# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=33 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 34 --- ## [Loop 720 super responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-720-super-responsive/305751)
**Author:** [@pep65](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pep65)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-720-super-responsive/305751 "2019-07-24T22:23:42Z")
I’ve been at looping for quite a few months now using loop 360, and pretty much nailed the inside loop. So i thought i’d try the 720. Well it came today and my question is what am i doing wrong ? to say its responsive is… --- ## [Hyper Yo-yo Spinners box parts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hyper-yo-yo-spinners-box-parts/305812)
**Author:** [@Egon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Egon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2019, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hyper-yo-yo-spinners-box-parts/305812 "2019-07-24T20:06:33Z")
Anyone have this part or know how I can get one? Maybe a good replacement suggestion. --- ## [Remove Guts from Loop 720](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remove-guts-from-loop-720/305516)
**Author:** [@threebearrries](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/threebearrries)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remove-guts-from-loop-720/305516 "2019-07-19T08:10:13Z")
So I want to change the spacers in my Loop 720, but I do know how to take out the bearing and/or spacer from the other half of the yoyo. Any help would be greatly appreciated! --- ## [TMBR setup](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-setup/305600)
**Author:** [@paxl13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/paxl13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-setup/305600 "2019-07-18T19:00:18Z")
Hey guys, I just received a TMBR Morrow in the mail today and after an hour of throwing it came undone and flew across the room… Do anyone has any trick for this to never happen again. I basically un-did both cap. setup… --- ## [What's a quick way to clear a bearing without taking it apart?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-a-quick-way-to-clear-a-bearing-without-taking-it-apart/302069)
**Author:** [@yoyoislife](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoislife)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-a-quick-way-to-clear-a-bearing-without-taking-it-apart/302069 "2019-07-17T07:23:10Z")
I don’t have lighter fluid or pliers. I don’t need a full clean, I just need to get rid of some gunk from my precious yoyo. --- ## [Top Deck being sometimes responsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-deck-being-sometimes-responsive/305412)
**Author:** [@DocYofarious](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DocYofarious)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-deck-being-sometimes-responsive/305412 "2019-07-14T18:08:51Z")
So I’ve had this One Drop Top Deck for about a month now and have been using it about once a day at least, so that means the response pads must have been broken in so that shouldn’t be the issue. I’ve swapped about 3 dif… --- ## [Proper 0A setup for YYF Confusion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/proper-0a-setup-for-yyf-confusion/305371)
**Author:** [@paxl13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/paxl13)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/proper-0a-setup-for-yyf-confusion/305371 "2019-07-12T14:30:29Z")
Hey y’alls, I was wondering what where you guys using to make the Confusion enough responsive to have some 0A fun… I personally found a setup this weeks that works good enough for it to be back in my rotation. So here i… --- ## [TMBR Sullivan string snapping?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-sullivan-string-snapping/305357)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-sullivan-string-snapping/305357 "2019-07-12T03:45:47Z")
Just picked up a Sullivan, and It’s snapping strings within 3-6 throws :thinking: It snags up weirdly almost like the string got stuck, then it snaps. I sanded the area of the threaded axle with high grit sand paper to… --- ## [My yo-yo is suddenly responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yo-yo-is-suddenly-responsive/305298)
**Author:** [@Chrisdoc145](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chrisdoc145)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yo-yo-is-suddenly-responsive/305298 "2019-07-10T23:51:08Z")
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Pa4o2LSB8F8JpeUU7 I have no idea why all of a sudden this is playing responsive can someone explain why this is happening… I’m completely confused right now for the last week it was playing ama… --- ## [Hot glue response pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hot-glue-response-pads/304797)
**Author:** [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hot-glue-response-pads/304797 "2019-07-10T04:35:47Z")
I was just thinking this the other day when gluing something. has anyone tried to make hot glue response pads like you would with silicone? if so please let me know what there like --- ## [Summer Cleaning Leads To Modding - Duncan Freehand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summer-cleaning-leads-to-modding-duncan-freehand/305066)
