# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=30 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 31 --- ## [How do you remove the bearing from this axle?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-remove-the-bearing-from-this-axle/314925)
**Author:** [@Luisskl](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Luisskl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-remove-the-bearing-from-this-axle/314925 "2020-02-09T12:17:14Z")
(beginner here) How do you remove the bearing from this axle? It has a little shield at the end of the axle to prevent the bearing from being slipped out or removed. And the bearing cannot be deshielded. (Yoyo is an Aul… --- ## [Replay Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-axle/314824)
**Author:** [@SpyseaRice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SpyseaRice)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-axle/314824 "2020-02-06T20:11:57Z")
I tossed my Replay Pro into my bag and it kinda go squished to the point where it vibed pretty hard. Honestly it’s still playable, but I was wondering if there was a way to bend the axle back to smooth it out a bit. So … --- ## [Best .555 Pads For SPYY Addict?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-555-pads-for-spyy-addict/314431)
**Author:** [@Sinister\_Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sinister_Yoyos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-555-pads-for-spyy-addict/314431 "2020-02-06T14:29:57Z")
I just got a SPYY Addict and the pads are worn out. I know that it takes .555 pads. I just don’t know if I need smooth, textured, thin, or thick pads. Here’s a pic of the current response situation. --- ## [How do you have your Delrin Gamer Set Up?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-have-your-delrin-gamer-set-up/314297)
**Author:** [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 4:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-have-your-delrin-gamer-set-up/314297 "2020-02-05T04:49:25Z")
Got a beaut in the mail. Little TOO responsive with the halfspec bearing in it. Should I change the pass, or clean the halfspec to reduce responsiveness? --- ## [Replacing yoyo bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replacing-yoyo-bearing/314604)
**Author:** [@GigglingSkull](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GigglingSkull)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replacing-yoyo-bearing/314604 "2020-02-02T14:40:59Z")
Okay. New to the site. I have a pocket pro creeper with a real spider in it. So I came apart while I was throwing it and lost the bearing. I was wondering if anyone knows the size of the bearing and where i can buy a rep… --- ## [Side Effects](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-effects/313432)
**Author:** [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-effects/313432 "2020-01-26T01:53:25Z")
are the metal hubs on the Antidote side effects? can they be replaced? --- ## [Replacing response pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replacing-response-pads/314271)
**Author:** [@Apple](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apple)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replacing-response-pads/314271 "2020-01-25T16:09:12Z")
Have to replace my replay pro response pads… wondering if I could get some tips from veterans out there. There is nothing simple inside this thread, so I made a new topic… --- ## [How To Strip and Polish a Metal YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-strip-and-polish-a-metal-yoyo/51228)
**Author:** [@dingo54](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dingo54)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-strip-and-polish-a-metal-yoyo/51228 "2020-01-21T21:30:38Z")
Alright, so I am very bored and thought I would post this guide, for anyone hoping to strip the annodize of of there yoyos, or just fix beat up ones. What you need: Electric Drill(Try to get the fastest spinning one yo… --- ## [Duncan Mod Spacers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-mod-spacers/313470)
**Author:** [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-mod-spacers/313470 "2020-01-12T03:28:36Z")
do the Duncan mod spacers only work on Offstring throws? or can you put them in let’s say, the Butterfly XT? and are they worth it? --- ## [I need to try this on a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-to-try-this-on-a-yoyo/312234)
**Author:** [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-to-try-this-on-a-yoyo/312234 "2020-01-10T02:44:02Z")
--- ## [Polishing a Mighty Flea?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-a-mighty-flea/313045)
**Author:** [@Travelingyoyokid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Travelingyoyokid)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 2:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-a-mighty-flea/313045 "2020-01-10T02:42:21Z")
Is it possible? If so how? --- ## [My serenity is aggressive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-serenity-is-aggressive/312958)
**Author:** [@Mahnlong](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mahnlong)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 5:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-serenity-is-aggressive/312958 "2020-01-09T05:31:33Z")
So I got a 2sickyoyos serenity for Christmas and the very first time I threw it, it snagged and hit me in the fist. I figured I had to break in the bearing so I’ve been throwing it a lot. My problem is instead of getting… --- ## [Axle stuck with bearing on it](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-stuck-with-bearing-on-it/312881)
**Author:** [@HyPeRghost15](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HyPeRghost15)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 6:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-stuck-with-bearing-on-it/312881 "2020-01-03T06:01:17Z")
I need help I have a wedge Yoyo and the axle got stuck with the beating on it and the bearing is also stuck what should I do --- ## [Build a primary 1A carry Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/build-a-primary-1a-carry-yoyo/312789)
**Author:** [@handquake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/handquake)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/build-a-primary-1a-carry-yoyo/312789 "2020-01-02T21:37:59Z")
A carry yoyo…not a museum piece…this thing will get scuffed…the string may break…You may find Yourself chasing it down the street…still…an 888 Forever Ti Contest Team is the base… Next…we open her up… …and give her a… --- ## [Variant axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/variant-axle/312892)
**Author:** [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/variant-axle/312892 "2020-01-02T13:46:00Z")
so i lost my Variant axle :frowning: lost it under my dishwasher what is the axle size of the Variant? gonna order a new one --- ## [Anodising bimetals](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodising-bimetals/312769)
**Author:** [@rnsy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rnsy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 5:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodising-bimetals/312769 "2019-12-31T05:29:47Z")
Sending off a couple of throws to an anodiser who I hear does good work. I’m really interested in sending a beater Statement to see how it looks in a full color, but I was wondering if anybody had thoughts on whether tha… --- ## [Cool Yo-Yo Multi-Tool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cool-yo-yo-multi-tool/312752)
