 "2022-04-26T02:48:28Z")
I don’t know how much axles from the various brands differ from each other, so I figured I’d ask. Is there a replacement axle available here on YYE that would fit a YYR Inevitable? --- ## [Tuning up throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tuning-up-throws/355794)
**Author:** [@Dexjones0612](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dexjones0612)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tuning-up-throws/355794 "2022-04-13T10:55:40Z")
How is a effective way to tune out vibe? Is there anyway? --- ## [Old yyr axle replacements?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/old-yyr-axle-replacements/355804)
**Author:** [@hieuyoer123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hieuyoer123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/old-yyr-axle-replacements/355804 "2022-04-12T10:55:23Z")
Got an old yyr with its axle stuck in one side and I stripped it. Will 8mm regular axle fit in well? Tks in advance! --- ## [New edgeless sans caps?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-edgeless-sans-caps/355680)
**Author:** [@Xymantix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xymantix)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 2:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-edgeless-sans-caps/355680 "2022-04-09T02:57:10Z")
Has anyone tried removing the sidecaps on the new Edgeless? I’m curious to see what it looks like without the caps, but I’m not curious enough yet to start tinkering with mine. From the pics, it looks like it wouldn’t … --- ## [How to get them out?!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-get-them-out/355524)
**Author:** [@nothingfaced](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nothingfaced)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-get-them-out/355524 "2022-04-08T16:43:43Z")
I bought this bi-metal Banana Hammock from a good person on this forum a while back. Somewhere along its life, someone has placed CLYW Yeti stickers into the hub and I want 'em out! I’ve tried everything in an iFixit Pr… --- ## [Duncan red response pads (on an Exit 8 in this case) duration](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-red-response-pads-on-an-exit-8-in-this-case-duration/355314)
**Author:** [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 2:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-red-response-pads-on-an-exit-8-in-this-case-duration/355314 "2022-04-05T02:50:25Z")
I’ve used a new Duncan Exit 8 for probably about 10-20 hours total since I got it. It’s been a favorite. I just picked it up today and noticed the binds aren’t grabbing the way they used to. I thought about changing the … --- ## [Help with removing Loop720 caps!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-removing-loop720-caps/354936)
**Author:** [@clmayhew](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/clmayhew)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-removing-loop720-caps/354936 "2022-03-30T19:44:03Z")
As in the title, I’m looking for some help removing the side caps of a loop720, preferably the safest way possible. I swear I ran a search and surprisingly came up with nothing. Suggestions? --- ## [Removing Replay Pro caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-replay-pro-caps/354734)
**Author:** [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-replay-pro-caps/354734 "2022-03-26T16:23:00Z")
I’m hoping to remove the caps on a Replay Pro without damage and replace them. Suction cup? Any other ways? Not sure the axle is removable from one half so pushing doesn’t appear to be an option. --- ## [Bearing problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-problems/351743)
**Author:** [@Butter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Butter)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-problems/351743 "2022-03-09T14:49:57Z")
Is it me or the bearings? Lately my bearings need to be cleaned every couple of days. Cleaning in mineral spirits, small amount of thin lube after, etc. I bought a package of (2) new bearings from Magic Yo-yo (fast ship… --- ## [Turtle Wax For Anodized Throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/turtle-wax-for-anodized-throws/353175)
**Author:** [@tallsunnovagun](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tallsunnovagun)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/turtle-wax-for-anodized-throws/353175 "2022-02-26T07:28:31Z")
Been looking for a way to protect the finish on anodized throws, to maintain their vibrance and such. Been reading about Monkeyfinger Buff but it’s difficult to get, so would something like Turtle Wax work? If you guys h… --- ## [Replay pro snagging](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-pro-snagging/349374)
**Author:** [@IDK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IDK)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 2:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-pro-snagging/349374 "2022-02-26T02:09:52Z")
So I got a yye edition replay pro and it comes back up even if i put thin lube. I changed the red pads and it still snags. Changed the bearing and it still snags. Please help! --- ## [New cleaning methods?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-cleaning-methods/352972)
**Author:** [@Butter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Butter)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-cleaning-methods/352972 "2022-02-26T01:33:22Z")
Do you know of any cleaning methods for bearings that aren’t: spraying it with compressed air or the acetone thing, because I’ve tried those. --- ## [Wood refin? nasty old Tom Kuhn question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wood-refin-nasty-old-tom-kuhn-question/352942)
**Author:** [@Digited](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Digited)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wood-refin-nasty-old-tom-kuhn-question/352942 "2022-02-22T23:51:55Z")
Hey everyone I picked up an No-Jive that I can only assume was found under a bush or something. The clear finish failed in many areas and there were areas of mildew discoloration. I scrubbed it with mild, natural, hippi… --- ## [How to remove caps from yyf arrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-caps-from-yyf-arrow/353019)
**Author:** [@Yoyobob123321](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyobob123321)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 1:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-caps-from-yyf-arrow/353019 "2022-02-22T01:43:16Z")
I am wondering if you can take the caps off a yyf arrow and if so, how? --- ## [How to fix Bi-Metal Vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-fix-bi-metal-vibe/352680)
**Author:** [@suspense](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/suspense)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-fix-bi-metal-vibe/352680 "2022-02-18T15:38:12Z")
disclaimer. I’m not to be held liable if you mess up your yoyo. But if it’s vibing hard, then the yoyo is already messed up so you got nothing to lose. I dink my GTR Beta a lot because it’s what I use to learn tricks o… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=19) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=21)