# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=25 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 26 --- ## [A-RT Sparrow response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-sparrow-response/330766)
**Author:** [@beezy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beezy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-sparrow-response/330766 "2021-02-23T17:06:37Z")
Love the yoyo but always wish the response was a bit tighter. Anyone else experience the same? If so, any tweaks to recommend? Running it with a concave, red gasket, and normal thickness poly. --- ## [Those who use the included nozzle to apply rtv silicone to their yoyos, do you keep the nozzle on? Or do you clean it every time you silicone a yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/those-who-use-the-included-nozzle-to-apply-rtv-silicone-to-their-yoyos-do-you-keep-the-nozzle-on-or-do-you-clean-it-every-time-you-silicone-a-yoyo/334471)
**Author:** [@IoSonoFormaggio](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IoSonoFormaggio)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/those-who-use-the-included-nozzle-to-apply-rtv-silicone-to-their-yoyos-do-you-keep-the-nozzle-on-or-do-you-clean-it-every-time-you-silicone-a-yoyo/334471 "2021-02-20T12:31:39Z")
So I’m planning on getting a tube of permatex ultra black rtv silicone to use as response pads, but I wonder about storing it and cleaning the nozzle. I’d like to use the nozzle since it seems like it makes the applicat… --- ## [Modding/fixing wooden yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-fixing-wooden-yoyos/334366)
**Author:** [@HAAC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HAAC)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-fixing-wooden-yoyos/334366 "2021-02-20T03:16:00Z")
Recently I acquired 2 inexpensive wooden yoyos To my disappointment they have the string wedge and glued with the axle. Also the string is the most horrible cheap synthetic string I’ve seen. The axles are slightly rough… --- ## [YYP Code bearing became noisy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyp-code-bearing-became-noisy/334389)
**Author:** [@greygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/greygod)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyp-code-bearing-became-noisy/334389 "2021-02-18T21:57:42Z")
Hi there. So I got my YoYoPalace Code few days ago and this thing was really cool - light & almost fully silent bearing. But this morning I realised that Code became really noisy - maybe two or three times noisier than R… --- ## [CLYW Snow Tires Colors](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-snow-tires-colors/334373)
**Author:** [@DCM92Lude](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DCM92Lude)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-snow-tires-colors/334373 "2021-02-17T22:36:08Z")
Does color matter for snow tires? I thought my expedition had summer tires installed stock, but then I saw pink standard response snow tires. My compass has purple, yeti has green, everything else I have has white or blu… --- ## [Mighty flea response pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mighty-flea-response-pads/334206)
**Author:** [@Coprophaige](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Coprophaige)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 1:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mighty-flea-response-pads/334206 "2021-02-15T01:14:23Z")
Does any one know where I can get new response pads for my mighty flea? --- ## [Basic tips for wood axle maintenance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/basic-tips-for-wood-axle-maintenance/333716)
**Author:** [@DocPop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DocPop)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/basic-tips-for-wood-axle-maintenance/333716 "2021-02-11T16:40:19Z")
A friend asked about ways to smooth out their axle on a new wooden yo-yo. So I made this quick video BTW, if you are on TikTok, you can find me there too TikTok - Make Your Day I’ve been making a lot of the… --- ## [New yoyo, bad response pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bad-response-pads/333762)
**Author:** [@HAAC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HAAC)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bad-response-pads/333762 "2021-02-09T02:47:53Z")
I recently bought a duncan Skyhawk and today is my first time using it. The first thing I noticed with my first throw was how grippy the response was, so grippy that after 2 minutes and one less than desirable bind later… --- ## [YYF 19mm pads keep falling off after only 3-4 weeks. Any permanent fix? Can't get permatex flowable silicone or Red RTV silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-19mm-pads-keep-falling-off-after-only-3-4-weeks-any-permanent-fix-cant-get-permatex-flowable-silicone-or-red-rtv-silicone/333660)
**Author:** [@IoSonoFormaggio](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IoSonoFormaggio)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2021, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-19mm-pads-keep-falling-off-after-only-3-4-weeks-any-permanent-fix-cant-get-permatex-flowable-silicone-or-red-rtv-silicone/333660 "2021-02-07T16:33:53Z")
So I have 4 yoyos in my collection: UNPRLD Recognition UNPRLD Nostalgia YYF Edge Beyond YYF Edge Infinity The 2 UNPRLD yoyos were my first, and I actually used the stock white pads on them till they were worn down t… --- ## [Modern responsive bearing cleaning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modern-responsive-bearing-cleaning/333631)
