# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=66 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 67 --- ## [My SG Stickers expanded on my Torque.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-sg-stickers-expanded-on-my-torque/71187)
**Author:** [@Yo-YoPro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-YoPro)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2014, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-sg-stickers-expanded-on-my-torque/71187 "2014-12-07T13:01:02Z")
Well, I had my Torque for about a month and a half before any real problems with it. It is an amazing Throw, I liked the Yo-Yo so much that I even bought another for the shelf. I have 2 of thelm. The one I use as a “D… --- ## [Question About a Type of Paint](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-a-type-of-paint/71202)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2014, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-a-type-of-paint/71202 "2014-12-07T11:18:29Z")
Has anyone around here ever used Testors Enamel Paint? I’m looking to use it for some designs on yoyos. If I were to say, paint a straight line on a plastic yoyo, would the paint come off if I were to lightly scratch a… --- ## [Is this lube ok?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-lube-ok/71203)
**Author:** [@Jacobm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jacobm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2014, 3:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-lube-ok/71203 "2014-12-07T03:48:51Z")
So I’ve got a yoyojam classic (currently my only yoyo) and I’ve been trying some different oil I’ve got round here. I’ve tried a few different viscosities of rc car shock oil (originally got that for rc cars then found i… --- ## [2SickYoyos Queen is ripping through strings like nobody's business.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2sickyoyos-queen-is-ripping-through-strings-like-nobodys-business/71200)
**Author:** [@yoyoguy345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy345)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2014, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2sickyoyos-queen-is-ripping-through-strings-like-nobodys-business/71200 "2014-12-07T03:12:02Z")
Just got my queen in the mail today, and it’s amazing, but it rips and frays strings after about 20 minutes of play. It frays it right around the response area. I’ve felt around the area and there aren’t any rough spots … --- ## [Custom Colors](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-colors/71167)
**Author:** [@ToastyDonuts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ToastyDonuts)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2014, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-colors/71167 "2014-12-07T01:58:24Z")
There are some great yoyos out there, but sometimes, the color just doesnt work for us. Is there a step by step method on how to remove the colors on a yoyo and repaint it to our style without affecting its performance o… --- ## [Will 19mm CBC pads work on a yo-yo designed for Gen-Yo Hat Pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-19mm-cbc-pads-work-on-a-yo-yo-designed-for-gen-yo-hat-pads/71113)
**Author:** [@rymvill22](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rymvill22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2014, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-19mm-cbc-pads-work-on-a-yo-yo-designed-for-gen-yo-hat-pads/71113 "2014-12-03T03:18:00Z")
Whenever I silicone it myself, the pads on my Octave 1 never seem to last very long before they lose grip. Thick hat pads are nearly impossible to find, so would regular K-pad/CBC/YYF response pads work? --- ## [Thinking about something silly, would anyone do this for me?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thinking-about-something-silly-would-anyone-do-this-for-me/71102)
**Author:** [@TyBigonet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TyBigonet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2014, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thinking-about-something-silly-would-anyone-do-this-for-me/71102 "2014-12-02T21:53:06Z")
Hey all :slight\_smile: My first yoyo was the Oxy five, after a beginner yoyo. I love it to death to this day, especially the axel system. I would love to have this axel system in other yoyos as it makes the yoyo throw 1… --- ## [Yoyo bearing stuck... on YYF yoyo tool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-bearing-stuck-on-yyf-yoyo-tool/71068)
**Author:** [@FLUFFALO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FLUFFALO)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2014, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-bearing-stuck-on-yyf-yoyo-tool/71068 "2014-12-02T12:19:20Z")
After having my yoyo started making clicking sounds, i found out its probably time to take out the bearing. I was so exited to finally us my yoyo tool. after a lot of screaming i got it off. but now its stuck on my tool…… --- ## [Butterfly axle replacement. (easy mod)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/butterfly-axle-replacement-easy-mod/70997)
**Author:** [@yooldman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yooldman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2014, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/butterfly-axle-replacement-easy-mod/70997 "2014-12-01T22:40:23Z")
I thought I’d take advantage of the day off and replace the axles in a couple of Duncan Butterflys I had laying around. All it takes is glue, 1/4" dowel, tape and pennies. Give it a try. You won’t believe the differe… --- ## [Yoyofficer response pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofficer-response-pads/71039)
