# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=37 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 38 --- ## [Sewing machine oil](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sewing-machine-oil/296869)
**Author:** [@Slimshady](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slimshady)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 9:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sewing-machine-oil/296869 "2019-01-01T09:23:43Z")
So I just bought a sewing machine oil To use as a thin lube but it’s so thin is it supposed to be like this or…? And will it actually work?? --- ## [How to clean a Dif-e-yo KonKave bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-clean-a-dif-e-yo-konkave-bearing/296440)
**Author:** [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-clean-a-dif-e-yo-konkave-bearing/296440 "2018-12-28T21:38:21Z")
So the KK bearing in my brand new Surveillance has suddenly seized up and won’t spin freely anymore (I was in the middle of a trick when it started making this horrible noise, and upon removal it just doesn’t spin freely… --- ## [Response pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/296722)
**Author:** [@Tpoluck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tpoluck)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/296722 "2018-12-28T21:35:40Z")
How do I know when to change my response pads for sure? Also my Yoyo just started responding! I know I’ve heard after you lube the bearing it could do this but I lubed it a day or two ago and played with it it was fine n… --- ## [I like loud bearings, what's the lifespan of a dry bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582)
**Author:** [@Slimshady](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slimshady)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2018, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-like-loud-bearings-whats-the-lifespan-of-a-dry-bearing/296582 "2018-12-24T10:14:21Z")
So I like loud bearings actually i HATE when it’s quite but at the same time I’m a afraid that my bearing would get rusty so does cleaning it solve the problem?? And if not what’s the average life of a dry bearing?? --- ## [Clean Northstar bearing with deathgrip spacers?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clean-northstar-bearing-with-deathgrip-spacers/296507)
**Author:** [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clean-northstar-bearing-with-deathgrip-spacers/296507 "2018-12-22T10:04:50Z")
I have a new northstar, and it has some kind of hair, most likely mine or from my dog, in the bearing. Would putting it in the lighter fluid I use to clean my bearings help, or would air, water, or something else be a go… --- ## [Can I clean my bearing instead of lubing it?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-clean-my-bearing-instead-of-lubing-it/296522)
**Author:** [@Slimshady](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slimshady)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-clean-my-bearing-instead-of-lubing-it/296522 "2018-12-22T09:47:29Z")
Hey guys it’s me… Again So I wanna ask a question Can I just clean my bearing instead of lubing it and if not how long should that drop of lube last until I have to lube it again?? --- ## [WYYC winning mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wyyc-winning-mods/295591)
**Author:** [@MrBist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrBist)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wyyc-winning-mods/295591 "2018-12-21T14:36:23Z")
Hi guys, in the last years I looked for the yoyos that won the last WYYC editions, but I didn’t find anything. Have you some news about that? I’m curious. The last yoyo I saw it’s the Modfhater’s one. Thx --- ## [How To Fix Threads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-fix-threads/296378)
**Author:** [@GOLDEN\_BEEBO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GOLDEN_BEEBO)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-fix-threads/296378 "2018-12-19T07:09:01Z")
How do i fix inner threads for the axle? just screwed mine up.\<---------- puns! seriously though… How? --- ## [Responsive unresponsive yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-unresponsive-yoyo/296352)
**Author:** [@Nsanti](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nsanti)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 3:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-unresponsive-yoyo/296352 "2018-12-17T03:20:53Z")
I am having problems with my One Drop benchmark. Sometimes when I throw it it will act normally and be unresponsive, but other times when I tug on the string the yoyo jumps up and hits my hand. I have already tried clean… --- ## [What pads exactly does the T1 use?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-pads-exactly-does-the-t1-use/296329)
**Author:** [@Marm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-pads-exactly-does-the-t1-use/296329 "2018-12-16T01:31:15Z")
I’ve tried to change the pads on this yo-yo before using onedrop pads and they were still super recessed. I don’t know what to use --- ## [Removing Auldey yoyo cups (ULTIMATELY SOLVED)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-auldey-yoyo-cups-ultimately-solved/296202)
