# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=44 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 45 --- ## [Crazy mod idea for a werrd.minute ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crazy-mod-idea-for-a-werrd-minute/82660)
**Author:** [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2016, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crazy-mod-idea-for-a-werrd-minute/82660 "2016-12-14T04:00:56Z")
I decided to get the rings off my busted Rally, and dropping it on the floor popped the part that holds the silicone and supports the bearing seat off. I had a crazy idea: What if I popped the other one off and put them… --- ## [Is silicone still king?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-silicone-still-king/82558)
**Author:** [@quinton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/quinton)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2016, 2:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-silicone-still-king/82558 "2016-12-14T02:38:08Z")
Coming back into the hobby. Forgive me. Is flowable silicone still the king as far as response replacements go? I see that far more yoyos are using proprietary (?) response pads, so I’m a little unsure if flowable silic… --- ## [Side Effect spike mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-effect-spike-mod/82649)
**Author:** [@persson](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/persson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2016, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-effect-spike-mod/82649 "2016-12-13T06:50:30Z")
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**Author:** [@Coco4304](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Coco4304)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-pro-suddenly-becomes-responsive/82615 "2016-12-10T22:08:45Z")
Hi, my replay pro for some odd reason is being responsive when I tug on it. I tried swapping the bearings, lube, but it keeps happening. Keep in mind this only happens with my replay pro. Thanks! --- ## [H-Spin Pyro Pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/h-spin-pyro-pads/82624)
**Author:** [@Bonefrost](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bonefrost)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/h-spin-pyro-pads/82624 "2016-12-10T21:49:13Z")
Anyone know what pads will fit my Pyro?It is orange and red w/ 1636 on the orange side.I have no idea what version or year. It will not bind,only way is w/ a fat string.But my spin time sucks.Spins forever w/ a regular … --- ## [Rally got vibey!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-got-vibey/82613)
**Author:** [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-got-vibey/82613 "2016-12-10T07:16:06Z")
It was fine a while ago, but since a few days ago(when it my have dropped from a table onto a carpeted floor) it has been a little worse. I lubed a bunch of bearings tonight, and the vibe became much worse after. Not vib… --- ## [YYF D10](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-d10/81531)
**Author:** [@dawgnut01](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dawgnut01)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-d10/81531 "2016-12-09T22:57:27Z")
Like many of you, I got the D10 a week ago. I’ve only been throwing for a month now, starting with a Velocity and Shutter. I was excited to try something new to compare with the Shutter so I was good with it being a mys… --- ## [My purpleheart fixed axle bruiser needs response! Looking for advice.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-purpleheart-fixed-axle-bruiser-needs-response-looking-for-advice/82501)
**Author:** [@FiveIronBrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FiveIronBrian)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-purpleheart-fixed-axle-bruiser-needs-response-looking-for-advice/82501 "2016-12-07T15:56:36Z")
Looking for advice on what kind of response I should make for my not-yet-assembled purpleheart fixed axle yoyo. It is 58mm in diameter, will be around 38mm in width, and is already 71g without the axle! Crop circles like… --- ## [Kuntosh awesomeness + bearing question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kuntosh-awesomeness-bearing-question/82568)
**Author:** [@xyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xyn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kuntosh-awesomeness-bearing-question/82568 "2016-12-05T19:18:26Z")
So, I got a Kuntosh, and it is really awesome. I am particularly impressed with how quiet it is (though it seems to go through brief periods when it is louder). I also noticed that the bearing is very loose in the yoyo… --- ## [Yoyo becoming responsive.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-becoming-responsive/82566)
**Author:** [@Kimchijigae1235](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kimchijigae1235)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2016, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-becoming-responsive/82566 "2016-12-04T19:25:51Z")
I accidentally dropped my Vanguard in the dirt and I cleaned the bearing because it got real load. After reliving and playing with it for some time it started to become responsive. Any thoughts? Thanks for your time. --- ## [I want a throw powder coated](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-a-throw-powder-coated/82520)
