# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=50 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 51 --- ## [Can you tell me what axle the YYF SuperWIDE uses?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-tell-me-what-axle-the-yyf-superwide-uses/79230)
**Author:** [@Old\_Yoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Old_Yoer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2016, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-tell-me-what-axle-the-yyf-superwide-uses/79230 "2016-02-10T03:55:54Z")
Much appreciation to anyone with the answer. --- ## [New In Yoyo-ing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-in-yoyo-ing/79180)
**Author:** [@alinp25](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/alinp25)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2016, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-in-yoyo-ing/79180 "2016-02-06T22:07:21Z")
Hello! Yesterday i got my first yoyo, a YYF Whip. Until now i learned tricks like Boingy-Boing, Split the Atom, Man on the flying trapeze, Double or nothing, Boomerang, etc… easy tricks. Few hours ago (it doesn’t even ha… --- ## [Weekend axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weekend-axle/79117)
**Author:** [@yomega\_fan\_335](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomega_fan_335)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2016, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weekend-axle/79117 "2016-02-06T20:21:01Z")
I’m looking for my first bimetal & I’m finding the Weekend’s specs to be quite fitting to my style, but it has an 8mm axle. I’m honestly not sure how easy it is to strip the axle. I want an answer, please? --- ## [how to remove stubborn bearings, yyr diffusion?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-stubborn-bearings-yyr-diffusion/78890)
**Author:** [@ImThatGuyInYourLife](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ImThatGuyInYourLife)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2016, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-stubborn-bearings-yyr-diffusion/78890 "2016-02-06T14:17:06Z")
just like the title. the yoyo has death grip on it’s bearing, and i need to get it out to clean it. any tips? --- ## [Does such a tool exist?...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-such-a-tool-exist/78985)
**Author:** [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2016, 4:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-such-a-tool-exist/78985 "2016-01-26T04:13:44Z")
Is there a tool a little like a cookie cutter maybe that can chop your standard 19mm pads down to standard pads for D size yoyos? --- ## [How do you take apart a Protostar?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-take-apart-a-protostar/78953)
**Author:** [@Niekro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Niekro)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2016, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-take-apart-a-protostar/78953 "2016-01-25T19:26:36Z")
My string’s all knotted and I can’t get the thing apart. I don’t want to crank on it too hard for fear of breaking it. Oh yeah, no youtube videos. --- ## [Replay Pro unwilling to bind, is it me or the throw?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-pro-unwilling-to-bind-is-it-me-or-the-throw/78929)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2016, 1:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-pro-unwilling-to-bind-is-it-me-or-the-throw/78929 "2016-01-22T01:02:32Z")
I can get it to bind about 20% of the time but its very spotty and I have to be very careful with my bind. All my other yoyo’s are fine, this includes a DV888, Orca, Bonfire, and Shutter. I’m inclined to think its an is… --- ## [Some 3D Printed Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-3d-printed-yoyos/75184)
**Author:** [@CyBer\_Hurricane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CyBer_Hurricane)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2016, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-3d-printed-yoyos/75184 "2016-01-21T16:29:33Z")
Hey everyone, I recently built a 3D printer, and being interested in the design of yoyos, I couldn’t resist making a few yoyos with it. I also recently completed a CNC lathe whose purpose of being built was to make yoyos… --- ## [Bearing seat measurements](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-seat-measurements/78769)
**Author:** [@Fuzzwad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fuzzwad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2016, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-seat-measurements/78769 "2016-01-21T15:34:02Z")
I’m trying to model a yoyo, and I’ve hit a wall. I don’t know the sizes of the bearing seats, response grooves, ect, if someone could give me some info is greatly appreciate it. I wanna use One Drop’s Flow Groove pads an… --- ## [Here is the simplest way of making yoyo holster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/here-is-the-simplest-way-of-making-yoyo-holster/78883)
**Author:** [@rizki\_yoist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rizki_yoist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/here-is-the-simplest-way-of-making-yoyo-holster/78883 "2016-01-16T15:19:39Z")
Probably only useful in zombie apocalypse, but it’s more comfortable than shoving your throw into your pocket, you know modern yoyos don’t do that. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkwILOXTdo8 You can use different kinds of str… --- ## [Fiesta Tres Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fiesta-tres-help/78851)
