# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=71 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 72 --- ## [Bearing 2a](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-2a/68591)
**Author:** [@Pr3c1ousss\_Spinz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pr3c1ousss_Spinz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-2a/68591 "2014-08-13T14:21:45Z")
I purchased two loop1080 during YYE action “buy one, get two” and I really enjoy them! I was only wondering if you clean the bearing before putting some thick lube on it? Looking on the web I’ve found out that the lube… --- ## [Response pads!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/68573)
**Author:** [@Mandiz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mandiz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 4:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/68573 "2014-08-13T04:51:15Z")
What kind of response pads does the yomega dash use? --- ## [Velocity problems - HELP!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/velocity-problems-help/68561)
**Author:** [@Boosh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Boosh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/velocity-problems-help/68561 "2014-08-12T14:10:31Z")
I loved my velocity so much until the last few days. I’ve had it for probably 2 months and it’s been great nitwit him the last few days it’s unresponsive mode has been responsive. I can’t do any unresponsive tricks on it… --- ## [shutter yoyo pad problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-yoyo-pad-problem/68524)
**Author:** [@Lseda3984](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lseda3984)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2014, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-yoyo-pad-problem/68524 "2014-08-11T16:57:06Z")
hi im new to yoyos and i got a shutter yoyo as a gift a few agos not even a month old and im having problems with the pads in the yoyo they just came out and i cant seem to get them to fit back back into place i woke up … --- ## [Crucial bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crucial-bearing/68495)
**Author:** [@Swag\_daddy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Swag_daddy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2014, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crucial-bearing/68495 "2014-08-10T22:09:06Z")
I saw a crucial bearing for $5 and I was wondering if they are good bearings or do you guys have any suggestions for bearings around $5. I’m looking to put it on my yyf cypher --- ## [Bearing maintenance ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-maintenance/68496)
**Author:** [@Gym\_Kirk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gym_Kirk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2014, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-maintenance/68496 "2014-08-10T21:49:21Z")
Will this work for cleaning? http://m.homedepot.com/p/Klean-Strip-1-Qt-Green-Odorless-Mineral-Spirits-QKGO75001/100677235 --- ## [A little bearing dilemma](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-little-bearing-dilemma/67829)
**Author:** [@Raigo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raigo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2014, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-little-bearing-dilemma/67829 "2014-08-10T00:21:49Z")
So i have gone to my grandparents house for part of the vacation, and was expecting to only be there for like 2-3 weeks. Because of this, i didn’t think i would need my yyf tool, so i left it at home. Well, my schedule … --- ## [Extreme Vibe Tuning Guide: Scraping Method - For Those Who Demand Smoothness](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/extreme-vibe-tuning-guide-scraping-method-for-those-who-demand-smoothness/68413)
**Author:** [@rizki\_yoist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rizki_yoist)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2014, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/extreme-vibe-tuning-guide-scraping-method-for-those-who-demand-smoothness/68413 "2014-08-09T11:40:35Z")
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damage done to your yoyos by following this guide. This is based on my personal experience and is intended for educational purposes only. Should you follow this guide please be ca… --- ## [Best Flat Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-flat-bearings/67006)
**Author:** [@Operaman20](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Operaman20)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2014, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-flat-bearings/67006 "2014-08-09T01:39:48Z")
Subject says it all. What in your opinion is the best flat bearing on the market? --- ## [Home made foam cutter.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/home-made-foam-cutter/68419)
**Author:** [@thehandcoder](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thehandcoder)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2014, 5:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/home-made-foam-cutter/68419 "2014-08-08T05:03:17Z")
I’ve seen a few posts mention using a tomato sauce can for cutting foam. I took it a step further and drilled a hole in the bottom of the can and added a bolt. Now I can mount it in my drill. Now I can finally build a… --- ## [Ways to reduce vibe.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ways-to-reduce-vibe/68186)
**Author:** [@55379](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/55379)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2014, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ways-to-reduce-vibe/68186 "2014-08-07T15:39:29Z")
I was wondering how do reduce vibe on a yoyo. I know some ways but I want some more so that I know what to do. This might help some others aswell. :slight\_smile: --- ## [DM2 Replacement Caps?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-replacement-caps/68270)
**Author:** [@YoyoBoy67](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoBoy67)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2014, 5:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-replacement-caps/68270 "2014-08-07T05:29:56Z")
Pretty sure this is on the right section. Anyways, does anyone know where I can get any replacement caps for a DM2? I haven’t been throwing this yoyo much lately, but when I take it out I like to have one cap on. Looks … --- ## [N12 Troubles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/n12-troubles/68340)
**Author:** [@rds526](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rds526)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2014, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/n12-troubles/68340 "2014-08-06T19:22:23Z")
I got the n12 in the mail the other day.this is my first metal, so I didn’t know if i was lubed or not. I wanted to lube it myself so I tried removing the bearing, but it wouldn’t budge. i tried pliers, drill bits, and t… --- ## [Nickel Polish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nickel-polish/68321)
**Author:** [@YoYoYakuza](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoYakuza)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2014, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nickel-polish/68321 "2014-08-05T19:08:07Z")
what exactly should i use to polish up my nickel plated benchmark O? i have a can of Mother’s, Brass-o, and a can of aluminum polish. would any of these work or harm it? and is there anything i should know about any spec… --- ## [My yeti stripped. What do I do?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yeti-stripped-what-do-i-do/68299)
**Author:** [@FinalFantasy9001](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FinalFantasy9001)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2014, 12:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yeti-stripped-what-do-i-do/68299 "2014-08-05T00:12:59Z")
I was lightly screwing together my yeti, and then the axle stripped, and it won’t screw together. Is there any way I can fix it, or have I just wasted $60? --- ## [Puffin1 response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/puffin1-response/68196)
