# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=38 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 39 --- ## [Stripes for strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripes-for-strings/294305)
**Author:** [@Buddy\_Jim](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Buddy_Jim)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripes-for-strings/294305 "2018-11-12T22:40:05Z")
Does anybody crave a precise set of stripes when making yoyo strings. I have the answer. I dont do it, because it takes effort, and blends are just easier, but sometimes when I get strings I feel like the maker was going… --- ## [YYF Flight Spacer removal?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-flight-spacer-removal/294910)
**Author:** [@Ambre9864](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ambre9864)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 1:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-flight-spacer-removal/294910 "2018-11-12T01:19:48Z")
Hey guys, does anyone know how to remove a spacer stuck on the axle side? And if so how do I remove the axle without stripping it? My yoyo has been playing really snaggy since it got stuck --- ## [Is there any standardization of response pad size across companies?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-any-standardization-of-response-pad-size-across-companies/294790)
**Author:** [@funkyman50](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/funkyman50)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 11:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-any-standardization-of-response-pad-size-across-companies/294790 "2018-11-07T23:40:26Z")
The main reason I use silicone is because I’d always assumed that every company had their own sized response groove and I didn’t want to have to buy a set from YYF, YYFriends, CLYW, OD, etc, etc. But if they are standard… --- ## [Sherpa unresponsive with responsive bearing inside.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sherpa-unresponsive-with-responsive-bearing-inside/85368)
**Author:** [@concool1234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/concool1234)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sherpa-unresponsive-with-responsive-bearing-inside/85368 "2018-10-30T12:53:19Z")
I just got my Sherpa for Christmas and I love it - but even with the responsive bearing in it plays unresponsive. I don’t have any thick lube either :confused: any suggestions? --- ## [RTV or Flowable silicone?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rtv-or-flowable-silicone/294422)
**Author:** [@AppleInfusedRice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AppleInfusedRice)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rtv-or-flowable-silicone/294422 "2018-10-30T04:48:53Z")
I’ve used pads and Flowable silicone before, and I am currently running out of pads, so I will ask this question - when buying silicone, should I buy Flowable silicone again or should I try some kind of RTV silicone? --- ## [New to Yoyos have a question about the civility and responsiveness.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-yoyos-have-a-question-about-the-civility-and-responsiveness/289208)
**Author:** [@amanda121287](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/amanda121287)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-yoyos-have-a-question-about-the-civility-and-responsiveness/289208 "2018-10-30T03:15:56Z")
I recently purçhased the civility and recieved it a few days ago. I was under the impression it was to be dead unresponsive but it is in fact very responsive i have cleaned the bearing and it is still extremely responsiv… --- ## [So the cheese may have finally fallen off the cracker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-the-cheese-may-have-finally-fallen-off-the-cracker/294375)
**Author:** [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-the-cheese-may-have-finally-fallen-off-the-cracker/294375 "2018-10-29T13:54:38Z")
I started this spreadsheet to get a better idea of each yoyo’s best setup, and what maintenance is required… Just started, about 10 to go. It may seem obsessive, but since I’m already involved with it, it will keep … --- ## [Viper AXYS rubber rims help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/viper-axys-rubber-rims-help/82011)
**Author:** [@Mr.ARK93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr.ARK93)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/viper-axys-rubber-rims-help/82011 "2018-10-29T11:14:17Z")
A little while back, I popped off the rims of my Henrys Viper AXYS. I’m having a hard time putting them back on. Do you have any suggestions on what I could do to put them back on? ??? --- ## [Let's talk yoyo storage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-talk-yoyo-storage/294354)
**Author:** [@RidinSpinners](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RidinSpinners)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 10:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-talk-yoyo-storage/294354 "2018-10-28T22:37:48Z")
I really didn’t think this would be an issue this early in the game; but, with my collection growing rapidly, I’m wondering what folks are doing to store their throws at home. I’ve seen some of the bags made for them; b… --- ## [Totally new kind of Swirl Ano](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/totally-new-kind-of-swirl-ano/79585)