**Author:** [@m7limey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/m7limey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2014, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofficer-response-pads/71039 "2014-11-30T19:52:23Z")
So I want to replace my pads in my Orbis, and I was wondering if the onedrop flow groove pads would fit it. Thanks! --- ## [Space Cowboy won't Screw Together](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/space-cowboy-wont-screw-together/71005)
**Author:** [@wishiwasayoyoexpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wishiwasayoyoexpert)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2014, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/space-cowboy-wont-screw-together/71005 "2014-11-30T18:24:05Z")
My fairly new (few weeks old) space cowboy randomly stopped screwing together today. My guess is that the axle is stripped as there is a white line on a part of the axle. First off, how does this even happen? I haven’… --- ## [Sanded the rims on my DV888 and have some questions...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sanded-the-rims-on-my-dv888-and-have-some-questions/71002)
**Author:** [@Zareli](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zareli)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2014, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sanded-the-rims-on-my-dv888-and-have-some-questions/71002 "2014-11-29T04:57:22Z")
I modded my DV888 recently like this: http://s27.postimg.org/sqcl2clqr/dv888\_After.jpg Used 600grit to remove scratches and anodizing, then 1000 grit to finish it. Then TRIED to use 1500 grit (to get a more glass effe… --- ## [Small scratch near bearing seat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/small-scratch-near-bearing-seat/70986)
**Author:** [@jjs77as6533](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jjs77as6533)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2014, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/small-scratch-near-bearing-seat/70986 "2014-11-28T12:37:55Z")
Hi there! I noticed on my chief that there was a small scratch right near the silicone groove. It is where the string often rubs up against, and I’m worried that it will eventually cause string wear. It seems to be unaff… --- ## [Do yoyo's come apart often?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-yoyos-come-apart-often/70980)
**Author:** [@conanthewarrior](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/conanthewarrior)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2014, 2:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-yoyos-come-apart-often/70980 "2014-11-28T02:35:03Z")
Hi everyone, was wondering if its normal for yoyo’s to come apart during play? It has happened twice today while practicing multiple trapeze to brothers. I made sure the yoyo was tight. Bit worried its defective or som… --- ## [Substitute for Thick Lube?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/substitute-for-thick-lube/70976)
**Author:** [@Eli\_Flops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eli_Flops)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2014, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/substitute-for-thick-lube/70976 "2014-11-27T17:13:18Z")
Anybody know a good substitute for thick lube? My first yoyo was a YYF One kit. It came with a slim bearing for responsive play and now i just use it occasionally and pretend i’m ed haponik. --- ## [Axle popped out of Trvth, what??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-popped-out-of-trvth-what/70880)
**Author:** [@irdaprez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/irdaprez)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2014, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-popped-out-of-trvth-what/70880 "2014-11-26T22:03:51Z")
Hey modders and moddettes, Got an interesting predicament. I got this ILYY Trvth off of a friend not too long ago and as I was playing it, the axle popped out! Obviously making this difficult to play, I contacted ILYY a… --- ## [Will this work for bearing cleaning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-this-work-for-bearing-cleaning/70947)
**Author:** [@Lseda3984](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lseda3984)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2014, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-this-work-for-bearing-cleaning/70947 "2014-11-25T15:48:52Z")
I need to clean my bearing and I found this at work and wanna know will it be ok to use this to clean my bearing --- ## [Duncan spacer in YYF yoyo ?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-spacer-in-yyf-yoyo/70900)
**Author:** [@TheGrelots](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheGrelots)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 11:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-spacer-in-yyf-yoyo/70900 "2014-11-22T23:40:45Z")
will this : http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/71/Duncan-Bearing-and-Parts-Kit fit in my protostar ? because on another site there is a yoyo i want and i would also take some spacer for my protostar but they don’t have a… --- ## [Two stripped yoyos, what do?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/two-stripped-yoyos-what-do/70459)
**Author:** [@FLUFFALO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FLUFFALO)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/two-stripped-yoyos-what-do/70459 "2014-11-22T20:26:12Z")
A while back, i stripped 2 yoyos, a x3 seed and a silly goose for recrev I imagine it could either be the axle or the actual yoyo inside. So I suppose I would have too find out if its 1 or the other? Im willing to buy… --- ## [Was it right to order silicone?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/was-it-right-to-order-silicone/70899)
