# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=48 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 49 --- ## [Response Pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/80362)
**Author:** [@spin-clicker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/spin-clicker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2016, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/80362 "2016-05-07T05:54:53Z")
I was changing some of my yoyos’ response pads and noticed some had holes in the area of the pads. If I put flowable silicone in it, will it go into the holes. --- ## [Yeti too vibey for my liking..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yeti-too-vibey-for-my-liking/80332)
**Author:** [@concool1234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/concool1234)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2016, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yeti-too-vibey-for-my-liking/80332 "2016-05-04T20:15:37Z")
I know people say that the yeti is supposed to have vibe, and it’s part of the character… But I think this is more than just a little vibe. I can feel it during play. It was alright for a while, not too vibey, but it cam… --- ## [Can You Get the "Burn Look" on an Aluminum(6061) yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-get-the-burn-look-on-an-aluminum-6061-yoyo/80307)
**Author:** [@VyVyTheYoYoGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VyVyTheYoYoGuy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-get-the-burn-look-on-an-aluminum-6061-yoyo/80307 "2016-05-03T17:11:07Z")
I have 1 raw yoyo and wanted to see if I could get the 6061 Aluminum on it torched and still have the same effect as I see on many quality Titanium throws. Will it work and if so, is it something I could engineer in my g… --- ## [Help converting a Bandalore to a YOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-converting-a-bandalore-to-a-yoyo/80314)
**Author:** [@Revolution626](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Revolution626)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-converting-a-bandalore-to-a-yoyo/80314 "2016-05-03T17:08:39Z")
So I bought this Yoyo while on vacation a while back. However it was made by a skilled woodworker who did not understand how YoYo’s work. He attached a durable braided cord to the axle, with the end glued into the axle p… --- ## [How to make your own thin lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-your-own-thin-lube/80265)
**Author:** [@ShockFaktor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ShockFaktor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-your-own-thin-lube/80265 "2016-04-29T19:09:55Z")
In this video former Throw Down team member Dylan Kowalski shows us what you need to make your own thin lube/cleaner on the fly. Just posting If anyone is curious… --- ## [Replacement axle for Sengoku Masamune](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replacement-axle-for-sengoku-masamune/80069)
**Author:** [@i\_throw\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/i_throw_yoyos)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replacement-axle-for-sengoku-masamune/80069 "2016-04-26T02:02:12Z")
Recently bought a Masamune with a really annoying pulsating vibe, I tried swapping many bearings in and the problem seems to be with the yoyo. Do you guys think the axle could be the issue? it looks straight, I even roll… --- ## [Polishing SS weight rings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-ss-weight-rings/80091)
**Author:** [@i\_throw\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/i_throw_yoyos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-ss-weight-rings/80091 "2016-04-25T04:12:39Z")
so now that I’ve asked everything I can other than this recently, I hope I’m not spamming this board too much, I wanna know if I could safely hand polish steel rings or if I am gonna end up rubbing the anno off the alumi… --- ## [make yo-yos better at grinding ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/make-yo-yos-better-at-grinding/80028)
**Author:** [@Mandiz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mandiz)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 4:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/make-yo-yos-better-at-grinding/80028 "2016-04-25T04:06:43Z")
have a few yo-yos that aren’t that great at grinding anything i could add to them or spray on them to fix this without ruining the color? --- ## [Raider Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/raider-mod/80167)
**Author:** [@Chopper](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chopper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/raider-mod/80167 "2016-04-25T00:15:53Z")
Where can I buy a Raider Mod kit? I’m assuming that amounts to plastic spacers from what I’ve researched so far. Unless there is a legitimate kit that doesn’t involve sanding spacers down… I saw a video that says I have … --- ## [Help me out with flea response pads :)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-out-with-flea-response-pads/79645)
**Author:** [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-out-with-flea-response-pads/79645 "2016-04-21T14:12:25Z")
So my mighty fleas pads are all worn down, and it would cost me over $12 to replace them. Is it realistic to be able to use flow silicone to give my mighty flea new pads? Thanks! --- ## [Polishing nickel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-nickel/79920)
