# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=36 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 37 --- ## [Should ceramic bearings be run dry or lubed?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-ceramic-bearings-be-run-dry-or-lubed/298964)
**Author:** [@Damb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Damb)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-ceramic-bearings-be-run-dry-or-lubed/298964 "2019-02-16T03:01:20Z")
No full ceramic bearing from YYBB? I got myself the sample pack a few weeks ago and I’m wishing I ordered the full ceramic as well! --- ## [I sanded down my Selene using hands alone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-sanded-down-my-selene-using-hands-alone/298961)
**Author:** [@feryuweryu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/feryuweryu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 10:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-sanded-down-my-selene-using-hands-alone/298961 "2019-02-15T22:37:33Z")
So I was dealing with some pointy picks and took off quite a chunk of ano off my Selene. So I thought the heck why not and I sanded the whole think down with nothing except sandpaper and my hands since I don’t even ha… --- ## [I want to remove these hubstacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-to-remove-these-hubstacks/298905)
**Author:** [@anon19434144](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon19434144)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-to-remove-these-hubstacks/298905 "2019-02-15T16:36:20Z")
I have a K9 and I want the hubstacks GONE. Any tips for removing them? I put a tiny piece of Scotch tape over them. It’s a really smooth throw but I do not like rattling hubstacks. --- ## [Help with Rec Rev Octave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-rec-rev-octave/298642)
**Author:** [@LordFungusOne](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LordFungusOne)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2019, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-rec-rev-octave/298642 "2019-02-10T00:15:10Z")
I’m new again here on forums. Just fell back into yo-yos again. Looking for response recommendation for my Rec Rev Octave 3 gen I believe it is. Thank you --- ## [Loose Axle?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loose-axle/298628)
**Author:** [@Fhqwhgads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fhqwhgads)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2019, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loose-axle/298628 "2019-02-08T13:43:00Z")
Hey all, I was wondering if you guys could help me diagnose what’s up with one of my new yo-yos: A TopYo Colossus IV arrived on Monday, and I’ve been throwing it, let’s say, a couple hours each day since. I found the b… --- ## [Loop 2020 parts help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-2020-parts-help/298350)
**Author:** [@SuperWideAngle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SuperWideAngle)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-2020-parts-help/298350 "2019-02-01T21:08:05Z")
When I got my Loop 2020s for Christmas, I instantly ordered some new parts, but the starbursts won’t screw in. They don’t even have threads. So, what do I do? --- ## [Can a wide gap yoyo play properly responsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-a-wide-gap-yoyo-play-properly-responsive/297911)
**Author:** [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-a-wide-gap-yoyo-play-properly-responsive/297911 "2019-01-31T18:33:37Z")
Let’s say you have a fairly narrow yo-yo with a modern ~5mm wide gap … and you want to play it fully responsive. Your first hurdle is that a “real” responsive would have a narrow gap. Some people say you can achieve … --- ## [How do I make a large yoyo carrying case](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-a-large-yoyo-carrying-case/298242)
**Author:** [@kksimon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kksimon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-a-large-yoyo-carrying-case/298242 "2019-01-29T00:26:03Z")
I’m going to a contest in a few months and wanted to bring some yoyos to trade. Does anyone know a cheap way to make a yoyo case that can hold about 24 yoyos? --- ## [Corrosion of anodized aluminum yo-yos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/corrosion-of-anodized-aluminum-yo-yos/16572)
**Author:** [@Neorebel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neorebel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/corrosion-of-anodized-aluminum-yo-yos/16572 "2019-01-28T23:47:39Z")
Has anyone noticed, specifically collectors, that anodized yo-yos you’ve had for a year or more develop a subtle corrosion of sorts… intermittent tiny black dots on the surface area of the yo-yo… Is there any proven met… --- ## [Loop 2020 LED fix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-2020-led-fix/298129)
