# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=23 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 24 --- ## [Fixies need hubstacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixies-need-hubstacks/343727)
**Author:** [@Kray](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kray)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixies-need-hubstacks/343727 "2021-08-25T22:52:18Z")
Hey all, again I thought it would be fun to share my hubstack journey. This time it will be a fixie. Does anybody know of a hubstack fixie? Real pictures will follow when my printer is done. Specs: 55mm x 38mm 70g i… --- ## [2009 Sleipnir Axel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2009-sleipnir-axel/343704)
**Author:** [@Twohiii](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Twohiii)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2009-sleipnir-axel/343704 "2021-08-24T18:47:56Z")
Can someone point me in the direction on where to get a 2009 Sleipnir Axel or one that will fit. Seems to be an odd size. Short and fat. Will a short CLYW work? --- ## [Silicone preferences](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-preferences/343696)
**Author:** [@bpelletier](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bpelletier)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 1:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-preferences/343696 "2021-08-24T01:55:11Z")
I’ve been siliconing my own throws for a few years now, and next to the CLYW snow tires I haven’t experienced a better response system for my personal preference. However, I have only ever used the clear flowable silicon… --- ## [Silicone to a counterweight? (solved)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-to-a-counterweight-solved/343593)
**Author:** [@Fasty\_8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fasty_8)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-to-a-counterweight-solved/343593 "2021-08-23T04:44:11Z")
can i make a silicone to a counterweight? what i have: ice cube mold silicone sealant needle does it work? --- ## [Please help me fix my iyoyo iceberg!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help-me-fix-my-iyoyo-iceberg/85831)
**Author:** [@Deadyourinstinct](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Deadyourinstinct)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help-me-fix-my-iyoyo-iceberg/85831 "2021-08-18T16:01:24Z")
I must have tightened it too much after lubricating the bearing because the bearing doesn’t spin anymore. Yes I’ve tried other bearings and those bearings in other yo-yos. I think the metal may have dug into the polycarb… --- ## [Stripped YYF shutter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-yyf-shutter/343352)
**Author:** [@YellingAtTheMic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YellingAtTheMic)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2021, 1:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-yyf-shutter/343352 "2021-08-18T01:30:16Z")
So I am going to buy a heilcoil for my shutter and i need to know what size does anyone know Thanks, Jayden --- ## [Size of a yyf KO axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/size-of-a-yyf-ko-axle/343368)
**Author:** [@piano\_man19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piano_man19)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2021, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/size-of-a-yyf-ko-axle/343368 "2021-08-16T19:25:20Z")
In an embarrassing moment of my own stupidity I lost the axle in my yyf KO. I was wondering if anyone had the size of the axle so I could replace it. --- ## [Road Runner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/road-runner/343108)
**Author:** [@Apple](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apple)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/road-runner/343108 "2021-08-12T13:19:47Z")
Have a Duncan Roadrunner, but the response pads are too snappy, and I can’t figure out which ones to buy, of even if duncan makes a less responsive version. --- ## [I need to lube my bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-to-lube-my-bearing/10314)
**Author:** [@jburn801](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jburn801)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2021, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-to-lube-my-bearing/10314 "2021-08-11T02:48:01Z")
Hello, this might be stupid to most of you but i’m kinda new to yo-yo. I just got a yyj x-con from yoyoguy.com and they sent it without lubing the bearing. I know that you are supposed to use yyj thin lube. but don’t wan… --- ## [CLYW Peak silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-peak-silicone/343054)
**Author:** [@AquaJoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AquaJoe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-peak-silicone/343054 "2021-08-10T06:34:02Z")
The Peak is my favorite yo-yo and with the recent Peak documentary video, I’d figured I’d share how I set mine up. Back in 2009 when the second run was dropping like crazy, everyone used type 6 poly string. Nowadays, mo… --- ## [Can't open yoyo without damage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-open-yoyo-without-damage/342983)
