# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=80 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 81 --- ## [I can't throw my yoyo right! I think it's broken!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-cant-throw-my-yoyo-right-i-think-its-broken/62899)
**Author:** [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-cant-throw-my-yoyo-right-i-think-its-broken/62899 "2014-02-15T04:53:22Z")
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**Author:** [@Iluvthatyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Iluvthatyoyo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 4:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-a-yoyo-help/63556 "2014-02-15T04:49:55Z")
Ok so me and my fellow team members are going to start designing and making yoyos.We have a lathe,Mill,and other stuff to use.But any advice or help you guys can give me and my team to make it less hard to do this?We als… --- ## [POLISHED dm2 rims my first polishing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-dm2-rims-my-first-polishing/63296)
**Author:** [@TheSkateit101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheSkateit101)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-dm2-rims-my-first-polishing/63296 "2014-02-15T01:06:40Z")
So i recently did my first full polish on a dm2.The outcome was great. and looks great when outside or near light , HERE ARE A FEW PICTURES hope you enjoy :slight\_smile: : --- ## [Problems with funky tarnishing on raw yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problems-with-funky-tarnishing-on-raw-yoyos/63835)
**Author:** [@modman10](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/modman10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 12:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problems-with-funky-tarnishing-on-raw-yoyos/63835 "2014-02-15T00:25:52Z")
Hello all. About 4-5 months ago i purchased a brand new yoyo that had a satin finish on it, about a week after i got it i found these weird dots all over it, I thought it was tarnish so i polished it up with some compou… --- ## [Dark magic two speed bearing install](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-two-speed-bearing-install/63740)
**Author:** [@Rpgwak3n](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rpgwak3n)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2014, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-two-speed-bearing-install/63740 "2014-02-12T06:38:15Z")
Ok so I just put the speed bearing in for unresponsive play but it’s still responsive I just put it on the yoyo and put it back together a drop if thin lube on each side what did I do wrong do I need to adjust the axle … --- ## [Are curved bearings worth getting?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-curved-bearings-worth-getting/62601)
**Author:** [@FLUFFALO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FLUFFALO)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2014, 1:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-curved-bearings-worth-getting/62601 "2014-02-12T01:29:42Z")
Do they change much? i feel like they would be so essential for most yoyo players to have one but what does it even change? and the recrevz have indents where the string goes do these change much? they seem so good t… --- ## [FUNNIEST BEARING CLEANING VIDEO EVER!!! STILL EFFECTIVE](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/funniest-bearing-cleaning-video-ever-still-effective/63632)
**Author:** [@TylerJones](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TylerJones)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2014, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/funniest-bearing-cleaning-video-ever-still-effective/63632 "2014-02-11T21:31:42Z")
MUST WATCH ! --- ## [Dark magic 1 question/](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-1-question/63656)
**Author:** [@ThatGuySteve](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ThatGuySteve)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2014, 12:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-1-question/63656 "2014-02-10T00:48:45Z")
Is there any place I can get the Oring for the OG dark magic? Mine recently wore out. I did a bit of searching, and the ring for the DM2 isn’t as near as thick as the other one. Any help will be appreciated. --- ## [Neuae Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/neuae-axle/63657)
**Author:** [@Fire\_Penguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fire_Penguin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2014, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/neuae-axle/63657 "2014-02-09T18:27:13Z")
I recently lost the axle to my Rec Rev Neuae, and was wondering what size it was and where I could get another. --- ## [3YO3 Retaps and other mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3yo3-retaps-and-other-mods/60366)
**Author:** [@3yo3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/3yo3)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2014, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3yo3-retaps-and-other-mods/60366 "2014-02-09T14:14:42Z")
Hey guys just a reminder I’m still here and still ready to take on new work! -siliconing/deepening existing groove/high walling -retaps using helicoil inserts (stainless steel thread insert, actually had one customer o… --- ## [Yyf dna modd bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-dna-modd-bearing/63387)
