# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=52 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 53 --- ## [modding the replay pro ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-the-replay-pro/77935)
**Author:** [@vaultboy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vaultboy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2015, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-the-replay-pro/77935 "2015-11-17T16:12:43Z")
i need help i need to resilicone a replay pro but it has holes that lead into the center of the caps so would it add weght and make it better or would it mess it up please help --- ## [Titanium Dream +Torch =🌈](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-dream-torch/77811)
**Author:** [@Stash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Stash)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-dream-torch/77811 "2015-11-16T22:25:24Z")
This was fun to do ;D Used :fire: MAP gas torch. https://instagram.com/p/934KcUERfh/ --- ## [Broken Raider (overtightened?)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/broken-raider-overtightened/77903)
**Author:** [@JamesCorallo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JamesCorallo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2015, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/broken-raider-overtightened/77903 "2015-11-14T17:33:40Z")
Hi everybody, I got a lot off of eBay and in it was Raider and it will not unscrew. The two halves move when I twist it but, it doesn’t open at all. I suspect it was overtightened at some point and now is it stuck like t… --- ## [I made my own yoyo holster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-made-my-own-yoyo-holster/77855)
**Author:** [@MarHaiYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarHaiYoyo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2015, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-made-my-own-yoyo-holster/77855 "2015-11-12T15:05:48Z")
I made my own yoyo holster today using some paracord and and carabiner. Maybe not the most intricate design but it does the job. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/11/911083e8ab0ebdebd3d8d5c3da56a8f6.jpg I’m still l… --- ## [Responsive yo-yos make me want to quit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-yo-yos-make-me-want-to-quit/77760)
**Author:** [@Mandiz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mandiz)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2015, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-yo-yos-make-me-want-to-quit/77760 "2015-11-09T03:51:37Z")
I’ve tried cleaning my bearing so many times and it doesn’t change anything. Even when i try breaking it in and using less lube it still stay the same responsiveness. And the bearing is fine. It is literally brand new. W… --- ## [What is the axle size called in yyj, clyw etc?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-axle-size-called-in-yyj-clyw-etc/77779)
**Author:** [@kadabrium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kadabrium)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2015, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-axle-size-called-in-yyj-clyw-etc/77779 "2015-11-07T14:36:39Z")
Theres this axle thread size slightly thicker than a standard m4 but nowhere as big as a m5. It is used by yyj from solid spin onward, clyw large hub models, and i believe some of 2syy and genyo as well (maybe queen, pro… --- ## [yoyo facotry thin lub](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-facotry-thin-lub/77750)
**Author:** [@Mandiz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mandiz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2015, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-facotry-thin-lub/77750 "2015-11-06T14:49:57Z")
how good is this lube every time i use a drop for my yo-yos they become responsive? do they just need to be broken in? if so how long does this take usually? --- ## [Help me make my woody better](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-make-my-woody-better/74630)
**Author:** [@trick420](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/trick420)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2015, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-make-my-woody-better/74630 "2015-11-05T18:59:31Z")
Fixed axle nuts… I need you to weigh in here… I’ve been wanting a fixed axle woodie for a while, and have had a BST trade offer requesting one for a few days. Anyway, tonight I decided I would just make one, so I wen… --- ## [Why do you not lube a gold center track?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-do-you-not-lube-a-gold-center-track/77741)
**Author:** [@yomega\_fan\_335](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomega_fan_335)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2015, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-do-you-not-lube-a-gold-center-track/77741 "2015-11-04T20:25:09Z")
Why? --- ## [Orbis Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/orbis-axle/77659)
**Author:** [@BovineAssassin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BovineAssassin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2015, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/orbis-axle/77659 "2015-11-04T15:50:47Z")
I have a yyo orbis and the axle is very worn down what should i do and where do i find a new one thank you in advance --- ## [Any place to buy YYF Hubstacks with bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-place-to-buy-yyf-hubstacks-with-bearings/77700)