**Author:** [@Drastic69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Drastic69)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 11:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summer-cleaning-leads-to-modding-duncan-freehand/305066 "2019-07-05T23:12:41Z")
Hello all, so I was cleaning out my closet the other day and found an old Duncan Freehand that I never played with because I just could not get into it. So I thought to myself why not just put a new bearing and response … --- ## [Using rubber o-rings to add weight?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/using-rubber-o-rings-to-add-weight/291036)
**Author:** [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/using-rubber-o-rings-to-add-weight/291036 "2019-06-24T22:52:03Z")
Only two yoyos I have (that I can think of) shipped with optional rubber weight o-rings. It’s an interesting idea. The two I know are the Tom Kuhn SB-2 and the ThrowCafe Cappucino (pictured, this one is mine) Of cou… --- ## [Duncan 'Big Fun' Mods?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-big-fun-mods/304205)
**Author:** [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-big-fun-mods/304205 "2019-06-20T14:29:08Z")
Hey fam. Got a Big Fun and want to mod it. I love the size and shape. Not sure what kind of kids are possible, but a search for Big Fun really only yields how to remove the caps… --- ## [Improve response for binding?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/improve-response-for-binding/303442)
**Author:** [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/improve-response-for-binding/303442 "2019-06-17T20:14:39Z")
So I got a b-grade YYF KEdge in the mail the other day and it’s very quickly becoming my favorite throw. It is ever so slightly bigger (diameter) than I’d like…but I’m adjusting. The only thing that’s bugging me…is it’s… --- ## [Brand new top yo Selene not working properly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/brand-new-top-yo-selene-not-working-properly/303954)
**Author:** [@Jhammond93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jhammond93)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/brand-new-top-yo-selene-not-working-properly/303954 "2019-06-16T19:31:47Z")
So last night I got my brand new top yo Selene. I put the string that came in the box on and threw it for about 10 minutes and it was perfect! This morning I put a new string on it (I don’t like white strings) and now it… --- ## [Transaxle questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/transaxle-questions/303947)
**Author:** [@lumanasty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lumanasty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/transaxle-questions/303947 "2019-06-15T19:49:05Z")
So I was digging through my old yoyos this morning and found my old pair of yomega fireballs from the late 90s. So I had to do the only thing one can do when presented with a yoyo, toss a string on and let them fly. On… --- ## [Custom Torched TiHawk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-torched-tihawk/295718)
**Author:** [@G2\_Jake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G2_Jake)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-torched-tihawk/295718 "2019-06-11T14:45:38Z")
I was going to post this in the G2 thread but I can’t post more then 2 times in a row so go over there and leave a comment lol Here’s a video of me working on a custom TiHawk --- ## [A few years ago my friend stripped and polished this n12 for me, I’ve always loved how it looks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-few-years-ago-my-friend-stripped-and-polished-this-n12-for-me-i-ve-always-loved-how-it-looks/303608)
**Author:** [@moby323](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/moby323)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 2:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-few-years-ago-my-friend-stripped-and-polished-this-n12-for-me-i-ve-always-loved-how-it-looks/303608 "2019-06-09T02:33:04Z")
A few years ago a friend stripped and polished this n12 for me. I think he soaked it in oven cleaner after taking it apart. I changed the bearing and response and it has been a great beater yo-yo ever since. You can a… --- ## [A Franken Adjust-o-matic+Velocity](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-franken-adjust-o-matic-velocity/303496)
**Author:** [@Breadroid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Breadroid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 4:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-franken-adjust-o-matic-velocity/303496 "2019-06-07T04:28:16Z")
Title says it all. Behold! --- ## [Yoyofactory 400 series shuttles help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-400-series-shuttles-help/303282)
**Author:** [@Breadroid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Breadroid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-400-series-shuttles-help/303282 "2019-06-06T22:52:18Z")
So I was wondering if the Yoyofactory velocity shuttles were compatible with older Yoyofactory yoyos such as the speed dial or the adjust-o-matic. I just realized that the yoyo I just bought was not a Yoyofactory 401sd, … --- ## [Markmont Classic SE's](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/markmont-classic-ses/303393)