**Author:** [@HaTtrick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HaTtrick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2014, 10:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-dna-modd-bearing/63387 "2014-02-07T22:55:43Z")
Hi i have a question about bearing size i have a yyf DNA and i lost the factory bearing that came with it and i was wondering what kind of bearing i should get i want it to spin allot longer and will any size C work? --- ## [Dying speedaholic questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying-speedaholic-questions/63008)
**Author:** [@zxenluvszev](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zxenluvszev)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2014, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying-speedaholic-questions/63008 "2014-02-07T14:30:35Z")
Ok so I’ve watched the video and I’m pretty sure it’s just rit dye and acetone. My question is about the melting. Can I do multiple dips and rinses? Also I have a red speedaholic and I wonder if dying the rims black will… --- ## [Polish the outside of a bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polish-the-outside-of-a-bearing/63585)
**Author:** [@Noonar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Noonar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2014, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polish-the-outside-of-a-bearing/63585 "2014-02-06T16:59:53Z")
Has anyone actually polished the outer surface of a bearing? How can I remove tarnish? --- ## [Bearing replacement](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-replacement/63516)
**Author:** [@Yoyowinston](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyowinston)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2014, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-replacement/63516 "2014-02-06T12:23:47Z")
I just got a yoyofactory mystery box 2012 and I got one of the boxes worth over 200$. The a avante garde and the catalyst’s bearings wouldn’t come off. Anything I can do? ??? --- ## [How do I get silicone out of my silicone nosel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-get-silicone-out-of-my-silicone-nosel/63552)
**Author:** [@ski4dayz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ski4dayz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2014, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-get-silicone-out-of-my-silicone-nosel/63552 "2014-02-06T06:31:19Z")
So my silicone always solidifies into a blob in the nose. I was wondering if there is a good way to get the silicone out. Whenever I wait for it to solidify, there is still a gooey part in the middle and makes my paper… --- ## [Bearing Lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-lube/63378)
**Author:** [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2014, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-lube/63378 "2014-02-06T00:45:32Z")
What bearing lube do you guys use? and does it really make a difference? (as long as its thin lube) Looking for the cheapest best option. --- ## [String getting caught under bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-getting-caught-under-bearing/63520)
**Author:** [@Mofoya](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mofoya)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2014, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-getting-caught-under-bearing/63520 "2014-02-03T22:39:19Z")
I have a low end plastic throw made by YYF for another site. (I hadn’t discovered YYE yet) I also have a dark magic 2 and recently put a CT bearing in it. I took the speed bearing out and put it in my cheapy YYF that I … --- ## [Help with CTX bearing maintenance? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-ctx-bearing-maintenance/63457)
**Author:** [@neongauge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/neongauge)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2014, 2:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-ctx-bearing-maintenance/63457 "2014-02-03T02:28:10Z")
I purchased a ctx bearing along with my c3 token, and when I first got it it didn’t seem to spin very long or all that smoothly (at all), but I assumed it just needed to be broken in. It played quite well after I had bro… --- ## [Need help with scratches and scuffs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-scratches-and-scuffs/63408)
**Author:** [@YoYo\_MaN\_2000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYo_MaN_2000)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2014, 2:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-scratches-and-scuffs/63408 "2014-02-01T02:03:03Z")
I have a blue yomega dash and I’m going to give it to my friend but the rims are really beat up and in bad shape. I would hate to give it to him looking like that so can someone help me out with getting them out. --- ## [Suggestions for hand turning a Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/suggestions-for-hand-turning-a-yoyo/63066)
**Author:** [@shawn18](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shawn18)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2014, 12:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/suggestions-for-hand-turning-a-yoyo/63066 "2014-02-01T00:30:56Z")
Okay I’m taking a machine shop class and I’m hand turning a Yoyo. I’m on the design portion right now and I’m a little stuck. I was originally going to model it after the N12 shark from magic Yoyo but does anyone have ot… --- ## [New Bearing/ String And Spacers- Having issues](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-bearing-string-and-spacers-having-issues/63447)
