# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=22 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 23 --- ## [My radioactive FHZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-radioactive-fhz/348048)
**Author:** [@Lukoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lukoyo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2021, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-radioactive-fhz/348048 "2021-11-24T16:56:00Z")
I thought I’d share my FHZ that I made. I always loved the look of the “Pu” Freehand that came out at a similar time to the MG freehands. I liked it so much that I thought I’d have a go at making one. Here is my Pu FHZ! … --- ## [I can't remove the bearing from my Loop 2020](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-cant-remove-the-bearing-from-my-loop-2020/348153)
**Author:** [@anon14765792](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon14765792)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2021, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-cant-remove-the-bearing-from-my-loop-2020/348153 "2021-11-24T14:38:44Z")
I have a Loop 2020. It is my first time unscrewing it (i didn’t modify it at all) and I can’t remove the bearing from the axle. Here is a video of the problem. http://imgur.com/a/iobJzie How do I remove the bearing? --- ## [Blasting/anodizing a single raw yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blasting-anodizing-a-single-raw-yoyo/347953)
**Author:** [@Deadboots](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Deadboots)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blasting-anodizing-a-single-raw-yoyo/347953 "2021-11-21T17:42:42Z")
Wondering what my options are for blasting and anodizing a single raw yoyo. I’ve seen people mention Gruntbull in similar discussion topics in the past. Is there any risk to this process (e.g. will it introduce vibe/will… --- ## [Switching The Macarons Axel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/switching-the-macarons-axel/347569)
**Author:** [@Turnabout](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Turnabout)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/switching-the-macarons-axel/347569 "2021-11-14T03:41:11Z")
Hey everyone! I recently bought this yoyo and was wondering if /I/ messed up and lost a piece or something to just switch it easily, or if there’s a method to take it off. I’ve seen some of the vids online about removin… --- ## [My fault - but confusing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-fault-but-confusing/346068)
**Author:** [@fos1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fos1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-fault-but-confusing/346068 "2021-11-13T17:59:55Z")
After watching the videos and reviews for the Loop2020, I expected the yoyo to be flexible and modifiable. On the review and order page it showed a picture of the system modification parts. The Loop2020 does not come wi… --- ## [Disposing of lighter fluid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/disposing-of-lighter-fluid/347545)
**Author:** [@Niekro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Niekro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/disposing-of-lighter-fluid/347545 "2021-11-13T02:20:24Z")
How do you guys get rid of your lighter fluid after cleaning a bearing? I just pour it down the drain but that doesn’t seem right. I don’t know what else to do. --- ## [Ever use just one response pad in a modern (2020 era) yo-yo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ever-use-just-one-response-pad-in-a-modern-2020-era-yo-yo/347295)
**Author:** [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ever-use-just-one-response-pad-in-a-modern-2020-era-yo-yo/347295 "2021-11-08T19:02:58Z")
I recently got a Batsquatch 7068 through BST here and even though I had put a nice fat string on it, it seemed a little slippy. While clearing a knot today I noticed that the pad seemed pretty shallow. Then I checked the… --- ## [Why are new response pads clear now?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-new-response-pads-clear-now/347207)
**Author:** [@Yoyogeek15](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyogeek15)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-new-response-pads-clear-now/347207 "2021-11-08T18:32:12Z")
So I’ve been ordering a lot of yo-yos lately and most of them have clear response pads ?? I remember years ago there was no clear response pad. so I was wondering if this is a new kind of stock pad they are putting in th… --- ## [C3 Gamma Crash parts? Tuning help?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3-gamma-crash-parts-tuning-help/346809)
**Author:** [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3-gamma-crash-parts-tuning-help/346809 "2021-11-02T20:17:50Z")
What’s the best way to contact C3 for replacement spacers? I believe I fudged mine years ago, and no matter what bearing I put in it I get an awful screeching sound and it is forever tug responsive… --- ## [CLYW Pixel bearings hit or miss? SOLVED!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-pixel-bearings-hit-or-miss-solved/346807)
