# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=24 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 25 --- ## [Any copper or nickel platers still out there?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-copper-or-nickel-platers-still-out-there/338702)
**Author:** [@felinespin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/felinespin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-copper-or-nickel-platers-still-out-there/338702 "2021-05-16T14:31:45Z")
Have a personal project, wanted to see if anyone still has a setup and offers these services. --- ## [One Drop 555 Pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-555-pads/50799)
**Author:** [@Doppelloop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Doppelloop)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 11:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-555-pads/50799 "2021-05-07T23:18:32Z")
Okay, I’m finally wearing through my stash of onedrop 555 pads. I love the feel of these pads and sadly, it seems that one drop doesn’t manufacture them anymore (I haven’t been around much lately). Can anybody refer me… --- ## [Removing alluminum side caps from raptor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-alluminum-side-caps-from-raptor/338219)
**Author:** [@Rmartinc23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rmartinc23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-alluminum-side-caps-from-raptor/338219 "2021-05-07T17:52:29Z")
Any suggestions on removing alluminum finger spin sidecaps from Duncan Raptor that doesn’t involve drilling a hole. I put them on now I can’t get them off. I’ve looked everywhere but no help only videos for other yoyos w… --- ## [Modded Freehand Pro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-freehand-pro/338191)
**Author:** [@YotaroKuyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YotaroKuyo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-freehand-pro/338191 "2021-05-07T00:05:13Z")
What’s up fellow yoyoers! Thought I would share this simple mod I did recently! I saw this on Throws N’ Brews’ youtube channel I pretty much just followed his tutorial exactly but I added one thing. I’m not sure if it’s … --- ## [Werrd Spacer Kit Substitute](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/werrd-spacer-kit-substitute/338183)
**Author:** [@Isaac](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Isaac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/werrd-spacer-kit-substitute/338183 "2021-05-06T21:27:36Z")
The Werrd space kits are obviously long out of stock. I’ve got a TFL and 4XL that came beefcaked, and while they play great that way, I would like to be able to run them with a single bearing since it’s one less thing to… --- ## [Put Too much Lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/put-too-much-lube/331073)
**Author:** [@Omkar211](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Omkar211)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2021, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/put-too-much-lube/331073 "2021-05-01T13:35:21Z")
I have been playing with yoyo with quiet some time and was familiar with the usage of thick and thin lube but accidentally put 5-6 drops of it in my type a bearing :disappointed::frowning: is there a way to get that lu… --- ## [Flight (or any yoyo) spacer stuck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flight-or-any-yoyo-spacer-stuck/337510)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_baseball19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_baseball19)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flight-or-any-yoyo-spacer-stuck/337510 "2021-04-22T12:42:32Z")
I want to try out the blue spacers on my yyf flight, but one just doesn’t come off. It might be the same for other guys to, and other yoyos. Can somebody help everyone who’s had this happen? --- ## [Gosh darn bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gosh-darn-bearings/337127)
**Author:** [@100FatYoyoDads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/100FatYoyoDads)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gosh-darn-bearings/337127 "2021-04-14T16:49:16Z")
Hey, so I think my house is cursed for yo-yo bearings. I got a brand new skyva yesterday and the bearing is already responsive. Literally have thrown for about an hour total and it’s gone responsive. This is about the 6t… --- ## [Yoyo vibe questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-vibe-questions/336106)
**Author:** [@Lol9232017](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lol9232017)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 4:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-vibe-questions/336106 "2021-04-14T04:26:30Z")
I’ve bought many yoyos from YoYo Factory and other manufacturers. My question is how come yoyos from YYF come with different amounts of vibe? I’ve bought 4 different OG Shutters, and 5 different Horizons and they all cam… --- ## [Ceramic bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ceramic-bearing/337074)
**Author:** [@hobby\_master](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobby_master)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ceramic-bearing/337074 "2021-04-14T01:58:57Z")
I know there has been a few posts about this… but I am looking for a few and curious if someone knows which ones I should be looking for. I see a bunch made from different material by different manufacturers. and a bunch… --- ## [Bent bearing seat fix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bent-bearing-seat-fix/336613)
