# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=42 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 43 --- ## [Roll model caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/roll-model-caps/83609)
**Author:** [@GrindDude](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GrindDude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2017, 4:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/roll-model-caps/83609 "2017-03-29T04:24:37Z")
Hi, Is there a way to remove the roll model caps? Thanks GD --- ## [Chaz Pads? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chaz-pads/83558)
**Author:** [@Trespassers\_W](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Trespassers_W)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2017, 3:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chaz-pads/83558 "2017-03-24T03:09:11Z")
Out of curiosity, I was wondering if anyone knew how to make Chaz Pads, or if there was tutorial somewhere on the forum. I was looking for a tutorial mentioned in a thread from 2012, but, no dice. If anyone has mastered… --- ## [Delrin and Dye Adventures ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/delrin-and-dye-adventures/83055)
**Author:** [@Marisaur](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marisaur)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2017, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/delrin-and-dye-adventures/83055 "2017-03-23T00:59:07Z")
Yuletide Exceed and The Incredible Hulkinyo! I documented (poorly) the process here, if anyone is interested: \[Album\] DYE ANOTHER … --- ## [Alternative to the typical slipknot - More comfortable, less bulky, more secure ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alternative-to-the-typical-slipknot-more-comfortable-less-bulky-more-secure/83433)
**Author:** [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2017, 1:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alternative-to-the-typical-slipknot-more-comfortable-less-bulky-more-secure/83433 "2017-03-15T01:12:55Z")
Loopless Slipknots This is how I tie most all of my Premium / Nylon / knot resistant strings (Angel Hair, Cloud, and some others). I wanted to share this method to give other options to the typical and sometimes awkwar… --- ## [The Definitive Raider Mod - By Pat\_Cuartero (YYN archive)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-definitive-raider-mod-by-pat-cuartero-yyn-archive/83162)
**Author:** [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-definitive-raider-mod-by-pat-cuartero-yyn-archive/83162 "2017-03-14T13:53:29Z")
Thought this might be useful, as FireballRoller started a topic about this. Thought it may be of interest as a separate topic. Note that he’s talking about using a fireball, but the concept is pretty much the same. This… --- ## [Help! Bad vibe.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-bad-vibe/83435)
**Author:** [@SCooters](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SCooters)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-bad-vibe/83435 "2017-03-14T13:31:08Z")
Does anyone know what causes vibe that comes in waves? So it’s not a steady vibe but it vibes like once a second? And how to fix it? --- ## [Yo-yo being too unresponsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-being-too-unresponsive/83439)
**Author:** [@morgothaod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/morgothaod)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2017, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-being-too-unresponsive/83439 "2017-03-11T02:20:25Z")
I’m having difficulty getting one of my yo-yos to return to my hand when doing a bind. How can I fix this? --- ## [slow bearing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slow-bearing-help/83374)
**Author:** [@oren778](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oren778)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2017, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slow-bearing-help/83374 "2017-03-04T18:19:52Z")
hey, I got an N12 magicyoyo yoyo and I cleaned the bearing using lighter fluid and then the paper method. Now it spun pretty well but it was loud, so I added a bit of thin lube and now it’s quite but spins for a mere se… --- ## [Speedaholic V2 playing responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speedaholic-v2-playing-responsive/83355)
**Author:** [@Ukulele](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ukulele)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2017, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speedaholic-v2-playing-responsive/83355 "2017-03-01T14:51:47Z")
Help! My speedaholic v2 started to play responive. No matter what bearing I put in it, it still plays responsive. I change the response pads. Still responsive. Change the string. Still responsive. The bearing seat look n… --- ## [Stripped horizon ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-horizon/83335)
**Author:** [@Caden3211](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Caden3211)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-horizon/83335 "2017-02-27T18:54:52Z")
My horizon just stripped. I wasn’t even tightening it hard it just stripped. I bought it from another store. Has this happened to any of you?? I did nothing to aid my yoyo stripping. It just happened. --- ## [Dying a gamma crash?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying-a-gamma-crash/83326)
**Author:** [@i\_throw\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/i_throw_yoyos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 5:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying-a-gamma-crash/83326 "2017-02-26T05:06:08Z")
Want to try dying a gamma crash with hot water and idye poly, is there a chance the heat could make the rings expand and fall off? --- ## [Degreaseing bearing's](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/degreaseing-bearings/83332)
**Author:** [@TeckTonic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TeckTonic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/degreaseing-bearings/83332 "2017-02-23T21:24:15Z")
Yea just wondering what people. Are using to degrease bearing’s. I have a shutter that. I put yoyofactory lube on. And now it’s to responsive. --- ## [Can't Unscrew My One Drop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-unscrew-my-one-drop/83231)
**Author:** [@spin-clicker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/spin-clicker)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-unscrew-my-one-drop/83231 "2017-02-14T00:09:05Z")
I recently bought a One Drop Terrarian. The bearing was loud, so I decided to lube it. But for some reason, I can’t unscrew it. Any tips? Are all One Drops like this? --- ## [Tight Titanium Bearing Post](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tight-titanium-bearing-post/83206)
**Author:** [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tight-titanium-bearing-post/83206 "2017-02-10T21:38:19Z")
I have a titanium yoyo with a very tight bearing post. The titanium is raw. So I need to worry about it galling? --- ## [Ti-Walker Response pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ti-walker-response-pads/83187)
**Author:** [@Lex](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lex)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ti-walker-response-pads/83187 "2017-02-08T05:22:31Z")
So I’ve been using flowable silicone for my ti-walker for a couple years now but it is a bit more responsive than I would have liked so I decided to try a few of the stock response pads. Since I don’t really buy pads, I… --- ## [Rusty bearing cleaning method using aluminum foil](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rusty-bearing-cleaning-method-using-aluminum-foil/83181)