**Author:** [@conanthewarrior](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/conanthewarrior)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/was-it-right-to-order-silicone/70899 "2014-11-22T20:21:40Z")
Hey everyone, I’ve ordered a new throw, and along with it some flowable silicone. It was on sale, and the tube will do a good few yoyo’s, but is it as good as purchasing pre made silicone rings? If not, it was only a f… --- ## [How often to change strings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-to-change-strings/70882)
**Author:** [@conanthewarrior](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/conanthewarrior)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-to-change-strings/70882 "2014-11-22T18:56:19Z")
Hey everyone, a quick question. I’ve got a Magic yoyo T9 dark angel, took the stacks off because one of the bearings was a bit gritty and noisy, no loss though was only cheap. My question is, I forgot to buy strings! I… --- ## [Shims for 2a yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shims-for-2a-yoyos/70896)
**Author:** [@Philip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Philip)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shims-for-2a-yoyos/70896 "2014-11-22T17:21:50Z")
I’ve been doing some 2a lately with a pair of yoyojam unleashed. Over time the adjustable gap loosens up, so if I try to adjust it to my preferred setting, it will be too loose and will start to unscrew. Thus, I just k… --- ## [Shu-ta suddenly responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shu-ta-suddenly-responsive/70805)
**Author:** [@simply2delicious](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/simply2delicious)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2014, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shu-ta-suddenly-responsive/70805 "2014-11-21T16:34:10Z")
Guys i need help! the shu-ta i recently bought suddenly became responsive, it was fine at first but then all of the sudden while trying a grind trick the Shu-ta snapped back and hit my hand and now it is responsive. I’ve… --- ## [My fireball loop mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-fireball-loop-mod/70798)
**Author:** [@akka0710](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/akka0710)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-fireball-loop-mod/70798 "2014-11-20T16:23:28Z")
mod instructions 1: get a fireball 2: lube it so it very responsive 3: over crank till it’s on the verge of sleeping or not sleeping, or to your preference. 4: test out the fireballs --- ## [Taking Care of Nickel Plated Throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/taking-care-of-nickel-plated-throws/70563)
**Author:** [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/taking-care-of-nickel-plated-throws/70563 "2014-11-20T12:18:13Z")
Are there special things one needs to do to take care of a Nickel Plated Throw? If so, what are they? I am getting one today. --- ## [So how EXACTLY should you make shims for a fixed-axle?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-how-exactly-should-you-make-shims-for-a-fixed-axle/70852)
**Author:** [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-how-exactly-should-you-make-shims-for-a-fixed-axle/70852 "2014-11-20T06:48:34Z")
^^ I’ve heard you can make paper ones…. what else? How do you do it exactly? I also saw Ed Haponik post in one of his vids that you can make shims for fixed. Thanks, Someone --- ## [Bearing Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-problem/70786)
**Author:** [@GraydenYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GraydenYoyos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 4:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-problem/70786 "2014-11-17T04:33:07Z")
My shutter was making some noise so I lubed it. I lubed it and its making the same amount of noise. --- ## [Working Lube In](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/working-lube-in/70646)
**Author:** [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/working-lube-in/70646 "2014-11-15T07:59:26Z")
What are some good ways to work in lube. I believe I over-lubed my Super G and it is completely responsive. It’s almost as if it can barely sleep. Would cleaning the bearing, then not lubing it work? I know Gyro Flops us… --- ## [Nail Polish Removel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nail-polish-removel/70697)
**Author:** [@Neocal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neocal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nail-polish-removel/70697 "2014-11-15T01:33:00Z")
I’m not sure where to put this post as i just made an account to post this but i recently spilled nail polish on my original dark magic and i have not figured out a way to get it off i can post pictures if necessary. --- ## [Duncan Freehand Zero Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-freehand-zero-mod/70701)
**Author:** [@ckron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ckron)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-freehand-zero-mod/70701 "2014-11-13T19:57:56Z")
Hi there! I came across modern yoyoing in 2010 and started playing yoyo since then. Back in 2010, or earlier, yoyo modification was a very important part in the world of yoyo. I think one of the main reasons is that man… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=65) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=67)