# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=9 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## [YYF grindmachine spacers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-grindmachine-spacers/404908)
**Author:** [@Smurf88](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Smurf88)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2024, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-grindmachine-spacers/404908 "2024-07-06T20:27:10Z")
Where can I find spacers or something as a replacement? --- ## [Adding weight to Freehand NextGen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adding-weight-to-freehand-nextgen/404749)
**Author:** [@ccn411](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ccn411)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adding-weight-to-freehand-nextgen/404749 "2024-07-05T01:22:57Z")
Hello, I’m learning 5A and have a Freehand NextGen. I bought it on a whim and while I like the shape, it feels way too light for me. I know back then the FHZ was amazing with how easily moddable it was. Is it the same c… --- ## [Can you fix a vibing yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-fix-a-vibing-yoyo/404659)
**Author:** [@DaddyOldBeard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaddyOldBeard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-fix-a-vibing-yoyo/404659 "2024-07-04T14:49:31Z")
I dropped the Speedholic FX hard and now it vibes. it’s not just a fingernail vibe. you can feel it on the string and you can see it. there isn’t an obvious ding. it there a fix? --- ## [Original throw combo pack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/original-throw-combo-pack/404627)
**Author:** [@Des](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Des)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 11:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/original-throw-combo-pack/404627 "2024-07-03T23:37:05Z")
Does this come with slim, normal or fat original throw strings? --- ## [What is the best bearing to reduce snag and still centers the string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-bearing-to-reduce-snag-and-still-centers-the-string/404439)
**Author:** [@yocolas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yocolas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-bearing-to-reduce-snag-and-still-centers-the-string/404439 "2024-07-01T12:51:46Z")
i’m experiencing some snagging and i’ve tried using thinner string, it helps a bit but still snags, i noticed that my old northstar didn’t snag at all because i used a flat bearing, i put the flat bearing in my pragma an… --- ## [Loop 2020 help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-2020-help/404416)
**Author:** [@DaneMartin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaneMartin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-2020-help/404416 "2024-07-01T03:42:39Z")
Good day friends. I’m having a little difficulty setting up a set of loop 2020’s. All the axles and spacers seem to measure out the same. I have all three sets. No matter what combo I use, the string gap is too narrow (f… --- ## [Is there a yoyo bearing i dont have to maintain?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-a-yoyo-bearing-i-dont-have-to-maintain/399330)
**Author:** [@MrPluh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrPluh)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2024, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-a-yoyo-bearing-i-dont-have-to-maintain/399330 "2024-06-30T20:22:29Z")
I heard that there are such thing as cernamic bearings but Im not sure. and I cant find any on the internet --- ## [Axel help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axel-help/404125)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_baseball19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_baseball19)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axel-help/404125 "2024-06-28T15:29:16Z")
I got my shutter wide angle about a week ago, and I absolutely love it. BUT, the big one big problem with it is that it keeps unscrewing itself mid-spin. Sometimes it completely falls apart and goes all over the place, d… --- ## [Hubstacked a few Bolts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstacked-a-few-bolts/404127)
**Author:** [@pyrotechnic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pyrotechnic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstacked-a-few-bolts/404127 "2024-06-26T15:42:55Z")
Hubstacked a few Bolts yesterday --- ## [Yoyojam rings on a Speedaholic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-rings-on-a-speedaholic/403974)
**Author:** [@pyrotechnic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pyrotechnic)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-rings-on-a-speedaholic/403974 "2024-06-25T00:27:47Z")
Not sure what yoyo these Rings are from maybe Speeder but put them on a Speedaholic. --- ## [The Bolterfly XPT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-bolterfly-xpt/403776)
**Author:** [@pyrotechnic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pyrotechnic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-bolterfly-xpt/403776 "2024-06-22T22:26:18Z")
Not much done here just cut a Bolt XP to use Butterfly XP caps. Got the weight to 66.5 grams. @SarahJ already stole it to go do a trick vid. --- ## [Bearing Blanks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-blanks/324564)
**Author:** [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 3:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-blanks/324564 "2024-06-08T03:54:43Z")
Just wanted to thank @YoYoExpertGarrett for the Bearing Blanks. I notice @Mystik got a few as well in the mail. For all of you that were getting a few Bearing Blanks to try out, this can be the thread to keep track of ou… --- ## [I give you the DV8XT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-give-you-the-dv8xt/402671)
**Author:** [@pyrotechnic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pyrotechnic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-give-you-the-dv8xt/402671 "2024-06-06T03:56:16Z")
I got a few sets of these bootleg DV8 rings from Rice Rocket. Here is a set on the Butterfly XT. Bit smaller and lighter than I hand planned or hoped for. But didn’t want to reshape or have a huge flat rim. Now it’s a go… --- ## [Super Spin Factor rings on a XT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/super-spin-factor-rings-on-a-xt/402591)
**Author:** [@pyrotechnic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pyrotechnic)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/super-spin-factor-rings-on-a-xt/402591 "2024-06-05T19:23:55Z")
Got this XT with putting these rings on in mind. Thankfully it worked out. --- ## [Adventures in anodizing…and polishing! Added some new Ano jobs I’ve done on the TFA check em out! Round 3!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-anodizing-and-polishing-added-some-new-ano-jobs-i-ve-done-on-the-tfa-check-em-out-round-3/401132)
**Author:** [@Yoyomikie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomikie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 12:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-anodizing-and-polishing-added-some-new-ano-jobs-i-ve-done-on-the-tfa-check-em-out-round-3/401132 "2024-06-04T00:33:21Z")
Hey guys I figured I’d start a thread here to document all my ano adventures! As some of u may have seen recently, I tried anodizing one of my yo-yos for the first time! Akd it went well I’d say. If u missed that here it… --- ## [Is my yoyo vibing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-my-yoyo-vibing/402323)
