# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=63 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 64 --- ## [horizon and cypher bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/horizon-and-cypher-bearings/72217)
**Author:** [@Jimmy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jimmy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/horizon-and-cypher-bearings/72217 "2015-01-28T16:30:55Z")
FiguredHalfAnybody Try Getting The Bearings Out Of A Horizon Or A Cypher Yyf Throws? I Have Both Brand New THrows. Got A Knot In One Of Them And Tried To Take The HaLfs Apart, That’s When I Noticed A Problem. Needed To J… --- ## [Acetal Homopolymer or Copolymer?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/acetal-homopolymer-or-copolymer/72111)
**Author:** [@jon\_walker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jon_walker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 3:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/acetal-homopolymer-or-copolymer/72111 "2015-01-28T03:34:20Z")
I want to make a acetal (Delrin) yoyo and I don’t know if I need the Homopolymer or copolymer. Any insights? --- ## [OD hubstack mod idea](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-hubstack-mod-idea/72184)
**Author:** [@XtraAwesomeMan64](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XtraAwesomeMan64)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-hubstack-mod-idea/72184 "2015-01-26T22:48:51Z")
Would it be possible to create a custom set of side-effects to make a one-drop yoyo accept hubstacks? If so, has anybody done it? --- ## [Dingo Damage Removal and Polish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo-damage-removal-and-polish/72138)
**Author:** [@jon\_walker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jon_walker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo-damage-removal-and-polish/72138 "2015-01-25T02:13:21Z")
This Dingo was my first unresponsive throw and I beat it up pretty good. I decided to try to polish the damage out after one sing was so bad it would scratch and almost cut me on grinds. Here are some pics… http://tapa… --- ## [Irony rim polish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/irony-rim-polish/72130)
**Author:** [@kadabrium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kadabrium)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/irony-rim-polish/72130 "2015-01-24T01:34:54Z")
so i somehow got a made in china handheld drill which fortunately didnt explode in my hand lol question: will such a removal of the surface ano layer cause the remaining coloring to start fading faster especially on a … --- ## [Should I get a DS bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-ds-bearing/72030)
**Author:** [@Anthony](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthony)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2015, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-ds-bearing/72030 "2015-01-23T21:31:33Z")
Most of my bearings in my yoyos are starting to fail on me so I want a new bearing. Currently on this site CTX bearings are out of stock so I was looking at other options and no luck until I stumbled up the DS bearing. I… --- ## [cleaning a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-yoyo/72080)
**Author:** [@creature212](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/creature212)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2015, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-yoyo/72080 "2015-01-22T09:16:39Z")
hey guys, I just got one of the new limited release too hots. It would appear I received one of the actual yoyos in the picture. Something was used to hold the yoyos together in that pyramid shape. I think it’s a blue st… --- ## [MonkeyfingeR Caesar help?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkeyfinger-caesar-help/72103)
**Author:** [@gijoey959](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gijoey959)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2015, 6:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkeyfinger-caesar-help/72103 "2015-01-22T06:22:54Z")
I’ve been throwing my new Caesar off and on since Saturday, and it’s causing me to have some questions. First off, the bearing. I’ve cleaned it using both the mineral spirits and paper method, but it is still very loud,… --- ## [Haulted stability after changing to fresh pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/haulted-stability-after-changing-to-fresh-pads/72052)
**Author:** [@Eastfield](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eastfield)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2015, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/haulted-stability-after-changing-to-fresh-pads/72052 "2015-01-21T20:09:18Z")
So, this might be me, but my Shu-ta seems to be less stable now after that i changed the worn out Pro pads (the red ones) to some fresh natural pads. My theory is that the worn out pads gave a bigger string gap, and chan… --- ## [Magic Yoyo N9 Axle measurements](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magic-yoyo-n9-axle-measurements/72008)
**Author:** [@yo-bro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yo-bro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2015, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magic-yoyo-n9-axle-measurements/72008 "2015-01-21T02:47:30Z")
I’m looking to know what measurements the Magic Yoyo N9 has. Please reply quick --- ## [VsNYYC Ti-Walker Axle Replacement](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vsnyyc-ti-walker-axle-replacement/71901)
