# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=5 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [Plastic H-profile yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/plastic-h-profile-yoyo/423425)
**Author:** [@MaDMAn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MaDMAn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/plastic-h-profile-yoyo/423425 "2025-04-20T21:25:28Z")
One more… 57.7 mm diameter 43.3 mm wide 65.3 gr --- ## [Plastic freehand mini](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/plastic-freehand-mini/420415)
**Author:** [@MaDMAn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MaDMAn)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/plastic-freehand-mini/420415 "2025-04-17T19:28:43Z")
Had some.spare time at work today. Diameter 51mm Width 37mm Weight 60gr Cheers, J --- ## [Curious About Lube and Bearing Longevity](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/curious-about-lube-and-bearing-longevity/422441)
**Author:** [@Fluffy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fluffy)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2025, 11:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/curious-about-lube-and-bearing-longevity/422441 "2025-04-06T11:13:13Z")
Hey all, I got into yoyoing about 5 years ago. Like most people, I started by binging tutorial videos and obsessing over what gear to buy. I made the mistake of picking up a responsive yoyo because a lot of tutorials in… --- ## [D size Bearing Pad Dimensions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/d-size-bearing-pad-dimensions/422502)
**Author:** [@atdesignlab](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/atdesignlab)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2025, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/d-size-bearing-pad-dimensions/422502 "2025-04-06T00:20:25Z")
Hi, I’m At from At Design Lab. I’m currently doing some research for potential future yo-yo designs and wanted to get your input on D-size bearing response pads. I’ve noticed that the dimensions for these pads can vary … --- ## [Lubing bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubing-bearings/413891)
**Author:** [@vielfras](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vielfras)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubing-bearings/413891 "2025-04-03T18:46:58Z")
Hello, I remembear hearing that you don´t have to lube ceramic bearings. Is that true? --- ## [A few random design questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-few-random-design-questions/422249)
**Author:** [@Jdrabik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jdrabik)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-few-random-design-questions/422249 "2025-04-03T07:01:25Z")
Hey everyone, Lately I’ve been working on playing with some design in CAD, a few ideas I’ve been kicking around. I had a few questions for other designers out there that I’m hoping someone might be able to answer: One… --- ## [Plastic/alu yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/plastic-alu-yoyo/422041)
**Author:** [@MaDMAn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MaDMAn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/plastic-alu-yoyo/422041 "2025-03-30T18:17:09Z")
V shaped yoyo, very loosely inspired by the YYJ speeder. 57 mm diameter 40.5 mm wide 66.5 gr --- ## [Modded madman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-madman/422039)
**Author:** [@MaDMAn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MaDMAn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-madman/422039 "2025-03-30T16:17:25Z")
One of these had too much damage on the outside. Fitted stanless rings outside. 2,5 mm smaller in diameter and 1 mm less wide but 2 gr heavier. Might shave some more weight off. --- ## [YYF Northstar weight mod question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-northstar-weight-mod-question/421624)
**Author:** [@dariram](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dariram)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-northstar-weight-mod-question/421624 "2025-03-25T15:04:46Z")
Does anybody have experience with reducing the weight of the newer Northstar(top) to be 3 grams lighter and play like the 2010 J.K. Northstar(bottom)? Where would be the best place to reduce the weight? Axle? Bearing? D… --- ## [Wide alu butterfly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wide-alu-butterfly/420827)
**Author:** [@MaDMAn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MaDMAn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wide-alu-butterfly/420827 "2025-03-24T03:18:14Z")
Did this one around 18 years ago I think, just before the yyf 888 came out. I remember making hubstacked inserts for it when I saw the 888. 53 mm diameter 44 mm wide 70gr --- ## [Cerecoat/moonrock Finish cutting string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cerecoat-moonrock-finish-cutting-string/420609)
