# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=49 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 50 --- ## [OD Rally with a concave bearings...?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-rally-with-a-concave-bearings/79718)
**Author:** [@rockstar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rockstar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2016, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-rally-with-a-concave-bearings/79718 "2016-03-22T19:22:29Z")
Hey everyone I am wondering if anyone has run into a problem with the Rally and ctx, or center track or concave bearings becoming responsive in the OD Rally…? I removed the 10 ball flat and dropped in a concave bearing…b… --- ## [Bearing Troubles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-troubles/79771)
**Author:** [@TriangleP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TriangleP)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2016, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-troubles/79771 "2016-03-21T23:46:52Z")
Hey folks, So I’ve been yoyoing for about 4 years, and in that time, I’ve never had a bearing break down on me… until these past two weeks. I’ve somehow had 6 bearings of varying age and style wear down and start playi… --- ## [Slippy IR pads...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slippy-ir-pads/79744)
**Author:** [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2016, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slippy-ir-pads/79744 "2016-03-19T05:49:30Z")
Recently obtained the Hideyoshi which comes equipped with IR pads. I noticed my throws weren’t getting much spin out of it when I saw that the pads it came with had an oily feel to it, not getting a nice clean snappy bin… --- ## [YYF 19 mm Response pads and Shutter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-19-mm-response-pads-and-shutter/79548)
**Author:** [@GregB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregB)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2016, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-19-mm-response-pads-and-shutter/79548 "2016-03-15T14:49:17Z")
Hi folks: I ordered some 19mm slim response pads for my Shutter a while ago and I just tried to replace them today. The pads in the package seem to be much larger in diameter than the groove in the Shutter. Are the re… --- ## [Stripped Yoyo HELP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-yoyo-help/79685)
**Author:** [@RomulusR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RomulusR1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2016, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-yoyo-help/79685 "2016-03-14T16:12:32Z")
I stripped one of my high end Bi-metal throws. I am so mad, does anyone know a way to fix it or an active yoyo fixer I can get help from? --- ## [Response pads {merged again}](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads-merged-again/79338)
**Author:** [@Savage42](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Savage42)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2016, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads-merged-again/79338 "2016-03-14T13:43:08Z")
How many pairs of response pads should I buy with one yoyo? (yoyo is CLYW big dipper, which I am going to buy when it drops.) --- ## [Lube for YoYofficer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lube-for-yoyofficer/79677)
**Author:** [@IHazPixel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IHazPixel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2016, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lube-for-yoyofficer/79677 "2016-03-13T23:13:26Z")
Hello! I am going to get a Yoyofficer IMP today and was wondering what kind of lube is best? Thick/thin? I haven’t really used lube before so i don’t know! Thanks in advance Pixel --- ## [OD Rally vibe :/](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-rally-vibe/79627)
**Author:** [@bobo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bobo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2016, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-rally-vibe/79627 "2016-03-13T21:06:11Z")
Was playing my rally today and accidentally smacked it on the handle of the oven. Not too hard, nothing worse than any other bumps I’ve had with other yoyos. But when I threw it again, it had this really bad, pulsing vib… --- ## [Replay Pro vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-pro-vibe/79636)
**Author:** [@sKyBeAsT82](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sKyBeAsT82)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-pro-vibe/79636 "2016-03-11T01:40:48Z")
Played great for 5 months, now it has a vibe? What should I do? --- ## [I broke my Glow in the Dark Replay Pro by Over tightening it..... Doh!....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-broke-my-glow-in-the-dark-replay-pro-by-over-tightening-it-doh/79544)
**Author:** [@Limited\_Supination](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Limited_Supination)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-broke-my-glow-in-the-dark-replay-pro-by-over-tightening-it-doh/79544 "2016-03-11T01:25:46Z")
So I got this throw just a few days ago and when I first put it together I knew about the arrows… But when I was screwing it together when the arrows first came together I thought it wasn’t tight enough, so I went one m… --- ## [Gluing a kendama tip?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gluing-a-kendama-tip/79556)
