# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=77 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 78 --- ## [I need help with my flipside](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-help-with-my-flipside/65597)
**Author:** [@sallas116](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sallas116)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2014, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-help-with-my-flipside/65597 "2014-04-21T14:30:26Z")
Does anybody know what kind of response pads i need for a Duncan flipside? --- ## [Do I have to sacrifice response for a longer/stronger sleep](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-i-have-to-sacrifice-response-for-a-longer-stronger-sleep/65159)
**Author:** [@Travisdanger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Travisdanger)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2014, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-i-have-to-sacrifice-response-for-a-longer-stronger-sleep/65159 "2014-04-21T02:19:03Z")
I’m a noob and I have a stock yyj classic. Using thick lube and a 50/50 blend string And I want to increase sleep time but I want it responsive to a tug. Do I have to sacrifice my response for a for a longer sleep time. … --- ## [wooly marmot 2 and dissembling](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooly-marmot-2-and-dissembling/65547)
**Author:** [@FLUFFALO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FLUFFALO)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2014, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooly-marmot-2-and-dissembling/65547 "2014-04-21T00:07:01Z")
This is the first clyw throw I bought. I like it just one thing is troubling me. Can u not unscrew in ? I knew clyw has advised us not taking them apart. How will I ever replace the tires ?! Maybe I need to just try hard… --- ## [YYF Shutter bearing stuck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-shutter-bearing-stuck/65455)
**Author:** [@rymvill22](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rymvill22)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2014, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-shutter-bearing-stuck/65455 "2014-04-20T23:03:54Z")
I just can’t remove this darn bearing off my Shutter. I tried using pliers and all of my strength but that achieved nothing except damage the bearing. Now the bearing is unusable. Why in the world is it so tight!? I n… --- ## [Re: Yoyospirit's Modding Thread: Update 4/18/14 Hot Yo Chilli](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/re-yoyospirits-modding-thread-update-4-18-14-hot-yo-chilli/40306)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2014, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/re-yoyospirits-modding-thread-update-4-18-14-hot-yo-chilli/40306 "2014-04-20T03:16:12Z")
So instead of cluttering the boards with new polishes, I’ve decided to just compact them all into one neat little thread (And since all the other modders have their own thread, I got jealous ;)) So just check back here … --- ## [Is a small bearing yeti possible with flipside spacers??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-a-small-bearing-yeti-possible-with-flipside-spacers/65566)
**Author:** [@S3TH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/S3TH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2014, 1:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-a-small-bearing-yeti-possible-with-flipside-spacers/65566 "2014-04-20T01:44:33Z")
I have a yeti but I don’t have a flipside, is it possible to put flipside spacers in a yeti to make it a small bearing. Can someone tell me if it works? just an idea. --- ## [Matador Spike Kit for Speedaholic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/matador-spike-kit-for-speedaholic/65484)
**Author:** [@Ricerocket](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ricerocket)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2014, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/matador-spike-kit-for-speedaholic/65484 "2014-04-17T15:02:20Z")
Andre and I had been talking recently about an idea I had to make Matador spikes for a FHZ. He mentioned that he’d love to see something for a Speedaholic. So I give you the first set of Matador spikes for the Speedaho… --- ## [can you use wd-40 to lube bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-use-wd-40-to-lube-bearings/65311)
**Author:** [@shortbus145](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shortbus145)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2014, 5:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-use-wd-40-to-lube-bearings/65311 "2014-04-17T05:03:44Z")
ive been using a new throw for about a few weeks now and ive put in at least 2 hours every day with it. with that said the bearing in the yoyo has started to spin for shorter amounts of time. i dont have any bearing lube… --- ## [Silicone response pad question ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-response-pad-question/65337)
**Author:** [@Gym\_Kirk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gym_Kirk)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2014, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-response-pad-question/65337 "2014-04-16T16:49:17Z")
I have an upgraded YYJ classic with the unresponsive bearing and pads. How long should the pads last before needing replacing? It doesn’t seem to bind as well lately. Alternately if lube gets on the pads, will the binds … --- ## [How to fix vibe? Does the axle cause this?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-fix-vibe-does-the-axle-cause-this/65370)