**Author:** [@yoyojames84](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojames84)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 12:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modern-responsive-bearing-cleaning/333631 "2021-02-06T00:46:40Z")
Since it’s greased up with thick grease, is there a need to clean the bearing on any basis? Also does anyone know of a bearing removal tool for a-size bearings or c half spec? I’m worried about the pliers method . --- ## [PockEHt keeps untwisting while playing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pockeht-keeps-untwisting-while-playing/333605)
**Author:** [@kangusmangus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kangusmangus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pockeht-keeps-untwisting-while-playing/333605 "2021-02-05T16:45:46Z")
Kinda at a loss as to what to do tired of seeing the one half fly against my wall randomly. Scared too over tighten maybe would be better without the take apart design? --- ## [Question about dying Delrin multiple colors](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-dying-delrin-multiple-colors/333304)
**Author:** [@bobafret](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bobafret)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-dying-delrin-multiple-colors/333304 "2021-02-01T19:20:58Z")
Hi community! So I’ve watched the videos about using Rit DyeMore and hot water, and using Elmer’s glue to mask. I have a question about more complicated jobs I’m hoping someone can help with: Let’s say I have a bright… --- ## [Removing Freehand NextGen side caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-freehand-nextgen-side-caps/300414)
**Author:** [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 3:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-freehand-nextgen-side-caps/300414 "2021-02-01T03:10:43Z")
Does anyone have any tips on removing the side caps of a Duncan Freehand NextGen? Are they even removable? --- ## [Yyf Humminbird problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-humminbird-problems/332997)
**Author:** [@kangusmangus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kangusmangus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-humminbird-problems/332997 "2021-01-26T18:15:02Z")
It seems no matter what bearing I put in it it plays great but catches randomly when it’s no supposed to. I can try the bearings on other YoYos and they’ll be unresponsive. Do you think bearing seat is just too tight? Yo… --- ## [First time painting/styling a yoyo!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-time-painting-styling-a-yoyo/332714)
**Author:** [@boon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/boon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2021, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-time-painting-styling-a-yoyo/332714 "2021-01-22T21:31:31Z")
I’ve been wanting to try painting a yoyo for a while and finally got one done- used enamel paint and modge podged the logos Yoyo used is a flare ultra Go blue! --- ## [MagicYoYo Y01 Node a little responsive, here's what I've tried so far... (Warning; Long Story)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magicyoyo-y01-node-a-little-responsive-heres-what-ive-tried-so-far-warning-long-story/332668)
**Author:** [@Etbilgen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Etbilgen)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magicyoyo-y01-node-a-little-responsive-heres-what-ive-tried-so-far-warning-long-story/332668 "2021-01-21T08:21:10Z")
So, I got my first ever unresponsive yoyo couple of days ago and I must say I’ve fallen in love with this thing. Out of the box it was playing great (little noisy but I actually like the noise it makes, feels good throwi… --- ## [I need some help regarding my magicyoyo d1 ghz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-some-help-regarding-my-magicyoyo-d1-ghz/332144)
**Author:** [@shivang17](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shivang17)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-some-help-regarding-my-magicyoyo-d1-ghz/332144 "2021-01-15T04:34:45Z")
I had bought a magicyoyo d1 ghz couple of moths ago. It had its usual compatible string with it and it worked really well. A few weeks ago, the string broke and i had to make a new one, but now the string which I made is… --- ## [How do i make my metal/plastic yoyo smooth again when i hit the ground](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-my-metal-plastic-yoyo-smooth-again-when-i-hit-the-ground/332171)
**Author:** [@TheAutisticYoyoMan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheAutisticYoyoMan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-my-metal-plastic-yoyo-smooth-again-when-i-hit-the-ground/332171 "2021-01-08T21:02:13Z")
I have few yoyos that was not smooth anymore after i accidentally the hit with it and i don’t know how to make my yoyos run smooth again, especially metal yoyos as well, So how do i make it smooth again? --- ## [Flowable Silicone: FAQ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-faq/20458)
**Author:** [@YoYoAce](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoAce)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-faq/20458 "2021-01-04T11:04:19Z")
Here’s a quick FAQ on Flowable silicone. Index \*Is Flowable silicone really that good? \*Is Flowable silicone better than any other type of silicone? \*Should I put Flowable silicone in my \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ brand Yo-Yo? \*I have… --- ## [How to make lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-lube/331887)