**Author:** [@jgraf8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jgraf8)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2015, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-place-to-buy-yyf-hubstacks-with-bearings/77700 "2015-11-02T02:23:57Z")
I ended up spilling some gatorade onto my yo-yo in a massive rush and the drink killed both of the bearings in my hubstack set so I had to trash them. Is there any place I can purchase the hubstacks that also come with t… --- ## [Anodized my Ricochet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodized-my-ricochet/77367)
**Author:** [@weebus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/weebus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2015, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodized-my-ricochet/77367 "2015-11-01T15:33:02Z")
I mostly lurk around here, but I figured some of you might be interested in seeing this. I work with a lot of Titanium in my other hobbies, so I figured I’d do a little tinkering with some of my Titanium Yo-yos. Starte… --- ## [Yoyofactory ONE 3D Printed Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-one-3d-printed-mod/77650)
**Author:** [@Blenderdragon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Blenderdragon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2015, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-one-3d-printed-mod/77650 "2015-10-29T21:17:32Z")
So i took the caps out of my ONE a while ago and just could not get them back in so i decided to try and make it look a little better. This was the result. The rings and bolt cover dont seem to hurt or help the yoyos spi… --- ## [Bearing completely stuck.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-completely-stuck/77494)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2015, 12:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-completely-stuck/77494 "2015-10-25T12:58:11Z")
I have a ball bearing stuck in my Nobunaga, and it is STUCK. At this point i don’t even care whether i destroy the bearing or not, i just want it out of my yoyo so i can use it again. (It’s locked up) I’ve messed with… --- ## [Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem/77557)
**Author:** [@sKyBeAsT82](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sKyBeAsT82)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2015, 2:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem/77557 "2015-10-25T02:25:10Z")
So I cleaned the bearing of my YYF dv888. I went to put the shields back on the bearing, I couldn’t get one of the c-clips back on. I think I accidentally bent it!! What should I do?? --- ## [Mighty Flea responsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mighty-flea-responsive/77323)
**Author:** [@Chimera](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chimera)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mighty-flea-responsive/77323 "2015-10-24T14:48:42Z")
Is the new Mighty Flea supposed to be responsive out of the package? Mine won’t sleep more than 2-3 seconds and returns (just about) with a tug, I usually don’t like to clean bearings immediately but it’s going to be ha… --- ## [Scooter's Mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/scooters-mods/73254)
**Author:** [@scooter-mcgavin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/scooter-mcgavin)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/scooters-mods/73254 "2015-10-22T20:32:10Z")
Duncan Profly cut to fit YYJ Rextreme weight rings fitted with Profly caps. For you fixed axle guy’s. --- ## [How much thin lube should I put in my bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-much-thin-lube-should-i-put-in-my-bearing/77518)
**Author:** [@yomega\_fan\_335](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomega_fan_335)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-much-thin-lube-should-i-put-in-my-bearing/77518 "2015-10-22T16:25:13Z")
Should I put in half a drop or a single drop? How much thin lube would it take for my yoyo to play responsive? ??? --- ## [Full ceramic bearing cleaning?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/full-ceramic-bearing-cleaning/77481)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2015, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/full-ceramic-bearing-cleaning/77481 "2015-10-20T14:08:35Z")
I recently got an Evora which comes with a full ceramic bearing, and the bearing could use a good cleaning. Is there a special protocol for cleaning full ceramic bearings? --- ## [Hubstack O-Ring size.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-o-ring-size/77476)
**Author:** [@modman10](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/modman10)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2015, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-o-ring-size/77476 "2015-10-19T23:30:03Z")
Anyone know what size those small Hubstack O-rings are? I’m going to go to the hardware store soon and want to get a pair. And no, I don’t have the yoyo so I can’t try on some until one size fits. --- ## [diffusion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diffusion/77419)