**Author:** [@Lex](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lex)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2015, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vsnyyc-ti-walker-axle-replacement/71901 "2015-01-20T09:00:11Z")
Hi guys, I have a VsNYYC Ti-Walker and a few years back I lost the axle. I contacted Heath (owner of VsNYYC) about getting a replacement but the ones he sent never reached me and when he gave me the specs to cut my own … --- ## [Homemade titanium mini #3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-titanium-mini-3/68165)
**Author:** [@jon\_walker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jon_walker)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2015, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-titanium-mini-3/68165 "2015-01-20T00:37:31Z")
This is fun. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/29/e5u4ege8.jpg 100% done on a manual lathe with one broken handle. :slight\_smile: I need to fine tune, deburr, silicone and the test! (Testing is the best part) --- ## [Bearing becoming unresponsive with thick lube, need help.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-becoming-unresponsive-with-thick-lube-need-help/71936)
**Author:** [@stirKrazy11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stirKrazy11)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2015, 1:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-becoming-unresponsive-with-thick-lube-need-help/71936 "2015-01-19T01:04:57Z")
I bought a Yomega Raider about 3 weeks ago. It came with what I think is black grease inside the bearing. It was starting to become unresponsive so I got some thick lube. Before I lubed it up I noticed there was what loo… --- ## [The makeshift counterweight thread ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-makeshift-counterweight-thread/71635)
**Author:** [@GarrettMfnMoody](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GarrettMfnMoody)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2015, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-makeshift-counterweight-thread/71635 "2015-01-18T02:02:09Z")
Today I decided i was gonna rummage through my room and see what I had to make a counterweight with… This is what I came up with, and to my suprise it is actually very functional. I’m Intrested to see what the rest of yo… --- ## [Cant remove bearing AND Need a smaller response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-remove-bearing-and-need-a-smaller-response/72017)
**Author:** [@GraydenYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GraydenYoyos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2015, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-remove-bearing-and-need-a-smaller-response/72017 "2015-01-17T22:24:48Z")
1: I can’t remove my bearing for my G-2 Triton. I used my tool but it just won’t budge. I can’t find a response for a size A bearing yyr six. Its undersized. --- ## [Hspin Gorylla Axle Size](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hspin-gorylla-axle-size/71988)
**Author:** [@James1A](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/James1A)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2015, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hspin-gorylla-axle-size/71988 "2015-01-16T08:46:38Z")
Guys does anyone here knows what size does the Hspin Gorylla 503 axle uses?My friend’s Gorylla axle is already missing,we need to know the actual size that fits in so that we can find other way to make it useable again. … --- ## [Cypher trouble. ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cypher-trouble/71968)
**Author:** [@YOYO\_NEWBe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOYO_NEWBe)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2015, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cypher-trouble/71968 "2015-01-16T00:05:06Z")
Hey guys I have what might be a newb question here but I nee help non-the-less. So I have had my cypher for a while but just got it out of the box today (It’s the golden galaxy color way got it well in vegas at the YYE s… --- ## [YYO Kilter axle?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyo-kilter-axle/71811)
**Author:** [@Decade](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Decade)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2015, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyo-kilter-axle/71811 "2015-01-14T04:18:08Z")
What kind of axle does the YYO Kilter use and what size? --- ## [What's the best response system for 5a?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-best-response-system-for-5a/71920)
**Author:** [@taylorwoolardyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/taylorwoolardyoyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-best-response-system-for-5a/71920 "2015-01-13T19:19:09Z")
I have a Duncan Freehand Zero and a Duncan Metal Drifter and I have to replace the response pads soon. I don’t know what type of response to use that is best for 5a. The FHZ came with friction stickers on each side and t… --- ## [The official Lathe buying guide by Kyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-official-lathe-buying-guide-by-kyo/6091)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-official-lathe-buying-guide-by-kyo/6091 "2015-01-13T15:53:27Z")
