# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=72 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 73 --- ## [Bearing Cleaning Chemicals](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning-chemicals/67991)
**Author:** [@Buggot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Buggot)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2014, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning-chemicals/67991 "2014-07-25T16:09:43Z")
Alright, so I was planning to clean my bearing today. I was going to buy some Mineral Spirits, but then I looked in my garage and found what I think I can use. There are two chemicals, which are: -“Klean-Strip Acetone” … --- ## [Which "concave bearing" is best?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-concave-bearing-is-best/67822)
**Author:** [@Yo\_2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo_2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2014, 10:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-concave-bearing-is-best/67822 "2014-07-23T22:55:32Z")
I’m reasonably sure that this question has already been answered, but… I have a couple of twisted trifecta bearings, and I like them a lot. But you can’t buy them from YYE any longer, so I’m wondering if the YYF bearing… --- ## [Any way to preserve flowable silicone?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-way-to-preserve-flowable-silicone/67954)
**Author:** [@Rick\_N](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rick_N)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2014, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-way-to-preserve-flowable-silicone/67954 "2014-07-23T15:19:23Z")
Hey my tube of flowable silicone dried out even if I put a screw in it. Any other way to preserve the silicone? --- ## [When do I change my String?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-do-i-change-my-string/67855)
**Author:** [@Aniceguy27](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Aniceguy27)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2014, 4:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-do-i-change-my-string/67855 "2014-07-23T04:43:02Z")
Right now I’m throwing a DM2 and this is my second day with it. I am using a poly string. When I was throwing towards the end of my practice tonight my yo yo starting making a loud grinding noise. Is this a indicator of … --- ## [Spring tension fixer thing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spring-tension-fixer-thing/67794)
**Author:** [@SpencerSully](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SpencerSully)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2014, 4:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spring-tension-fixer-thing/67794 "2014-07-23T04:40:32Z")
So over the weekend I was at the triple crown competition in Chicago. I saw someone using something that was connected to his string near his throw hand. Then I over heard him talking about how it was something that coul… --- ## [sOMEtHING Addiction Hub/Axle System](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/something-addiction-hub-axle-system/67966)
**Author:** [@Hen-hen1225](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hen-hen1225)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2014, 7:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/something-addiction-hub-axle-system/67966 "2014-07-22T07:14:46Z")
Is the axle system removable? I accidentally got some silicone in between the plastic and where the bearing goes on and I was wondering if I can get it out easier --- ## [onedrop T1 axle system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/onedrop-t1-axle-system/67965)
**Author:** [@Chico4Life](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chico4Life)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2014, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/onedrop-t1-axle-system/67965 "2014-07-22T06:13:00Z")
So, i wanna get a t1 and was wondering if it was compatable with onedrop side effects??? --- ## [How often do you change your string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-string/67717)
**Author:** [@YoYoTech](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoTech)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2014, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-string/67717 "2014-07-21T21:48:43Z")
Give us some reason why you change your string often for the player who are just starting to yoyo? --- ## [Messed up a bearing with lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/messed-up-a-bearing-with-lube/67933)
**Author:** [@Raigo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raigo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2014, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/messed-up-a-bearing-with-lube/67933 "2014-07-21T15:53:28Z")
I used brauns appliance oil on my bearing an since it had a really small tip, I decided not to use a needle… Stupid idea. A lot more came out than I thought xD I started to throw it thinking I might be able to break it… --- ## [Baz pads too responsive! ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/baz-pads-too-responsive/67927)
**Author:** [@jon\_walker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jon_walker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2014, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/baz-pads-too-responsive/67927 "2014-07-21T06:24:19Z")
I recently picked up a bunch of unopened older yoyo’s. They were new in the box and unopened. They all have or use some sort of friction sticker or pad and not the silicone I am used to. Is there a break in process to g… --- ## [Blast/Color Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blast-color-question/67905)
