# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=90 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 91 --- ## [Shutter bearing seat?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-bearing-seat/58445)
**Author:** [@nardcopter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nardcopter)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2013, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-bearing-seat/58445 "2013-08-29T19:13:49Z")
Hey Shutter owners! Has anyone noticed the Shutter bearing seat isn’t tight? I hope this is YoYoFactory’s new regular bearing seat, it’s perfectly loose. PS: new phone background: That rock is where I like to take a… --- ## [Are there any tutorials for "tuning" a yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-there-any-tutorials-for-tuning-a-yoyo/58561)
**Author:** [@Phuizon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Phuizon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2013, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-there-any-tutorials-for-tuning-a-yoyo/58561 "2013-08-29T14:24:26Z")
I am interesting in seeing how it is done , I have seen maybe one or two replies about the method between here and reddit , I tried to youtube it but the results were like 3 yoyo videos and the rest were for instruments … --- ## [Noisy bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/noisy-bearings/58522)
**Author:** [@warcraftruler19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/warcraftruler19)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/noisy-bearings/58522 "2013-08-28T17:42:14Z")
I have some budda bearing ripples and some twisted trifectas that are noisy even after I clean them in mineral spirits, then dry them out and use the paper cleaning method and then lightly lube them. It almost sounds lik… --- ## [Cleaning a bearing with acetone.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-bearing-with-acetone/58469)
**Author:** [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2013, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-bearing-with-acetone/58469 "2013-08-28T03:01:25Z")
I went to walmart today, and i saw acetone so i picked some up. I actually do have a bearing that needs cleaning though. Anyway, i went online to see how to clean a bearing, and i came across this . I’ve read at many… --- ## [Lateral Caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lateral-caps/56887)
**Author:** [@yoyoer8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoer8)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2013, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lateral-caps/56887 "2013-08-28T02:48:42Z")
Do lateral caps fit in any non-YYJ yoyo’s? If so which ones? --- ## [what is mineral spirits made for?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-mineral-spirits-made-for/58404)
**Author:** [@yoyo143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo143)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-mineral-spirits-made-for/58404 "2013-08-27T10:27:02Z")
I know mineral spirits is a good bearing cleaner, but what was it made for? This might be a silly question, but I dont clean hearings (I asked a friend to do it once). Is it made for yoyos? Or cars or something? --- ## [Alpha Crash won't unscrew...................](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alpha-crash-wont-unscrew/58365)
**Author:** [@TiDeCh3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TiDeCh3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alpha-crash-wont-unscrew/58365 "2013-08-25T06:11:29Z")
I think I stripped my Alpha Crash due to over tightening, but it won’t unscrew. It just keeps turning and turning and it won’t come loose at all. Any tips on how to get it to budge? Thanks! :smiley: --- ## [Cleaning up a used Northstar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-up-a-used-northstar/58335)
**Author:** [@pF0gel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pF0gel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-up-a-used-northstar/58335 "2013-08-25T03:57:57Z")
Hey everybody, just got my Northstar white/red after searching for it a loooong time…but right in the thrid throw it hit my wooden desk…now there’s a black mark at the edge…very unlucky… :-\\ My question is if it’s pos… --- ## [water](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/water/58316)
**Author:** [@yairhonig](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yairhonig)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/water/58316 "2013-08-24T16:39:59Z")
can i use water instand of mineral spirits? --- ## [Clyw and YYF response life](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-and-yyf-response-life/58340)
**Author:** [@Midlifeyoyoman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Midlifeyoyoman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-and-yyf-response-life/58340 "2013-08-24T14:07:20Z")
Ok. I thought my bearings needed cleaning in both my chief and ricochet because they were slowing down and loud at times. Well after cleaning the bearings and trying a new bearing while the others were soaking the yoyos … --- ## [raptor bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/raptor-bearing/58307)
**Author:** [@yairhonig](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yairhonig)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/raptor-bearing/58307 "2013-08-24T08:38:09Z")
im tring to get of the c-clip bet i doesnt come off \>:( what to do? --- ## [My superstar response is so low??!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-superstar-response-is-so-low/58305)
**Author:** [@Yoyoer101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyoer101)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 2:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-superstar-response-is-so-low/58305 "2013-08-24T02:46:24Z")
Really from when i got the superstar about a week ago the response kept decreasing i dont like the k pads it cant een bind correctly it needs two or three to come back can i put in it yyj silicone pads sinve i dont have … --- ## [Which should I apply on my newly cleaned OD 10 balls?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-should-i-apply-on-my-newly-cleaned-od-10-balls/58292)
**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-should-i-apply-on-my-newly-cleaned-od-10-balls/58292 "2013-08-23T19:55:07Z")
Yoyojam thin or OD V4M to produce the smoothest quietest bearing… --- ## [Looking for good lathe recommendations.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-good-lathe-recommendations/58213)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-good-lathe-recommendations/58213 "2013-08-23T04:02:11Z")
I’m looking for recommendations on a lathe, I have one now but will be upgrading in the future to something with more power. So any good metal lathes that have/come with 3 jaw chuck -3/4 hp motor, or more speeds up t… --- ## [Looking for Info About Design and Production](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-info-about-design-and-production/58286)