**Author:** [@gballc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gballc)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 4:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/totally-new-kind-of-swirl-ano/79585 "2018-10-28T04:42:33Z")
Hello, I finally figured out how to do a swirl ano, to get yours pm me or go here: www.gruntbull.com or better yet; ask your favorite yoyo maker to anodize their next release in this style. --- ## [Should bearings \*snap\* back into the yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-bearings-snap-back-into-the-yoyo/291466)
**Author:** [@funkyman50](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/funkyman50)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-bearings-snap-back-into-the-yoyo/291466 "2018-10-26T09:25:45Z")
I have done some maintenance on 4 older yoyos (all size C bearings) and after the cleaning process and struggling to get them out, most of the bearings don’t actually click into place and will actually just fall off the … --- ## [The rim is off](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-rim-is-off/294209)
**Author:** [@Saiyan\_Zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saiyan_Zero)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-rim-is-off/294209 "2018-10-25T06:29:33Z")
So, I felt it first and then noticed that the rim is slightly pushed apart from the yoyo, I dont know how this happened, but is there a fix for this? --- ## [Any wooden doctors in the house?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-wooden-doctors-in-the-house/294210)
**Author:** [@gcoomans](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gcoomans)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-wooden-doctors-in-the-house/294210 "2018-10-24T23:16:00Z")
Hey all, I was jamming with my Pocket love, which was my first real fixie that I got a few years back, and I slammed it on the ground, unfortunately breaking it. I had already glued the axle back together a few times bef… --- ## [Siliconed and overfilled](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconed-and-overfilled/294117)
**Author:** [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconed-and-overfilled/294117 "2018-10-24T00:28:30Z")
Quick question, Clean up, and just let it wear down naturally? Will be cured this afternoon Sand, file or cut with a razor? My instinct is to leave it alone, and deal with the hyper responsiveness till it wears … --- ## [Do I have to buy a replacement bearing myself?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-i-have-to-buy-a-replacement-bearing-myself/294008)
**Author:** [@ZaYoBoy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ZaYoBoy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 12:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-i-have-to-buy-a-replacement-bearing-myself/294008 "2018-10-19T00:12:45Z")
This is a dumb question. Would YYE replace a faulty bearing? --- ## [Suggestions for yoyo maintenance parts?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/suggestions-for-yoyo-maintenance-parts/293820)
**Author:** [@Saiyan\_Zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saiyan_Zero)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 4:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/suggestions-for-yoyo-maintenance-parts/293820 "2018-10-18T04:40:39Z")
Have a stock marco, stealth, and wedge that I would like to get bearings pads and other things to keep performance top notch. What should I get in terms of replacing or upgrading parts?? --- ## [What string should I buy for 2a](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-should-i-buy-for-2a/293904)
**Author:** [@kksimon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kksimon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-should-i-buy-for-2a/293904 "2018-10-16T19:03:15Z")
I bought a pair of loop 720s and was wondering what string I should use. All I have is some fat kitty and YYF string so far. --- ## [How do I contact Gruntbull?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-contact-gruntbull/293539)
**Author:** [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-contact-gruntbull/293539 "2018-10-05T15:10:04Z")
I’ve been to his website, but the contact link just takes me to a page that has no other clickable links… Soooo, anybody know how I can contact him for a custom job quote? --- ## [How do I make a slip knot?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-a-slip-knot/293588)
**Author:** [@ZaYoBoy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ZaYoBoy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-a-slip-knot/293588 "2018-10-05T03:56:48Z")
I got some new strings (MonkeyfingeR vines). They don’t come already slip knotted. --- ## [G Squared Silicone pad sticker sizes?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g-squared-silicone-pad-sticker-sizes/299315)
**Author:** [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g-squared-silicone-pad-sticker-sizes/299315 "2018-10-04T22:38:28Z")
As I understand it, the original (2016) G2 Banshee went through three iterations: the prototype, the “v1” and the “v2”. Am I correct in believing that all of them had flowable silicone pads? That standard 19mm stick-on p… --- ## [Best Material for making your own response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-material-for-making-your-own-response/293525)