**Author:** [@Omkar211](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Omkar211)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-lube/331887 "2021-01-03T07:17:35Z")
I wanted to make some thin yoyo lube Please suggest me how to make it without mineral spirits as I have seen it is used to make thin yoyo lube And can I use lighter fluid or acetone to make lube? --- ## [Problems With Yoyo Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problems-with-yoyo-bearings/331646)
**Author:** [@annoyingorange12355](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/annoyingorange12355)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 10:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problems-with-yoyo-bearings/331646 "2020-12-29T22:37:38Z")
My bearings suddenly started to make weird noises and at random times when the yoyo is sleeping the bearing stops spinning and starts spinning. My YYF Velocity was set on unresponsive mode it keeps coming back to me when… --- ## [Fixie Flyaway](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixie-flyaway/331667)
**Author:** [@Eric\_Newlin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eric_Newlin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixie-flyaway/331667 "2020-12-28T16:26:40Z")
\[Update: @edhaponik came through with the solution below\] I’m having some trouble with flyaway dismounts on my 2019 Spectra EhKnown (and really any tricks that require any amount of sleep time). After landing a trapeze… --- ## [New axles for old yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-axles-for-old-yoyos/331124)
**Author:** [@vinniekowalski](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vinniekowalski)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 1:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-axles-for-old-yoyos/331124 "2020-12-14T01:43:50Z")
Heyo! I was just thinking about wooden axles and replacements. Tom Kuhn still sells No Jive wooden axles, but it’s certainly not something that will last forever. Do you know of any other place to source these? Along th… --- ## [My Antiyo side effects](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-antiyo-side-effects/331116)
**Author:** [@Lukoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lukoyo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2020, 11:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-antiyo-side-effects/331116 "2020-12-13T23:49:12Z")
The original Antiyo SE’s are very hard to come by, so I decided to paint my own. I’m quite happy with how these turned out so I thought I’d share: Might try and do the other heart shape next. --- ## [Yoyo bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-bearings/330470)
**Author:** [@Levi1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Levi1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-bearings/330470 "2020-11-28T14:43:00Z")
will a VIP bearing fit on a regular shutter? --- ## [Working Response for Hspin G&E 4?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/working-response-for-hspin-g-e-4/329217)
**Author:** [@iandh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iandh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/working-response-for-hspin-g-e-4/329217 "2020-11-22T11:04:26Z")
Does anyone have a good response setup for their Hspin G&E 4? I got one at the original release and absolutely loved it but ever since I ran out of the original pads I’ve struggled to get it to bind well. If I remember r… --- ## [Polishing my RSL](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-my-rsl/303908)
**Author:** [@fullnelson](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fullnelson)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-my-rsl/303908 "2020-11-19T16:47:52Z")
A little Mother’s chrome polish and Wa La!! Before… After… --- ## [Need help with removing loop2020 axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-removing-loop2020-axle/329980)
**Author:** [@TriangleBoi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TriangleBoi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-removing-loop2020-axle/329980 "2020-11-18T14:34:53Z")
I’ve tried using cloth and pliers, but I couldn’t get a strong enough grip. Is there any better ways of getting it out? Edit: Also I forgot to mention that my axle is REALLY REALLY DAMAGED because of me doing it a littl… --- ## [Rim polishing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rim-polishing-help/329920)
**Author:** [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rim-polishing-help/329920 "2020-11-17T16:19:50Z")
Hey, So I have polished yoyo rims in the past, and I am looking to do it again. But I have forgotten the grit levels of sand paper that I used. What grit numbers do y’all use? Thanks! --- ## [My modifications](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-modifications/328650)
**Author:** [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-modifications/328650 "2020-11-04T12:37:49Z")
I decided to strip the ano from my DV888. I was going to do the whole body but decided against it. I’m hoping to do more mods like this in the future. I saw you can strip anodization from metal using bar keeper’s friend … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=24) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=26)