**Author:** [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cool-yo-yo-multi-tool/312752 "2019-12-30T05:40:52Z")
So I was putting together a stocking of sorts for a yoing friend for the holidays…and in my search for things to throw in, I came across this thing. It’s sturdy, small and happens to work just about perfect for yoing! … --- ## [Adventures in pointless modding](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-pointless-modding/312659)
**Author:** [@pmdon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pmdon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-pointless-modding/312659 "2019-12-28T17:28:14Z")
Whelp, Xmas was hard on the wallet this year, so, even though I really want a new Skyline, I’m waiting until things recover a bit. But, I want to play with hubstacks. So a short google search later, I put makeshift hubst… --- ## [Polishing Titanium Throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-titanium-throws/312055)
**Author:** [@TheHelveticaScenario](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheHelveticaScenario)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-titanium-throws/312055 "2019-12-16T19:50:36Z")
So, I had some plastic polish (PlastX) sitting on my counter and on a whim decided to try an experiment: What happens when I use it on my titanium throws? I honestly didn’t think it would do much if anything – titanium … --- ## [Flowing silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowing-silicone/311843)
**Author:** [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 5:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowing-silicone/311843 "2019-12-14T05:14:20Z")
So here’s my very first attempt at flowing silicone myself. The guinnea pig throw is a Colossus IV, which had really slippy white pads stock. Flowing the silicone was easy and there was no mess to clean up. However, I f… --- ## [AdviCe needed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/advice-needed/311898)
**Author:** [@Akshat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Akshat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/advice-needed/311898 "2019-12-13T18:53:29Z")
Hey there this is akshat . I have just ordered a magic yoyo v3 as a starting yoyo and was just wondering how to make it unresponsive. I know that bearings can be changed . But i dont know anything about bearings and stu… --- ## [Centertrac, flat, ceramic, gold: what's up with those bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/centertrac-flat-ceramic-gold-whats-up-with-those-bearings/293197)
**Author:** [@deep-spaced](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/deep-spaced)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/centertrac-flat-ceramic-gold-whats-up-with-those-bearings/293197 "2019-12-13T15:27:26Z")
There have been number of great topics discussed recently about string, shapes, lube, etc, etc. But what about the bearing? You heard me right. The spinny thing that makes the bigger spinny thing, well, spin. Let’s tal… --- ## [Need help with Yo-yo maintenance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-yo-yo-maintenance/311813)
**Author:** [@Fryder9633](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fryder9633)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-yo-yo-maintenance/311813 "2019-12-09T08:50:24Z")
Hey there! I have taken a long break from yo-yoing over 3 years because of college athletics and decided I wanted to start back up again because it’s a great hobby. I was wondering what maintenance I should do for my yo-… --- ## [Cleaning out silicone tube applicator?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-out-silicone-tube-applicator/311789)
**Author:** [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-out-silicone-tube-applicator/311789 "2019-12-08T23:06:25Z")
What is the best/proper way to clean out the residual silicone from the screw-on plastic applicator tip that is used with a tube of flowable silicone? --- ## [POM Draupnir... weird noise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pom-draupnir-weird-noise/311704)
**Author:** [@MEJBelloz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MEJBelloz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pom-draupnir-weird-noise/311704 "2019-12-06T17:35:10Z")
Hello, So I’ve had this throw for around 8 months, but not thrown it an amazing amount (probably couple hours tops). However, recently it has been making an incredibly loud screeching sound when spinning, intermittently… --- ## [Blasting and ano](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blasting-and-ano/309523)
**Author:** [@T4t3z0r88](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/T4t3z0r88)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blasting-and-ano/309523 "2019-12-06T02:54:37Z")
So the trusted modder section seems a bit dated. Last time I had blasting and ano work done was years ago and dont know who’s active any more. I got some hubstacks stuck on a mystery meat and jacked the ano up a bit ge… --- ## [YoYo is super quiet and smooth but doesn't spin long?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-is-super-quiet-and-smooth-but-doesnt-spin-long/311601)
**Author:** [@sweetdiss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sweetdiss)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-is-super-quiet-and-smooth-but-doesnt-spin-long/311601 "2019-12-04T03:30:55Z")
I have a One Drop T1 that is extremely smooth and quiet… but it doesn’t sleep nearly as long as my other (less expensive) throws. I haven’t measured it’s exact sleep time but I can barely get through a handful of simple … --- ## [How to avoid stripping yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-avoid-stripping-yoyo/311359)
**Author:** [@Sonebless](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sonebless)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-avoid-stripping-yoyo/311359 "2019-11-28T14:09:02Z")
So i bought some yo-yos recently and Im really afraid of ruining my yo-yos. So how do I take care of my yo-yos without damaging them. And what is lining the threads up mean, so I just need some tips on how to care for my… --- ## [Thin Lube Recommendations](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube-recommendations/311336)
**Author:** [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube-recommendations/311336 "2019-11-27T21:22:23Z")
which thin lube should i buy? i really need some i’ve delayed buying lube for awhile now and it’s time i actually get some --- ## [SPYY Spyder Response Pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spyy-spyder-response-pads/311122)
**Author:** [@Sinister\_Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sinister_Yoyos)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spyy-spyder-response-pads/311122 "2019-11-23T04:25:03Z")
I just got a SPYY Spyder and the pads appear to be worn out. What kind of pads fit that yoyo, can I just use silicone, where can I get the proper pads? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=29) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=31)