**Author:** [@Panda\_Monium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Panda_Monium)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2016, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-a-throw-powder-coated/82520 "2016-12-02T18:07:14Z")
I want a white Leo Sniper, who can help me with that? --- ## [SpeedDial Response Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speeddial-response-mod/82549)
**Author:** [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2016, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speeddial-response-mod/82549 "2016-12-02T16:21:04Z")
When I got my Speed Dial, it was opened all the way up with the hard plastic shuttles installed. I could not even get a bind return in that configuration. I cranked it in to be responsive, and it played wonderfully with … --- ## [Flowable silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/82487)
**Author:** [@yitzman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yitzman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2016, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/82487 "2016-12-02T09:03:05Z")
Does anyone know what is a good long lasting flowable silicone to serve as response pads? The one I have now is the one sold on yye but the response pads made by it fall out after just a couple hours of use. --- ## [Will Fingerspins harm the finish of my yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-fingerspins-harm-the-finish-of-my-yoyo/82525)
**Author:** [@InstantRamen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/InstantRamen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2016, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-fingerspins-harm-the-finish-of-my-yoyo/82525 "2016-11-30T03:41:54Z")
I recently got a Horizon with a splash paint design, and the finish feels quite different from other plain horizons I’ve tried before. On other horizons, fingerspins were no problem, but with the splash horizon, it feels… --- ## [Unresponsive yoyo is responsive now ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-yoyo-is-responsive-now/82399)
**Author:** [@Norm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Norm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-yoyo-is-responsive-now/82399 "2016-11-29T14:29:21Z")
I put bearing lube in my yoyo and it usually plays responsive for 30 min and it’s peen responsive for the past 3 days what should I do ? --- ## [How to get out a stuck axle without breaking it?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-get-out-a-stuck-axle-without-breaking-it/82489)
**Author:** [@yitzman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yitzman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2016, 12:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-get-out-a-stuck-axle-without-breaking-it/82489 "2016-11-27T00:12:40Z")
As the title says. Please help. Thanks --- ## [Barring comes out of yoyo plz help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/barring-comes-out-of-yoyo-plz-help/82475)
**Author:** [@Darknight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Darknight)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/barring-comes-out-of-yoyo-plz-help/82475 "2016-11-23T18:04:15Z")
so I was playing around with my yoyo and then it became responsive so i checked the bering and everything was fine so when i put the yoyo back together and when I put the Bering on it did not stay on --- ## [My yoyo loosens when I hit it.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yoyo-loosens-when-i-hit-it/82463)
**Author:** [@spin-clicker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/spin-clicker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yoyo-loosens-when-i-hit-it/82463 "2016-11-23T00:05:03Z")
Occasinally, when I play with my YYF Proton, I hit it so something and the gap loosens. If I don’t stop the yoyo, it splits. Is this normal? How do I fix this. (BTW I bought my Proton used and don’t know much about it). --- ## [Buddah bearing Gold](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buddah-bearing-gold/82445)
**Author:** [@TravWells](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TravWells)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 2:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buddah-bearing-gold/82445 "2016-11-20T02:57:22Z")
This is my first gold bearing. Was curious if you can clean these and lube them? Theres nothing wrong with it but just want to know. Any thoughts? --- ## [Lubing a bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubing-a-bearing/82433)
**Author:** [@GrandBow2180](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GrandBow2180)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubing-a-bearing/82433 "2016-11-18T19:52:45Z")
Hey guys, its been a while since i have been on this. I have been yoyoing for a couple of months and i think that i’m ready to lube my Shutter yoyo. If the yoyo does not need to be lubed and i lube it very little, would … --- ## [Yoyo Kilter 2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-kilter-2/82409)
