# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=45 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 46 --- ## [Pixel bearing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pixel-bearing-help/82183)
**Author:** [@theflamethrower](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theflamethrower)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pixel-bearing-help/82183 "2016-10-16T17:50:44Z")
I recently got a manatee and a pixel bearing in the mail but when I put the bearing in the yoyo it played responsive will it go away or do have to clean it.( I have been playing it for 5 days.) --- ## [How to properly hubstack your YYF Yuuksta, Dv888, Genesis, etc.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-properly-hubstack-your-yyf-yuuksta-dv888-genesis-etc/41703)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-properly-hubstack-your-yyf-yuuksta-dv888-genesis-etc/41703 "2016-10-15T19:03:57Z")
Ok, a lot of yoyoer have been hubstacking their YYF yoyos, and quite a few of them have ruined the yoyo or PGM posts in the process. I’m writing this guide to tell everyone how to “properly” hubstack a YYF yoyo that exp… --- ## [Modifying my Genesis?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modifying-my-genesis/82137)
**Author:** [@olam1794](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/olam1794)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2016, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modifying-my-genesis/82137 "2016-10-12T21:14:16Z")
Hi, guys. I have an original genesis without hubstacks. I would like to add hubstacks to the sides. What should I do? I was think maybe I should order a 12 mm axle and force it through both sides and somehow install hubs… --- ## [Response for MYY n12. ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-for-myy-n12/82125)
**Author:** [@olam1794](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/olam1794)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2016, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-for-myy-n12/82125 "2016-10-10T12:25:36Z")
Hi guys, I was wondering what response the magic yo-yos have, or more specifically, the n12. Thanks! ;D --- ## [Shutter yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-yoyo/82089)
**Author:** [@GrandBow2180](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GrandBow2180)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-yoyo/82089 "2016-10-07T18:12:19Z")
How do i lube my bearing on a shutter yoyo? --- ## [Lube for replay-pro and velocity](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lube-for-replay-pro-and-velocity/82104)
**Author:** [@yoyolearner1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyolearner1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lube-for-replay-pro-and-velocity/82104 "2016-10-07T14:49:16Z")
Hello everybody! Recently I bought two yoyos from yoyofactory (replay pro and velocity) and I’ve got a few questions about them :slight\_smile: First of all I bought vaul oil (Windcraft Premium Valve Oil Various Quantiti… --- ## [Duncan Response Pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-response-pads/76634)
**Author:** [@Connorspears](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Connorspears)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-response-pads/76634 "2016-09-28T21:09:56Z")
Sorry for so many posts, but which response pads would I use for the Duncan Triumph and Barracuda --- ## [Pads too grippy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads-too-grippy/81994)
**Author:** [@Yoyolazar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyolazar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2016, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads-too-grippy/81994 "2016-09-27T18:45:09Z")
As the title states snow tires on my Tirrox are a little too grippy is there anyway to wear them down quickly or just keep playing? --- ## [yoyojam Karma responsive problems, please help :(](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-karma-responsive-problems-please-help/81954)
**Author:** [@petersonmcgraw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/petersonmcgraw)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2016, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-karma-responsive-problems-please-help/81954 "2016-09-27T16:56:35Z")
My yoyojam Karma is acting responsive. It has been thrown only for about an hour or so. I took the bearing out, and tested it with some spares. It still binds itself with each bearing I put it in, each of which work fine… --- ## [Help! I am a New Yoyo Player and I need some pro tips!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-i-am-a-new-yoyo-player-and-i-need-some-pro-tips/81899)
**Author:** [@LeftHandedYoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftHandedYoyoer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2016, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-i-am-a-new-yoyo-player-and-i-need-some-pro-tips/81899 "2016-09-26T00:43:25Z")
Hello! I purchased a YoyoFactory Replay Pro (unresponsive) and it is a first TRUE yoyo (I had the YYF Velocity which had all these cracks). And now, I ordered the yoyo, 10 Normal Kitty String (White and because it was re… --- ## [I Just Got My YoyoFactory MultiTool In The Mail](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-just-got-my-yoyofactory-multitool-in-the-mail/81917)
**Author:** [@GrandBow2180](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GrandBow2180)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2016, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-just-got-my-yoyofactory-multitool-in-the-mail/81917 "2016-09-23T03:16:23Z")
As you can see that I just got my multi-tool in the mail. There is just one problem, I haven’t used anything like it. I try to get my magicyoyo’s bearing out, but it would work. I’ve been trying to pop it out, but I can’… --- ## [Tuning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tuning/81219)
**Author:** [@yitzman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yitzman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2016, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tuning/81219 "2016-09-21T16:56:14Z")
I want to tune a couple yoyos with slight vibe but I have no idea how to… So what exactly would I have to do? --- ## [How to clean the bearing seat?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-clean-the-bearing-seat/81909)
**Author:** [@FoolsGoldDigger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FoolsGoldDigger)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2016, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-clean-the-bearing-seat/81909 "2016-09-20T08:29:17Z")
I’ve noticed the bearing seat on my yoyo has gotten dirty. I tried cleaning by alternative sweeps with a wet q-tip and then a dry q-tip and that seemed to get most of the dust and dirt out of there that was getting clogg… --- ## [New throw is acting responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-throw-is-acting-responsive/81852)
**Author:** [@ukdl123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ukdl123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2016, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-throw-is-acting-responsive/81852 "2016-09-14T08:54:21Z")
So my birthday was this weekend and I got an old yoyo model from a friend (the Yoyofficer Crayon), which is supposed to be unresponsive. However, it’s been acting very responsive, and will return when I give it any slack… --- ## [Bearing Help! ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/81793)
