# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=41 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 42 --- ## [Offering my modding services.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offering-my-modding-services/84392)
**Author:** [@pyrotechnic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pyrotechnic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2017, 12:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offering-my-modding-services/84392 "2017-07-10T00:25:45Z")
Here is a link to a collage of pics showing rhe mods I’ve done over the last few weeks. Now offering my mod services. I accept trades or money for modding. #pyrotechnicmods #burntlove https://www.instagram.com/p/BWVu0xY… --- ## [How to tune a yo-yo with a set screw axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-tune-a-yo-yo-with-a-set-screw-axle/8856)
**Author:** [@Yummy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yummy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2017, 1:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-tune-a-yo-yo-with-a-set-screw-axle/8856 "2017-07-07T01:50:37Z")
Most metal yo-yos use a set screw axle. So how do you tune a yo-yo with a set screw axle? In this guide I’ll try to explain how to tune a yo-yo with a set screw axle. As a side note I’m going to go into mind numbing deta… --- ## [Replay Pro: Bent Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-pro-bent-axle/84203)
**Author:** [@neon\_string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/neon_string)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2017, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-pro-bent-axle/84203 "2017-06-14T13:15:28Z")
My black replay pro took a hit to the axle when one half of it fell of the table where i was cleaning the bearing. It has quite a bit of vibe now, and the axle is clearly bent. Is there anything I can do for it? --- ## [Hornet problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hornet-problems/84155)
**Author:** [@yoyonerd1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyonerd1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2017, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hornet-problems/84155 "2017-06-05T20:20:43Z")
Heya guys I was just wondering I own the Hornet yoyo by Duncan I’ve had it for awhile and it’s supposed to be a good looper but I feel like when I tug it up it stalls a little make it slow to come up so it’s not good for… --- ## [Super Stuck Yoyo Bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/super-stuck-yoyo-bearing/84121)
**Author:** [@KingCobra](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KingCobra)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2017, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/super-stuck-yoyo-bearing/84121 "2017-06-04T12:00:56Z")
So yesterday I was yoyoing and suddenly the yoyo went silent (barely made any noise like usual) and I realized something was wrong. I opened up yoyo and found bearing stuck (I know it happens). Also the bearing was barel… --- ## [Tips for removing bearing shields?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tips-for-removing-bearing-shields/84059)
**Author:** [@morgothaod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/morgothaod)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2017, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tips-for-removing-bearing-shields/84059 "2017-05-29T16:16:08Z")
I often have a tough time removing the bearing shields. I have tried different sized needles but instead of the clips simply popping out, the needle often slides off the bearing and stabs my finger. Any tips on how to … --- ## [Full ceramic bearing weight?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/full-ceramic-bearing-weight/84065)
**Author:** [@rizki\_yoist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rizki_yoist)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/full-ceramic-bearing-weight/84065 "2017-05-23T20:22:34Z")
So anyone have a full ceramic bearing and a scale to weight it out? I wanted to do weight reduction on a yoyo I really like, but I felt it’s a little too heavy. I wanna see if swapping the bearing to ceramic is worth it… --- ## [Dif Pad size for Dif-e-Yo Sportster-F](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-pad-size-for-dif-e-yo-sportster-f/83891)
**Author:** [@SwissArmyTenor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SwissArmyTenor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2017, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-pad-size-for-dif-e-yo-sportster-f/83891 "2017-05-21T22:19:03Z")
Got a Dif e Yo Sportster-F via eBay today, and the pad response has completely gone - almost like no pads at all. I’ve sanded them a bit, and they are better, but I’m going to need new pads soon. I’ve done a little int… --- ## [Bent Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bent-axle/84026)
**Author:** [@Tutis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tutis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bent-axle/84026 "2017-05-17T15:44:14Z")
Hey guys! While performing outside with my new YFF Shutter I dropped it on a solid hard surface. Everything was fine for a week after, now is the first time I checked out the bearing inside, it seems to be fine. But th… --- ## [One drop M1 silicone response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-m1-silicone-response/83992)