**Author:** [@EricInfinity](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EricInfinity)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cerecoat-moonrock-finish-cutting-string/420609 "2025-03-18T13:19:29Z")
Hello friends! I have a RCS turduccen with a moon rock finish. Its some kind of cerecoat and its cutting the string. Ive seen Brandon Vu’s video about using jeans to smooth it out and stop the finish from cutting the s… --- ## [Metal Shavings in Bearing Seat and Bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-shavings-in-bearing-seat-and-bearing/420620)
**Author:** [@MinerJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MinerJ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-shavings-in-bearing-seat-and-bearing/420620 "2025-03-09T20:24:33Z")
Recently picked up a few new Duncan’s, including a World Class. Popped the string that came with it on, wound it up, and threw a strong sleeper. The bearing screamed and howled like I’ve never heard before, so I immedi… --- ## [Modded yoyojam (old one, forgot what it is)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-yoyojam-old-one-forgot-what-it-is/420474)
**Author:** [@MaDMAn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MaDMAn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-yoyojam-old-one-forgot-what-it-is/420474 "2025-03-07T17:15:42Z")
I figured i might as well share some more stuff. 66gr M --- ## [Semi Responsive Yoyo (Bearing?)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/semi-responsive-yoyo-bearing/67960)
**Author:** [@Buggot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Buggot)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/semi-responsive-yoyo-bearing/67960 "2025-03-04T06:21:06Z")
Alright guys, it seems like I need help again ;D (Continues from my IB thread, because it seems like it would be more useful here.) Okay, so here’s the background: -I’m currently working my way through the String Tric… --- ## [YYR Savage Vibe Fix Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-savage-vibe-fix-help/419918)
**Author:** [@kawaii.kaede](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kawaii.kaede)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-savage-vibe-fix-help/419918 "2025-02-28T21:03:56Z")
Hi to everyone I get YYR Savage. It is amazing. I play with it for a few day, today I put in my pocket (I wear very small tight jeans so it was super squeezed in for 10min) when I run inside to use restroom. I yoyo aga… --- ## [An Aoda Littles Story](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/an-aoda-littles-story/379290)
**Author:** [@SML](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SML)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/an-aoda-littles-story/379290 "2025-02-25T21:26:50Z")
Awhile back, I posted a NIB Aoda Littles for sale or trade because I’d gotten a duplicate. I hoped to trade it for an Aero-Yo Mini Monster or a light silver Littles. Today I found a vendor in China who is apparently … --- ## [Wooden Yoyo Making Masterclass with Spinworthy- Shear Scraping](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooden-yoyo-making-masterclass-with-spinworthy-shear-scraping/381425)
**Author:** [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2025, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooden-yoyo-making-masterclass-with-spinworthy-shear-scraping/381425 "2025-02-22T20:10:13Z")
Hi everyone. It’s been on my mind for a while to share some of my techniques for making wooden yoyos for those who are already experienced in making them. This eposode is on a technique called ‘shear scraping’. Have y… --- ## [The Definitive Guide To TryCatchThrow@'s Replacement TMBR Axles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-definitive-guide-to-trycatchthrow-s-replacement-tmbr-axles/402822)
**Author:** [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-definitive-guide-to-trycatchthrow-s-replacement-tmbr-axles/402822 "2025-02-20T15:24:48Z")
Believe it or not, there is enough to know about the purchase and operation of a TMBR replacement axle that I thought it would be useful to have a small guide. Sizes The TMBR replacement axles currently come in two size… --- ## [Anyone have experience anodizing blasted titanium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-have-experience-anodizing-blasted-titanium/418841)
**Author:** [@JonC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JonC)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-have-experience-anodizing-blasted-titanium/418841 "2025-02-15T04:36:28Z")
Does anybody have any personal experience on anodizing bead blasted titanium. I’m getting perfect color on a titanium Triton, The problem I’m experiencing, once it’s dry the second you touch it, it smudges. It’s like it’… --- ## [Duncan spin drifter and proyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-spin-drifter-and-proyo/400262)
**Author:** [@Cutting2crew](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cutting2crew)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 4:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-spin-drifter-and-proyo/400262 "2025-02-12T04:21:02Z")
I just got the Duncan spin drifter and on the packaging it says it doesn’t come apart but literally every else l lok online it says that it can come apart and lm confused, l tried twisting it apart but it doesn’t want to… --- ## [Question on lubricant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-on-lubricant/418816)