**Author:** [@Sweetwilliej](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sweetwilliej)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2016, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-nickel/79920 "2016-04-20T21:58:54Z")
What polishing compound do you use to polish a nickel plated yoyo? I have mothers aluminum polish, will that work? --- ## [1080 setup for newbie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/1080-setup-for-newbie/80078)
**Author:** [@GregB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregB)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2016, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/1080-setup-for-newbie/80078 "2016-04-19T20:02:09Z")
After a bit over a year of 1A I’m trying to get back to learning 2A. I have a pair of YYF 1080s. I have a choice of 50/50 cotton poly string, Kitty regular and Kitty 1.5 string as well as thick and thin lube. I’ve bee… --- ## [Multitool by YYF](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/multitool-by-yyf/80073)
**Author:** [@TripleOne](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TripleOne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2016, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/multitool-by-yyf/80073 "2016-04-15T22:14:36Z")
I am trying to cut a string with the multi tool. I can’t seem to cut the string… I have no idea why… Does anyone know why? --- ## [Oops!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oops/80042)
**Author:** [@KirbyRobot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KirbyRobot)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2016, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oops/80042 "2016-04-14T22:29:05Z")
So, I made an oopsy, and I applied too much lube to my brand-spankin’ new Replay Pro (Came in earlier today, with my amazing Big Dipper \<3) and now it’s super responsive, and I think the top of my middle finger is about … --- ## [Changing Response Pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/changing-response-pads/80050)
**Author:** [@Chopper](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chopper)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2016, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/changing-response-pads/80050 "2016-04-13T14:30:36Z")
I’m new to bearing YoYo’s. I changed my stock response pads out of my YYF Horizon. It left a heavy residue of adhesive behind. I picked out the pads with a toothpick and then broke q-tips in half. I used the stick part… --- ## [YYF Multitool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-multitool/80053)
**Author:** [@Seedark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Seedark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2016, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-multitool/80053 "2016-04-13T13:35:49Z")
Hi guys! I removed a bearing with my newly bought multitool, and the bearing is stuck on the tool. Need suggestions on how to remove it from the tool. Thanks! --- ## [CVS $3 light up yoyo, modified to unresponsive yoyo. Just because.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cvs-3-light-up-yoyo-modified-to-unresponsive-yoyo-just-because/80037)
**Author:** [@bekind-rewind](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bekind-rewind)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cvs-3-light-up-yoyo-modified-to-unresponsive-yoyo-just-because/80037 "2016-04-11T22:13:22Z")
Was recently at CVS and saw a no brand “light up yo-yo with ball bearing”. With the idea that this $3 yoyo had a ball bearing of any kind amazed me. And as a yoyoer who will be anything and everything at even resembles y… --- ## [Did I kill my string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/did-i-kill-my-string/79376)
**Author:** [@Drewseph](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Drewseph)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/did-i-kill-my-string/79376 "2016-04-11T15:12:59Z")
Hello! I recently picked up a bunch of Duncan yo-yo’s to start off, including a butterfly and an imperial. The string on my butterfly was defective from the store so I had to remove it. I put the string from my imperial … --- ## [Polishing a shutter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-a-shutter/79659)
**Author:** [@Yoyolazar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyolazar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-a-shutter/79659 "2016-04-11T13:36:26Z")
Started polishing shutter. Pics below. Anyway to get the shutter sticker things off so it’s just all black? --- ## [Making a un-responsive throw from scratch on the lathe? advice?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-a-un-responsive-throw-from-scratch-on-the-lathe-advice/79457)
**Author:** [@Chobysauce](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chobysauce)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-a-un-responsive-throw-from-scratch-on-the-lathe-advice/79457 "2016-04-11T12:26:16Z")
Beyond looking at many different throws specs here for size / width / weight what specs are a good baseline to start from? 2.15 diameter 1.8 width 65 grams (+/-1) Type C bearing 19mm response pads What does gap wid… --- ## [Replay pro problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-pro-problems/79987)