**Author:** [@Grinch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grinch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2014, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/puffin1-response/68196 "2014-08-04T08:58:53Z")
Does an original puffin only take flowable silicone? and another question, do snow tires replace any 19mm pads? or are the alil larger? the question raises my brow, because the response housing looks larger, and i dont h… --- ## [Bearing stuck in shutter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-stuck-in-shutter/68249)
**Author:** [@Harryhillz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Harryhillz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2014, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-stuck-in-shutter/68249 "2014-08-03T02:10:47Z")
My bearing in my shutter hast been not spinning very long, so I want to take it out. So I got my bearing remover and it WOULD NOT come out. So I got some pliers it still wouldn’t budge. I’ve tried putting it in the freez… --- ## [OD RSMs substitute](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-rsms-substitute/68268)
**Author:** [@bluetape66](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bluetape66)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2014, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-rsms-substitute/68268 "2014-08-02T16:03:30Z")
After looking for a way to put spike stacks on a OD yoyo I thought I could use OD RSMs, but after seeing the price I’m looking for a better way to implement spacks onto OD side affects. --- ## [If you scratch,ding and hurt your yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-scratch-ding-and-hurt-your-yoyo/68223)
**Author:** [@YoYoTech](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoTech)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2014, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-scratch-ding-and-hurt-your-yoyo/68223 "2014-08-02T02:20:12Z")
Does it change the way the yoyo plays? --- ## [String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/68172)
**Author:** [@savannah.chris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/savannah.chris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/68172 "2014-07-31T02:19:51Z")
How often should I change my yoyo string? Thanks ;) :) --- ## [Which response?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-response/68216)
**Author:** [@savannah.chris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/savannah.chris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 12:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-response/68216 "2014-07-31T00:54:34Z")
I am wanted to know which respone should i get for a C3yoyodesign token and speedacholic? Thanks :slight\_smile: --- ## [homemade string question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string-question/67979)
**Author:** [@YoYoYakuza](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoYakuza)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2014, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string-question/67979 "2014-07-30T09:08:27Z")
So I just successfully made my own custom string!!! I am so psyched! HOWEVER: it just will not bind properly. It feels and looks amazing but it plays a liiiiiiittle bit rough and it won’t bind, it takes three or four tri… --- ## [Flowable silicone storage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-storage/68091)
**Author:** [@Philip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Philip)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2014, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-storage/68091 "2014-07-30T09:06:36Z")
Any tips? I’ve gotten it once, and it dried up in the tube. I did not leave the cap off, and I’m pretty sure it was nice and tight. Not sure how it happened. --- ## [Eesit Hub Mod!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/eesit-hub-mod/68016)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2014, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/eesit-hub-mod/68016 "2014-07-29T16:50:11Z")
So here was an Eesit that was missing a hub for a few years now! Originally, the modder, Feralparrot, was recessing it, and as you older guys now, the Eesit had very thin walls, and recessing it only made them thinner, … --- ## [what response system can i use in the general yo 5 star?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-response-system-can-i-use-in-the-general-yo-5-star/68125)
**Author:** [@onedrop\_user](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/onedrop_user)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2014, 4:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-response-system-can-i-use-in-the-general-yo-5-star/68125 "2014-07-29T04:16:13Z")
on the little note it says that i can use onedrop pads but i dont know which of the two that they have now will work with it? --- ## [Hubstack a One Drop Benchmark V?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-a-one-drop-benchmark-v/68158)
**Author:** [@Glibdig](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Glibdig)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2014, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-a-one-drop-benchmark-v/68158 "2014-07-29T04:15:15Z")
I was wondering if you could hubstack a benchmark v and if you can please tell me how. --- ## [OD Side Effect Axle Size same as YYF Axle size?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-side-effect-axle-size-same-as-yyf-axle-size/68157)
**Author:** [@eaponce](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eaponce)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2014, 2:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-side-effect-axle-size-same-as-yyf-axle-size/68157 "2014-07-29T02:57:54Z")
Hey all, I was wondering if a YYF Axle would fit in an OD Side Effect? I kind of want to buy a YYF PGM and use the axle and hubstack system with ultra lights and see how they work. Thanks, Eric --- ## [Home Made YoYo - The Build](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/home-made-yoyo-the-build/68004)
**Author:** [@couch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/couch)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2014, 2:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/home-made-yoyo-the-build/68004 "2014-07-29T02:52:49Z")
I’ve been carrying a throw in my pocket for the past few months now and decided I might as well make one from scratch in my shop. I’ve got a small machine shop in Southern California, primarily making pocket tools, firea… --- ## [Pop caps off of YYF Loop 360](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pop-caps-off-of-yyf-loop-360/68037)
**Author:** [@jworth404](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jworth404)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2014, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pop-caps-off-of-yyf-loop-360/68037 "2014-07-28T12:27:44Z")
How do you pop the caps off of a Loop 360 without causing damage? I want to add more weight to them by popping the caps off and putting flowable silicone on the inside. --- ## [Onedrop flow groove for old YYJ models?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/onedrop-flow-groove-for-old-yyj-models/68071)
**Author:** [@kadabrium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kadabrium)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2014, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/onedrop-flow-groove-for-old-yyj-models/68071 "2014-07-25T20:11:12Z")
So my OG speeders response groove is too deep for the 19mm od large slim pads (and also slightly too narrow, only by \<0.1mm maybe). Iv heard that onedrop pads are the same diameter but thicker, so has anyone tried if the… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=70) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=72)