# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=88 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 89 --- ## [Response pads for Dark Sonic and Trident?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads-for-dark-sonic-and-trident/59423)
**Author:** [@Xore237](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xore237)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 3:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads-for-dark-sonic-and-trident/59423 "2013-09-21T03:52:59Z")
I was just wondering what response pads fit into the dark sonic and the trident. Any help is appreciated, thanks. --- ## [Simple Green causticity?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/simple-green-causticity/59397)
**Author:** [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/simple-green-causticity/59397 "2013-09-20T23:54:25Z")
I know… this isn’t truly the best place. I should be going to Simple Green directly. :wink: But this is where I read and post, so here goes… Simple Green’s marketing and instructions seem slightly at odds with one anoth… --- ## [Bearing Cleaning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning/59222)
**Author:** [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning/59222 "2013-09-20T07:43:57Z")
Okay, so I know that you can use Mineral Spirits, lighter fluids, etc. to clean bearings. Is there any household item that could be used as well. Also, I heard Andre talking about the fact that you could ruin a plastic … --- ## [Shinwoo Light kit help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shinwoo-light-kit-help/59396)
**Author:** [@sivadmada](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sivadmada)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shinwoo-light-kit-help/59396 "2013-09-20T06:12:07Z")
I just bought the Shinwoo YoYo light kit and had a quetsion about what i could use to adhere it to my yoyo I have two yoyo’s … Dark Magic (original - no longer have the plastic caps) and a One Drop Dietz I just mainly … --- ## [DM2 problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-problems/59367)
**Author:** [@Raigo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raigo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-problems/59367 "2013-09-20T04:29:57Z")
I noticed that after I do some tricks, the axle seems to unscrew itself little by little… Also I’m using expert strings, and no matter how hard I bind, it won’t come back up, any solutions to either of these?? --- ## [DM Bearing how to take off](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-bearing-how-to-take-off/59360)
**Author:** [@Raigo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raigo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2013, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-bearing-how-to-take-off/59360 "2013-09-19T22:08:12Z")
I bought a dm two and can’t find a way to take off the bearing It’s way too responsive and I need to change it I dont have the tool so what otter way can I get it off --- ## [KROWN kk BBearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/krown-kk-bbearing/59368)
**Author:** [@TYPHOON](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TYPHOON)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2013, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/krown-kk-bbearing/59368 "2013-09-19T16:10:57Z")
Hi :slight\_smile: ! someone know if the KonKave bearing that is in in the c3 Krown is already cleaned or shoud i clean it again? …i got it since yesterday and i don’t really want to open it ;D …it doesn’t make a loud no… --- ## [Yoyo cases- I can make them- get one custom done today!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cases-i-can-make-them-get-one-custom-done-today/59088)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cases-i-can-make-them-get-one-custom-done-today/59088 "2013-09-18T22:25:36Z")
Hello! I would like to offer up a service for making yoyo cases. Either you send me foam and I can cut the holes, or send me money to buy a case and put foam with holes etc in it. I know I need pictures, but I got rid… --- ## [07 888 response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/07-888-response/58667)
**Author:** [@lobotomobile](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lobotomobile)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/07-888-response/58667 "2013-09-18T18:00:15Z")
So, I remember having an 08 888, and the response groove was pretty shallow. I have a bunch of Kpads but somehow I imagine they won’t fit my 07 888. The pads it are wearing down but I don’t wanna rip them out if kpads w… --- ## [Recessing Duncan Diversion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096)
**Author:** [@hebooz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hebooz)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096 "2013-09-18T13:54:09Z")
Hi, I attempted to silicone the diversion using red RTV as I will not be able to obtain pads for some time, is it a good idea to sili recess the diversion? Are the walls thick enough or should i refrain from doing anythi… --- ## [Tried to take the bearing out of Sine//Saw...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tried-to-take-the-bearing-out-of-sine-saw/59312)
**Author:** [@burdger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/burdger)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 3:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tried-to-take-the-bearing-out-of-sine-saw/59312 "2013-09-18T03:17:44Z")
I was trying to take the bearing out of my Sine//Saw, but am having some issues. First of all, the sides were so incredibly tight that it took quite a bit of torque to get them apart. Once apart, the bearing is stuck i… --- ## [One Bearing - Black Color](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-bearing-black-color/59296)
**Author:** [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 12:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-bearing-black-color/59296 "2013-09-18T00:35:53Z")
Okay, my brother bought a YYF One not long ago. He has been really enjoying it with whatever responsive bearing there is on it. Well, now the bearing is turning black and I have no clue why. ??? I have never lubed it o… --- ## [Would CLYW snow tires work on a Duncan raptor?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-clyw-snow-tires-work-on-a-duncan-raptor/59302)
**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-clyw-snow-tires-work-on-a-duncan-raptor/59302 "2013-09-17T20:08:53Z")
Thanks --- ## [Flowable Silicone?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/55459)
**Author:** [@redneckyoyoer3826](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/redneckyoyoer3826)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/55459 "2013-09-17T19:43:12Z")
So I am going to make my last order before WYYC pretty soon, and I was going to get some pads to make sure that my throws don’t get a case of slippy binds before or during the event. But then it hit me - flowable silicon… --- ## [Shutter Problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-problems/59219)
**Author:** [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2013, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-problems/59219 "2013-09-16T16:18:43Z")
I have this problem with my new YYF Shutter. It is responsive :P. Is there any other way of making that change without having to clean the bearing? If not, then will you list me a couple of different ways to clean my be… --- ## [Tried panting today](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tried-panting-today/59247)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2013, 2:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tried-panting-today/59247 "2013-09-16T02:09:46Z")
