# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=32 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 33 --- ## [How would I go about this? (Go/Black Cat bearing mod)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-would-i-go-about-this-go-black-cat-bearing-mod/308519)
**Author:** [@Durfee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Durfee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-would-i-go-about-this-go-black-cat-bearing-mod/308519 "2019-09-26T20:50:44Z")
Inspired by @d42kn355 ‘s bst post looking for the AA club Go, is it just as simple as swapping the guts? Are they sold separately or would I need to get 720s? Do you just pull the axles out with pliers? --- ## [Stuck Yomega Raider Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-yomega-raider-axle/308423)
**Author:** [@wunderwaffle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wunderwaffle)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-yomega-raider-axle/308423 "2019-09-24T18:30:01Z")
Hello all. I have a Yomega Raider that I am trying to mod (I like the feel of the modded Raiders that I modded back in 2013) and the axle is stuck. REALLY stuck. Is there a way I can remove the axle so I can install a S… --- ## [Bearing FOR Magic YOYO T5 And NODE Y01 And M002](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-for-magic-yoyo-t5-and-node-y01-and-m002/308419)
**Author:** [@sabbir](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sabbir)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-for-magic-yoyo-t5-and-node-y01-and-m002/308419 "2019-09-19T19:56:04Z")
Bearing FOR Magic YOYO T5 And NODE Y01 and M002 are they are same bearings ? Amazon or online store link for those bearing ? Thanks --- ## [how i could open a duncan butterfly?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-i-could-open-a-duncan-butterfly/19679)
**Author:** [@crocks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crocks)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-i-could-open-a-duncan-butterfly/19679 "2019-09-18T10:02:32Z")
is there any way i could open a duncan butterfly not the vintage one. i tried many methods and it didnt open is there is anyway? --- ## [Vibe question (I know...)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe-question-i-know/308281)
**Author:** [@Durfee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Durfee)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe-question-i-know/308281 "2019-09-18T04:11:18Z")
So I’m not usually one to care too much about vibe so I’ve never taken the time to familiarize myself with its intricacies too much. However I’m a little more picky with special edition stuff. I just picked up a special … --- ## [Fishing reel bearing lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fishing-reel-bearing-lube/308291)
**Author:** [@SirDarverok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SirDarverok)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 4:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fishing-reel-bearing-lube/308291 "2019-09-17T04:45:56Z")
My father has premium end fishing reel lube, and I’d like to know if that would work the same way as specific yoyo bearing lube. Thanks! --- ## [Olive oil](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/olive-oil/55327)
**Author:** [@Poupou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Poupou)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2013, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/olive-oil/55327 "2013-07-08T01:21:13Z")
I’m kind of new on this forum and I don’t know if everybody does that but I use olive oil to lube my yoyo and it works. So if there is anybody who had a bad experience using olive oil it would be appreciate to tell me so… --- ## [Russell Bearing Spacers (no, seriously)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/russell-bearing-spacers-no-seriously/308166)
**Author:** [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/russell-bearing-spacers-no-seriously/308166 "2019-09-14T20:49:05Z")
Halp! I bought these here fine yo-yos from the illustrious Mark Hayward at his Collectible Yo-Yo Blowout sale in Cleveland for like, waayyy too much money. Anyway, they have the body shape of a Russell, I’ve never seen … --- ## [POM Draupnir mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pom-draupnir-mods/308137)
**Author:** [@YFG](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YFG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pom-draupnir-mods/308137 "2019-09-13T02:02:09Z")
can I dye it without worrying about the steel rings being affected? what about the hub/post? does anyone know if a dot of superglue under the bearing seats would quiet this thing down/smooth it out a bit? --- ## [How to fix spinning delrin Wedge hubs?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-fix-spinning-delrin-wedge-hubs/308119)
**Author:** [@hughesj](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hughesj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-fix-spinning-delrin-wedge-hubs/308119 "2019-09-12T20:40:39Z")
The hubs on my delrin wedge finally fell out and won’t grip the cups. This there a surefire way to fix this? I’ve heard superglue, but that seems like it’d break after not a lot of time. --- ## [I just lubricated a bearing with chapstick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-just-lubricated-a-bearing-with-chapstick/307663)