**Author:** [@uncleansoap](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/uncleansoap)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-my-yoyo-vibing/402323 "2024-06-03T01:22:12Z")
Hi, I just bought this Iceberg Yoyo and I want to know if this considers as vibing. Is it bad enough that I should ask costumer support?video of it --- ## [First Strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-strings/402292)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-strings/402292 "2024-05-31T22:12:07Z")
After a few fails figuring out technique i got my first few playable strings made! Tried a few different thread types --- ## [How can I turn my Duccling Responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-turn-my-duccling-responsive/399063)
**Author:** [@archiesdad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/archiesdad)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-turn-my-duccling-responsive/399063 "2024-05-30T23:09:46Z")
How can I make my Duccling responsive? Or must I learn to play unresponsive? Thanks for any help. --- ## [Showing how to make a Sky Dragon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/showing-how-to-make-a-sky-dragon/401730)
**Author:** [@pyrotechnic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pyrotechnic)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/showing-how-to-make-a-sky-dragon/401730 "2024-05-28T14:25:07Z")
Here is a video showing how to make a Sky Dragon. This is a fun modification cause there is no cutting etc. needed just have to have all the parts. --- ## [Help with some yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-some-yoyos/401896)
**Author:** [@JustinLF5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JustinLF5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-some-yoyos/401896 "2024-05-27T08:25:34Z")
Sup guys, I wonder if you can help me with 2 yoyos that I got recently. First, I got an 888 with small bearing and it came with no pads (i tried to put CBC Small bearing pads but those don’t fit properly) and second, I … --- ## [Menehune rings on a Butterfly XT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/menehune-rings-on-a-butterfly-xt/401857)
**Author:** [@pyrotechnic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pyrotechnic)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/menehune-rings-on-a-butterfly-xt/401857 "2024-05-26T22:28:25Z")
This morning I put some Menehune rings on a Butterfly XT. Had previously modded it to use Snow Tires and have a couple Schmooves. --- ## [The throw with the mo(st)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-throw-with-the-mo-st/401892)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-throw-with-the-mo-st/401892 "2024-05-26T22:23:18Z")
So im a tinkerer. As i get into the hobby I’m fascinated by yoyos that can be customized, moded, accessorized, adapted for multiple styles of play, things like that. However most throws i see boast one or two of these fe… --- ## [Monkeyfinger Buff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkeyfinger-buff/401452)
**Author:** [@Yo-yo\_Power](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-yo_Power)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkeyfinger-buff/401452 "2024-05-25T06:44:43Z")
Ever use it? How was the experience? --- ## [What strings should i use?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-should-i-use/401562)
**Author:** [@yocolas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yocolas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-should-i-use/401562 "2024-05-24T14:25:09Z")
I’m out of strings, why am I contemplating on this? so my current strings snags on wrong way bind (breakaway-trapeze-kinda binding it front throw style) it glides when it has low tension and it snags on normal or high te… --- ## [Help with tuning vibe out of new yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-tuning-vibe-out-of-new-yoyo/401598)
**Author:** [@JamesMH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JamesMH)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-tuning-vibe-out-of-new-yoyo/401598 "2024-05-23T19:14:23Z")
Just received an Edge Beyond today, and after throwing it for around 10 minutes it started vibrating, even though I hadn’t hit it on any surface yet. I tried pressing the rims together and it seemed to get worse. Anyone… --- ## [Screw size for the caps on the yoyofactory hubstack?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/screw-size-for-the-caps-on-the-yoyofactory-hubstack/401589)
**Author:** [@spin-clicker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/spin-clicker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/screw-size-for-the-caps-on-the-yoyofactory-hubstack/401589 "2024-05-23T18:55:58Z")
Hey guys, does anyone know what size the little screws are for the YoyoFactory Hubstack yoyo? I lost mine. I tried contacting yyf but I didn’t get a response. --- ## [Night Moves 4 rings on a Speedaholic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/night-moves-4-rings-on-a-speedaholic/401550)
**Author:** [@pyrotechnic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pyrotechnic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 12:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/night-moves-4-rings-on-a-speedaholic/401550 "2024-05-22T00:51:45Z")
My first idea was to put Hitman rings on the Speedaholic. But while it looks good sitting still had bad pulse vibe. Not sure what went wrong there. Well if at if at first you don’t succeed mod mod again. So I en… --- ## [Dry coating bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dry-coating-bearings/401393)
**Author:** [@Yo-yo\_Power](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-yo_Power)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dry-coating-bearings/401393 "2024-05-20T16:19:50Z")
What’s you favorite product? When do you do it? Do you lube it after? Any suggestions on this topic will be helpful. I’ve only dry coated twice. --- ## [I put some Dark Magic rings on a Magicyoyo Crystal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-put-some-dark-magic-rings-on-a-magicyoyo-crystal/401297)
**Author:** [@pyrotechnic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pyrotechnic)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-put-some-dark-magic-rings-on-a-magicyoyo-crystal/401297 "2024-05-18T14:07:26Z")
--- ## [Hummingbird glue dried up at the axle - how far to put it back in?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hummingbird-glue-dried-up-at-the-axle-how-far-to-put-it-back-in/401155)
**Author:** [@RichRod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RichRod)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hummingbird-glue-dried-up-at-the-axle-how-far-to-put-it-back-in/401155 "2024-05-17T15:07:32Z")
I found an old Hummingbird fixed axle wood yoyo from my childhood and it’s practically mint which I’m really excited about. Unfortunately, the glue (if there ever was any) on one side of the yoyo dried up and if I throw … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=8) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=10)