**Author:** [@JuicyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JuicyJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-m1-silicone-response/83992 "2017-05-12T18:03:12Z")
I didn’t have any pads for my old M1, so I used rtv for it. Love it on my other yoyos, but it has turned the M1 responsive. Will it eventually wear down, or does rtv not work well with the M1 response? --- ## [Metal racer aluminium rings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-racer-aluminium-rings/83964)
**Author:** [@GrindDude](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GrindDude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-racer-aluminium-rings/83964 "2017-05-11T15:50:42Z")
Hi, I have a Duncan metal racer, and I put the aluminium rings in the side. Is there an easy way to get them out? Thanks, GD --- ## [Can you use orange cleaner for bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-use-orange-cleaner-for-bearings/81534)
**Author:** [@yomega\_fan\_335](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomega_fan_335)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-use-orange-cleaner-for-bearings/81534 "2017-05-04T14:25:49Z")
I watched a vid about cleaning skateboard bearings & it recommended orange cleaner. How would it work on yoyo bearings? --- ## [Lights?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lights/83923)
**Author:** [@menoxp](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/menoxp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lights/83923 "2017-05-03T13:44:47Z")
I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to add lights to a yyf shutter? I do also have a yyj dark magic 2 but yoyo expert stopped caring shinwoo light kit. Any ideas that can help me make the night a little cooler? --- ## [Origami Axel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/origami-axel/83893)
**Author:** [@Steven926](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Steven926)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/origami-axel/83893 "2017-05-01T21:29:00Z")
The Axel on my origami broke and I can’t find the dimensions or anywhere to buy a new one. Someone pls help! --- ## [Wood axles and breaking in?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wood-axles-and-breaking-in/83883)
**Author:** [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wood-axles-and-breaking-in/83883 "2017-05-01T04:29:35Z")
Hi everyone. So I’ve heard that fixed axle yoyos with wooden axles need to be broken in otherwise they can be ruined quickly. So what I want to know is this; can I simply start playing my new OUT yoyos without having t… --- ## [unresponsive bearing suddenly became responsive ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-bearing-suddenly-became-responsive/83838)
**Author:** [@epicyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/epicyoyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-bearing-suddenly-became-responsive/83838 "2017-04-29T05:12:00Z")
i had a unresponsive bearing and suddenly it started to get a little responsive so i cleaned it with butane and even if i use the bearing dry it is still even more responsive then my responsive bearing --- ## [Response Pad recommendation for a C bearing YYF Skyline yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pad-recommendation-for-a-c-bearing-yyf-skyline-yo-yo/83876)
**Author:** [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pad-recommendation-for-a-c-bearing-yyf-skyline-yo-yo/83876 "2017-04-29T04:59:46Z")
Currently slippery, time for new pads. Any recommendations? I believe it’s 19mm slim pads, but there are a few flavors. I sold off quite a few yo-yos recently, kept this one since it fits in the pocket so well. Thank … --- ## [I'm a new yoyoer, need help with my K1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-a-new-yoyoer-need-help-with-my-k1/83852)
**Author:** [@GigaVamp](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GigaVamp)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-a-new-yoyoer-need-help-with-my-k1/83852 "2017-04-26T09:46:11Z")
I have had my K1 for about 3 weeks, I have worked some issues out like over responsiveness, cleaning, and lubing, but I have some others I need help with. My bearing will not stay on the spacers ( I think?) and fall off … --- ## [types of vibe and what to do to combat them](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-vibe-and-what-to-do-to-combat-them/82862)
**Author:** [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2017, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-vibe-and-what-to-do-to-combat-them/82862 "2017-04-22T16:59:05Z")
so i understand there are many types of vibe and that you can tune some of them, or just replace the axle and fix some, or others have to do with the hubs being bent out of shape and such. recently i received a yomerica … --- ## [Accelerator bearing responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/accelerator-bearing-responsive/83830)
**Author:** [@Caden3211](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Caden3211)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2017, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/accelerator-bearing-responsive/83830 "2017-04-22T08:07:59Z")
I just cleaned my yoyo bearing using the paper cleaning method. I don’t own mineral spirits or anything of that sort. Now the yoyo is responsive. I’m really mad because this is pretty much my only yoyo. Please help --- ## [Magic V3 responsive seems very unresponsive change pads? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magic-v3-responsive-seems-very-unresponsive-change-pads/83775)