**Author:** [@Soren\_Indah\_Raw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Soren_Indah_Raw)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-pixel-bearings-hit-or-miss-solved/346807 "2021-10-30T10:53:55Z")
See those 2 bearings? According to CLYW, IYoyo, and Yoyoexpert, they are the same bearing…I think 2 eyes can tell you better. More importantly, the bearing on the left is an utterly worthless peice of \*\*\*\*, while the … --- ## [Wooden fixie counter weights](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooden-fixie-counter-weights/346741)
**Author:** [@hobby\_master](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobby_master)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooden-fixie-counter-weights/346741 "2021-10-29T04:03:37Z")
What are all ya all using for wooden fixie counter weights? I am gonna make one just curious for ideas… Pics? --- ## [What’s best to clean my bearings with?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-s-best-to-clean-my-bearings-with/85650)
**Author:** [@BigBam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BigBam)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-s-best-to-clean-my-bearings-with/85650 "2021-10-28T14:50:45Z")
decided to do a little rainy day yo-yo maintenance and realized i only have alcohol. is that ok to use to clean my bearings. i already deshielded them and I’m ready to clean. most are steel but a couple are ceramic if th… --- ## [Stripping ano from a SE yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripping-ano-from-a-se-yoyo/344590)
**Author:** [@Lukoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lukoyo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripping-ano-from-a-se-yoyo/344590 "2021-10-28T14:21:17Z")
Hi I was just wondering if anyone had any experience stripping anodizing from a yoyo with side effects? I’d like to know if it induced much vibe or caused any issues with installing the side effects? I’ve chemically st… --- ## [Favorite Yoyo accessory/ Tool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-yoyo-accessory-tool/346557)
**Author:** [@Jo.Mo.YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jo.Mo.YoYo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-yoyo-accessory-tool/346557 "2021-10-25T13:39:52Z")
I just thought I would share my favorite Yoyo tool. It’s a Swiss Army knife (Mechanic). I don’t know if they make this model anymore. The toothpick and tweezers are great for string knots and axle knots without having to… --- ## [New variety of Kitty Fat String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-variety-of-kitty-fat-string/346326)
**Author:** [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-variety-of-kitty-fat-string/346326 "2021-10-20T16:11:40Z")
Does it last longer than original? Maybe because I’m lefty original lasts for @ 20 minutes of good play… A forum member included some Zipline, and I see why people pay for it, the string feels nice and holds tension a… --- ## [MFD 2evil response question?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mfd-2evil-response-question/346222)
**Author:** [@yoyo7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo7)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2021, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mfd-2evil-response-question/346222 "2021-10-19T17:43:04Z")
My yoyo keeps coming back when I don’t want to because pads are too grabby….My monkey snot went bad and all I have is clyw snow tires that fit… is there any alternative that’s less grabby in that size (not 19 mm)? Or is … --- ## [Any Modders still about?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-modders-still-about/345857)
**Author:** [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-modders-still-about/345857 "2021-10-18T13:56:45Z")
I’m wondering if there are any Modders still active that could: A. Tell me about any mods possible on a YYJ X-Convict or Buzz-On Element X? B. Do said mods for me (for money) if I can’t do them myself. --- ## [Bearing making strange rattling noise even after heavy maintenance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-making-strange-rattling-noise-even-after-heavy-maintenance/346043)
**Author:** [@BagelBoiie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BagelBoiie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-making-strange-rattling-noise-even-after-heavy-maintenance/346043 "2021-10-14T16:59:50Z")
At some point I was in the workshop of my arts and crafts teacher (I’m 14) and put my yoyo down near fine sawdust from sandpaper and such (dumb of me I know). It’s string was fully wound but after this it started to make… --- ## [String cut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-cut/345700)
**Author:** [@therealdanny](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/therealdanny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-cut/345700 "2021-10-08T09:18:59Z")
the yoyo corrosion due to salt air, and the side of bearing seat getting this rough, and it start to cut the string of while i playing, what can i do? --- ## [Yoyo body corrosion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-body-corrosion/345618)
**Author:** [@therealdanny](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/therealdanny)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-body-corrosion/345618 "2021-10-08T01:17:29Z")
Somehow(suspect weather issue) the yoyo body corrosion, and its like abit rough and the anodize is faded, anything to do with it? --- ## [Crucial half and half axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crucial-half-and-half-axle/344871)