**Author:** [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-just-lubricated-a-bearing-with-chapstick/307663 "2019-09-11T04:32:44Z")
The A size bearing in my recently acquired “cats n’ loops” Alleycat 650b started sounding grainy. So I took it out, de-shielded it, cleaned it in acetone and put the shields back on. Then I lubricated it with thick lub… --- ## [Does anyone know what the best yoyofactory response pads are?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-the-best-yoyofactory-response-pads-are/307844)
**Author:** [@EmberFlaze808](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EmberFlaze808)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-the-best-yoyofactory-response-pads-are/307844 "2019-09-09T10:36:03Z")
Im debating between blue pads and yellow. --- ## [Slipped bimetal rims?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slipped-bimetal-rims/307893)
**Author:** [@WickerWraith](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WickerWraith)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slipped-bimetal-rims/307893 "2019-09-08T14:08:01Z")
I bought a charm from a guy and it came with a slipped rim, so anybody have any ideas on how to press it back in? And this is the second charm this has happened to me on, so has anybody else had this problem with the cha… --- ## [Modded raider kept slipping during loop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-raider-kept-slipping-during-loop/307943)
**Author:** [@windschnapper](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/windschnapper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-raider-kept-slipping-during-loop/307943 "2019-09-08T06:57:39Z")
I have these pair of crank modded hyper raiders with plastic spacers. I didn’t do the mod, it was already modded when i got it. I experimented with combination of plastic-metal spacers to get the setting that i want and … --- ## [My first base's bearing won't come off. What should i do? (Problem solved)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-bases-bearing-wont-come-off-what-should-i-do-problem-solved/307778)
**Author:** [@anon94346317](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon94346317)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-bases-bearing-wont-come-off-what-should-i-do-problem-solved/307778 "2019-09-04T15:49:02Z")
I received a first base today, and when trying to change the original bearing for the unresponsive one, the original one didn’t come off. What should I do? --- ## [Snow tires, just a quick question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/snow-tires-just-a-quick-question/307587)
**Author:** [@Lukoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lukoyo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/snow-tires-just-a-quick-question/307587 "2019-08-31T16:01:30Z")
Just a quick question. I want to take the snow tires out of my peak 2. Can they be re-used after they’ve been removed or does it destroy them in the process? Thanks --- ## [Why you, yes you, should lube your yo-yo bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-you-yes-you-should-lube-your-yo-yo-bearing/291865)
**Author:** [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-you-yes-you-should-lube-your-yo-yo-bearing/291865 "2019-08-28T13:02:42Z")
Before we begin, I’d like to note that this is historically one of the most controversial topics in yo-yoing. Take it from @Tvelto: I don’t know why this is a controversial opinion, but it totally is. Thi… --- ## [Deanodizing titanium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deanodizing-titanium/307345)
**Author:** [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deanodizing-titanium/307345 "2019-08-25T04:12:25Z")
How hard is it to deanodize titanium? --- ## [Would a Dremel tool be useful to smooth out tooling marks in acetal?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-a-dremel-tool-be-useful-to-smooth-out-tooling-marks-in-acetal/306583)
**Author:** [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-a-dremel-tool-be-useful-to-smooth-out-tooling-marks-in-acetal/306583 "2019-08-15T14:57:05Z")
I’m looking for a way to smooth out the tooling marks and shine up the cups of my acetal yoyos. The problem is that it’s difficult to do it by hand with sandpaper because of the limited space for me to get my fingers in… --- ## [Problem with Unresponsive mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-unresponsive-mod/306717)
**Author:** [@FrankieJR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FrankieJR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-unresponsive-mod/306717 "2019-08-11T18:18:25Z")
So today i switched the bearing in the sage to the unresponsive center track bearing it came with. I have managed to get a few binds in and have a ways to learn of course, but it doesnt feel like I am getting the torque… --- ## [Snow Tire size?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/snow-tire-size/306327)