**Author:** [@vanishedthoughts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vanishedthoughts)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2017, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magic-v3-responsive-seems-very-unresponsive-change-pads/83775 "2017-04-15T01:48:49Z")
Got a Magic V3 yesterday, it’s got the slim bearing and responsive out of the package but the more I throw it the more it’s requiring a bind to return. I’m curious if replacing the pads for some CBC green like YYF uses… --- ## [Pixel comes without shields?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pixel-comes-without-shields/83776)
**Author:** [@Niekro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Niekro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2017, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pixel-comes-without-shields/83776 "2017-04-14T18:17:55Z")
My CBC ct just went kaput and I can’t get those bloody shields off. Does the Pixel come without them? Pictures lead me to believe so. That’d be cool. Thanks. --- ## [One drop 10 ball suddenly really loud](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-10-ball-suddenly-really-loud/83755)
**Author:** [@Dino\_Trucks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dino_Trucks)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2017, 3:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-10-ball-suddenly-really-loud/83755 "2017-04-14T03:23:17Z")
So I was unscrewing my mantis to get a knot out, this was my first time having to unscrew the yoyo. So all I did was take out the bearing and put it back in, screwed the Yoyo back together, but after about like 10-15 thr… --- ## [Quick question re: lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-question-re-lube/83675)
**Author:** [@SwissArmyTenor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SwissArmyTenor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-question-re-lube/83675 "2017-04-13T15:38:27Z")
I picked up 2 YYF throws today - Shutter and Nightmare. Do YYF bearings come with any lube, or dry? Do bearing generally come dry…or does it vary by the maker? Not sure I’m capable yet of telling by ear. TIA ~ --- ## [original G5. What type of response system? (edit...found answer)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/original-g5-what-type-of-response-system-edit-found-answer/83745)
**Author:** [@Chum](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/original-g5-what-type-of-response-system-edit-found-answer/83745 "2017-04-12T01:52:29Z")
Noticed my G5 had no pad on one side, while the other side has something that does not look like a pad. Looks more like the flow-able stuff I have read about here. If I purchase YYF standard pads will they work in an ori… --- ## [Skyva finger spin not smooth ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/skyva-finger-spin-not-smooth/83690)
**Author:** [@Toby2345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Toby2345)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2017, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/skyva-finger-spin-not-smooth/83690 "2017-04-06T14:13:33Z")
Hey guys just picked up a skyva and I really like it so far. My brother got one too and I tried his and his finger spins much smoother than mine. It is almost like the finger spin hub is not as smooth on mine or somethin… --- ## [iYoYo TiGER gold - what is this finish?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-tiger-gold-what-is-this-finish/83657)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2017, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-tiger-gold-what-is-this-finish/83657 "2017-04-05T14:12:39Z")
hey all! Does anyone know what the finish on the TiGER is? The gold is stunning and I’d like to keep it polished and nice, but id rather not ruin it. Thanks! --- ## [Metal drifter pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-drifter-pads/83687)
**Author:** [@GrindDude](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GrindDude)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2017, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-drifter-pads/83687 "2017-04-04T23:53:14Z")
Hi, So I know something like this just got asked, but what pads go to the metal drifter? Will chaz pads work? I like the colours. Thanks --- ## [Recommend a pad for my Dif-e-yo Internal Turmoil?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommend-a-pad-for-my-dif-e-yo-internal-turmoil/83681)
**Author:** [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2017, 9:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommend-a-pad-for-my-dif-e-yo-internal-turmoil/83681 "2017-04-04T21:56:45Z")
Hi, Could someone recommend pads for my Dif-e-yo Internal Turmoil? Has deep .045 inch pad recesses Dif .555 size I know I can silicone, but want some good long lasting pad recommendation. Thanks --- ## [Swapping out side effects. Any tips?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/swapping-out-side-effects-any-tips/83643)
**Author:** [@SteveOnDrums](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SteveOnDrums)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 3:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/swapping-out-side-effects-any-tips/83643 "2017-03-31T15:20:30Z")
Hey everyone. I’m swapping out some side effects and when I put my yo-yo back together, there’s a bit of vibe. Any tips for tuning that out? I don’t want to over tighten, but I want everything to fit together right. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=40) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=42)