**Author:** [@amorphy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/amorphy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crucial-half-and-half-axle/344871 "2021-09-21T22:59:49Z")
Does anyone know of an axle replacement that will work for a crucial half and half? Lost the original axle years ago and would like to throw with it again sometime soon. --- ## [Just a quick ask](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-a-quick-ask/344858)
**Author:** [@Espressoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Espressoe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-a-quick-ask/344858 "2021-09-18T16:03:55Z")
So i’ve just ordered the cloudy white signed variant, how would I go about preserving the signature? i’ve heard about using a clear coat nail polish but I would like to see what you guys do, thanks- Espressoe --- ## ["Slim Pad" Size 19mm OD vs YYF 19mm assortment](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slim-pad-size-19mm-od-vs-yyf-19mm-assortment/344773)
**Author:** [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slim-pad-size-19mm-od-vs-yyf-19mm-assortment/344773 "2021-09-16T22:24:21Z")
Interchangeable? I should probably know this at my stage :frowning: --- ## [Popping Butterfly XT caps off](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/popping-butterfly-xt-caps-off/328528)
**Author:** [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/popping-butterfly-xt-caps-off/328528 "2021-09-10T16:44:02Z")
Does anyone have any tips for popping off the side caps of Butterfly XTs? They seem glued in, but I’m sure that’s not the case. I’d like to remove them without breaking the yoyo. --- ## [Switch renponsive yoyo to unresponsive yoyo, without changing the axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/switch-renponsive-yoyo-to-unresponsive-yoyo-without-changing-the-axle/344311)
**Author:** [@therealdanny](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/therealdanny)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/switch-renponsive-yoyo-to-unresponsive-yoyo-without-changing-the-axle/344311 "2021-09-08T12:56:18Z")
i having a situation i bought a vosun trinity come with responsive bearing and 8mm axle can i just change to size c bearing to play unresponsive without changing to 10mm axle? --- ## [What kind of plastic is the Loop 360? Need to know for dyeing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-plastic-is-the-loop-360-need-to-know-for-dyeing/344284)
**Author:** [@mediocrekid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mediocrekid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-plastic-is-the-loop-360-need-to-know-for-dyeing/344284 "2021-09-06T08:41:57Z")
Hello, I’ve got a white Loop 360 yoyo that I would like to dye into a solid bright red color. I have previous dyeing experience before (so I know about RitDye) and I’m aware that Delrin/Celcon uses the boiling water te… --- ## [Beefcaked Duncan Hayabusa SL](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beefcaked-duncan-hayabusa-sl/344237)
**Author:** [@safidoesyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/safidoesyoyo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 3:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beefcaked-duncan-hayabusa-sl/344237 "2021-09-06T03:40:31Z")
Hi all, I have successfully beefcaked a Duncan Hayabusa SL and it’s actually pretty nifty. I had two identical unopened Hayabas but I don’t throw 4A and even then they’re outdated, so I thought I’d have a bit of fun wit… --- ## [Fixin’ a Fixie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixin-a-fixie/343890)
**Author:** [@Eric\_Newlin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eric_Newlin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixin-a-fixie/343890 "2021-08-29T20:07:54Z")
@anon5341354 , I’m about to epoxy my maple KNack back together. It came apart after lots and lots of play. I’m planning on using 8 playing cards for the gap, like you’ve recommended. For the response holes, do you recom… --- ## [Wood-z response / string replacement (fixed axle strings and response in general)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wood-z-response-string-replacement-fixed-axle-strings-and-response-in-general/343858)
**Author:** [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wood-z-response-string-replacement-fixed-axle-strings-and-response-in-general/343858 "2021-08-28T21:57:58Z")
I’ve been using my Wood-z for about an hour a night for the week or so since I got it and tonight I noticed that the response isn’t really grabbing much or nearly as well as it was (regardless of the string tension). … --- ## [Thin lube effect](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube-effect/343848)
**Author:** [@Fasty\_8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fasty_8)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 12:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube-effect/343848 "2021-08-28T00:22:16Z")
Hey, my yo yo became responsive with thin lube. that is the most common question on my e mail. thin lube, yes, does make any bearing responsive, but cause of the “thin”, it wears out a lot faster than thick lube and th… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=21) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=23)