**Author:** [@Siruta](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Siruta)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2016, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/81793 "2016-09-11T03:11:31Z")
So I have just gotten a new Pixel bearing last Friday and it was wonderful. I didn’t like that it didn’t have shields but I guessed that I could get over it. (I couldn’t.) But, for some reason, a couple of hours later, i… --- ## [Replcement axle for spyy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replcement-axle-for-spyy/81771)
**Author:** [@Rintinchin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rintinchin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2016, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replcement-axle-for-spyy/81771 "2016-09-10T23:03:42Z")
So i just flattened the threads on the axle to my spyy ampilfier like an idiot trying to take it out and have to get a new one now. The axle in my addiction fit in my clyws so would a short clyw axle fit in my amplifier? … --- ## [speedaholic mod sanding help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speedaholic-mod-sanding-help/81794)
**Author:** [@PD123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PD123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2016, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speedaholic-mod-sanding-help/81794 "2016-09-08T22:57:32Z")
I want to mod sanding my c3yoyosegin speedaholic for better grinding. So what should I do? Thank you! --- ## [YYF Die Nasty Cap Removal (Glow)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-die-nasty-cap-removal-glow/81722)
**Author:** [@Blenderdragon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Blenderdragon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2016, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-die-nasty-cap-removal-glow/81722 "2016-09-04T04:27:40Z")
Ok so i got crazy tired of the “hollow” sound in the die nasty so i looked all over to see if the caps were removable. Every post and topic i saw said “dont do it” or “it breaks the yoyo”. Evidently I have a bit better l… --- ## [Question of Removing Pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-of-removing-pads/81737)
**Author:** [@yoyobro1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyobro1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-of-removing-pads/81737 "2016-09-01T00:59:06Z")
Hey guys what have you found to be the best way to remove response pads cleanly? Getting all of the sticky residue out of the slot with a pocket knife is a pain. --- ## [What pads fit an OD M1?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-pads-fit-an-od-m1/81674)
**Author:** [@Bonefrost](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bonefrost)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-pads-fit-an-od-m1/81674 "2016-08-31T17:02:09Z")
Any idea and are these a decent throw? --- ## [YYJ Classic acting unresponsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-classic-acting-unresponsive/81692)
**Author:** [@jynx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jynx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-classic-acting-unresponsive/81692 "2016-08-28T18:41:11Z")
My family and friends started yoyoing over the summer (both unresposive & responsive play), and there is an epidemic of YYJ Classics that are behaving as unresponsives (4 of the 5 Classics we have have this issue). Is th… --- ## [Buffing scratches out of 18K gold???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buffing-scratches-out-of-18k-gold/81687)
**Author:** [@shakazulu94](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shakazulu94)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buffing-scratches-out-of-18k-gold/81687 "2016-08-27T20:52:00Z")
Title says it all, Got a spyy pure and there’s two small scratches on it and wondering if you guys had any ideas on how to get them buffed out or something Pic: Imgur: The magic of the Internet --- ## [Protostar/ northstar spacers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-northstar-spacers/81680)
**Author:** [@big\_mickle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/big_mickle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-northstar-spacers/81680 "2016-08-27T14:29:15Z")
Does yoyoexpert sell replacement spacers for protostars and northstars? --- ## [Rim polishing titanium?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rim-polishing-titanium/81640)
**Author:** [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 5:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rim-polishing-titanium/81640 "2016-08-24T05:24:25Z")
It worked --- ## [Blasting nickel plated yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blasting-nickel-plated-yoyos/81605)
**Author:** [@dorkayo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dorkayo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2016, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blasting-nickel-plated-yoyos/81605 "2016-08-23T19:20:56Z")
Anyone here trying to so some blasting to nickel yo-yos that are glossy and not so grind freindly. Want to see if blasting one with baking soda would be abrasive enough to make said yo-yo grindable without taking off the… --- ## [STRIPPED AXIL ON MY FAVORITE YOYO HELP!!! NEED YOU GET IT OUT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-axil-on-my-favorite-yoyo-help-need-you-get-it-out/81608)
**Author:** [@MagicFan21](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MagicFan21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-axil-on-my-favorite-yoyo-help-need-you-get-it-out/81608 "2016-08-22T15:09:03Z")
The axel in my favorite yoyo Forte mfd is stripped and I can’t get it out even with pliers. Any suggestions on getting it out? --- ## [My hand-turned poplar yo-yo!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-hand-turned-poplar-yo-yo/81501)
**Author:** [@FiveIronBrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FiveIronBrian)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-hand-turned-poplar-yo-yo/81501 "2016-08-20T00:37:21Z")
Pictures are at the bottom. Thought it was walnut then discovered it was poplar after I cut and started shaping it. So it is incredibly light. Way too light (34g!!!). About 36.5mm wide, 60mm diameter, 1/4" walnut axle… --- ## [Flight Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flight-axle/81591)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Pickles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr_Pickles)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2016, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flight-axle/81591 "2016-08-19T18:46:57Z")
I got a new Flight yesterday, but the end of the axle was dented. When I screw it on all the way it isn’t very tight, will this be a problem and should I ask yoyoexpert for a new axle? --- ## [Replay Pro Adjustment](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-pro-adjustment/81593)
**Author:** [@mcchin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mcchin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2016, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-pro-adjustment/81593 "2016-08-19T17:47:38Z")
Some of the replay pro have this issue, misalignment of the arrow point. Nothing that will affect the performance but it does look awkward … --- ## [Basecampyoyo moonshine stock bearing removal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/basecampyoyo-moonshine-stock-bearing-removal/81451)
**Author:** [@VyVyTheYoYoGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VyVyTheYoYoGuy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/basecampyoyo-moonshine-stock-bearing-removal/81451 "2016-08-16T15:36:42Z")
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