**Author:** [@PD123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PD123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2016, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-kilter-2/82409 "2016-11-16T15:26:26Z")
I bought a Kilter 2 2 days ago. At first, it played slid and smoth. But now, there are some vibes, furthermore, i can’t take the bearing out of the yoyo p/s: I don’t have thin lube --- ## [4a maintenance ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/4a-maintenance/82398)
**Author:** [@thecranemaker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thecranemaker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/4a-maintenance/82398 "2016-11-14T14:23:45Z")
My question is on 4a maintenance. I have two skyhawks and after a few weeks of throwing them the bearing started to get very loud. I clean the bearings how I normally would do. I use mineral spirits, paper clean them, th… --- ## [How to reassemble ball bearing. ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-reassemble-ball-bearing/82391)
**Author:** [@Woongsung](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Woongsung)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-reassemble-ball-bearing/82391 "2016-11-12T09:07:21Z")
While cleaning one of my bearings, not sure exact model but it’s center trac and came with yyf, the ball cage and balls came out of the bearing. So now I’m stuck with the inner and outer race separate. The cage and the 8… --- ## [YYF one response pad not flush, too high](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-one-response-pad-not-flush-too-high/82386)
**Author:** [@xvxManuelxvx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xvxManuelxvx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-one-response-pad-not-flush-too-high/82386 "2016-11-11T18:09:26Z")
Hey and hallo, recently, i decided to get back into yoyoing. when i was younger, i had a yomega brain which i hated because of the auto return. i’m glad that new yoyos have bearings and stuff. i got myself a YYF one. t… --- ## [YYF Variety Response Pack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-variety-response-pack/82349)
**Author:** [@CaoJAsian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaoJAsian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-variety-response-pack/82349 "2016-11-10T00:43:16Z")
Anyone ever buy one of these? The generic white YYF pads are $2.20, the specialty coloured ones are $3, but the variety back gets you 6 pairs at $10, or about $1.67 a pair. Even if they were all the white generic, it se… --- ## [How do I clean yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-clean-yoyos/81239)
**Author:** [@spin-clicker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/spin-clicker)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-clean-yoyos/81239 "2016-11-02T17:42:17Z")
I’m not talking about the bearing. I’m talking about the actual body of the yoyo. For example, I spilled soup on my YYF CZM8. How do I clean it? --- ## [Axels? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axels/82274)
**Author:** [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axels/82274 "2016-11-01T12:03:20Z")
Just a general question: are most axels the same threading? Obviously the lengths of the axels vary. Also within brands are they generally the same? Ex/ an 888 and a horizon --- ## [Does anyone think bearing shields are a pain in the ass?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-think-bearing-shields-are-a-pain-in-the-ass/82114)
**Author:** [@yomega\_fan\_335](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomega_fan_335)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2016, 5:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-think-bearing-shields-are-a-pain-in-the-ass/82114 "2016-10-26T05:42:03Z")
Let me start. They’re completely unnecessary because when you twist both halves together, the bearing is already adequately shielded. Also, they’re an absolute pain in the ■■■■■■ remove. --- ## [tell me something](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tell-me-something/82237)
**Author:** [@TravWells](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TravWells)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2016, 2:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tell-me-something/82237 "2016-10-26T02:50:53Z")
So my unshielded OD 10 ball bearing rolled under the couch. Once i was able to find it and pick it up, there was fuzz and other crap stuck to it. So i cleaned it. Used lighter fluid and did the whole 9 to it. I did this … --- ## [Any ideas for alternative response for hspin throws? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-ideas-for-alternative-response-for-hspin-throws/81800)
**Author:** [@ekeulogy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ekeulogy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-ideas-for-alternative-response-for-hspin-throws/81800 "2016-10-20T22:00:00Z")
First off I would like to say that I love my hspin Gorylla and Beysick, great stuff. The hspin response, as many of you probably know, isn’t great stuff. The pads that I had been buying seem to stay in for maybe a week o… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=43) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=45)