# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=62 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 63 --- ## [Tropic Spins Shipwreck likes to eat strings like no tomorrow.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tropic-spins-shipwreck-likes-to-eat-strings-like-no-tomorrow/72800)
**Author:** [@LeDave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeDave)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tropic-spins-shipwreck-likes-to-eat-strings-like-no-tomorrow/72800 "2015-02-20T16:05:46Z")
I find that the Shipwreck’s edges holding the response pads are so sharp that it tends to eat away at the string? At least I think that’s the cause because the response pad sits down deep inside and the edges are exposed… --- ## [Having a problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-a-problem/72724)
**Author:** [@sKyBeAsT82](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sKyBeAsT82)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-a-problem/72724 "2015-02-18T19:03:46Z")
I got a dv88 for my B-day and it just won’t spin for long periods of time. It came with a responsive and unresponsive bearing. I have the unresponsive bearing on it, but it catches soooooooo much slack and I can’t even g… --- ## [New responsive Dv888 mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-responsive-dv888-mod/72712)
**Author:** [@Worldo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Worldo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 5:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-responsive-dv888-mod/72712 "2015-02-17T05:24:53Z")
Hi guys so in new here ;D!! So yeah im From India and its UNBELIEVABLY hard to get yo-yos or anything related to them here. . . . :wink: Now ok for the main topic: Recently i bought a dv888 with out knowing that t… --- ## [Lubed yoyo and now too responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubed-yoyo-and-now-too-responsive/72714)
**Author:** [@FocusFun](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FocusFun)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubed-yoyo-and-now-too-responsive/72714 "2015-02-16T16:55:13Z")
I just used yyf long spin on my yoyo (it is magic yoyo n9 haha) and now when I try to do tricks like laceration or hook the yoyo snaps back into my hand, it also isn’t spinning as long as it used too, please help haha. --- ## [Duncan Freehand Zero Unresponsiveness?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-freehand-zero-unresponsiveness/72713)
**Author:** [@Anuk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anuk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-freehand-zero-unresponsiveness/72713 "2015-02-16T16:47:26Z")
So I just bought myself a duncan freehand zero to get into 5a, but i can’t seem to make the yoyo completely unresponsive, I’ve removed one response sticker like advised and cleaned the bearing, any suggestions as to how … --- ## [metal axles?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-axles/72473)
**Author:** [@Yase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yase)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-axles/72473 "2015-02-16T16:13:41Z")
I went to the hardware store to find a metal axle. They had nothing so short to be used for a yo-yo but they did have a long one. Is there something I can use to cut it to the appropriate size? --- ## [Can't tell difference between SPEC and Center Trac?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-tell-difference-between-spec-and-center-trac/71614)
**Author:** [@LeDave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeDave)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-tell-difference-between-spec-and-center-trac/71614 "2015-02-16T15:58:44Z")
I have tried both. The Center Trac is supposed to help center the yoyo right? However I find it no different than a regular SPEC bearing. What are your guys’ thoughts on this one? --- ## [Bearing problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-problems/72711)
**Author:** [@lwiseman16](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lwiseman16)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-problems/72711 "2015-02-16T15:47:47Z")
I’ve had a spec bearing for about 2 years now and it’s really loud and responsive is there anything I can do or is it just old --- ## [Can you use flow able silicone (monkey snot) on any yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-use-flow-able-silicone-monkey-snot-on-any-yoyo/72553)
**Author:** [@jjs77as6533](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jjs77as6533)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-use-flow-able-silicone-monkey-snot-on-any-yoyo/72553 "2015-02-16T06:35:50Z")
Can you use it on 19mm grooves as well? --- ## [New bearing breaking in?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-bearing-breaking-in/72372)
**Author:** [@YOLOcop\_57](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOLOcop_57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2015, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-bearing-breaking-in/72372 "2015-02-15T17:06:50Z")
So I recently got a new bonfire. and the bearing became very loud and responsive I put in about half a drop of bearing lube and it only made things worse. am I doing something wrong? --- ## [Urgent... Plz help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/urgent-plz-help/72648)
