# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=4 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Stripped My FH1 HELP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-my-fh1-help/428685)
**Author:** [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2025, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-my-fh1-help/428685 "2025-07-05T17:03:07Z")
Yo I stripped the axle on my FH1. What do I do? I am pretty sure only the axle is messed up bc I saw all threads like little metal circles and the threads on the axle look all short and gone basically. Can I just like b… --- ## [POM yoyo (+ Henrys python rings)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pom-yoyo-henrys-python-rings/428171)
**Author:** [@MaDMAn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MaDMAn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pom-yoyo-henrys-python-rings/428171 "2025-06-27T11:04:15Z")
Another one… 67gr 61.2 mm diameter 49 mm wide YYF spotlight and a Chunky for comparison --- ## [Fire yoyo prototype\\hubstack CAD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fire-yoyo-prototype-hubstack-cad/428007)
**Author:** [@yoyo\_bambo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_bambo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fire-yoyo-prototype-hubstack-cad/428007 "2025-06-27T06:12:57Z")
Has anyone here ever done a CAD model for a hubstack yoyo? I do yoyo performances that sometimes include fire - at the moment I have a setup where I’ve modified a MagicYoyo N11 by attaching kevlar wick to the inside of … --- ## [Remove engraving from SS yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remove-engraving-from-ss-yoyo/427696)
**Author:** [@dickytwothrows](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dickytwothrows)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remove-engraving-from-ss-yoyo/427696 "2025-06-23T14:49:38Z")
Has anyone tried removing engravings from a stainless steel yoyo? I was thinking about trying the power drill + sandpaper method, but I feel like it wouldn’t work since you need to actually remove a thin layer of stainl… --- ## [How do I remove the printing from my plastic freehand caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-remove-the-printing-from-my-plastic-freehand-caps/391121)
**Author:** [@Hojo-YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hojo-YoYo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-remove-the-printing-from-my-plastic-freehand-caps/391121 "2025-06-19T14:51:58Z")
I would like to remove the printing from my plastic freehand and Hornet caps without ruining them and still leave the smooth and shiny. --- ## [Lubricant, help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubricant-help/427477)
**Author:** [@salty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/salty)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 3:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubricant-help/427477 "2025-06-18T03:10:41Z")
I’ve got the Faye Webster pigeon yoyo and I can’t find the details on the bearing to get a new one (it’s unusable no spin at all) so I’ve been looking into lubricants. Is this one good? It says gun lubricant. Or should I… --- ## [Vibe by dinging](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe-by-dinging/427042)
**Author:** [@YoWhatsUp](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoWhatsUp)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe-by-dinging/427042 "2025-06-17T23:47:39Z")
Hello guys, I have a YYF IQ that I really like, but dinged quite a few times, once pretty badly. Now it does not have visible vibe, but quite a lot of vibe when I feel it with my nail. Do you have any way to fix that? … --- ## [Looking for replacement centering bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-replacement-centering-bearings/427358)
**Author:** [@quinton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/quinton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-replacement-centering-bearings/427358 "2025-06-15T19:59:03Z")
Hello all. This is a little “recommendation” and a little “does it matter” topic. Do bearings make a difference to an average yoyoer? I’m intrigued by the prospect of spending less than 10 bucks for a pack of 6 centeri… --- ## [Stripped axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-axle/427049)
**Author:** [@Travelingyoyokid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Travelingyoyokid)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-axle/427049 "2025-06-10T22:07:20Z")
Any tips on how to fix a stripped axle? --- ## [My YYF shutter bearing is stuck, need help removing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yyf-shutter-bearing-is-stuck-need-help-removing/427039)
**Author:** [@randomguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/randomguy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yyf-shutter-bearing-is-stuck-need-help-removing/427039 "2025-06-10T20:56:56Z")
I’ve been trying to get the bearing out for 2hours already using a multitool but it won’t budge at all. I’ve watched every conceivable video on the internet on how to maintain and remove a bearing but nothing is working,… --- ## [Modding a fhz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-a-fhz/426999)
