# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=46 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 47 --- ## [String change?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-change/81448)
**Author:** [@Bonefrost](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bonefrost)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2016, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-change/81448 "2016-08-14T04:00:15Z")
I change mine when its worn.I read something that said after 30min. I had way over 2 hrs on my Werrd,and its still great.Changed it so it doesnt break. How often do ya’ll change strings? --- ## [titanium scratched inside wall?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-scratched-inside-wall/81485)
**Author:** [@Zeridon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zeridon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-scratched-inside-wall/81485 "2016-08-10T23:46:21Z")
Hi guys, i recently got a axis sal ti, and while i was trying to get out its really stubborn bearing, i accidentally lightly dinged the inside of the wall. Does anyone know if this would affect performance in the long r… --- ## [CLYW Compass](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-compass/81477)
**Author:** [@m7limey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/m7limey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-compass/81477 "2016-08-10T12:15:07Z")
So I bought a compass and it is dead smooth and plays great… The only problem is that it is really responsive… Does the pixel bearing just take a while to break in? Or should I clean it and lube it? --- ## [Silicone oil for yoyo bearings? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-oil-for-yoyo-bearings/81476)
**Author:** [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 6:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-oil-for-yoyo-bearings/81476 "2016-08-10T06:16:40Z")
Is it okay to use silicone oil on yoyo bearings? I have actual yoyo bearing lubricant but I was just curious about it being good for yoyo bearings… I have tons of silicone lubricant from my other main hobby airsoft (Toky… --- ## [Sal ti super stuck bearing help?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sal-ti-super-stuck-bearing-help/81458)
**Author:** [@Zeridon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zeridon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 1:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sal-ti-super-stuck-bearing-help/81458 "2016-08-10T01:02:58Z")
Hey guys, my axis Sal ti has this really stuck bearing, any advice on Getting it out? I’ve tried a bunch of things for the past 30min or so and it has not budged at all --- ## [How do you polish yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-polish-yoyos/81474)
**Author:** [@dannyyu7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dannyyu7)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-polish-yoyos/81474 "2016-08-10T00:52:32Z")
As titled, I recently got a raw sleipnir that got some tarnish on it and I really want to polish it so it looks shiny and nice. Anyone know how to do it? --- ## [Re threading](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/re-threading/81455)
**Author:** [@kenyoan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kenyoan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2016, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/re-threading/81455 "2016-08-08T20:31:19Z")
So I have a stripped yoyo and was looking to try re threading it myself and I was wondering what tool to use, and am looking for some tips. So would these tools be ok for the job?? https://www.amazon.com/UEB-Fluted-Mach… --- ## [Ano Work](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ano-work/81438)
**Author:** [@Han\_Sola](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Han_Sola)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2016, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ano-work/81438 "2016-08-06T15:39:24Z")
Hey guys, looking for somebody who does ano work. I’ve got a couple raw throws that I would like to have colored. I’ve been trying to get in contact with gruntbull for a while now with little luck… Any direction you coul… --- ## [Fix misplaced ss rim](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fix-misplaced-ss-rim/81435)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Frandi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthony_Frandi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2016, 2:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fix-misplaced-ss-rim/81435 "2016-08-06T02:09:13Z")
Lately I accidentally drop my rainfly and it started to produce vibe which I guess come from the misplaced of SS rim, is there a way to fix that? --- ## [yoyo suddenly loud and responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-suddenly-loud-and-responsive/81420)
**Author:** [@dat\_one\_guy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dat_one_guy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2016, 11:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-suddenly-loud-and-responsive/81420 "2016-08-04T23:49:55Z")
I was playing with my newly bought yoyojam revival when i threw it down once and it was suddenly very loud and responsive. I tried cleaning the bearing with lighter fluid, and then lubing it, so now it is a little quiet… --- ## [Wood lathe and delrin?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wood-lathe-and-delrin/81403)
**Author:** [@shakazulu94](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shakazulu94)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2016, 3:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wood-lathe-and-delrin/81403 "2016-08-04T03:32:17Z")
Could a wood lathe turn delrin? --- ## [my yoyo became responisve](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yoyo-became-responisve/81398)
**Author:** [@xyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xyn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2016, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yoyo-became-responisve/81398 "2016-08-02T15:11:09Z")
not sure if this should be in maintenance or recommendation formum - but here goes: so i got a yyf protostar when i bought a couple of looping 1080s. Since i have a lovely Shu-Ta for my 1A stuff, i decided to put a cou… --- ## [Got a new orbis really loud](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/got-a-new-orbis-really-loud/81372)
**Author:** [@Docdur2299](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Docdur2299)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/got-a-new-orbis-really-loud/81372 "2016-07-30T03:55:24Z")
Today I got my orbis in and I lined it cause someone said that was good when you first get a yoyo. It was quiet but I noticed the two halts weren’t coming all the way together and my strong was getting caught in between … --- ## [Responsive becomes unresponsive. why? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-becomes-unresponsive-why/81359)
**Author:** [@craigmb1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/craigmb1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-becomes-unresponsive-why/81359 "2016-07-30T02:04:16Z")
I just today received a replay pro,switched bearing to a half spec C in it. Awesome responsiveness at first, but now just a few hours after play at times it’s unresponsive. New string,new pads,fully tightened. I hate tug… --- ## [How/Why lube works](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-why-lube-works/81364)