**Author:** [@yhl0214](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yhl0214)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2015, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/urgent-plz-help/72648 "2015-02-15T10:02:34Z")
I need help fast please… I have been using CLYW Chief for about 4 days, and today it started getting responsive… when I tug the yoyo high in the air it snags and binds back to my hand. I tried it a couple of times, and i… --- ## [String change frequency](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-change-frequency/72667)
**Author:** [@Jfandjfmo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jfandjfmo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2015, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-change-frequency/72667 "2015-02-14T21:35:53Z")
How often do you guys change them? I did read the sticky here about string changes but was wondering about how much life you guys get out of a string? I’m using neon green/yellow 100% poly strings bought from yoyoexper… --- ## [more rim polish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/more-rim-polish/72660)
**Author:** [@kadabrium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kadabrium)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2015, 3:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/more-rim-polish/72660 "2015-02-14T03:09:39Z")
… --- ## [One Drop Side Effects Set-ups](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-side-effects-set-ups/72617)
**Author:** [@LeDave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeDave)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2015, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-side-effects-set-ups/72617 "2015-02-13T18:12:47Z")
What are your guys’ set-ups on all your One Drop Side Effects Yoyos? Here’s mine, EDIT: Rearranged my Side Effect and bearing set-up \*As of - 2/12/2015 Silver Plated Summit // Ultra Light (Green) //Konkave Ceramic Ni… --- ## [DV888 is Way Too Reponsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-is-way-too-reponsive/72512)
**Author:** [@stirKrazy11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stirKrazy11)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-is-way-too-reponsive/72512 "2015-02-12T20:19:18Z")
I just got the DV888 starter set from Yoyoexpert because I wanted a responsive metal yoyo. I got it last night and it is way too responsive. It is shooting back to me in the middle of doing tricks like Man on the Trapeze… --- ## [Silicone users, wait no more!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-users-wait-no-more/71767)
**Author:** [@qpwoei12](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/qpwoei12)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2015, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-users-wait-no-more/71767 "2015-02-11T15:54:51Z")
I’ve made an amazing discovery that I am positive will prove to be quite useful for a large percentage of you guys to hear about. The basic idea is to use the heat/UV light that is emitted from a blacklight bulb to redu… --- ## [Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/72515)
**Author:** [@Yoyordy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyordy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2015, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/72515 "2015-02-09T15:43:37Z")
I have bought a few yoyos from YoyoExpert and I was mostly satisfied. However, Anglam 2012 came with an anodization error. I decided to ignore it, this was in early January. Now the yoyo has started to make a screeching … --- ## [Pankratz Customs Anodizing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pankratz-customs-anodizing/51563)
**Author:** [@England1414](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/England1414)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pankratz-customs-anodizing/51563 "2015-02-07T14:16:53Z")
Skywalker! 7075 Aluminum Big batch of Capricorns for Tropic Spins Yo-yo Company! Check them out at \[b\]http://tropicspins.tictail.com/\[/b\] H5xChief for Justin Red, Orange, Yellow Fade Splash with Pink base … --- ## [Magic Yoyo N12 Replacement Response Pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magic-yoyo-n12-replacement-response-pads/72490)
**Author:** [@Buggot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Buggot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magic-yoyo-n12-replacement-response-pads/72490 "2015-02-06T13:53:09Z")
Anyone know what sixe they are? I’m thinking since it says it has a 10 ball KK in it that means it can use the Dif Pads, but I was wondering what other pads I can buy. --- ## [Someone help me with titanium anodization](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/someone-help-me-with-titanium-anodization/71992)
**Author:** [@Midlifeyoyoman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Midlifeyoyoman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/someone-help-me-with-titanium-anodization/71992 "2015-02-05T18:28:25Z")
Anyone know any tricks to getting a working color finish with Titanium? I know turning the voltage up just a tad after reaching optimal color will help build the layer a tad bit thicker but that’s my only trick. Anyone c… --- ## [Can you clean a bearing with petrol or paint thinner?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-clean-a-bearing-with-petrol-or-paint-thinner/72413)