**Author:** [@petergrey86](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/petergrey86)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2018, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-auldey-yoyo-cups-ultimately-solved/296202 "2018-12-15T05:15:37Z")
Hi everybody, some month ago we had a discussion about how to remove cups from Auldey yoyos. Most of Auldey yoyos give the possibility to use different inserts such as lights and hubstacks. You can also insert finger s… --- ## [Fixed Axle Questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-questions/296110)
**Author:** [@Jhonaker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jhonaker)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-questions/296110 "2018-12-11T17:52:18Z")
I have a few questions about fixed axle. I was wanting to work on @edhaponik tutorials on YYE. I have a YYF Legend MA States 2018 Edition. It is the only one that I have as well as a Deep State from One Drop. So firs… --- ## [Need help applying silicone to your yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-applying-silicone-to-your-yoyo/295883)
**Author:** [@G2\_Jake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G2_Jake)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-applying-silicone-to-your-yoyo/295883 "2018-12-10T09:18:41Z")
Made a tips and tricks video for stuff I had left out of my tutorial. These could help you - Full tutorial here - kind of old. Could use a revamp. --- ## [Looking for Katana Pads for my Sengoku H.....?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-katana-pads-for-my-sengoku-h/295637)
**Author:** [@rockstar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rockstar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-katana-pads-for-my-sengoku-h/295637 "2018-12-09T13:14:38Z")
HELP!!! Can someone please send me 2 katana pads? On-line they sell in jars!? I picked up a Sengoku Hideyosi with almost no pads…I tried some YYR Red Pads but they are too slippery and will not bind well…? I can pay you… --- ## [Does the loop 720 use the same bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-the-loop-720-use-the-same-bearing/296060)
**Author:** [@bamacrazy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bamacrazy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-the-loop-720-use-the-same-bearing/296060 "2018-12-08T18:00:45Z")
as the 900 and 1080? --- ## [Question about wood grain orientation for a one piece yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-wood-grain-orientation-for-a-one-piece-yoyo/295843)
**Author:** [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-wood-grain-orientation-for-a-one-piece-yoyo/295843 "2018-12-08T12:35:10Z")
So I managed to turn a one piece yoyo out of Jarrah tonight. I know it has been done before over the years many times but the only example I have is the Legend Wing, and I have found no examples of the process of one bei… --- ## [Response pads questions!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads-questions/296056)
**Author:** [@tylerksav](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tylerksav)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads-questions/296056 "2018-12-08T12:25:27Z")
Hey guys. I am pretty new here so bare with me. I know the basics about responce pads but had a few questions. First off, im assuming you should change them once your binds get slippy or your yoyo is too unresponsive on … --- ## [When to replace response pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-to-replace-response-pads/295973)
**Author:** [@WickerWraith](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WickerWraith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-to-replace-response-pads/295973 "2018-12-06T22:21:24Z")
So, for strings it’s: “Replace when it feels kind of sticky” Or “When the colour changes” For bearings it’s: “Clean whenever it makes a different sound than normal” Or “Clean whenever it’s noisy” And then for axl… --- ## [Axel stuck in yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axel-stuck-in-yoyo/295805)
**Author:** [@Evan\_the\_yoyo\_boy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Evan_the_yoyo_boy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axel-stuck-in-yoyo/295805 "2018-12-03T02:15:55Z")
I got my Axel stuck in my yoyo. How can I get it out without breaking it? Sorry, I know the pictures are dark, I have a bad camera on my phone. --- ## [How do I get a half-spec bearing out?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-half-spec-bearing-out/295719)
**Author:** [@Theolodger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Theolodger)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 2:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-half-spec-bearing-out/295719 "2018-12-01T02:42:29Z")
I left two disassembled yoyos on a table with bearings out. When I came back, they were assembled and the Replay had a new gash in the rim. When I checked inside, the Center-Trac was in the Replay and the Half Spec was i… --- ## [My yo-yo won't unscrew](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yo-yo-wont-unscrew/84482)