**Author:** [@xyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xyn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2016, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-why-lube-works/81364 "2016-07-29T01:41:48Z")
Hi, I know you need thin lube for unresponsive yoyos and thick for responsive yoyos. I am not a mechanical person at all, but I would like to understand the difference. The only thing I know is that you want the beari… --- ## [My axle snapped. How do I get it out?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-axle-snapped-how-do-i-get-it-out/81175)
**Author:** [@HereticHorizons360](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HereticHorizons360)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 12:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-axle-snapped-how-do-i-get-it-out/81175 "2016-07-28T00:28:24Z")
--- ## [Are the bearing seats of my throw galling?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-the-bearing-seats-of-my-throw-galling/81248)
**Author:** [@yomega\_fan\_335](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomega_fan_335)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2016, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-the-bearing-seats-of-my-throw-galling/81248 "2016-07-19T22:23:53Z")
--- ## [Help with yoyo dye](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-yoyo-dye/81257)
**Author:** [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2016, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-yoyo-dye/81257 "2016-07-19T17:42:56Z")
So I’m looking to dye one of my yoyos. Does it matter if I use liquid RIT dye, or does have to be powder? Thanks! --- ## [Making an eH more responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-an-eh-more-responsive/80329)
**Author:** [@French](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/French)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2016, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-an-eh-more-responsive/80329 "2016-07-19T16:04:16Z")
Hi, My issue may be simple user error, but, I would like my eH to be a bit more responsive at neutral string tension. It is responsive enough when the string tension is a bit high, but, then it makes kick flip suicides… --- ## [Yyf Plastic replay pro mods?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-plastic-replay-pro-mods/81046)
**Author:** [@VyVyTheYoYoGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VyVyTheYoYoGuy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2016, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-plastic-replay-pro-mods/81046 "2016-07-13T13:44:46Z")
I’ve already removed the caps, anything else that can be done with it? --- ## [Yoyojam Xcon Pro: rings just suddenly fell off](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-xcon-pro-rings-just-suddenly-fell-off/81140)
**Author:** [@hakysak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hakysak)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2016, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-xcon-pro-rings-just-suddenly-fell-off/81140 "2016-07-12T13:37:34Z")
I have had my Xcon Pro for a couple of year. Never vibed, never banged it up. I went to pick it up the other day and both brass rings just fell off. They will not stay on and just slide off, now. What could have caused t… --- ## [Cheap plastic yoyo experiments {merged}](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-plastic-yoyo-experiments-merged/81141)
**Author:** [@bryansuh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bryansuh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2016, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-plastic-yoyo-experiments-merged/81141 "2016-07-11T22:58:02Z")
I bought 2 5$ yoyos. I removed both their caps. removed the weight rings of one yoyo and put them on the other one. Feels: the ultra light one was surprisingly decent. Had no kickback and must weigh something like 20g… --- ## [How to wash your strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-wash-your-strings/81024)
**Author:** [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2016, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-wash-your-strings/81024 "2016-07-10T14:18:22Z")
Seems simple enough but Ive had a few people ask if I just toss my strings in the washing machine to clean them. So here is a quick tut on how, if you ever need to, wash your strings to get max life and best play charact… --- ## [G2 nessie pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g2-nessie-pads/81111)
**Author:** [@anthonydrake764](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anthonydrake764)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g2-nessie-pads/81111 "2016-07-07T13:24:09Z")
what pads do i need to get for my g2 nessie? --- ## [Axle stuck on shutter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-stuck-on-shutter/81034)
**Author:** [@bw3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bw3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-stuck-on-shutter/81034 "2016-07-07T02:32:21Z")
someone traded me a shutter but failed to inform me the axle didn’t fit, it’s jammed in the yoyo and I was wondering if anyone knew how to get it out. thanks. --- ## [Replay spinning problem. ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-spinning-problem/81075)
**Author:** [@Anthony](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthony)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2016, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-spinning-problem/81075 "2016-07-04T09:14:23Z")
So recently I got myself another Replay Pro in trade and it played fine until a week later it started to go completely silent and the slightest tug would kill the spin. I thought the bearing failed so then I opened the y… --- ## [Bearing cleaning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning/81007)
**Author:** [@Sir\_lava\_lamp](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sir_lava_lamp)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2016, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning/81007 "2016-06-30T23:26:05Z")
So i have this But its really milky looking and i swear my 10ball now makes my gradient play responsive is it the mineral spirits that did that and if so will 91% isopropyl alcohol work as a cleaner? --- ## [Do I need new thick lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-i-need-new-thick-lube/80947)
**Author:** [@yitzman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yitzman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-i-need-new-thick-lube/80947 "2016-06-29T09:50:47Z")
I’ve had yyj thick lube for at least 6 years now, and I just want to check if there is an expiration date on these things or if I need to order more. --- ## [How do you remove caps?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-remove-caps/80995)
**Author:** [@Bonefrost](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bonefrost)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-remove-caps/80995 "2016-06-29T07:34:30Z")
I pulled a couple off an Odyssey,took much effort to not mess up the yo,but caps destroyed.I have a DM I may want to put light in. Thanks BNz’ --- ## [YYF Onestar Caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-onestar-caps/80873)
**Author:** [@Bballbuddy25](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bballbuddy25)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-onestar-caps/80873 "2016-06-25T01:40:08Z")
Help. I took out the side caps to my onestar and I want to put them back in and no matger how hard I push it will not go back in. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=45) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=47)