**Author:** [@SeaZebruhz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SeaZebruhz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fiesta-tres-help/78851 "2016-01-15T12:24:24Z")
Ok, so I got my Fiesta Tres today. After a couple drops, the yoyo’s gap became offset resulting in some unpleasant vibe. With the YYJ Lock and Bolt system, is there anyway to fix/tune it? --- ## [How to tune a Replay Pro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-tune-a-replay-pro/78783)
**Author:** [@yoyoben18](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoben18)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-tune-a-replay-pro/78783 "2016-01-13T17:26:54Z")
I have three Replay Pros. A Yellow and Pink, A clear, and a fire marble. All of them are very vibey, even when I make the arrows match, that does not do much. I have tried tuning it the way I would tune any other yoyo bu… --- ## [Yo modders! I have a Dark Magic II response groove question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-modders-i-have-a-dark-magic-ii-response-groove-question/78763)
**Author:** [@jrodriguez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrodriguez)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2016, 6:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-modders-i-have-a-dark-magic-ii-response-groove-question/78763 "2016-01-09T06:06:03Z")
Have any of you modders deepened the response grooves on a DMII? I’ve measured, and the walls don’t seem to be thick enough, which surprised me because the walls on the OG DM were definitely thick enough to cut a groove … --- ## [Binds](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/binds/78735)
**Author:** [@Mandiz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mandiz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2016, 11:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/binds/78735 "2016-01-08T23:55:40Z")
Do different binds wear out the response pabs more is there such a think as harder binds? random question --- ## [Does anyone think multitools are terrible for bearing removal? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-think-multitools-are-terrible-for-bearing-removal/78718)
**Author:** [@yomega\_fan\_335](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomega_fan_335)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2016, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-think-multitools-are-terrible-for-bearing-removal/78718 "2016-01-08T21:02:01Z")
I mean, every time I use them to remove a bearing, it always gets stuck on the tool & it would take me a huge amount of effort to get it off. --- ## [HELP!!! Stripped Elysian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stripped-elysian/78749)
**Author:** [@Siruta](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Siruta)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2016, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stripped-elysian/78749 "2016-01-08T17:24:53Z")
Please help if you can. My Elysian has been stripped. :cry: Specifically, one side in the threaded holes. Is there anyway to work around this without buying another yoyo? --- ## [One Drop Rebirth is hurting me!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-rebirth-is-hurting-me/78722)
**Author:** [@witjah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/witjah)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 4:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-rebirth-is-hurting-me/78722 "2016-01-07T04:28:08Z")
Hi everyone! Since Christmas i got a one drop rebirth, and it plays very nice but sometimes it’s responsive and hurts my fingers alot :stuck\_out\_tongue: anyone got any idea what the problem is? Thanks! --- ## [Bearing stuck on multitool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-stuck-on-multitool/78717)
**Author:** [@yomega\_fan\_335](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomega_fan_335)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-stuck-on-multitool/78717 "2016-01-06T07:26:29Z")
I was just removing the bearing from my Czech Point & doing some tuning with my new multitool. Got it stuck on the tool. Tried the freezer method & the lube method, can’t get it unstuck, help? ??? --- ## [The INTENSE FHZ mod thread](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-intense-fhz-mod-thread/72421)
**Author:** [@XtraAwesomeMan64](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XtraAwesomeMan64)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2016, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-intense-fhz-mod-thread/72421 "2016-01-05T21:59:38Z")
Ok… it’s probably been done before, but whatever. Show me some intense FHZ mods!! :smiley: --- ## [ If you dye yo yos read this... (by Buzz-On)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-dye-yo-yos-read-this-by-buzz-on/78708)
**Author:** [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2016, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-dye-yo-yos-read-this-by-buzz-on/78708 "2016-01-05T20:03:58Z")
This topic has been previously posted elsewhere. by Buzz-On Note: I think I removed all of the dead links to other references no longer available. This article was written referencing POLYCARB plastic yoyos. Delrin … --- ## [YoYoJam yo-yo dyeing guide! Acetone and RIT method (by Shock Tsunami)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-yo-yo-dyeing-guide-acetone-and-rit-method-by-shock-tsunami/78707)