**Author:** [@rizki\_yoist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rizki_yoist)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rusty-bearing-cleaning-method-using-aluminum-foil/83181 "2017-02-07T15:59:01Z")
Pretty straightforward, all you need to do is rub an aluminum foil over a rusted bearing and the easier to rust aluminum will basically be ‘sacrificed’ to clean the destructive iron rust. --- ## [Simple Woodthread Axle Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/simple-woodthread-axle-mod/83175)
**Author:** [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/simple-woodthread-axle-mod/83175 "2017-02-07T02:05:04Z")
On the TMBR site, Colin instructs: “Thread outer caps into halves in orientation of your choice. Thread axle into one half and seat with finger pressure. Assemble yoyo halves held by fingers tips only (leave the palm gra… --- ## [Wood Axle Species Specific Properties](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wood-axle-species-specific-properties/83145)
**Author:** [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wood-axle-species-specific-properties/83145 "2017-02-06T17:10:31Z")
I think this is the place for this… Somewhere I read a list of descriptions of the play properties of wood axles for various species of wood. I’m almost positive that it was Colin from TMBR, but I can’t seem find it aga… --- ## [Side effects questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-effects-questions/83160)
**Author:** [@xyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xyn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-effects-questions/83160 "2017-02-06T12:25:26Z")
I have a one drop yoyo and am curious as to the effects of different side effects (I have a kuntosh that came with flat effects). other than aesthetics, what is the effect of heavy vs light side effects? Do the differe… --- ## [Modding a Fireball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-a-fireball/83158)
**Author:** [@FireballRoller](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FireballRoller)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 4:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-a-fireball/83158 "2017-02-06T04:17:31Z")
Hello. I am planning to mod a Yomega Fireball for looping play soon, and this is the first time I’m modding a yo-yo. I’d like to ask about the risks that are carried with doing this mod. I do know what’s needed (Raider s… --- ## [flowable silicone problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-problem/83154)
**Author:** [@TravWells](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TravWells)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2017, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-problem/83154 "2017-02-05T16:09:39Z")
I took the black pads out of my Yoyofficer vector. I replaced them with flowable silicone. Have done this all before and havent had this problem. My vector is totaly responsive. Do they need to break in? I also did my Ki… --- ## [Axle size of Axis Mixtape](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-size-of-axis-mixtape/83147)
**Author:** [@GavinH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GavinH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-size-of-axis-mixtape/83147 "2017-02-04T23:53:49Z")
What’s the size of the Axis Mixtape axle? --- ## [Magic yoyo k9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magic-yoyo-k9/83146)
**Author:** [@Bcrowe23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcrowe23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magic-yoyo-k9/83146 "2017-02-04T23:52:41Z")
Hey everyone so i got the magic yoyo k9, and i knew that i had to clean the bearings. So i tried to clean the hubstack bearings but i cant find the c clip or get it off. Im currently soaking them in acetone but im doubtf… --- ## [hubstack nub alternatives](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-nub-alternatives/83137)
**Author:** [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 3:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-nub-alternatives/83137 "2017-02-04T03:44:39Z")
just wondering if anybody on here has figured out any easy and/or nice/nicer looking alternatives to the nubs that you can buy for your hubstack posts. --- ## [Bearing Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/83106)
**Author:** [@Siruta](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Siruta)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/83106 "2017-02-03T20:39:54Z")
So I have some silicone gel, specifically Monkey Snot, stuck in my bearing. How can I get it out? I put it in mineral spirits, then in acetone, but my bearing seems to be dead now. How do I get silicone gel out of my bea… --- ## [Help! Sos!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-sos/82956)
**Author:** [@GrindDude](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GrindDude)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-sos/82956 "2017-02-02T10:37:43Z")
So, I was cleaning my bearing for the first time, and i used acetone nail polish remover. I took it out after 10 minutes, and it spins very slowly and is pretty responsive. Please help! Thank you! --- ## [O-rings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-rings/83089)
**Author:** [@Caden3211](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Caden3211)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-rings/83089 "2017-01-30T18:07:11Z")
I am sick of buying $2 response pads. I heard that you could Use 19mm o rings. Can anyone verify this and tell me where I could get them and if all 19mm brands work?? --- ## [Do the new shutters have the hub problem that the first run did?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-the-new-shutters-have-the-hub-problem-that-the-first-run-did/83102)
**Author:** [@Undeadreich](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Undeadreich)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-the-new-shutters-have-the-hub-problem-that-the-first-run-did/83102 "2017-01-30T13:27:27Z")
I just recieved one of the new blasted shutters and man is she beautiful. I also had an OG shutter that suffered from the bump in the cup when the axel pushed through a bit. Does this run have the same problem? I never o… --- ## [How do I ano strip and polish a yoyo.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-ano-strip-and-polish-a-yoyo/83044)
**Author:** [@GrindDude](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GrindDude)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 2:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-ano-strip-and-polish-a-yoyo/83044 "2017-01-30T02:35:05Z")
I want a to have a nice polished yoyo, how do I do this and/or what active modders can do this for me? Thanks! --- ## [Help!!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/83085)
**Author:** [@Gamergirlyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gamergirlyoyos)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/83085 "2017-01-29T18:11:06Z")
Hey I have siliconened a yoyo but I have a wolf and some silicone not a lot what should i do has not dried [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=41) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=43)