**Author:** [@FLUFFALO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FLUFFALO)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2014, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-bearing-string-and-spacers-having-issues/63447 "2014-01-31T20:43:07Z")
I currently have a yoyofactory shutter and i recently blew out the stock spacers for it. So i took this time to get new string, new CT bearing. And new spacers. I got candy wire string. yoyo factory 19mm spacers. And a s… --- ## [How thick are response pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-thick-are-response-pads/63065)
**Author:** [@shawn18](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shawn18)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2014, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-thick-are-response-pads/63065 "2014-01-30T13:15:40Z")
I’m taking a machine shop class and I’m making my own Yoyo as a project, but I don’t know how deep to cut the groove for response pads does anyone know? --- ## [Bearing cleaning/Responsive Issue](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning-responsive-issue/63369)
**Author:** [@thefluteninja](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thefluteninja)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 4:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning-responsive-issue/63369 "2014-01-29T04:06:33Z")
I have been throwing my General-Yo Prestige a lot lately and I heard the bearing get really loud and then turn responsive. I cleaned the bearing exactly as depicted in the stickied topic about bearing cleaning. I used 1… --- ## [hitman pro unresponsive mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-pro-unresponsive-mod/63367)
**Author:** [@yopyop1007](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yopyop1007)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2014, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-pro-unresponsive-mod/63367 "2014-01-28T17:30:46Z")
I am new to yoyoing and need to turn my hitman pro JD Sig into an unresponsive yoyo. --- ## [Why is this happening?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-is-this-happening/61729)
**Author:** [@Rosariyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rosariyoyo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2014, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-is-this-happening/61729 "2014-01-28T06:35:22Z")
So I got my brand new Yeti in the mail today And it’s responsive I can’t figure out why it’s responsive and I’ve had it for a good 10 minutes now Help? --- ## [Spacers and Bearing for a Yomega RBII?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-and-bearing-for-a-yomega-rbii/63237)
**Author:** [@StringSamurai](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StringSamurai)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2014, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-and-bearing-for-a-yomega-rbii/63237 "2014-01-25T01:57:27Z")
Found my old Yomega RBII the other day, but unfortunately the bearing and spacers are rusted. My question is if the ones you can buy on this site are the same size? Thanks in advance for any help. ;D --- ## [Bearing cleaning question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning-question/62937)
**Author:** [@Raigo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raigo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2014, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning-question/62937 "2014-01-24T17:39:25Z")
I cleaned two of my ct bearings and haven’t noticed an increased flick spin time or the bearings getting any quieter. Am I cleaning it wrong? I’m using studio35 100%acetone nail polish remover, And I’m putting it in a … --- ## [reel oil?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/reel-oil/63247)
**Author:** [@newyoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/newyoyoer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/reel-oil/63247 "2014-01-23T18:33:09Z")
i have a magic t5 yoyo and was wondering if reel oil would help it spin longer or if it would be to thick and slow it down. --- ## [Maddog painted Kendama for Nardcopter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/maddog-painted-kendama-for-nardcopter/60606)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/maddog-painted-kendama-for-nardcopter/60606 "2014-01-22T20:36:43Z")
Here is my latest Maddog Kendama job for nardcopter. DANG! This stuff is DURABLE!! Compared to a stock Kendama USA tribute. The paint on a stock one chips instantly. My stuff is SUPER durable. Im really surprised and… --- ## [speedacholic HELP!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speedacholic-help/62767)
**Author:** [@dnj89](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dnj89)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2014, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speedacholic-help/62767 "2014-01-21T22:34:49Z")
so I bought a speedahloic and the bearing they sent me is obiousvly bad cause ive cleaned and lubed it and still is messing up, what bearing can I use to replace it, cause I put my gensis bearing in it and it worked. so … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=79) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=81)