# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=79 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 80 --- ## [NNOO!!! HELP HELP HELP!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nnoo-help-help-help/64405)
**Author:** [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2014, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nnoo-help-help-help/64405 "2014-03-07T20:05:05Z")
Okay, I am desperate now. What is going on? In the last 3 days, the only yoyos I have thrown are a Strix, Shutter, Raptor (5A), and Xodus II (offstring). All but the Xodus II (because of the starburst pads) have lost a … --- ## [How to fix Loose DM2 Caps?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-fix-loose-dm2-caps/64346)
**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2014, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-fix-loose-dm2-caps/64346 "2014-03-07T18:26:14Z")
I recently ordered a ghost DM2 and popped off the caps to use the light kit. But now since popping off the caps I’ve noticed that the caps don’t stay on nearly as well as they originally did when I first got the dm2. Som… --- ## [Shutter suddenly wobbling!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-suddenly-wobbling/64391)
**Author:** [@Tommy\_tman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tommy_tman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2014, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-suddenly-wobbling/64391 "2014-03-06T04:34:41Z")
So I got one of the new silver shutters about a month ago and I always take it apart and deshield the bearing, clean and re lube it. When I unscrewed it I noticed that it was alittle on the harder side to unscrew and the… --- ## [Response questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-questions/64345)
**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2014, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-questions/64345 "2014-03-04T23:30:33Z")
So the response on my Anglam has become quite slippy and it seems time for some new pads. (Yes even after 91 trades this is my first time replacing pads) 1 how do I remove the current pads without damaging the inner hal… --- ## [Please help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help/64349)
**Author:** [@vcube1234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vcube1234)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2014, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help/64349 "2014-03-04T14:24:58Z")
I just received a C3Yoyodesign Mo-vitation last night, and I have a few problems with it. For starters, the bearing seems to be stuck to one half of the yoyo (this happened right out of the box), and I cannot get it out.… --- ## [bearing question.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-question/64317)
**Author:** [@klown702](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/klown702)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2014, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-question/64317 "2014-03-03T20:17:03Z")
ok so I’m pretty new to this yoyo thing. and I’m wondering how long my bearings will last? any info would be great. how ever extensive. or if this is already a topic could someone point me in the right direction. thank… --- ## [Yoyojam unleashed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-unleashed/64299)
**Author:** [@Username11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Username11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2014, 3:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-unleashed/64299 "2014-03-03T03:04:35Z")
Anyone know how to make a yoyojam unleashed unresponsive --- ## [Butterfly maintenance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/butterfly-maintenance/64283)
**Author:** [@Zort\_Commander](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zort_Commander)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2014, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/butterfly-maintenance/64283 "2014-03-03T02:54:12Z")
So, my Duncan Butter fly I got won’t come up. Should I double wrap the string like a hitch. Or keep it that way. I’m using it for fixed axel play. Thank you. --- ## [Engraved Gear by BIO industries.....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/engraved-gear-by-bio-industries/64295)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2014, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/engraved-gear-by-bio-industries/64295 "2014-03-02T23:02:36Z")
Did a little engraving on my Gear. Chinese characters that represent my son Mitchell. From strength to cunning. Done by hand. Will have further pics later that show the engraving better. --- ## [Modding a yomega Raider?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-a-yomega-raider/64275)
**Author:** [@Knightnight5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Knightnight5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2014, 3:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-a-yomega-raider/64275 "2014-03-02T03:58:49Z")
Hey so I’m planing on modding a raider and want to know if it’s worth the trouble to do it myself or if I should just send it off somewhere? --- ## [SPYY Response?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spyy-response/64247)
**Author:** [@NeedlesNstrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NeedlesNstrings)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2014, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spyy-response/64247 "2014-03-01T23:58:58Z")
Getting a solaris soon and would like to know what response pads you guys use for them? Thanks in advance. --- ## [Lube and cleaning?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lube-and-cleaning/64237)
**Author:** [@YoYo\_MaN\_2000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYo_MaN_2000)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2014, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lube-and-cleaning/64237 "2014-03-01T14:56:46Z")
I need a really thin lube (any price) for YYF, YYJ, OD yo-yos. Also I don’t know what to clean my bearings with. PLEASE HELP --- ## [x3 The Seed Ceramic Bearing Stuck/ Jumpy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x3-the-seed-ceramic-bearing-stuck-jumpy/64245)
**Author:** [@FLUFFALO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FLUFFALO)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2014, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x3-the-seed-ceramic-bearing-stuck-jumpy/64245 "2014-03-01T01:16:35Z")
Hey guys I just got a brand new x3 the seed on last monday. It’s always been alittle iffy but i jsut thought its a diffrent feel and new. And for a bit i had it going well although it did have very responsive pads. regar… --- ## [How does lube help my unresponsive yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-does-lube-help-my-unresponsive-yoyo/63969)
**Author:** [@Dylanrocksit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dylanrocksit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2014, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-does-lube-help-my-unresponsive-yoyo/63969 "2014-02-28T15:23:52Z")
I want to know if I need lube --- ## [Responsive eneme](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-eneme/64081)
**Author:** [@Username11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Username11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2014, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-eneme/64081 "2014-02-28T15:22:07Z")
I just bought a yoyojam eneme and after throwing it once it was responsive and when i put lube on, it didnt help --- ## [Flowable Silicone question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-question/64162)