**Author:** [@arman\_A](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/arman_A)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2015, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diffusion/77419 "2015-10-19T13:43:40Z")
my yyr diffusion i just got can’t be taken a part what to do --- ## [Bearing Responsiveness](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-responsiveness/77451)
**Author:** [@Connorspears](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Connorspears)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2015, 11:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-responsiveness/77451 "2015-10-18T23:35:12Z")
I just cleaned my bearing and added half a drop of lube. As always, it plays responsive and requires break in time. I threw for 30 minutes straight and it was still playing VERY responsive. (Slight tug and it comes right… --- ## [Help! Yoyo bearing suddenly loud!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-bearing-suddenly-loud/77441)
**Author:** [@RK721](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RK721)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2015, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-bearing-suddenly-loud/77441 "2015-10-18T20:03:20Z")
So, today I was using my shutter and ended up with just a basic knot around the bearing, no big deal, so I undid the knot and the wrapped the Yoyo back up. When I then threw it the bearing was REALLY LOUD and when I stop… --- ## [need help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help/77427)
**Author:** [@tat012](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tat012)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2015, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help/77427 "2015-10-18T02:37:36Z")
i’ve got a dv888 responsive yoyo and a speedaholic. The problem is since i haven’t practiced yoyoing for a year the dv888’s bearing is rusted. i’ve got the dv888 and speedaholic almost at the same time but the speedaholi… --- ## [Can you Monkeyfinger BUFF a titanium yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-monkeyfinger-buff-a-titanium-yoyo/77398)
**Author:** [@FoolsGoldDigger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FoolsGoldDigger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-monkeyfinger-buff-a-titanium-yoyo/77398 "2015-10-15T15:42:01Z")
Not sure if this is the right forum section, but I was curious if Monkeyfinger Buff can be used on titanium yoyos to give them a little extra shine. I have a raw/ brushed Ti Dream and since it isn’t polished, woud the BU… --- ## [Any trustworthy modders?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-trustworthy-modders/77395)
**Author:** [@logickrazed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/logickrazed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-trustworthy-modders/77395 "2015-10-15T05:19:52Z")
I’m looking for a active trustworthy modder looking for some work, i would like to have my fh2 and mosquito sili recessed. Please pm me if you can do it. Thanks and have a nice day :slight\_smile: --- ## [How do I remove my Replay Pro side caps?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-remove-my-replay-pro-side-caps/77393)
**Author:** [@Revolution626](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Revolution626)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-remove-my-replay-pro-side-caps/77393 "2015-10-14T23:03:26Z")
Is this safe to do? Will it damage this yoyo? Or is it like the Freak hand I have, where its almost a feature to take out the caps. Do I push on the Bolt? And then use the Bolt to remove the other side? (Kind of Like th… --- ## [Sturm Panzer D-Starter axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sturm-panzer-d-starter-axle/77353)
**Author:** [@Panda\_Monium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Panda_Monium)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2015, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sturm-panzer-d-starter-axle/77353 "2015-10-12T18:14:52Z")
The axle broke on my d starter and I need a new one. Can someone pm me where I can find a new one? Thanks in advance --- ## [I sharpied a spinning yoyo..... its a awsome finish.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-sharpied-a-spinning-yoyo-its-a-awsome-finish/77283)
**Author:** [@Revolution626](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Revolution626)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2015, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-sharpied-a-spinning-yoyo-its-a-awsome-finish/77283 "2015-10-10T15:48:49Z")
It looks cool to me. I used a bronze sharpie. I might try a paint marker next, as it will take better. I know this will wear off, but it’s still cool. It’s like a new trick. I grinded the sharpie. And then did a finger… --- ## [How Long Does It Take Lube to Break In??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-long-does-it-take-lube-to-break-in/77310)
**Author:** [@Connorspears](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Connorspears)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2015, 5:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-long-does-it-take-lube-to-break-in/77310 "2015-10-10T05:04:38Z")
How long does it take normal thin lube to break in? I applied half a drop into my bearing in my chief about a week ago and it is still playing quite responsive. Ive been using it about 30 mins daily on average. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=51) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=53)