Ok, I get this question A LOT… and a while back I finally just wrote a guide for it… I finally figured I should share with everyone else. The question of course is “What do I need, why, and how much does it cost?” The… --- ## [less responsive pad??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/less-responsive-pad/71894)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Frandi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthony_Frandi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/less-responsive-pad/71894 "2015-01-13T06:37:49Z")
Could anyone suggest me list of less responsive pads fr my yoyofficer yoyos? --- ## [10 Ball C-clips](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/10-ball-c-clips/71866)
**Author:** [@44frostedflakes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/44frostedflakes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/10-ball-c-clips/71866 "2015-01-13T05:51:51Z")
Any one have any specific tips/needle recommendations for removing the c clips off of OD 10-balls? I tried to take them off yesterday and, well, I smashed the bearing with a hammer… --- ## [Powder Coated Yoyo Value](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/powder-coated-yoyo-value/71868)
**Author:** [@Wulfre](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Wulfre)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/powder-coated-yoyo-value/71868 "2015-01-12T20:51:05Z")
I was looking around and saw some powder coated Yoyos for sale. Does powder coating increase or decrease value? The one I was interested in had the branding coated over so I wasnt sure. --- ## [YYJ Revival unable to play](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-revival-unable-to-play/71904)
**Author:** [@VKendjo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VKendjo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-revival-unable-to-play/71904 "2015-01-12T20:46:42Z")
I have a YYJ Revival that no longer works. When i throw it, it spins for a few seconds and then stops. I have replaced the bearing, response pads and axle and am still unable to play with it. Did i strip the inner parts … --- ## [Would you Recommend?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-you-recommend/71834)
**Author:** [@Decade](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Decade)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-you-recommend/71834 "2015-01-12T11:35:47Z")
billybobs.com I found these screws online and I was wondering, “Would these be great for M4 8mm axle fitted yo-yos?” I own a YYF Horizon and I’m trying to obtain its stock axle online. If not, then I would like some a… --- ## [Your height and your string based off your belly button.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-height-and-your-string-based-off-your-belly-button/71770)
**Author:** [@LeDave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeDave)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-height-and-your-string-based-off-your-belly-button/71770 "2015-01-11T06:39:05Z")
How tall are you and based on your belly button, how low or how long is your string when your yoyo is touching the ground? For example, I am 5’9 and my string is about 1 1/2 inches above my belly button. --- ## [sticky bearings need help!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sticky-bearings-need-help/71827)
**Author:** [@\_RTD\_alecto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_RTD_alecto)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sticky-bearings-need-help/71827 "2015-01-10T21:39:24Z")
okay so someone put something sticky on my yoyos bearings… will finger nail remove i have been running them under warm water but it still persists… i need help its even on my back up bearings… --- ## [vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe/71861)
**Author:** [@dcs937](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dcs937)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe/71861 "2015-01-10T15:41:03Z")
i have some yoyo advancements on my used clyws. Any cure? locktight / PLSE tape? Thanks ;D --- ## [Titanium axle TMBR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-axle-tmbr/71856)
**Author:** [@jon\_walker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jon_walker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-axle-tmbr/71856 "2015-01-10T10:20:25Z")
I wanted to see how metal felt in my TMBR Lovejoy so I made a titanium axle for it. Still responsive with a 2 penny gap. Plays smooth. I kind of miss the string feed back but it is cool that it doesn’t have the wood vibe… --- ## [Is this what a stripped axle is?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-what-a-stripped-axle-is/71761)
**Author:** [@Decade](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Decade)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-what-a-stripped-axle-is/71761 "2015-01-09T18:46:42Z")
I was just playing with my Horizon and I had to unscrew it to flip my bearing around. As I was screwing it back on I might have over-tightened it and threads of the metal on my 8mm fell off. I tried to screw it back afte… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=62) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=64)