# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=51 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 52 --- ## [Help with 3D printed yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-3d-printed-yoyos/78546)
**Author:** [@ReneAnd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ReneAnd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2015, 12:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-3d-printed-yoyos/78546 "2015-12-26T00:13:12Z")
Hey again! Some days ago i made a post about measurement for bearing seats for a 3d printed yoyo, where som guys commented about the design of the yoyo. I made some changes, and was wondering if it would work now, and if… --- ## [unresponsive becoming responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-becoming-responsive/78523)
**Author:** [@blake32701](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/blake32701)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2015, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-becoming-responsive/78523 "2015-12-24T21:49:33Z")
i have cleaned my bearings, swithed them, and lubed them on my yomega glide and it still becoming responsive. the same problem with my onedrop vanguard any help??? --- ## [Yoyo size measurement for 3D printing and general need for help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-size-measurement-for-3d-printing-and-general-need-for-help/78451)
**Author:** [@ReneAnd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ReneAnd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2015, 1:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-size-measurement-for-3d-printing-and-general-need-for-help/78451 "2015-12-20T01:23:55Z")
Hey guys! Since i started yoyoing, i’ve always wanted to design my own, and i thought i could try 3D printing one. I need some general help, about the measurements tho… What sizes should i make place for the bearing, an… --- ## [STACKLESS PGM HELP!!!!!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stackless-pgm-help/78409)
**Author:** [@Rb1664](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rb1664)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stackless-pgm-help/78409 "2015-12-17T05:34:53Z")
Hey I’m new to the forums and basically I was an expert yoyo about 4-5 years ago and stopped for awhile but now trying to get back into it…I own the stackless PGM from YYF and was wondering if anyone can help me find a w… --- ## [Benefits of a Dirty Bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/benefits-of-a-dirty-bearing/78350)
**Author:** [@bhagwad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bhagwad)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 7:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/benefits-of-a-dirty-bearing/78350 "2015-12-16T07:49:29Z")
Ever since I used vaseline on my responsive OneStar, it’s been playing perfectly for a long time. With normal thick lube, I had to relubricate once every day (at least). But vaseline seems to go on and on. The problem i… --- ## [I Dinged My Bi-Metal Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-dinged-my-bi-metal-yoyo/78356)
**Author:** [@Enzenc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Enzenc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-dinged-my-bi-metal-yoyo/78356 "2015-12-15T17:42:02Z")
Title says it all. I just bought an all new bi-metal yoyo (pretty expensive) It has outer SS rims and a 6061 Aluminum body. I dinged it pretty hard against a pillar today. Unsurprisingly, there were no markings whatsoeve… --- ## [Too hot ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/too-hot/78357)
**Author:** [@Icehockeyfreak3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Icehockeyfreak3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/too-hot/78357 "2015-12-12T15:05:46Z")
Why has my too hot bearing got really quiet u can barelly hear it and the spin times are lower and u cannot snap start it any more --- ## [Bearing rattle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-rattle/78320)
**Author:** [@Niekro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Niekro)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-rattle/78320 "2015-12-12T03:16:51Z")
I had to switch the bearing in my DM2(regular bearing). When I shake the yoyo now it rattles a little and it won’t wind like it used to. Any help would be appreciated. :slight\_smile: --- ## [New Video: How I Use Terrapin Dry Lube, and Why](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-video-how-i-use-terrapin-dry-lube-and-why/78337)
**Author:** [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 1:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-video-how-i-use-terrapin-dry-lube-and-why/78337 "2015-12-12T01:05:12Z")
Hope this helps someone out there! That stuff is amazing and I want every who thinks that adding lube slows a bearing down see this and think again. Terrapin has some wizardry going on. --- ## [Graphite to lubricate yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/graphite-to-lubricate-yoyos/78313)
**Author:** [@Morgoroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Morgoroth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/graphite-to-lubricate-yoyos/78313 "2015-12-11T03:30:56Z")
Is the terrapin dry lube just graphite? Is it the same stuff you get at a hardware store? --- ## [Bearing for YYJ Patriot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-for-yyj-patriot/78303)