**Author:** [@Upmanyu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Upmanyu)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bent-bearing-seat-fix/336613 "2021-04-10T23:02:23Z")
I have an unresponsive yoyo that looks like it has a bent bearing seat. It screws in okay and doesnt look too wonky but vibes a lot. If I pop in a slim bearing, there is about 0.5mm of space left which i guess gives th… --- ## [New yoyos with slippy binds](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyos-with-slippy-binds/336191)
**Author:** [@csweisz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/csweisz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyos-with-slippy-binds/336191 "2021-04-10T22:48:05Z")
Gotten a few yoyos recently (Skyline, original Iceberg, Basilisk to be specific) that I’ve found to have slippy binds since I got them. Ended up switching out the pads on the Skyline and that fixed it. Could do the same … --- ## [Bearing maintenance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-maintenance/336853)
**Author:** [@RC\_yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RC_yo-yo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-maintenance/336853 "2021-04-10T06:07:51Z")
How often do you lube your bearings? And how often do you clean them? Does the bearing type and size effect how often? Or string type and size? I have been trying out some super thick Bad Wolfe string and it seems like… --- ## [Ultraweight problem(solved)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ultraweight-problem-solved/336625)
**Author:** [@AfterWolf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AfterWolf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ultraweight-problem-solved/336625 "2021-04-03T02:47:26Z")
So I got my atlas yoyo and ultraweight today but there is a problem with the ultraweight. The bearing just falls out of it and also the string doesn’t spin around at all when it’s in there. Also the cap thing gets stuck … --- ## [How do I fix my response pad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-fix-my-response-pad/336297)
**Author:** [@Snooplupe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snooplupe)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 4:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-fix-my-response-pad/336297 "2021-04-01T04:16:22Z")
so how come one pad broke and the other didn’t I’m using permatex windshield and glass sealer silicone and now I dont know what to do should I replace both of them or just one pad and I’m using a node y01 by magic yoyo … --- ## [How to fix flowable silicon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-fix-flowable-silicon/336092)
**Author:** [@Snooplupe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snooplupe)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 12:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-fix-flowable-silicon/336092 "2021-03-29T00:35:10Z")
I poured permatex windshield and glass sealer into my yoyo and I did all the steps even waited 30 hours and then I played with it for 14 minutes and the response system flew off at like 50 mph what’s wrong I even cleaned… --- ## [Replay Pro setup when new](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-pro-setup-when-new/336141)
**Author:** [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-pro-setup-when-new/336141 "2021-03-27T07:45:04Z")
I recently got a Replay Pro and it is super slippery and won’t bind until the last second. Compared to every other metal or plastic non-responsive yoyo I’ve tried, this just doesn’t want to bind easily. I didn’t do anyth… --- ## [After pouring the silicone in the recess of the yoyo for response pads what do I do](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/after-pouring-the-silicone-in-the-recess-of-the-yoyo-for-response-pads-what-do-i-do/335984)
**Author:** [@Snooplupe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snooplupe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2021, 2:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/after-pouring-the-silicone-in-the-recess-of-the-yoyo-for-response-pads-what-do-i-do/335984 "2021-03-26T02:53:08Z")
Im making response pads for my yoyo and I just want to know the steps --- ## [Creating BAZ/CHAZPADS for older throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/creating-baz-chazpads-for-older-throws/335985)
**Author:** [@sparhawk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sparhawk)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/creating-baz-chazpads-for-older-throws/335985 "2021-03-25T20:30:48Z")
I started looking on here for the bazpad/chazpad guide since I always found them to perform a lot better than old style dif pads. You’ll notice on older throws like anti-yo that they don’t fit your standard 18mm pad and … --- ## [How to make response pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-response-pads/336039)
**Author:** [@000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/000)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 5:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-response-pads/336039 "2021-03-25T05:33:06Z")
I don’t have the right size of response pads and I can’t buy any. what should I do. I don’t have any silicone I can use by the way. --- ## [Widening gaps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/widening-gaps/335996)