Have had some previous painting knowledge before, stuff like applying even coats etc, Here it is, it’s a supernova. It’s a white white w/ bronze fade. What do you think? --- ## [DM2 Bearing maintenence](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-bearing-maintenence/59226)
**Author:** [@Equinox](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Equinox)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-bearing-maintenence/59226 "2013-09-15T17:25:11Z")
I bought a YYJ DM2 yoyo about 1-2 months ago. I’ve been playing with it ALOT since then. However, my spin times are relatively short (around 40 seconds) and the yoyo stops after I do about 5 rounds of ‘matrix’. I am usi… --- ## [Bi metal polishing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bi-metal-polishing/59067)
**Author:** [@n01mportant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/n01mportant)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bi-metal-polishing/59067 "2013-09-15T04:27:48Z")
I’ve got a few bi-metals, good shape, some with nearly no oxidation, some with heavy oxidation. I was wanting to clean them up a bit just for obsessive compulsiveness sake. Does any one know if metal polish posses a thre… --- ## [Acetone Help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/acetone-help/59168)
**Author:** [@warcraftruler19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/warcraftruler19)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/acetone-help/59168 "2013-09-14T05:21:10Z")
I just used acetone for the first time tonight and when i put it in for a couple of minutes and took it out, it was sticky and dried like glue. Has that happened to anyone before? and I am putting the acetone in a plasti… --- ## [What great wizard created the binder clip?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-great-wizard-created-the-binder-clip/59139)
**Author:** [@Phuizon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Phuizon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-great-wizard-created-the-binder-clip/59139 "2013-09-13T21:27:40Z")
I tried out siliconing my Di Base 2 yesterday and needed a way to drain the applicator that came with the flowable silicone , I looked around my desk and - ;D :smiley: H… --- ## [YYF F.A.S.T 401k Dials ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-f-a-s-t-401k-dials/59136)
**Author:** [@hebooz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hebooz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-f-a-s-t-401k-dials/59136 "2013-09-13T19:33:49Z")
Hi, is there anywhere i can get replacements for my fast 401k dials? They are broken and i would like to find and alternative/fix it. Thanks :smiley: --- ## [SpinFaktor 2 - Making it Playable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spinfaktor-2-making-it-playable/59070)
**Author:** [@SwissArmyTenor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SwissArmyTenor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spinfaktor-2-making-it-playable/59070 "2013-09-13T16:57:28Z")
Got another of the “old school” :stuck\_out\_tongue: throws the other day, via eBay, a SpinFaktor 2. Love the look of it, but to this point it hasn’t really been playable due to lack response. Here’s the low-down: i… --- ## [DIY Classic Weight Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-classic-weight-mod/59135)
**Author:** [@Hitchhiker42](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hitchhiker42)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-classic-weight-mod/59135 "2013-09-13T10:15:42Z")
I just wanted to share with everyone a quick mod for adding weight to your Yoyo Jam Classic. It’s a pretty easy mod. Things you’ll need: Knife Scissors A scale Surgical Tubing First step is to take off the caps. … --- ## [Spacers stuck any tips?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-stuck-any-tips/59125)
**Author:** [@yobean](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yobean)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-stuck-any-tips/59125 "2013-09-13T09:41:54Z")
Hey there! I have had some problems with spacers getting stuck in the bearing of a couple of my yoyos while trying to get the bearing out to clean it. Currently both spacers are stuck on each side of the bearing. I was… --- ## [yoyo axle question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-axle-question/59127)
**Author:** [@warcraftruler19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/warcraftruler19)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 2:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-axle-question/59127 "2013-09-13T02:50:10Z")
I just got a CLYW fg chief. the previous owner said it was stripped. I took out the axle the it was sent with, which was crushed/stripped. I put in a new axle (set screw) I got from home depot and it seems as if the set … --- ## [Will this work?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-this-work/59051)
**Author:** [@northstarrocks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/northstarrocks)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 2:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-this-work/59051 "2013-09-13T02:36:07Z")
Ok so i lost my bottle of yyf thin lube which sucks… so i just cleaned a bearing and i put some triflow lube in it. its like really thin and designed for bike chains and breaklines and stuff. it smells strangely of banan… --- ## [Bearing shield???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-shield/59063)
**Author:** [@atombomb3r](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/atombomb3r)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-shield/59063 "2013-09-12T21:51:44Z")
Will it effect play if you run a bearing with one shield removed??? Thanks --- ## [Response Pad Sizing Guide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pad-sizing-guide/59071)
**Author:** [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pad-sizing-guide/59071 "2013-09-12T06:30:59Z")
So I made this guide a few years ago at YYN and I feel it’s high-time it’s been updated and moved here. Please comment/PM with anything you’d care to add or if any information is incorrect. White K-Pad small size Smal… --- ## [yoyo pads annoying me!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-pads-annoying-me/59092)
**Author:** [@yoyo143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo143)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-pads-annoying-me/59092 "2013-09-12T04:44:49Z")
So, the other day I threw my supernova and it felt weird.kinda vibey. So I threw it another time and bonded, the pad fell off. This has happened like 4 times already. Why? Im using yoyofactory natural pads. I really dont… --- ## [Classic cap!!! Can't get back on! Help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-cap-cant-get-back-on-help/58869)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-cap-cant-get-back-on-help/58869 "2013-09-12T02:45:55Z")
My classic cap came partially out from a super hard bang on the tile, so I just pried it out took a look and now can’t get it back on. The yoyo is fine but how do I get the cap back in? It’s really hard, I assume its pr… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=87) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=89)