**Author:** [@PkhBasko](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PkhBasko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 5:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-for-yyj-patriot/78303 "2015-12-08T05:04:16Z")
I’m new to the whole modification scene, but I have a very old Red YYJ Patriot and the bearing is pretty worn out. I’d like to keep this particular YoYo responsive and keep its sleep duration or increase it if possible. … --- ## [I started my own yoyo brand, here is my first prototype "Ubiyo"](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-started-my-own-yoyo-brand-here-is-my-first-prototype-ubiyo/78196)
**Author:** [@rizki\_yoist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rizki_yoist)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-started-my-own-yoyo-brand-here-is-my-first-prototype-ubiyo/78196 "2015-12-07T01:00:03Z")
I have always wanted to do this for a long time, finally I did! Rizki’s Yoyos - “Ubiyo” Material: Ubi (Javanese Yam) Weight: 49.53gram Diameter: 41mm Width: 36mm Gap width: 4mm Bearing: Stainless 8 ball (size C) … --- ## [Oreyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oreyo/78272)
**Author:** [@rizki\_yoist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rizki_yoist)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oreyo/78272 "2015-12-07T00:07:46Z")
Twist - Lick - Yoyo Material: Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Vanilla Cream Diameter: 42 mm Width: 27 mm Weight: 25.8 g Gap width: 7 mm Bearing: Dif-E-Yo Konkave Bearing (size C) --- ## [Yoyos coming apart](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-coming-apart/77977)
**Author:** [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-coming-apart/77977 "2015-12-04T18:18:12Z")
Does anyone else have issues with their yoyos just falling apart on you (maybe the yoyo nicks your hand or the ground or just simply starts to come apart)? A common yoyo this happens on is my horizon. Is there a good way… --- ## [Slim Bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slim-bearing/78216)
**Author:** [@Morgoroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Morgoroth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slim-bearing/78216 "2015-12-03T12:38:50Z")
I know this is going to sound silly, but can I just put a slim bearing in any of my throws to make them responsive? Would I also have to change the axle? --- ## [Rusty Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rusty-bearings/78185)
**Author:** [@PkhBasko](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PkhBasko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2015, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rusty-bearings/78185 "2015-11-30T21:40:52Z")
I feel like I’m posting too much, but I continually have more questions. I have some rusty bearings from old yoyo’s, is there a safe way to “fix” these? --- ## [Response Pads For Yoyorecreation Stargazer?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads-for-yoyorecreation-stargazer/78152)
**Author:** [@RomulusR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RomulusR1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads-for-yoyorecreation-stargazer/78152 "2015-11-28T21:30:25Z")
Yes it is true, I am that one guy. You know… the one with the throwing skills, but not a spec of knowledge about the way they work. I know a good throw when I use it, but now I have a problem. So what response pads do t… --- ## [How Do You Remove Paint From Aluminum Yoyo? (The results are in!)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-remove-paint-from-aluminum-yoyo-the-results-are-in/78040)
**Author:** [@RomulusR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RomulusR1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-remove-paint-from-aluminum-yoyo-the-results-are-in/78040 "2015-11-28T20:20:16Z")
I was wondering how to remove the paint from a yoyorecreation yoyo (7075)? I just bought a yoyorecreation Stargazer V2 from Swatnoodle (great seller by the way) on the B/S/T forums. It had 3A marks on it (none that affec… --- ## [Shutter YoYo performance issues](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-yoyo-performance-issues/78099)
**Author:** [@Plugilir](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Plugilir)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-yoyo-performance-issues/78099 "2015-11-28T15:06:49Z")
I’m fairly new to yo-yoing but recently just got the Shutter yoyo which I am very pleased with. Aside from the yoyo I got some thin lube from ■■■■■■■■■■.com. Right when I got the yoyo, which was about 2 days ago, I put l… --- ## [Orbis responsiveness](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/orbis-responsiveness/76036)
**Author:** [@MarHaiYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarHaiYoyo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/orbis-responsiveness/76036 "2015-11-27T06:51:40Z")
I recently received my orbis, about a week or so ago. I have given it an extensive breaking in session. The bearing spins really smooth when I take it out. Like really really smooth. But the yoyo tends to snag on the str… --- ## [YYJ Classic Needs Lubing Every Hour!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-classic-needs-lubing-every-hour/78093)