**Author:** [@hobby\_master](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobby_master)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/widening-gaps/335996 "2021-03-24T14:31:29Z")
Is it possible to make a gap wider? maybe adding some shims on the bearing seat or something? anyone know of anything like this? --- ## [Iyoyo Impact Axle Size?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-impact-axle-size/335882)
**Author:** [@iandh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iandh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 3:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-impact-axle-size/335882 "2021-03-23T03:14:53Z")
While investigating an issue with the bearing I dropped and lost the axle for my new iyoyo impact. I see that iyoyo sells replacements of various sizes on their website, but I’m not sure which size to get. Does anyone kn… --- ## [G2 ghost stripped or fixable?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g2-ghost-stripped-or-fixable/335850)
**Author:** [@kangusmangus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kangusmangus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g2-ghost-stripped-or-fixable/335850 "2021-03-22T08:25:12Z")
Was putting a new bearing in my g2 ghost and noticed the spike hub popped out a hair. Screwed it back together and now I can’t get it back apart… I’m assuming it’s done for? It just spins around the hubs now it seems --- ## [Atlas playing poorly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/atlas-playing-poorly/84385)
**Author:** [@Tyclops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tyclops)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2021, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/atlas-playing-poorly/84385 "2021-03-19T18:54:23Z")
Hello everyone. Recently I posted about my Atlas and how it has started playing poorly. Unfortunately, this is continuing. I have dinged it numerous times and I don’t know if this is causing it to play poorly or somethi… --- ## [Mondial O-ring size?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mondial-o-ring-size/335595)
**Author:** [@chrismacg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chrismacg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mondial-o-ring-size/335595 "2021-03-16T20:41:06Z")
I’ve got an old Duncan Mondial without the o-rings. I’d like to find some new ones which shouldn’t be too hard, but I’m unsure what size I’d need. Does anyone know what size o-rings I should be looking for? --- ## [Need proper manatee Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-proper-manatee-axle/335213)
**Author:** [@Ian\_Bender](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ian_Bender)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-proper-manatee-axle/335213 "2021-03-08T19:00:21Z")
I got a manatee but the Axel it came with is too short (not the correct one. I bought a long clyw Axel but it doesn’t fit. Can anyone help? --- ## [Flowable silicone question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-question/335058)
**Author:** [@hobby\_master](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobby_master)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-question/335058 "2021-03-04T17:22:10Z")
so I have magicyoyo z01 focus, and I cant find pads I like. it is just catches too much for me. I like the shutter response. but the shutter gap is. 2mm wider, does it really make that big of a difference. I have tried m… --- ## [BMT Six Shooter tangle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bmt-six-shooter-tangle/334875)
**Author:** [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bmt-six-shooter-tangle/334875 "2021-03-01T02:54:57Z")
Hi, I’ve got a Six Shooter from the early nineties made by BMT. I recently got back into yoyo and thought it looked like a good shape for looping tricks. Unfortunately I got a tangle that I can’t undo and even though I h… --- ## [Yomega Raider Troubleshooting: String keeps slipping off of yo-yo as I try to tug it back](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-raider-troubleshooting-string-keeps-slipping-off-of-yo-yo-as-i-try-to-tug-it-back/334867)
**Author:** [@mediocrekid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mediocrekid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-raider-troubleshooting-string-keeps-slipping-off-of-yo-yo-as-i-try-to-tug-it-back/334867 "2021-02-28T23:14:39Z")
Hi, Yesterday, I just purchased a Yomega raider, new in the box. The yo-yo is transparent, has clear edges and teal, bluish green caps. The yo-yo is apparently copyrighted in 2019 according to the stamp on the plastic. … --- ## [Stuck bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing/334728)
**Author:** [@CaptainFoxxButt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaptainFoxxButt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing/334728 "2021-02-26T03:45:53Z")
Any tips on a stuck bearing? Seat is so tight it shaved off the metal on the bearing seat. I gotta clean the bearing but it is way too stuck for a bearing tool and even pliers. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=23) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=25)