**Author:** [@tossinpfeffer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tossinpfeffer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-2020-led-fix/298129 "2019-01-27T18:52:05Z")
Since I have a total of 6 of these I thought I’d put forth something due to what I’ve noticed. I’m not a high level thrower, just someone with a lot of experience in quality control, assembly, and R & D of items this siz… --- ## [Bearing issue?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-issue/298058)
**Author:** [@Jedillama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jedillama)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-issue/298058 "2019-01-26T21:55:58Z")
I was playing the Decoy last night and experienced an issue. I threw it and everything was normal. As I went for a split bottom mount the tone of the bearing changed drastically. I took it apart, cleaned, and lubed the b… --- ## [Are yoyos made from bottle caps?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-yoyos-made-from-bottle-caps/297970)
**Author:** [@anon24651](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon24651)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-yoyos-made-from-bottle-caps/297970 "2019-01-26T11:28:44Z")
I want to make my own yoyo from bottle caps. have anyone tried making yoyos from bottle caps? I see some possibility --- ## [White powder coat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/white-powder-coat/294890)
**Author:** [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/white-powder-coat/294890 "2019-01-24T23:31:37Z")
Anyone know someone who does very well at powder coating? Specifically wanting a white powder coated yoyo. Thanks for the help! :blush: --- ## [Theoretical issues of nano graphite lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/theoretical-issues-of-nano-graphite-lube/297796)
**Author:** [@tossinpfeffer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tossinpfeffer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 12:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/theoretical-issues-of-nano-graphite-lube/297796 "2019-01-22T00:22:49Z")
When I hear about people adding supposed nanoparticle graphite to their bearings, but that you might need to break it in past the crunching phase, it makes me realize the particles have accreted to where they aren’t indi… --- ## [2018 Elite playing responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-elite-playing-responsive/297748)
**Author:** [@Jedillama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jedillama)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-elite-playing-responsive/297748 "2019-01-21T04:02:53Z")
I just acquired a 2018 elite. Im in love with it and it feels amazing except its super bindy - plays like a responsive . I haven’t lubed the bearing and I’ve tried 3 different string sizes to no avail. Is this just a bre… --- ## [Yoyo suddenly starts chewing up strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-suddenly-starts-chewing-up-strings/297744)
**Author:** [@MkQuarky](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MkQuarky)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-suddenly-starts-chewing-up-strings/297744 "2019-01-20T22:21:26Z")
i havent played with my ko olau edge for a week and just started throwing today. a minute later, my string was frayed and threads were coming out. help pls --- ## [MB's Powder Thread! Come & see the power of powder!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mbs-powder-thread-come-see-the-power-of-powder/39530)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 1344\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mbs-powder-thread-come-see-the-power-of-powder/39530 "2019-01-20T21:43:26Z")
So while I have been away a certain number has shown up, 100,000 views! My original plan was to be up and running again in order to offer up a stunner of a giveaway. Sadly this is not the case due to a very uncooperativ… --- ## [Duncan Pro Z Short axle?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-pro-z-short-axle/294263)
**Author:** [@Theolodger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Theolodger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 9:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-pro-z-short-axle/294263 "2019-01-20T09:48:24Z")
Does anyone know where you can get the short axle for the Pro Z? Or give me the measurements for it? Thanks in advance! --- ## [Dying delrin details](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying-delrin-details/297670)
**Author:** [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying-delrin-details/297670 "2019-01-19T03:51:00Z")
So I’d like to try my hand at dying a delrin yoyo and a couple delrin spin tops. I’ve found plenty of info on the actual dying process. My question is does anyone have any ideas how this mask was done by Calico Joe? It s… --- ## [OD Side Effects Axle Size?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-side-effects-axle-size/295341)
**Author:** [@GizzmoTheGreat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GizzmoTheGreat)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-side-effects-axle-size/295341 "2019-01-18T17:43:36Z")
What is the length of the stock One Drop Axle that’s used in the Side Effects equipped yoyos? And of the options for purchase on YYE what would be a viable replacement? --- ## [Noisy bearing questions?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/noisy-bearing-questions/297554)