**Author:** [@dragonfruitea](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dragonfruitea)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-a-fhz/426999 "2025-06-10T04:11:31Z")
hey all, i was just looking to get my freehand zero modded. im trying to make it unresponsive and take flowable silicone. --- ## [Can you fix a yoyo vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-fix-a-yoyo-vibe/426073)
**Author:** [@yoyovirtuoso](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyovirtuoso)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-fix-a-yoyo-vibe/426073 "2025-06-06T19:19:58Z")
yeah exactly what title says i just smashed my b-grade horizon that had no vibe before banging it and its vibing and it makes it not as fun anymore is there a way to fix it or lessen it --- ## [Sleeper80's Butterfied Butterfly Mods, and more](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sleeper80s-butterfied-butterfly-mods-and-more/371439)
**Author:** [@Sleeper80](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sleeper80)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 2:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sleeper80s-butterfied-butterfly-mods-and-more/371439 "2025-06-06T02:16:54Z")
Hey Everybody, Since the new generation of Duncan Butterfly yoyos were released I have been a little obsessed. Such a humble but iconic toy that was never particularly special, but still was always available to be pl… --- ## [Yoyo designers, i need some help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-designers-i-need-some-help/426375)
**Author:** [@Yalsharqi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yalsharqi)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 10:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-designers-i-need-some-help/426375 "2025-06-04T10:39:33Z")
Hey everyone, hope you’re all doing well. I’ve been watching the MK1 series and Zach the Sloth’s videos—super helpful stuff, so thanks to those who put that content out. I’m currently designing a yoyo and could use som… --- ## [Can I use charcoal lighter fluid?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-use-charcoal-lighter-fluid/426068)
**Author:** [@YounisA](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YounisA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-use-charcoal-lighter-fluid/426068 "2025-05-30T01:47:24Z")
Can I use charcoal lighter fluid to clean my yoyo bearings? Genuinely curious cuz I’m not tryna make a store run :sob: I live 45 min from town --- ## [Do you deshield small loop bearings for cleaning?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-deshield-small-loop-bearings-for-cleaning/426054)
**Author:** [@DystopianTofu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DystopianTofu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-deshield-small-loop-bearings-for-cleaning/426054 "2025-05-29T13:51:47Z")
I want to clean the size B (?) bearing in my Loop 720 (Sunrise Upgrade Kit). When cleaning my other bearings, I have no problem removing the shields, but so far I can’t get this one open. How do you do it? Do you leave t… --- ## [Fixing my vibey yoyo (clyw/od wooly markmont)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixing-my-vibey-yoyo-clyw-od-wooly-markmont/393621)
**Author:** [@dcs937](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dcs937)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixing-my-vibey-yoyo-clyw-od-wooly-markmont/393621 "2025-05-28T07:18:09Z")
Sooo yea its a little vibey. Id like to replace the screw that is in between the two halves. Does anyone know how I can find that exact one? Its probably a machine screw right? Should I just try to measure it and match … --- ## [TCG Promo 5A Dice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tcg-promo-5a-dice/425764)
**Author:** [@shakazulu94](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shakazulu94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tcg-promo-5a-dice/425764 "2025-05-24T15:07:09Z")
I don’t have a proper light box for yoyo pictures so bear with me. I got these dice as a promo for some Yu-Gi-Oh cards and thought it would look cool to match them up with their cards and color scheme. For Cyber Dr… --- ## [Yoyo construction database](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-construction-database/389632)
**Author:** [@Noobs74](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Noobs74)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-construction-database/389632 "2025-05-24T05:48:49Z")
Hi everybody! Is there a yoyo Database which shows the construction of the yoyo? Is it possible to do a reverse engeneering It would be fine to have cross sections including the point of inertia meassured in %… Any … --- ## [Donut rims in section](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/donut-rims-in-section/425708)
**Author:** [@y0-y0\_m0de1s](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/y0-y0_m0de1s)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/donut-rims-in-section/425708 "2025-05-23T09:57:46Z")
When I was designing this model I asked for advice. Everyone told me that I needed to add more weight to the rims. I did something quite radical and made the rims big and round like donuts! --- ## [Donut rims](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/donut-rims/425652)