**Author:** [@MrMiracle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrMiracle)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-material-for-making-your-own-response/293525 "2018-10-04T11:12:14Z")
So I’ve been making my own response using the red rtv stuff here but the last 3 or 4 times I did it, the response had all these little bubbles in it and was recessed much deeper than I intended, making the response m… --- ## [Shinwoo vs YYF bearing remover](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shinwoo-vs-yyf-bearing-remover/85473)
**Author:** [@Niekro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Niekro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shinwoo-vs-yyf-bearing-remover/85473 "2018-10-03T02:30:58Z")
I have the YYF multi tool. Is there any real difference? I want to keep my yoyo safe(but not $55 safe). --- ## [Centering the axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/centering-the-axle/293348)
**Author:** [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/centering-the-axle/293348 "2018-09-25T01:45:58Z")
So sometimes when I unscrew my yoyo apart to either remove a nasty string knot, or to swap out a bearing, I notice that the axle is not very tight in the end that retained it during the unscrewing. That leads me to wonde… --- ## [Recommended 19mm Response Pad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommended-19mm-response-pad/293224)
**Author:** [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2018, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommended-19mm-response-pad/293224 "2018-09-20T17:28:09Z")
As above. The MYY ones are slippery in my experience. What are considered the best colored YYF? Long lasting is key… The descriptions are a bit confusing, but there is also the variable of the yo-yo used. Anyway thank… --- ## [Lucas Oil Lube!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lucas-oil-lube/293123)
**Author:** [@MastarMash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MastarMash)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 3:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lucas-oil-lube/293123 "2018-09-18T03:00:55Z")
I was wondering if Lucas Oil would work as well as it performs when applied to a vehicle the same on a yoyo! What is everyone thoughts on this because it is something I want to try. --- ## [Thin yo yo lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-yo-yo-lube/293112)
**Author:** [@yoyonoob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyonoob)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-yo-yo-lube/293112 "2018-09-17T23:00:36Z")
Every unresponsive yoyo I get ends up becoming responsive. It’s getting pretty agitating buying new ones. Now I know I need to apply the smallest amount of thin lube. but each time I do it becomes responsive. I also have… --- ## [Does anyone use a special knot when tying their new string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-use-a-special-knot-when-tying-their-new-string/292754)
**Author:** [@funkyman50](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/funkyman50)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-use-a-special-knot-when-tying-their-new-string/292754 "2018-09-09T18:28:38Z")
I just use a granny knot (at least I’m pretty sure I do). It seems like there’s probably a better one out there, but I flunked out of Boy Scouts so I don’t know any cool ones. --- ## [JetSet EG replacement hubs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/jetset-eg-replacement-hubs/292769)
**Author:** [@oneofthenine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oneofthenine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 2:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/jetset-eg-replacement-hubs/292769 "2018-09-08T02:28:05Z")
Hey team, Does anyone know where JetSet EG replacement hubs might be sold? It’s been my main throw for over a year now, but I have a few that are completely unusable because the axle housing has stripped. I’ve tried to … --- ## [Fixing V5 Shells](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixing-v5-shells/292676)
**Author:** [@darkmagicII](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/darkmagicII)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 2:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixing-v5-shells/292676 "2018-09-05T02:34:05Z")
Recently, when I relubed my kuyostar, somehow the bearing of one of the v5 shells ended up with oil in between the plastic part and the bearing. Can anybody tell me how to get the bearing out? --- ## [Yoyo cutting strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cutting-strings/31428)
**Author:** [@hakysak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hakysak)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cutting-strings/31428 "2018-09-05T00:02:16Z")
I just got a new Exit 8 and it is cutting strings; I went through six in about an hour or so of play. How do I get it to stop cutting my strings? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=37) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=39)