**Author:** [@Georgekouts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Georgekouts)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-on-lubricant/418816 "2025-02-08T18:27:56Z")
This is the oil I used to use to oil the trimmer of my shaving machine which just died on me. Would you think that it could be used as a lubricant for bearings. (Like the sewing machine oil does). Unfortunately there is … --- ## [Help with spintastics manta ray](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-spintastics-manta-ray/418486)
**Author:** [@Cutting2crew](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cutting2crew)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 2:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-spintastics-manta-ray/418486 "2025-02-05T02:50:40Z")
I got a manta ray along time ago but when l bought it the wooden sleeve was rotten so l’ve never been able to play with it, l also have a hurricane with a brand new wooden sleeve but l haven’t used it in case l ever trie… --- ## [NSK Bearing debunk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nsk-bearing-debunk/418277)
**Author:** [@rysk\_9844](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rysk_9844)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 3:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nsk-bearing-debunk/418277 "2025-02-01T03:23:32Z")
Does anyone here own a Platinum bearing? I vaguely remember a post on the YoYo BST a few years ago (but I can’t find the original) stating that you shouldn’t clean it with lighter fluid, or the coating will wear out. … --- ## [Goodbye DifPads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/goodbye-difpads/418229)
**Author:** [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/goodbye-difpads/418229 "2025-01-31T17:26:56Z")
I just installed a brand new set of Thick (.030”) DifPads in my Wide Sport, as the silicone was just a bit too aggressive for my taste, and all of my poly/ blend strings are basically useless in it. I’m guessing I am in… --- ## [Bearing seat damage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-seat-damage/415482)
**Author:** [@DrewMarshall](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrewMarshall)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-seat-damage/415482 "2025-01-29T06:39:39Z")
Is this yoyo still considered mint? Or is it NMTBS? Should you mention such damage from removing the bearing to a buyer? What’s everyone’s thoughts about this? --- ## [D bearing removal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/d-bearing-removal/416103)
**Author:** [@Georgekouts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Georgekouts)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/d-bearing-removal/416103 "2025-01-28T16:52:05Z")
Hello. I tried to remove my d size bearing with pliers yesterday. Seems like i pressed to hard and shattered the bearing to smithereens. Sadly, the inner ring of the bearing that hugs the bearing seat stayed stuck. It… --- ## [Fixed axle Butterfly XT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-butterfly-xt/410917)
**Author:** [@Mooky](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mooky)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-butterfly-xt/410917 "2025-01-22T18:52:32Z")
Recently I’ve been really into modding XTs.I turned this one into a fixed axle and it plays really well! There’s a hardware store right next to my house that I popped into and grabbed some plastic spacers that I cut … --- ## [Deshielding 10 balls](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deshielding-10-balls/415720)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deshielding-10-balls/415720 "2025-01-22T05:02:34Z")
tried deshielding a couple od flats and all 3 i can get one side out but the other not so much. jumped to a regular centering that i also needed to clean and i popped both sides out in seconds. went back to the flats and… --- ## [Brand New Blue Weekender Axle: Tolerance Issue?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/brand-new-blue-weekender-axle-tolerance-issue/410938)
**Author:** [@Mrnovember410](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mrnovember410)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/brand-new-blue-weekender-axle-tolerance-issue/410938 "2025-01-17T01:48:54Z")
I don’t know how best to reach Doc and I’m not sure if he’s still on vacation. I’ve got one of the new blue weekenders that may have a tolerance issue - it flew apart during my first session with it. I tightened it right… --- ## [A broken Star (Pulled thread repair)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-broken-star-pulled-thread-repair/417375)
**Author:** [@Sven](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sven)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-broken-star-pulled-thread-repair/417375 "2025-01-16T21:42:08Z")
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