**Author:** [@Check04](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Check04)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2014, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-question/64162 "2014-02-28T01:22:17Z")
About a month ago my stock response pads for my Dark magic II came out, so I just super glued them back in, they lasted about another two weeks before they just started falling apart and basically disintegrated. Then I w… --- ## [Aoda Littles Questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aoda-littles-questions/64141)
**Author:** [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2014, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aoda-littles-questions/64141 "2014-02-25T17:18:56Z")
Hey! I got an AODA Litlles in a trade, and I really like it! But is there a way to make it unresponsive? I see the bearing is a size A, but can it take a C bearing? I would just try but I don’t want to break it haha. Tha… --- ## [One drop rally hub/axle replacement?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-rally-hub-axle-replacement/64075)
**Author:** [@Sheep](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sheep)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2014, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-rally-hub-axle-replacement/64075 "2014-02-25T00:04:30Z")
I recently bought a Rally, supposedly mint with box from someone on Yoyoexpert, but lo and behold, its super vibey. Even after reducing the vibe with my hand and many many perfect sleepers later. After some inspection I… --- ## [Help with ReXtreme 2 Lateral Caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-rextreme-2-lateral-caps/64097)
**Author:** [@GenGunner02](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GenGunner02)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2014, 4:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-rextreme-2-lateral-caps/64097 "2014-02-23T04:47:31Z")
How do you attach them properly? --- ## [Dark magic 2 response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-2-response/64090)
**Author:** [@marcuspeh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/marcuspeh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2014, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-2-response/64090 "2014-02-23T04:36:53Z")
What is the best replacement for the stock response in dark magic 2? --- ## [Puffin 2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/puffin-2/63995)
**Author:** [@IGINLA](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IGINLA)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2014, 4:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/puffin-2/63995 "2014-02-23T04:14:18Z")
Just got a puffin 2 and it is pretty picky to axel placement. I have found an amazing sweet spot, but if I need to unscrew it I don’t want to not be able to find it again. How do I make the axel stay? --- ## [Dark magic two mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-two-mod/63941)
**Author:** [@Rpgwak3n](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rpgwak3n)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2014, 4:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-two-mod/63941 "2014-02-22T04:39:52Z")
So with the smaller bearing after two sets of string get in between the yoyo i.e. Brain twister it almost stops immediately I like some response but I’ve had to use the bigger bearing instead I can bind just fine it’s mo… --- ## [Are there any tips/tricks you know for getting rid of a lil vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-there-any-tips-tricks-you-know-for-getting-rid-of-a-lil-vibe/64055)
**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2014, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-there-any-tips-tricks-you-know-for-getting-rid-of-a-lil-vibe/64055 "2014-02-21T22:46:38Z")
I would like to learn how to get rid of some vibe on SIDE EFFECT YOYOS and NON SIDE EFFECT YOYOS. Enlighten me? Thanks. --- ## [Can you blast without stripping the anno](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-blast-without-stripping-the-anno/63948)
**Author:** [@thehandcoder](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thehandcoder)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2014, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-blast-without-stripping-the-anno/63948 "2014-02-21T17:15:56Z")
I’ve got a couple of throws that have a glossy anno finish. Can this finish be lightly blasted to improve the grinds without actually stripping the finish off? --- ## [size for x3. seed response bads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/size-for-x3-seed-response-bads/64035)
**Author:** [@FLUFFALO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FLUFFALO)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2014, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/size-for-x3-seed-response-bads/64035 "2014-02-21T02:48:35Z")
I was curious but I can’t find here nor at there x3 website as far as I can see it could be 19 mm but St such a large size maybe not ? It comes with Size c bearing so I wondered if that had any indication. ? --- ## [duncan fhz unresponsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-fhz-unresponsive/63988)
**Author:** [@SwitchedFlip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SwitchedFlip)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-fhz-unresponsive/63988 "2014-02-20T19:07:25Z")
i have a duncan fhz and i really want to make it unresponsive, how do i go about doing this(without sili recessing) i have already tried taking off a single pad but it is still responsive… --- ## [How to make a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-yoyo/63999)
**Author:** [@Username11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Username11)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 4:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-yoyo/63999 "2014-02-20T04:26:14Z")
I see people talking about the yoyo their making. So what materials and stuff would i need to make a good high quality metal yoyo? --- ## [Yoyo cap struggle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cap-struggle/63992)
**Author:** [@paczki](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/paczki)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cap-struggle/63992 "2014-02-20T01:00:42Z")
So I just got my dark magic 2 in the mail works great, I have broken up the glue as I can spin them freely put I can’t seem to remove them, help I’ve already tried suction cups like a billion times and it won’t come out --- ## [DV888 now responsive, very frustrated](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-now-responsive-very-frustrated/63532)
**Author:** [@smoothie7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smoothie7)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-now-responsive-very-frustrated/63532 "2014-02-18T21:02:34Z")
I purchased a new DV888 about 2 weeks ago. When I originally started using it is was very loud compared to my Yomega Maverick but I didn’t think anything of it. It was my first DV888 and my first unresponsive yoyo so I t… --- ## [Different brands of lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/different-brands-of-lube/63804)
**Author:** [@yPOS1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yPOS1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/different-brands-of-lube/63804 "2014-02-15T07:44:20Z")
So, I got a bottle of yoyofactory thin lube and I’ve been using that on all my yoyos since I figured it was all the same stuff. But then I noticed on the box of yoyojam yoyos it says not to use anything besides yoyojam b… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=78) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=80)