**Author:** [@y0-y0\_m0de1s](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/y0-y0_m0de1s)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/donut-rims/425652 "2025-05-22T17:09:59Z")
I’ve always liked wide yo-yos. I guess my taste was formed by the desperado n5 yo-yo. At the beginning of my journey it was very different from the organic yo-yo. Then i came across the monster by yyf. I wanted something… --- ## [What is the stock axle length of a Canopy AL?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-stock-axle-length-of-a-canopy-al/425475)
**Author:** [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 5:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-stock-axle-length-of-a-canopy-al/425475 "2025-05-20T05:26:21Z")
Currently tuning my Canopy and wondering what axle length will perfectly fill each half once tightened. The axle I’m currently using seems like maybe it’s a tad shallow on one side. --- ## [Yoyospirit's Powder Coats and Mods Thread - Large Bearing PeakHand 5/10/25](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyospirits-powder-coats-and-mods-thread-large-bearing-peakhand-5-10-25/70922)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyospirits-powder-coats-and-mods-thread-large-bearing-peakhand-5-10-25/70922 "2025-05-20T00:11:38Z")
So I decided to start a new thread, since for some reason, the pictures on the old thread all stopped appearing. That thread was pretty cluttered anyway. Powder coated Eternal Throws Hope Powder Coated DNA Po… --- ## [Hybrid Bearing Maintenance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hybrid-bearing-maintenance/364166)
**Author:** [@Izipatia](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Izipatia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hybrid-bearing-maintenance/364166 "2025-05-13T21:47:10Z")
I recently got some Hybrid Bearings to try. I’m enjoying them but I’m getting conflicting information about maintenance. I’d appreciate any information or advice about maintaining them. I’m still sort of new to modern yo… --- ## [Who has the Black String?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-has-the-black-string/424588)
**Author:** [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 1:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-has-the-black-string/424588 "2025-05-07T01:45:48Z")
Just curious, aside from YYSL’s Nytro/+, who makes good quality black string? Nylon is okay, but frays too much and gets shaggy/ snaggy I missed Zipline Black Friday deal last year, so unfortunately no black ZS Air for m… --- ## [My yo-yo strings turned purple](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yo-yo-strings-turned-purple/423605)
**Author:** [@Typo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Typo)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yo-yo-strings-turned-purple/423605 "2025-05-02T20:18:55Z")
So I use a one drop wizard yo-yo and I put in a kitty string on it but left it on my windowsill for 2 days and when I threw it I noticed it went purple I will upload a photo soon but does anyone know if I should be worri… --- ## [Stripping a Show Girl (Stripping and Polishing a Yoyo)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripping-a-show-girl-stripping-and-polishing-a-yoyo/297680)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 1:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripping-a-show-girl-stripping-and-polishing-a-yoyo/297680 "2025-05-01T01:51:13Z")
Huge thanks to Jeremy McKay (MrYoyoThrower) for sending me a Raincity Skills Show Girl to be the star of the show! Hey guys! So one of the questions I get asked pretty often is how do I manage to get a mirror polish … --- ## [Repurposed a hard case with home cut foam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/repurposed-a-hard-case-with-home-cut-foam/424086)
**Author:** [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/repurposed-a-hard-case-with-home-cut-foam/424086 "2025-04-30T11:38:44Z")
I feel like my last post was kind of a bummer so here is something fun I did It was a handgun case with gun oil soaked foam, and well, I don’t keep guns in the house for a few reasons we don’t need to get int… --- ## [How to setup a Loop 720 for 2A?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-setup-a-loop-720-for-2a/424021)
**Author:** [@zeets](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zeets)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 3:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-setup-a-loop-720-for-2a/424021 "2025-04-29T03:06:29Z")
If you’re new to 2A and looping. you have probably heard a lot about the importance of a well setup yoyo. The Loop 720 is a popular beginner’s choice, this video covers how to get started with the yoyofactory Loop 720, a… --- ## [Stuck Axle in OD Side Effect](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle-in-od-side-effect/423667)
**Author:** [@NuroVolt7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NuroVolt7)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle-in-od-side-effect/423667 "2025-04-26T05:30:38Z")
How can I safely remove a stuck axle from a Side Effect without damaging anything? I’ve tried using pliers and a towel, no dice. To clarify, I held the SF with the pliers and tried to remove the axle with a hex tool, bu… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=3) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=5)