**Author:** [@Raigo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raigo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2014, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blast-color-question/67905 "2014-07-21T00:52:14Z")
Is there a way to change the color, or remove the color of a yoyo without ruining it’s blast? --- ## [Yoyo thin LUBE replacements?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-thin-lube-replacements/67844)
**Author:** [@Raigo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raigo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2014, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-thin-lube-replacements/67844 "2014-07-19T23:09:41Z")
So again, I’m at my grandparents house and like a noob, I forgot to bring materials, besides string. In going shopping and was wondering I can buy any thin lube for yoyos at any store like target Walmart Home Depot, etc… --- ## [Homemade counterweights](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-counterweights/67862)
**Author:** [@gremlinyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gremlinyoyo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2014, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-counterweights/67862 "2014-07-19T16:13:51Z")
So i got into 5a about 3 days ago when i managed to make an counterweight out of a lego wheel.it is actually pretty nice,it works ok. Do you have an ideas of possible counterweights that i can make from household items? … --- ## [TMBR Turner response help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-turner-response-help/67790)
**Author:** [@ccbstickman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ccbstickman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2014, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-turner-response-help/67790 "2014-07-18T20:30:22Z")
I got a TMBR Turner and sometimes its completely unresponsive, I want to do fun fixed stuff like throw loops into my combos and more reliable stalls but sometimes it just won’t return help!!! --- ## [GUIDE: DIY Yo-Yo Holster from Wii Remote Strap](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/guide-diy-yo-yo-holster-from-wii-remote-strap/67863)
**Author:** [@Shai\_Hulud](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shai_Hulud)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2014, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/guide-diy-yo-yo-holster-from-wii-remote-strap/67863 "2014-07-18T19:52:22Z")
DIY Wii-Holster Guide Mods: If this is in the wrong location please move. It didn’t seem to quite fit anywhere. I mentioned this briefly a while back but decided to make a full-fledged guide. I will show you with unnec… --- ## [HelpQ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/helpq/67851)
**Author:** [@Mandiz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mandiz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2014, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/helpq/67851 "2014-07-18T07:02:04Z")
Hey guys so i go the loop 1080 yoyo the other day i used it and it unscrewed itself and fell apart, is there a certain way it needs to be tightened? and also the yoyo string i used go worn out really quickly… is there su… --- ## [Will flowable silicone stick in plastic yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-flowable-silicone-stick-in-plastic-yoyos/67610)
**Author:** [@Hen-hen1225](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hen-hen1225)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2014, 4:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-flowable-silicone-stick-in-plastic-yoyos/67610 "2014-07-16T04:17:14Z")
So my go-to response is flowable silicone. I know that some offstring yoyos don’t let the silicone stick to it because the celcon or delrin is really slick so I just use pads for mine. Does flowable silicone stick in nor… --- ## [Yoyo Engravings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-engravings/67800)
**Author:** [@Yoyonick1421](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyonick1421)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2014, 4:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-engravings/67800 "2014-07-16T04:07:27Z")
If any one has something that can make engraving on yoyos please pm me. I will pay! --- ## [General Yo Amplitude Bearing issue.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-amplitude-bearing-issue/67227)
**Author:** [@Rasu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rasu)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2014, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-amplitude-bearing-issue/67227 "2014-07-15T10:25:16Z")
So first off I picked up the Violet Comp grade Amplitude. Took it out of the box a couple days ago and have been throwing it around since. Suddenly a day and a half after I got it I noticed that the bearing was making a … --- ## [How do I deshield a bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-deshield-a-bearing/67716)
**Author:** [@jjs77as6533](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jjs77as6533)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2014, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-deshield-a-bearing/67716 "2014-07-12T21:35:38Z")
I tried looking it up, and I found what I believe is the c clips. I tried taking a pin to it, but the opening seemed to small. Where could I find the c clips? --- ## [One Drop Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-bearings/67637)