**Author:** [@mysteriousyoyoer\_par](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mysteriousyoyoer_par)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2015, 1:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-clean-a-bearing-with-petrol-or-paint-thinner/72413 "2015-02-03T01:29:04Z")
What other things can you use to clean bearing? --- ## [NEED BATTOSAI AXLE SIZE!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-battosai-axle-size/72366)
**Author:** [@DonDanDad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DonDanDad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-battosai-axle-size/72366 "2015-02-02T18:02:59Z")
If you are a Battosai owner please PM me the axle size… I lost mine in the carpet (and that thing is miniature) and I have given up hope finding it :frowning: --- ## [Yoyo Sleep timez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-sleep-timez/72257)
**Author:** [@YOYO\_Kent552](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOYO_Kent552)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-sleep-timez/72257 "2015-02-01T16:05:41Z")
Hey guys! I got a problem with my yoyo (Auldey, But its pretty good for cheap yoyos, their yoyos are wide-flared yoyos) I threw it down for the first time and it slept for 1 min and 53 secs then after like 3 months or 4,… --- ## [Konkave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/konkave/72313)
**Author:** [@Yoyordy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyordy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 1:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/konkave/72313 "2015-02-01T01:23:32Z")
I just bought a new irony Jpx and in 2 minutes it started to make a screeching sound and it is responsive. It’s got a konkave bearing and the same happened when I got my prodigy. If I just use it will it start playing un… --- ## [What do you use to clean the surface of your yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-you-use-to-clean-the-surface-of-your-yoyos/72262)
**Author:** [@Ripcord](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ripcord)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-you-use-to-clean-the-surface-of-your-yoyos/72262 "2015-01-31T18:57:27Z")
So after a good while of playing a yoyo, it eventually becomes grimy and gunked up with your skin oils plus whatever else may have been on your hands while playing. So what do you use to clean them and get them back to … --- ## [retaping puffin 2?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/retaping-puffin-2/72283)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_C](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Andrew_C)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 4:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/retaping-puffin-2/72283 "2015-01-31T04:38:44Z")
The threads in my puffin 2 broke can a puffin 2 be retaped? --- ## [Gradient went ape w/ Code 1 SE](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gradient-went-ape-w-code-1-se/72069)
**Author:** [@LeDave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeDave)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gradient-went-ape-w-code-1-se/72069 "2015-01-30T20:13:15Z")
So today my Gradient came in the mail. It came with a free set of Code1 side effects. The Gradient felt too light for my hands, when I felt the weight of the Code1 side effects, it was much heavier. So I tried swapping … --- ## [Bearing keeps breaking (5a)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-keeps-breaking-5a/72256)
**Author:** [@xcharger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xcharger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-keeps-breaking-5a/72256 "2015-01-30T19:32:13Z")
I am having trouble because my bearings keep on breaking/locking up. I tried cleaning with mineral spirits but does not help. Its so frustrating! I’ve already locked up/broke 2 concaves and a normal bearing, using a sp… --- ## [One Drop side effects with a plastic yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-side-effects-with-a-plastic-yoyo/72206)
**Author:** [@mechknight117](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mechknight117)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2015, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-side-effects-with-a-plastic-yoyo/72206 "2015-01-29T20:41:21Z")
has anyone tried it? --- ## [Oxy Io Response Replacement](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oxy-io-response-replacement/72242)
**Author:** [@cbc631](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cbc631)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2015, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oxy-io-response-replacement/72242 "2015-01-29T20:02:36Z")
Hey Guys, wondering what other brands besides Oxy response fit in this yoyo. Thanks, Chris [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=61) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=63)