**Author:** [@Chrisdoc145](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chrisdoc145)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/noisy-bearing-questions/297554 "2019-01-17T09:10:13Z")
I have a few center track and concave bearings that are very noisy. I have some thin lube, my question is how long do you let the lube be on the bearing before putting it back in the yoyo? I put one drop on one side and … --- ## [Satisfying discovery of the Chief](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satisfying-discovery-of-the-chief/297540)
**Author:** [@Marm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satisfying-discovery-of-the-chief/297540 "2019-01-16T18:14:53Z")
Not sure what topic to put this under. But this is a really satisfying little thing to do :smiley: --- ## [Stuck axle-please help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle-please-help/297002)
**Author:** [@Theolodger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Theolodger)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle-please-help/297002 "2019-01-14T21:26:02Z")
My axle in the Space Crown Ultra is stuck in the yoyo at a slight angle suggesting I put it in wrong… anyone know how to get out of this situation pls? --- ## [Ceramic bearing is noisy?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ceramic-bearing-is-noisy/297505)
**Author:** [@Oxy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Oxy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ceramic-bearing-is-noisy/297505 "2019-01-14T13:54:18Z")
I have 1 Dif e yo cearamic bearing, it become noisy so much so I decided clean it. After cleaning, It run well again without lube ( about 20 seconds). Then I lube my bearing with one drop dry lube but It run noisy again … --- ## [Unresponsive to responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-to-responsive/297080)
**Author:** [@Tpoluck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tpoluck)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-to-responsive/297080 "2019-01-07T17:37:11Z")
Is there any way to make and unresponsive bearing play responsive ? I used some thick lube and it plays good but was just wandering if it could truly play responsive --- ## [How would one dye clear Flowable silicone to a color of their liking?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-would-one-dye-clear-flowable-silicone-to-a-color-of-their-liking/296910)
**Author:** [@AppleInfusedRice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AppleInfusedRice)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-would-one-dye-clear-flowable-silicone-to-a-color-of-their-liking/296910 "2019-01-07T15:14:29Z")
Question as stated. If I wanted Permatex flowable silicone, yet I wanted it to be a neon pink, how would I do so? Would that even be possible? Thank you in advance. --- ## [Eh 2018 axle replacement](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/eh-2018-axle-replacement/296997)
**Author:** [@FourCorner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FourCorner)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/eh-2018-axle-replacement/296997 "2019-01-04T17:30:03Z")
My new Eh 2018 yoyo was eating strings with the setup it came with, so I tried to open it up and well to cut a long story short I broke the axle. It was a tough job to get the pieces of the axle out of the yoyo without … --- ## [Question about spacers and axles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-spacers-and-axles/296908)
**Author:** [@AppleInfusedRice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AppleInfusedRice)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 7:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-spacers-and-axles/296908 "2019-01-02T07:14:33Z")
Could one take a yo-yo which doesn’t use spacers, use a pair of spacers, and use a longer axle to compensate for the spacers? For example, the Shutter comes stock with a 10mm axle. Could one take two 1mm spacers, and re… --- ## [Lubing ceramic bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubing-ceramic-bearings/296895)
**Author:** [@WickerWraith](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WickerWraith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubing-ceramic-bearings/296895 "2019-01-02T04:54:11Z")
Do you do it? Do you not? I’ve heard yes and no from multiple reliable sources, and Its left me with no idea of what to do. --- ## [Cleaning the bearing with acetone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-the-bearing-with-acetone/296889)
**Author:** [@Slimshady](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slimshady)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-the-bearing-with-acetone/296889 "2019-01-01T20:52:54Z")
I’m using acetone (still didn’t use it on the bearing yet) and I saw alot of cleaning vids out there but I wanna Know the right way that won’t damage my bearing Is it to put the bearing in acetone inside a jar and shake… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=35) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=37)