**Author:** [@hobby\_master](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobby_master)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-open-yoyo-without-damage/342983 "2021-08-09T17:14:46Z")
I recently bought this yoyo which came with a few others in a bundle. It needs new response but I can tell the yoyo is damaged. When I try to unscrew the yoyo I get major resistance. I know if I unscrew the whole thing … --- ## [Looking for Custom anodizing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-custom-anodizing/342777)
**Author:** [@aironish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aironish)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-custom-anodizing/342777 "2021-08-04T21:48:27Z")
Is there anyone out there still doing this besides grunt bull for Yoyos specifically? Like one off or small batch anodizing ? Dig through the forums and can’t find anyone active still doing it for aluminum --- ## [Playmaxx Turbo Bumblebee Maintenance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/playmaxx-turbo-bumblebee-maintenance/342246)
**Author:** [@YomegaOmega](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YomegaOmega)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 1:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/playmaxx-turbo-bumblebee-maintenance/342246 "2021-07-31T13:09:02Z")
I received a second Playmaxx Turbo Bumblee yoyo this afternoon! It is in great working condition. However, I would like to perform some maintenance. I have replacement strings and brake pads which are easy. The yoyo did… --- ## [How do you get out a stuck axel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-out-a-stuck-axel/342240)
**Author:** [@PendingThrows24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PendingThrows24)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-out-a-stuck-axel/342240 "2021-07-27T11:15:54Z")
I’ve already tried the freezer method twice, but is there any other methods that work? --- ## [Any Devo fans paint their Energy Dome side-effects red like I'm planning on doing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-devo-fans-paint-their-energy-dome-side-effects-red-like-im-planning-on-doing/342125)
**Author:** [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-devo-fans-paint-their-energy-dome-side-effects-red-like-im-planning-on-doing/342125 "2021-07-25T06:59:38Z")
The only color they had in stock was green so I’m thinking of taking them to a powder-coat place to see if they can do it nicely. I didn’t really think too much about this before ordering, but I only have one Onedrop yo… --- ## [How to tune pulse vibe?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-tune-pulse-vibe/342128)
**Author:** [@hieuyoer123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hieuyoer123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2021, 5:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-tune-pulse-vibe/342128 "2021-07-24T05:00:12Z")
had some problem with my overdrive draup ( bought back from the one who’d gotten it from a lucky box). though in good condition. it’s got bad pulse vibe, body vibe, minor rim vibe. already tried to switch axle, bearing m… --- ## [ProYo II modding](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/proyo-ii-modding/313484)
**Author:** [@crackout](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crackout)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/proyo-ii-modding/313484 "2021-07-21T16:34:15Z")
One of my first yoyos was a Playmaxx ProYo 2. Stupidly enough, it ended up as fodder when making my first attempts at modding plastic yoyo guts. :roll\_eyes: I’ve been on the hunt for a ProYo 2 for a couple of months now… --- ## [Yoyo DIY thread](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-diy-thread/341555)
**Author:** [@Niki](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Niki)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 6:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-diy-thread/341555 "2021-07-13T06:01:09Z")
Matt Finish Spray Painted Shutter and AceYo Gravitation 3 Gloss Finish Spray Painted TP St.Elmo De-anodised and Polished Raw SF Motive Beta Conclusion: don’t ever do this to your favourite yo-yos! All of thes… --- ## [Removing D size bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-d-size-bearing/341256)
**Author:** [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-d-size-bearing/341256 "2021-07-09T08:51:46Z")
Any suggestions for how to remove a D size bearing from a tight bearing seat? --- ## [Changing response pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/changing-response-pads/341000)
**Author:** [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 1:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/changing-response-pads/341000 "2021-07-03T01:15:59Z")
When you change response pads, do they typically come out in one piece or break apart into little rubbery crumbs? I was expecting it to be easier to remove them. Had to apply Goof Off multiple times. --- ## [Do FHZ caps fit Nextgen freehandal?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-fhz-caps-fit-nextgen-freehandal/340769)