**Author:** [@bhagwad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bhagwad)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 2:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-classic-needs-lubing-every-hour/78093 "2015-11-27T02:53:02Z")
Just got the YYJ Classic (Responsive) today, and I’m quite disappointed with how unresponsive it is just 1hr after heavy lubing. I’m used to the OneStar (Sage) and for me, I like the following amount of responsiveness: … --- ## [Can't Replace Response Pads with O-Rings :(](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-replace-response-pads-with-o-rings/78047)
**Author:** [@bhagwad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bhagwad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-replace-response-pads-with-o-rings/78047 "2015-11-25T16:33:32Z")
This is just in case someone else tries to replace the response pads on the Sage (OneStar) with O-Rings. It doesn’t work - the o rings are too thick and the response pad grooves are too shallow. I didn’t like the idea o… --- ## [BSP axle? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bsp-axle/78075)
**Author:** [@Colbywill](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Colbywill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bsp-axle/78075 "2015-11-24T01:34:53Z")
Shot in the dark with this one I feel but does anyone know where I could the exact axle system they use in the bsp? I’ve contacted anti-yo via twitter and email in the past with no response. I’ve been to my local hardwa… --- ## [Bearing stuck of YYF tool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-stuck-of-yyf-tool/78059)
**Author:** [@Connorspears](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Connorspears)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-stuck-of-yyf-tool/78059 "2015-11-22T23:08:52Z")
My bearing is stuck on the YYF multitool! Ive tried freezing twice, I’ve tried lubing it and pulling, and I’ve tried pliers and even a vice. No luck. Not even budging. Any ideas? --- ## [blah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blah/78027)
**Author:** [@Colbywill](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Colbywill)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blah/78027 "2015-11-22T03:42:32Z")
Hey guys, few summers ago I picked up a mini jet lathe 1014 that was on sale at my local Rockler. I never wound up getting a chuck until just now. I’ve been doing some silicone recess mods, easy stuff. I’m sure I could … --- ## [Advice on first](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/advice-on-first/78049)
**Author:** [@Kelvartis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kelvartis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/advice-on-first/78049 "2015-11-21T23:46:49Z")
First self created yoyo. I have access to a few metal lathes as well as milling machines. All I have to base any of my measurements on are a C3 Capless I have. Any tips / advice on weight / distribution / axle setup. … --- ## [Help please 😢](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-please/77976)
**Author:** [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-please/77976 "2015-11-20T23:43:00Z")
So I am not going to blame anyone (might have been me, might have been someone else, don’t know), but my favorite yoyo was unfortunately stripped the other day. The actual yoyo, not the axel. Is there any way to get it d… --- ## [konkave bearing care](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/konkave-bearing-care/78020)
**Author:** [@Normando](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Normando)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 4:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/konkave-bearing-care/78020 "2015-11-20T04:55:29Z")
First I just wana say what’s up to erbody, names Normando and im new to the forum so I Thought id say hey and introduced myself first. So my question is I jist bought the ceramic konkave bearing and I was wondering if i… --- ## [White hole responsive ?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/white-hole-responsive/77230)
**Author:** [@Maverick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Maverick)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2015, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/white-hole-responsive/77230 "2015-11-19T16:05:02Z")
My yicheng luo white hole has gotten responsive for some reason. I know it isnt the bearing, because i’ve tested it in another yoyo. I’ve noticed that a spacer doesnt snap on to the bearing anymore though, could that be … --- ## [new member, presentation and help needed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-member-presentation-and-help-needed/77765)
**Author:** [@mic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2015, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-member-presentation-and-help-needed/77765 "2015-11-17T16:53:28Z")
Hi guys, my name and nice to meet you all :slight\_smile: I’m coming back to yoyoing after several years (maybe too much :slight\_smile: ), i used to compete back in 1997-98, now i see that everything is different so i … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=50) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=52)