**Author:** [@Eduardo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eduardo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2016, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gluing-a-kendama-tip/79556 "2016-03-08T14:13:42Z")
What glue do you have to exactly use. Be specific. --- ## [Sturm Panzer Blade attack response size?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sturm-panzer-blade-attack-response-size/79530)
**Author:** [@Zeridon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zeridon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2016, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sturm-panzer-blade-attack-response-size/79530 "2016-03-06T19:31:14Z")
Hi guys! i have a sturm panzer Schneider and i have found out that for some reason whenever i change the response with silicon it falls off in about a day…I had an extra pair of the response the yoyo came with and they l… --- ## [Stuck side effects.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-side-effects/79513)
**Author:** [@Check04](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Check04)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2016, 4:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-side-effects/79513 "2016-03-05T04:26:04Z")
So a couple months ago I bought a Summit Iceberg edition. Love it, but wanted to swap out the side effects. Bought some new ones from this site, and when going to put em in the ones that came stock just won’t come out. I… --- ## [Please Help!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help/79539)
**Author:** [@ReplayPro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ReplayPro)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2016, 1:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help/79539 "2016-03-05T01:38:37Z")
Please help, my CenterTrac bearing is stuck on my YYF multitool! I have tried all the things I can think of, but can’t get it off! At this point I don’t care If I have to destroy the bearing, but I would like to save the… --- ## [One Drop Repairs? Best way to sand out scratches and scuffs?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-repairs-best-way-to-sand-out-scratches-and-scuffs/79510)
**Author:** [@Limited\_Supination](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Limited_Supination)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2016, 3:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-repairs-best-way-to-sand-out-scratches-and-scuffs/79510 "2016-03-04T03:40:05Z")
OK my fav throw my Code 2 also seems to get the worst abuse… I tried repairing some ding earlier… all I really wanted was for it to feel smooth again… I used a dremel with a rotatory sand paper drum on it… It came out … --- ## [Dry lube for yyr ds bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dry-lube-for-yyr-ds-bearings/79477)
**Author:** [@Vogen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Vogen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2016, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dry-lube-for-yyr-ds-bearings/79477 "2016-03-02T17:10:23Z")
Does anyone recommend dry lube for the yyr ds bearings? I have a gold and a platinum one. They are super smooth and very quiet, and I wish not to disturb the integrity of the bearings. Also, any recommendations on using… --- ## [Can a Duncan Hayabusa be Modded for 1A String Tricks?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-a-duncan-hayabusa-be-modded-for-1a-string-tricks/79500)
**Author:** [@xtdnjay726x](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xtdnjay726x)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2016, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-a-duncan-hayabusa-be-modded-for-1a-string-tricks/79500 "2016-03-02T04:03:07Z")
Hey All, i have a curious and yet i feel kinda stupid question: Can a Duncan Hayabusa be used for 1A String tricks? my thought was you could just get string that doesnt come off, but i just wanna be 100% sure. stupid i k… --- ## [New to Yoyos have a question about the civility and responsiveness.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-yoyos-have-a-question-about-the-civility-and-responsiveness/79476)
**Author:** [@Fundamental](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fundamental)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-yoyos-have-a-question-about-the-civility-and-responsiveness/79476 "2016-02-29T23:59:48Z")
I recently purçhased the civility and recieved it a few days ago. I was under the impression it was to be dead unresponsive but it is in fact very responsive i have cleaned the bearing and it is still extremely responsiv… --- ## [3D printed yoyo design](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3d-printed-yoyo-design/79420)
**Author:** [@Zigtronik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zigtronik)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2016, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3d-printed-yoyo-design/79420 "2016-02-26T20:04:48Z")
I have been looking for a well designed 3D printable yoyo for quite awhile, though none never came up. I decided to make my own and this is the second iteration. Im hoping that some good advice and suggestions will be sa… --- ## [Yo yo help ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-help/79253)