**Author:** [@maxpax02](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/maxpax02)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2014, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-bearings/67637 "2014-07-12T06:03:09Z")
Hey I got a OD Rally last week and it is being responsive I have cleaned the bearing multiple times and it was still responsive. I bought a new bearing and after 20 min. it was responsive. Any suggestions what to do?! I … --- ## [Has anyone tried doing Hayabusa + Lateral Caps???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-tried-doing-hayabusa-lateral-caps/66976)
**Author:** [@Rixtify](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rixtify)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2014, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-tried-doing-hayabusa-lateral-caps/66976 "2014-07-11T07:37:30Z")
Has anyone tried fitting lateral caps on a hayabusa? If they fit, what size was used? --- ## [recrev octave 1 seems wrong](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recrev-octave-1-seems-wrong/67653)
**Author:** [@Chad03109](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chad03109)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2014, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recrev-octave-1-seems-wrong/67653 "2014-07-10T22:51:26Z")
I just got it new the axle seems super wobbly unless it’s tightened all the way. It feels like the threads are cut too big and it will cross thread unless super careful. Is this normal for this yoyo? I have 30 other yoyo… --- ## [Possible bearing post damage? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/possible-bearing-post-damage/67658)
**Author:** [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2014, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/possible-bearing-post-damage/67658 "2014-07-10T12:44:23Z")
Could someone please lay this straight: I removed my bearing from my Superstar with great difficulty and now a ring of ano has been scraped off the bearing post or whatever it’s called. Is this actually a problem? --- ## [Can you clean a bearing with one shield?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-clean-a-bearing-with-one-shield/67642)
**Author:** [@thefluteninja](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thefluteninja)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2014, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-clean-a-bearing-with-one-shield/67642 "2014-07-10T04:48:59Z")
Hey all. So I have been trying to get the shields off of two of my One Drop 10 balls for over an hour. The first c clips on both of the bearings came off on my second or third try. I am just about ready to give up. Can I… --- ## [Weight Rings in A DM2?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weight-rings-in-a-dm2/67641)
**Author:** [@DrOctagon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrOctagon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2014, 12:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weight-rings-in-a-dm2/67641 "2014-07-10T00:34:34Z")
I just got an old beat DM2 and its the first time trying one. It’s not half bad but I would love to add 3-4 grams to it. There seems to be ample room without the caps for some rings. Any suggestion? How about soldering c… --- ## [Dark Magic weight rings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-weight-rings/67542)
**Author:** [@YOLOcop\_57](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOLOcop_57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2014, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-weight-rings/67542 "2014-07-09T21:44:09Z")
Does anyone know how to remove the aluminum weight rings on a dark magic II. I want to try to polish them and such. Help is appreciated. --- ## [Can I use string from Home Depot for my yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-use-string-from-home-depot-for-my-yoyo/67599)
**Author:** [@coolman50544](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/coolman50544)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2014, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-use-string-from-home-depot-for-my-yoyo/67599 "2014-07-09T14:04:42Z")
My yoyo string got all tangled up and crap, so I need a new one. Can I use one of those construction strings that can be bought at home depot? --- ## [My Genesis makes noises that dont sound good. Might be broken. Please help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-genesis-makes-noises-that-dont-sound-good-might-be-broken-please-help/67537)
**Author:** [@Grayson13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grayson13)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2014, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-genesis-makes-noises-that-dont-sound-good-might-be-broken-please-help/67537 "2014-07-06T19:51:20Z")
My YYF Genesis makes loud noises when I throw it. Its the noise when the screw is loose and sounds like the screw is wiggling around but I tightened it and it still does that. I have had my Genesis for 3-4 years now and … --- ## [does anyone know the voltage the Ricochet is anodized at?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-know-the-voltage-the-ricochet-is-anodized-at/67562)
**Author:** [@Undeadreich](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Undeadreich)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2014, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-know-the-voltage-the-ricochet-is-anodized-at/67562 "2014-07-06T06:52:55Z")
Im thinking about anodizing my ricochet to a new color and was wondering what voltage is used to achieve its current blue-ish color. Ive looked at alot of color charts but the all seem to be different. Just hoping its on… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=71) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=73)