**Author:** [@chaosgow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chaosgow)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/snow-tire-size/306327 "2019-08-05T22:16:33Z")
Anyone know the exact size of Snow Tires? I’m looking to create a few bearing seat files with different pad and bearing sizes I can share out. I can’t find any info on Snow Tire size and I really don’t wanna bug Steve ab… --- ## [Is my axel broken HELP ME!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-my-axel-broken-help-me/306349)
**Author:** [@Panda](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Panda)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-my-axel-broken-help-me/306349 "2019-08-05T12:12:03Z")
Hello guys! I’m having a really bad problem with my yo-yo called “the Wedge” and when I unscrewed it the axel is shredding a little and when I tried to just put it back on it won’t tighten when I screw it back together. … --- ## [Red Poly Thread Recommendations?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/red-poly-thread-recommendations/306071)
**Author:** [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/red-poly-thread-recommendations/306071 "2019-08-04T19:26:01Z")
Not sure if this goes in Mods and Maintenance, or Recommendations. I love making my own string, but I have not found a solid red poly thread to blend in with my wooly/bulky nylon. If I can get it from Joann or Amazon, i… --- ## [My solution to silicone falling out and not having anything but old General Yo pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-solution-to-silicone-falling-out-and-not-having-anything-but-old-general-yo-pads/306315)
**Author:** [@Durfee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Durfee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-solution-to-silicone-falling-out-and-not-having-anything-but-old-general-yo-pads/306315 "2019-08-04T14:49:44Z")
Big ups to Tobey in the background. --- ## [My second attempt at dying a yo-yo, my Rebellion Golyat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-second-attempt-at-dying-a-yo-yo-my-rebellion-golyat/306179)
**Author:** [@moby323](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/moby323)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 12:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-second-attempt-at-dying-a-yo-yo-my-rebellion-golyat/306179 "2019-08-03T00:16:39Z")
I have no idea what I’m doing but I like how it looks. --- ## [Bathroom silicone sealant as response pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bathroom-silicone-sealant-as-response-pads/306158)
**Author:** [@pep65](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pep65)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bathroom-silicone-sealant-as-response-pads/306158 "2019-08-02T19:58:00Z")
Just to share info, if it hasn’t already been done. The other evening my pads came out of my Oracle, “oh dear” says i. Now it just so happened that i had to reseal around my bathroom basin, so i’d just purchased a tube … --- ## [Identify this FHZ mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/identify-this-fhz-mod/305860)
**Author:** [@Egon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Egon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/identify-this-fhz-mod/305860 "2019-07-28T16:35:18Z")
Who’s handy work is this? Modded for a C bearing. --- ## [If I wanted to practice dying a plastic yo-yo, what’s a good plastic object that would be cheap and similar?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-i-wanted-to-practice-dying-a-plastic-yo-yo-what-s-a-good-plastic-object-that-would-be-cheap-and-similar/305984)
**Author:** [@moby323](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/moby323)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 3:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-i-wanted-to-practice-dying-a-plastic-yo-yo-what-s-a-good-plastic-object-that-would-be-cheap-and-similar/305984 "2019-07-28T03:44:49Z")
Just to practice or try new techniques on something cheap rather than doing it on a $20 YoYo. --- ## [Thinking about stripping](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thinking-about-stripping/305894)
**Author:** [@hughesj](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hughesj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 7:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thinking-about-stripping/305894 "2019-07-27T07:24:19Z")
…my yoyo. I have a YoTricks Ethos that i’ve gotten a few dings and marks on. It’s my favorite throw and the marks bug me. I’m considering stripping it, but I have a few questions: If i strip it, does the raw aluminum t… --- ## [Filthy draupnir](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/filthy-draupnir/305858)
**Author:** [@dizzo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dizzo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 5:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/filthy-draupnir/305858 "2019-07-27T05:33:46Z")
Just got this. Not sure why its all smudged up looking. They dont appear to be scratches, but they dont want to come off. Any ideas? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=31) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=33)