**Author:** [@yoyostein](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyostein)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2014, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-fix-vibe-does-the-axle-cause-this/65370 "2014-04-13T17:37:36Z")
Best way to vix general vibe? New to this so any input appreciated. Would the axle cause this? Something else? Is there a step by step approach to diagnose the cause? THANKS in advance! --- ## [Yoyo painting!-I'm done](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-painting-im-done/40785)
**Author:** [@Jansen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jansen)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2014, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-painting-im-done/40785 "2014-04-10T21:13:28Z")
I’m done due to my lack of ability to ship on time, sorry to the people I inconvenienced! Thanks Jansen --- ## [Help my chief is starting to vibe!!?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-my-chief-is-starting-to-vibe/65261)
**Author:** [@S3TH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/S3TH)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2014, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-my-chief-is-starting-to-vibe/65261 "2014-04-08T22:30:41Z")
So I just got my clairview station blizzard chief about 2 weeks ago. I was amazed at how smooth it was and played it for about an hour straight. Then I made a bad bind and had to unscrew the yoyo. I am no noob but I ha… --- ## [Polishing beat yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-beat-yoyo/65252)
**Author:** [@DapperWooona](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DapperWooona)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2014, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-beat-yoyo/65252 "2014-04-08T20:48:14Z")
I have a question: I have a really beat collector yoyo (the bluestar G5 which you can see in my B/S/T, link in the sig), and some sandpaper lying around, with all the varied grits up until a very fine one. Is it worth po… --- ## [broken bearing ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/broken-bearing/65258)
**Author:** [@shortbus145](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shortbus145)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2014, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/broken-bearing/65258 "2014-04-08T05:37:29Z")
i just got my yoyo a few weeks ago (the sage from yoyofactory) off of yoyo tricks. this morning i was just warming up and i heard a rattling sound. i opened it up and saw that the bearing was completely destroyed. is thi… --- ## [ I Need A Replacement Aeronaut Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-a-replacement-aeronaut-axle/65269)
**Author:** [@YoyoBroHam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoBroHam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2014, 2:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-a-replacement-aeronaut-axle/65269 "2014-04-08T02:35:30Z")
I need one aeronaut axle replacement badly offer me a price --- ## [Learned something cool today!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/learned-something-cool-today/65103)
**Author:** [@burdger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/burdger)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2014, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/learned-something-cool-today/65103 "2014-04-07T23:27:40Z")
So, if this has already been posted elsewhere, I apologize in advance. I received a DRI-YWET today in the mail and it was extremely tarnished. I wanted that beautiful bright look, so I looked up ways to polish copper. … --- ## [OD Rally Dirty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-rally-dirty/65202)
**Author:** [@Oloap\_Ominoreg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Oloap_Ominoreg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2014, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-rally-dirty/65202 "2014-04-07T18:38:25Z")
Hi friends, So I was cleaning out the response groove for my OD Rally so I could silicone it, when the gunk from the adhesive got rubbed into the plastic. Here is a picture for reference. For the record, I am talking a… --- ## [having problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-problems/65234)
**Author:** [@dnj89](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dnj89)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2014, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-problems/65234 "2014-04-07T00:04:55Z")
so I have a omnicron x and all of a sudden it has became responsive I don’t understand why its doing this, does anyone have a idea :frowning: its my fav thro and I cant play with it cause it comes back with I start using… --- ## [YYF One Caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-one-caps/65201)
**Author:** [@FinalFantasy9001](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FinalFantasy9001)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2014, 2:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-one-caps/65201 "2014-04-05T02:36:51Z")
I can’t remove the caps in a One. I want to teach a yoyo class, and give all the kids Ones with a custom label inside, since the ones caps are basically pogs with a piece of plastic over them, I can insert my own label. … --- ## [How to make a super cheap Yo-Yo stand.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-super-cheap-yo-yo-stand/65193)