**Author:** [@Lukoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lukoyo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2021, 2:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-fhz-caps-fit-nextgen-freehandal/340769 "2021-06-27T02:08:04Z")
As the title asks, I’m just wondering if the fhz caps fit the Nextgen freehandal and vice versa? Thanks --- ## [Duncan Hornet axle removal tips](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-hornet-axle-removal-tips/340292)
**Author:** [@yophilyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yophilyo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-hornet-axle-removal-tips/340292 "2021-06-14T15:32:33Z")
So just got myself a pair of hornets to mess about with. I want to remove the 2 shims but having trouble unscrewing the axle. I have tried using pliers but the axle won’t budge. Does anyone have any tips on how I can get… --- ## [Help needed: modding tricks and Looping axles and spacers help needed choosing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-needed-modding-tricks-and-looping-axles-and-spacers-help-needed-choosing/334842)
**Author:** [@yoyojames84](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojames84)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-needed-modding-tricks-and-looping-axles-and-spacers-help-needed-choosing/334842 "2021-06-11T01:16:30Z")
What types of spacers and axles that are in stock on yye work for the following: something LP ion cannon sunrise loop 720 initiator The only spacers that I have to choose are the loop 2020 spacers and the loop 720s a… --- ## [YoYoFactory Damage is too responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-damage-is-too-responsive/340083)
**Author:** [@LoTuS2k](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LoTuS2k)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-damage-is-too-responsive/340083 "2021-06-10T19:34:41Z")
Hi, my new Damage YoYo binds too often while doing particular tricks. Also when I pull the yoyo up while sleeping, it binds pretty fast, like a responsive looping yoyo. Sometimes it hits my head because of that. I alre… --- ## [Stuck axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle/339686)
**Author:** [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 2:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle/339686 "2021-06-09T02:06:30Z")
Axle is stuck in one half of one of my yoyos. I’ve tried pliers and it won’t come out. --- ## [Can you fix a sharp ding?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-fix-a-sharp-ding/339604)
**Author:** [@yophilyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yophilyo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-fix-a-sharp-ding/339604 "2021-06-07T15:23:21Z")
So like the smart man I am, I stood very close to a coffee table and threw my Freshly Dirty Mountain Man at it. Now I have a ding which is surprisingly sharp. At first I thought nothing of it but after a few failed trick… --- ## [Flowable silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/339936)
**Author:** [@hassantarek](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hassantarek)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/339936 "2021-06-07T15:12:03Z")
Can I use silicone adhesive sealant as an alternative for the glass sealant one for response system? If not feel free to suggest an alternative for the Permatex that’s available on YYE store. Keep in mind that the Perma… --- ## [OD V4M lube is unavailable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-v4m-lube-is-unavailable/339627)
**Author:** [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-v4m-lube-is-unavailable/339627 "2021-06-02T01:52:03Z")
OD V4M lube is unavailable. What other thin lube is good and available that I can get in a couple days’ time? --- ## [Tiny little jar for cleaning bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tiny-little-jar-for-cleaning-bearings/338793)
**Author:** [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tiny-little-jar-for-cleaning-bearings/338793 "2021-05-25T07:22:38Z")
Anyone know where to find the tiny little flat jar to clean bearings? I watched the Gentry Stein and Shu Takada videos on setup and they both seem to have the same little jar. I usually repurpose things for a job like th… --- ## [Help please Adoda little and the lil monster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-please-adoda-little-and-the-lil-monster/339093)
**Author:** [@Poke\_24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Poke_24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-please-adoda-little-and-the-lil-monster/339093 "2021-05-22T22:10:14Z")
I’m not sure if this is in the right place so I’m sorry if it’s not. But does anybody know what size response pads and bearing is in the adoda little and the lil monster [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=22) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=24)