**Author:** [@Yo\_yo\_man\_5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo_yo_man_5)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-help/79253 "2016-02-17T20:28:05Z")
What bearing does the yoyofactory too hot come with? --- ## [Monkey snot in my borealis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkey-snot-in-my-borealis/79314)
**Author:** [@Yoyocrazed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyocrazed)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkey-snot-in-my-borealis/79314 "2016-02-17T01:48:07Z")
I deff prefer siliconing my throws… Feels amazing! --- ## [CLYW Snow Tires](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-snow-tires/79262)
**Author:** [@fergy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fergy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-snow-tires/79262 "2016-02-17T00:41:21Z")
hi all, I bought a Borealis a while back and noticed that the snow tires are very grabby. I tried to keep playing them but nothing has really changed. The string rubs on the snow tires and significally reduces the spin … --- ## [Bearing size (and maintenence) for a responsive yoyo.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-and-maintenence-for-a-responsive-yoyo/79311)
**Author:** [@SML](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SML)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2016, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-and-maintenence-for-a-responsive-yoyo/79311 "2016-02-16T23:52:44Z")
I hope that this is the appropriate place to ask this. I realize that it’s unusual to mod with responsiveness in mind. As a project, I’m planning on taking some old, broken fixed-axle yoyos and upgrading them with beari… --- ## [Plastic yoyo dings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/plastic-yoyo-dings/79278)
**Author:** [@Savage42](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Savage42)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2016, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/plastic-yoyo-dings/79278 "2016-02-16T18:44:53Z")
I was wondering how much a ding effects my replay pro. Is it as devastating to the performance of the yoyo as in a metal? http://;D \>:( :frowning: :o 8) ??? ::slight\_smile: :stuck\_out\_tongue: :-\[ :-X :-\\ :-\* :cry: … --- ## [Dead Friction Sticker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dead-friction-sticker/78755)
**Author:** [@Morgoroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Morgoroth)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dead-friction-sticker/78755 "2016-02-15T05:32:32Z")
Hey, does anyone have a dead Duncan friction sticker? I’m looking for one for my No Jive. I don’t use them and I could get a new one, but my understanding is that it needs to be a dead one. If not, does anyone have su… --- ## [No Jive Modification](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/no-jive-modification/79086)
**Author:** [@Yo\_2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo_2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 5:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/no-jive-modification/79086 "2016-02-15T05:31:10Z")
I left this same post on Morgoroth’s “dead sticker” thread, but it may be worthy of its own topic. So I’m a bit curious…has anyone ever “drilled” dimples into a No Jive to make it more responsive? I suspect the factory … --- ## [Response pads for old yo-yos.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads-for-old-yo-yos/79296)
**Author:** [@OhDavidBowie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OhDavidBowie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads-for-old-yo-yos/79296 "2016-02-15T03:41:18Z")
Hi everyone, I did a bit of searching but I couldn’t find anything relevant, so I thought I’d ask. I recently got back into yo-yoing, and have started to look at my old collection. I have and old HSPIN Pyro, a YYF G5+, … --- ## [Sniper Leo MKII Response?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sniper-leo-mkii-response/79131)
**Author:** [@D\_Beau](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/D_Beau)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2016, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sniper-leo-mkii-response/79131 "2016-02-14T13:28:43Z")
Could anyone tell me what kinds of response pads the Sniper Leo will accept? Mine’s dead in the water. It doesn’t take well to flowable silicon, and standard Irpads are too large. I’m aware that Irpad makes custom pad… --- ## [Did i wear out a bearing in 2 days?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/did-i-wear-out-a-bearing-in-2-days/79199)
**Author:** [@BindWithMe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BindWithMe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2016, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/did-i-wear-out-a-bearing-in-2-days/79199 "2016-02-14T00:52:45Z")
I received my first unresponsive throw on friday, a yyf shutter. the first two days were great, the bearing was quiet at first then rattled a little when broken in and performed perfectly. today i throw it a few times an… --- ## [Nightmare axle problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nightmare-axle-problems/79258)
**Author:** [@yomega\_fan\_335](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomega_fan_335)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nightmare-axle-problems/79258 "2016-02-12T18:50:11Z")
I’ve heard that for the first run of Nightmares, YYF anodized the axles & that they’re easy to strip. Does it still have that problem? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=48) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=50)