**Author:** [@bartcusick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bartcusick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2014, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-super-cheap-yo-yo-stand/65193 "2014-04-04T21:02:37Z")
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e115/bartcusick/standInstruction\_zps1627095b.jpg~original --- ## [Crazy D axle nut loose.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crazy-d-axle-nut-loose/65184)
**Author:** [@latnay90](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/latnay90)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2014, 4:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crazy-d-axle-nut-loose/65184 "2014-04-04T04:41:19Z")
So I have a Crazy-D that I was playing tonight, and after a few minutes of play the yoyo started wobbling extremely hard, and was unable to be touched to smooth it out. I picked it up and heard something rattling around … --- ## [Terrapin Wing Cut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-wing-cut/65163)
**Author:** [@Fire\_Penguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fire_Penguin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2014, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-wing-cut/65163 "2014-04-04T03:18:46Z")
I have a wing cut that’s kind of getting loud lately, and I want to lube it, but I heard somewhere you don’t need to lube Terrapins, so what should I do? Does this only apply to the ceramics or something? I don’t think m… --- ## [Make a size A bearing COMPLETELY silent?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/make-a-size-a-bearing-completely-silent/65098)
**Author:** [@ThatGuyWhoMakesThose](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ThatGuyWhoMakesThose)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2014, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/make-a-size-a-bearing-completely-silent/65098 "2014-04-03T03:28:32Z")
I have a Freehand Zero that I want to make silent. I mean, like, super-duper-super silent. Like how Drew Tetz’ has on his FHZs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhEAqMcQt0I&feature=youtu.be What’s the best way to do thi… --- ## [Fireball responsiveness?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fireball-responsiveness/65107)
**Author:** [@FinalFantasy9001](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FinalFantasy9001)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fireball-responsiveness/65107 "2014-04-01T18:54:23Z")
I got a Yomega Fireball from my friend, because I wanted to try looping. The only thing is, it isn’t responsive enough. Here are pictures, can you guys tell me what’s wrong with it? … --- ## ["Best" .555 pads available at YYE?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-555-pads-available-at-yye/65078)
**Author:** [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-555-pads-available-at-yye/65078 "2014-04-01T12:53:35Z")
I have two yoyos that take .555 pads: a Pacquiao and a Radian Super Light. Both have become a little bit slippy in the bind department and I’m planning to order some pads to rectify this. Any recommendations based on wh… --- ## [Siliconing Response Help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-response-help/65089)
**Author:** [@Superspylee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Superspylee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2014, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-response-help/65089 "2014-03-31T22:02:55Z")
Hey I recently flowable siliconed three of my yoyo’s but now they are all responsive what do I do thanks --- ## [String Change?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-change/64915)
**Author:** [@jon\_walker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jon_walker)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2014, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-change/64915 "2014-03-31T20:41:57Z")
I think it is time to change my string. This one is 2 days old. Pictured next to a new string. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/26/ymuvuje2.jpg I am loving the Fat Kitty string. I think next I will try regular kitty thou… --- ## [Bearing Shields](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-shields/65002)
**Author:** [@yoyobrandon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyobrandon)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2014, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-shields/65002 "2014-03-30T17:14:35Z")
Are the bearing shields necessary? Do yoyos play better with out them? --- ## [All FH's mods and paints thread](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/all-fhs-mods-and-paints-thread/46885)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2014, 12:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/all-fhs-mods-and-paints-thread/46885 "2014-03-30T00:51:15Z")
Here’s a yellow and red checkered FHZ, pretty sick. --- ## [Friction sticker coming off](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/friction-sticker-coming-off/64960)
**Author:** [@ToadyCody](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ToadyCody)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2014, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/friction-sticker-coming-off/64960 "2014-03-28T11:57:11Z")
I have a Duncan Raptor, and the silicone friction sticker isn’t sticking. It’s coming off and flopping around as the yoyo spins. Is there a special kind of glue I should use to put it back, or get new stickers? If I need… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=76) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=78)