**Author:** [@morgothaod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/morgothaod)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yo-yo-wont-unscrew/84482 "2018-11-30T08:10:24Z")
Anyone else have difficulty unscrewing their metal skyva? I can’t unscrew mine! I guess I have to buy something that’ll give me a better grip? lol --- ## [Help with "Woodthread" Axles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-woodthread-axles/80257)
**Author:** [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-woodthread-axles/80257 "2018-11-28T23:41:02Z")
So I forked out $60 for a wooden yoyo!!! I bought the Ed Haponik TMBR/SPYY. It is an amazing performer! However, it keeps coming apart. It doesn’t give any warning either, so my expensive yoyo is taking a beating. I have… --- ## [Alternative Looping Oils?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alternative-looping-oils/295407)
**Author:** [@Ambre9864](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ambre9864)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alternative-looping-oils/295407 "2018-11-26T14:41:46Z")
I recently spent my entire yoyo budget on looping yoyos and strings and now I realize that I forgot to get looping oil. Does anyone know if there are any good alternatives for the time being? --- ## [Dinged yo-yo ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dinged-yo-yo/289307)
**Author:** [@StormTrooper8169](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StormTrooper8169)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 12:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dinged-yo-yo/289307 "2018-11-24T00:31:40Z")
So my yo-yo fell on the ground in a completely stone driveway… I was very mad it was my Czech Pivot that didn’t have any dings on it now it has some, and my TopYo Photon which has a tiny ding on it before. But I was wond… --- ## [Shutter not binding like it used to](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-not-binding-like-it-used-to/84044)
**Author:** [@morgothaod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/morgothaod)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-not-binding-like-it-used-to/84044 "2018-11-24T01:53:26Z")
A lot of the time for me to get my Shutter to return to my hand, I have to really force the string into the yo-yo during the bind. Does that mean I need to change the CBC Silicone Slim Pads? Or do I need to add thick l… --- ## [So, I just tried code's "hyperspin" bearing maintenance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-just-tried-codes-hyperspin-bearing-maintenance/294147)
**Author:** [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-just-tried-codes-hyperspin-bearing-maintenance/294147 "2018-11-22T13:08:39Z")
And I must say, it works pretty good. I gave it a good clean in some acetone, put it on the end of a pen, and spun it with an air duster. Put a drop of lube on it, and spun it to Kingdom Come. It made this cool high-pitc… --- ## [Making Response Stickers?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-response-stickers/295340)
**Author:** [@E2\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/E2_yoyos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-response-stickers/295340 "2018-11-21T06:15:40Z")
I know there have been lots of threads on this topic, but I didn’t want to necro. how do bigger companies make response stickers? I am just starting out distributing my own yoyos, and flowable is a little bit of a hassl… --- ## [Remove super glue from aluminum?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remove-super-glue-from-aluminum/295082)
**Author:** [@EmberFlaze808](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EmberFlaze808)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2018, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remove-super-glue-from-aluminum/295082 "2018-11-18T10:01:19Z")
How do you get super glue off aluminum? Also, if i use acetone will it take off the coating on the aluminum and if i wash acetone off will it effect the delrin when i put the aluminum cap back on the delrin? Thank you --- ## [How to clean and polish my Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-clean-and-polish-my-yoyos/289234)
**Author:** [@LuftYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LuftYoyo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-clean-and-polish-my-yoyos/289234 "2018-11-17T15:54:22Z")
Hi. Does anybody knows a good way to clean and polish the aluminium of my yoyos? Especially the matte Aluminium on my Yoyorecreations (Valkyrie in green)? I only know Monkeyfinger Buff. But I can´t get information, whe… --- ## [Magicyoyo node axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magicyoyo-node-axle/294914)
**Author:** [@Chronjon2k](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chronjon2k)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 1:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magicyoyo-node-axle/294914 "2018-11-13T01:19:37Z")
I was just wondering does the magicyoyo node able to fit a 4 x 10mm axle because I know itcomes with a smaller one? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=36) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=38)