**Author:** [@ThrowButcher](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ThrowButcher)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/markmont-classic-ses/303393 "2019-06-06T07:51:15Z")
Okay guys, so I just ordered an MC, in team green. I like the idea of brass domes, but cant find any. So before I go buying up whatever I can, I thought I’d ask y’all fine folks which SE’s you prefer on your MC. Thanks --- ## [Converting DV888 To Responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/converting-dv888-to-responsive/303104)
**Author:** [@IcicleToes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IcicleToes)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/converting-dv888-to-responsive/303104 "2019-06-03T06:56:47Z")
Hi there, I should hopefully be receiving a DV888 soon. However it is unresponsive and I would like to convert it to responsive. Would someone mind telling me how to do this? I hope it is possible. Thank you. --- ## [Good response pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-response-pads/303200)
**Author:** [@Jhammond93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jhammond93)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 12:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-response-pads/303200 "2019-06-03T00:06:04Z")
Need some response pads for some of my throws soon. Just wanted to see what y’all would recommend. I’ve used the yyf blue slims, but otherwise haven’t tried anything else. --- ## [Broken Topdeck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/broken-topdeck/303124)
**Author:** [@yomega\_fan\_335](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomega_fan_335)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/broken-topdeck/303124 "2019-06-01T23:32:51Z")
Hey mates, I broke one half of my Topdeck when I dinged it on tile flooring during play. The entire hub snapped off. How can I obtain a replacement half? Pictures: --- ## [DIY yoyo stuff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-yoyo-stuff/303133)
**Author:** [@Marcos61](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marcos61)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2019, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-yoyo-stuff/303133 "2019-06-01T19:58:01Z")
I’ve started making my own yoyo string, and i’ve 3d printed a yoyo. tell me, what tips and tricks do you have? --- ## [How To Cover Up Scratches On DV888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-cover-up-scratches-on-dv888/303101)
**Author:** [@IcicleToes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IcicleToes)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2019, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-cover-up-scratches-on-dv888/303101 "2019-06-01T07:02:11Z")
Hi guys, I’m new to the world of yoyos. I stumbled across a yoyo shop in Singapore last year called Spin Workx and had a throw of the DV888 and really enjoyed it! Anyway I have managed to find a grey DV888 which I’ve b… --- ## [Get a halfspec bearing into a YYF Ricochet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/get-a-halfspec-bearing-into-a-yyf-ricochet/302872)
**Author:** [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/get-a-halfspec-bearing-into-a-yyf-ricochet/302872 "2019-05-29T03:47:42Z")
I know I’d need a shorter axel, but do any of you fine people have the exact axel/bearing combo I’d need? Pic because I just got done ‘stonewashing’ it and I am disproportionately proud of my work. --- ## [CLYW Snow Tires too gummy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-snow-tires-too-gummy/302890)
**Author:** [@Damb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Damb)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-snow-tires-too-gummy/302890 "2019-05-28T15:46:00Z")
The snow tires on my tundra are brand new - so they’re gummy and snap back at unwanted times - I’ve switched out multiple bearings and the issue still persists - front spin or back spin, the yoyo snaps back up during lac… --- ## [YYF Speed Dial response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-speed-dial-response/302822)
**Author:** [@pep65](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pep65)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-speed-dial-response/302822 "2019-05-27T15:40:41Z")
Hi all, I need a little help getting hold of spare parts for a yyf speed dial (aluminium). Not sure what the correct name is but its the adjustable response pads (starburst). I found the yoyo while clearing out a cup’d,… --- ## [Using nail polish remover to make yoyo unresponsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/using-nail-polish-remover-to-make-yoyo-unresponsive/302666)
**Author:** [@yoyoislife](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoislife)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 4:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/using-nail-polish-remover-to-make-yoyo-unresponsive/302666 "2019-05-23T04:43:39Z")
Responsive is too limiting, i need more, but i dont want to beg my mom for another yoyo. Will putting the bearing in nail polish remover for a few minutes make my yoyo almost fully unresponsive? I’m using a yomega maveri… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=32) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=34)