**Author:** [@Upmanyu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Upmanyu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-pro-problems/79987 "2016-04-07T20:19:17Z")
I got a Replay Pro recently… One of it’s caps is kinda loose and makes rattling noises mid spin… How can i rectify this? The cap isnt really moving in the vertical direction much but it rotates in place … It is the non… --- ## [new koncave bearings gets clunky...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-koncave-bearings-gets-clunky/79925)
**Author:** [@Palaman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Palaman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-koncave-bearings-gets-clunky/79925 "2016-04-05T23:59:12Z")
hello,i got me x3 koncave bearings and all three started to make very loud sound and the spin got slower after only 1 hour. i had to clean them and put a tiny bit of lube but still it does not spin same as the first hou… --- ## [Werrd 86400 Axle?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/werrd-86400-axle/79938)
**Author:** [@ImPerfectooo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ImPerfectooo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/werrd-86400-axle/79938 "2016-04-04T22:34:01Z")
So I noticed a that my axle has a mark in it and it doesn’t fit nicely into the threads so I want to replace the axle. Does anybody know what kind of axle the 86400’s have? --- ## [Anyone ever try De Anodizing a Bi Metal? Advice greatly appreciated!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-ever-try-de-anodizing-a-bi-metal-advice-greatly-appreciated/79943)
**Author:** [@i\_throw\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/i_throw_yoyos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-ever-try-de-anodizing-a-bi-metal-advice-greatly-appreciated/79943 "2016-04-04T14:37:33Z")
So I was wondering if something like this (or even the over cleaner method) would be safe for a bimetal? I’m not really sure how stainless steel weight rings are attached, if by some sort of epoxy or just … --- ## [Delrin Outer Rings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/delrin-outer-rings/79882)
**Author:** [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/delrin-outer-rings/79882 "2016-04-03T17:49:43Z")
Years ago Frank made this for me: http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x274/EightPlus/Skilltoys/IMG\_20160330\_154157.jpg I had him groove the outer rims to seat rubber o-rings. My thinking was that that would be better fo… --- ## [Would Hot Glue melt the plastic on a 3d printed yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-hot-glue-melt-the-plastic-on-a-3d-printed-yoyo/79826)
**Author:** [@VyVyTheYoYoGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VyVyTheYoYoGuy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-hot-glue-melt-the-plastic-on-a-3d-printed-yoyo/79826 "2016-04-03T17:30:23Z")
I think the axles I have won’t fit in the yoyo so I was gonna glue it. Yes, I know 3d printing a yoyo is a bad idea, I’m just trying it to get a feel of the 3d design/ engineering world because that’s what I’m looking to… --- ## [Yoyo bearing issue help {merged}](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-bearing-issue-help-merged/79868)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2016, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-bearing-issue-help-merged/79868 "2016-03-30T02:32:42Z")
i recently ordered thin lube for my unresponsive yoyo but it hasn’t arrived yet. but my yoyo started making a large squeaking noise. i knew that i have to lube. is it ok if i don’t use the yoyo and put it back in the box… --- ## [Making an Odyssey play like a Surge? (Are they really essentially the same?)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-an-odyssey-play-like-a-surge-are-they-really-essentially-the-same/79807)
**Author:** [@SML](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SML)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2016, 4:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-an-odyssey-play-like-a-surge-are-they-really-essentially-the-same/79807 "2016-03-29T04:49:42Z")
(The maintenance/modification questions show up at the bottom.) I like “cheap” throws. At my skill level, with the tricks that I’m working on, I don’t notice that much difference between any two given professional metal… --- ## [Yoyofactory Northstar vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-northstar-vibe/79821)
**Author:** [@ShockFaktor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ShockFaktor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-northstar-vibe/79821 "2016-03-26T00:50:09Z")
I Have had this to yoyo for less than a week now and ever so slightly nicked into a tile floor. Not on throw or anything and now it has a very annoying vibe. Is there anyway to tune this yoyo to get rid of vibe? --- ## [looking for someone to fix these metal throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-someone-to-fix-these-metal-throws/79789)
**Author:** [@kadabrium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kadabrium)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2016, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-someone-to-fix-these-metal-throws/79789 "2016-03-23T13:30:43Z")
These yoyos are stripped and need to be retapped. In addition their bearing seats all took some wear that have caused them vibe. I plan to try trimming down the bearing seats by about .01’’ each and see if that would … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=47) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=49)