**Author:** [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2016, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-yo-yo-dyeing-guide-acetone-and-rit-method-by-shock-tsunami/78707 "2016-01-05T19:54:33Z")
This topic has been previously posted elsewhere. by Shock Tsunami Note: I think I removed all of the dead links to other references no longer available. This was originally written referencing YYJ yoyos but the conc… --- ## [I found a crappy yoyo and decided to mod it](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-found-a-crappy-yoyo-and-decided-to-mod-it/78705)
**Author:** [@rizki\_yoist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rizki_yoist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2016, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-found-a-crappy-yoyo-and-decided-to-mod-it/78705 "2016-01-05T19:31:49Z")
This thing is like, $1 in a local toy store. I decided to get one and see if I can do anything with it. Stock plays like a dream, totally lightweight, has a bearing, spacer and starburst response is one piece of plastic… --- ## [My dyed delrin throws... Check em out](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dyed-delrin-throws-check-em-out/78558)
**Author:** [@S3TH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/S3TH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2016, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dyed-delrin-throws-check-em-out/78558 "2016-01-03T20:35:55Z")
So I decided to dye my trancer today and it turned out amazing. I used peanut butter as a mask to give it that acid wash effect. http://\[img\]https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5734/23968711406\_f233b57a43\_z.jpgYoyojoker Tra… --- ## [Need help with bearings!?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-bearings/78645)
**Author:** [@Flippant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Flippant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2016, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-bearings/78645 "2016-01-02T07:08:49Z")
Hello, I recently got into yoyoing and bought myself a Magic Yo-yo N12. It has become very responsive within a few days of use. After doing some digging, I found this is probably an issue with the stock bearing that it… --- ## [Shutter bearing ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-bearing/78622)
**Author:** [@Miguelphone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Miguelphone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-bearing/78622 "2015-12-31T07:16:44Z")
I just got my shutter today I was trying to get the bearing out but the bearing is really stuck Anybody have to some problem or any tips on my issue --- ## [Iyoyo Steel splash problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-steel-splash-problems/78567)
**Author:** [@Maverick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Maverick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-steel-splash-problems/78567 "2015-12-29T21:02:46Z")
I just got the iyoyo steel in the iced splash colorway, and ive noticed that there is a slight ridge between the red splash and the blue/sliver acid wash. I think it’s killing my fingerspin times. Any way to fix it? --- ## [New guy needing input on setting up a DV888 for first use...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-guy-needing-input-on-setting-up-a-dv888-for-first-use/78509)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-guy-needing-input-on-setting-up-a-dv888-for-first-use/78509 "2015-12-28T14:49:05Z")
New to performance yoyo’s, only previous experience was a yomega fireball, response type. I just ordered a starter kit with a DV888, a response and non-response bearing, strings, etc. Is there anything special I should… --- ## [Hand turned yoyo: HTYY#0.44 (reply #186)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hand-turned-yoyo-htyy-0-44-reply-186/62444)
**Author:** [@ckron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ckron)\ **Replies:** 188\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hand-turned-yoyo-htyy-0-44-reply-186/62444 "2015-12-27T04:11:42Z")
Hi all. I have started hand turning yoyo by using a mini lathe since September 2013. I would like to share with you one of the yoyos that I made. It is a V-shape delrin yoyo with aluminum rings. Specifications and photo… --- ## [888x yoyo mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888x-yoyo-mods/78556)
**Author:** [@bradcollins2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bradcollins2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888x-yoyo-mods/78556 "2015-12-27T00:02:38Z")
hi i don’t know much about yoyos i got an 888x as a gift and i’m wondering if there’s a way to mod it to become unresponsive. idk what the point of the grips on the side are if it just binds whenever you try to do a tr… --- ## [Yoyos I tuned](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-i-tuned/78554)
**Author:** [@rizki\_yoist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rizki_yoist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2015, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-i-tuned/78554 "2015-12-26T18:30:59Z")
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