**Author:** [@Fishmonger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fishmonger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 12:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-info-about-design-and-production/58286 "2013-08-23T00:47:38Z")
Not sure if this is the right place for this, but it seemed most appropriate. I have access to a machine shop with good equipment, various CNC machines, and a finishing shop, normally used for turning steel. I’m thinki… --- ## [Rally hub issues - Are you having similar problems?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-hub-issues-are-you-having-similar-problems/58114)
**Author:** [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2013, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-hub-issues-are-you-having-similar-problems/58114 "2013-08-22T22:09:34Z")
So, I picked up a Rally at worlds this year. I set it in my case and I haven’t really played with it much since yesterday. On the first few throws I noticed some pulse vibe. No big deal, it’s a plastic, and it still pla… --- ## [I'm a dumb ....... Help with axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-a-dumb-help-with-axle/58215)
**Author:** [@Midlifeyoyoman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Midlifeyoyoman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2013, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-a-dumb-help-with-axle/58215 "2013-08-22T18:35:47Z")
Ok. I’m a noob and decided my bearing needed to be cleaned on my Ricochet because it started having spells of getting really loud. Well I thought for some reason that I needed to unscrew the hex bolt before taking the t… --- ## [Bearing life](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-life/58253)
**Author:** [@Midlifeyoyoman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Midlifeyoyoman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2013, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-life/58253 "2013-08-22T18:04:29Z")
I have been throwing my ricochet for atleast an hour a day since it arrived and the bearing started making loud noises so thought I could hook it up with some thin lube to help it out. Well that hasn’t helped and think i… --- ## [Is anyone else having a hard time taking out c clips on yyf bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-anyone-else-having-a-hard-time-taking-out-c-clips-on-yyf-bearings/58182)
**Author:** [@Raymo89XX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raymo89XX)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2013, 3:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-anyone-else-having-a-hard-time-taking-out-c-clips-on-yyf-bearings/58182 "2013-08-22T03:52:42Z")
I’m trying to clean my grind machine bearing as well as the hubstack bearings. I can’t get it out but on yoyojam bearings it takes 1 minute. Help --- ## [Interesting lubricant for bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/interesting-lubricant-for-bearings/58187)
**Author:** [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2013, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/interesting-lubricant-for-bearings/58187 "2013-08-21T10:36:57Z")
Fooling around, I needed lubricant for my AL5 bearing. I didn’t feel like heading downstairs, so I grabbed a bottle of lubricant eye drops and used it in place of bearing lubricant. If you have dry eyes or contacts, an… --- ## [Buffing out dings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buffing-out-dings/58203)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Yoyoguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr_Yoyoguy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2013, 3:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buffing-out-dings/58203 "2013-08-21T03:00:08Z")
So I have some sharp gashes in my wrath. I want to get rid of them because they hurt my hand. How might I buff them out? I REALLY don’t want to get rid of any of the anno. --- ## [bearing clean](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-clean/58184)
**Author:** [@yairhonig](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yairhonig)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2013, 2:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-clean/58184 "2013-08-21T02:35:04Z")
i want to clean my unresponsive bearing and i dont have any lube? what to do? and dont say buy a lube --- ## [Yeti Spacers (Sorry if this has been asked. I didn't see it.)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yeti-spacers-sorry-if-this-has-been-asked-i-didnt-see-it/58125)
**Author:** [@burdger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/burdger)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 11:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yeti-spacers-sorry-if-this-has-been-asked-i-didnt-see-it/58125 "2013-08-20T23:05:30Z")
So, yeah, Yeti Spacers… I destroyed the first set trying to replace the original bearing and I put in the second set that came with the yoyo. Those are just as tight and I’m worried about when I want to clean the beari… --- ## [terrapin ceramic bearing stopped up](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-ceramic-bearing-stopped-up/58007)
**Author:** [@iron\_hayden](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iron_hayden)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-ceramic-bearing-stopped-up/58007 "2013-08-20T04:34:28Z")
Hey I played with my new terrapin ceramic bearing for about 3 hours and it suddenly became gritty and refused to spin. What should I do? --- ## [Permatex Silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/permatex-silicone/58117)
**Author:** [@Pyven](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pyven)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 3:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/permatex-silicone/58117 "2013-08-20T03:19:02Z")
Hey guys, So I was checking Walmart to see if they had flowable. The only silicone they had in stock are Clear RTV adhesive sealant. Is this okay to use to replace the response in my yoyo? Edit: Is this stuff self-level… --- ## [Replacement Axles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replacement-axles/58147)
**Author:** [@kaliac](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kaliac)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 3:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replacement-axles/58147 "2013-08-20T03:07:40Z")
I have a MagicYoyo N9 Floating Cloud (great throw, definitely top of its price range) One fateful day whilst changing the silicone, I left the axle on the table, and when I returned, it had rolled off the table into the… --- ## [How to remove a YYJ bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933)
**Author:** [@Foofy69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Foofy69)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933 "2013-08-18T21:51:22Z")
Feel free to move this topic because I swear, for me there is no help section. I was just wondering how to change my YYJ bearing on the DM2? I know that you can use pliers, but would that allow me to stick my unresponsiv… --- ## [YYJ Surge Response?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-surge-response/56833)
**Author:** [@redneckyoyoer3826](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/redneckyoyoer3826)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-surge-response/56833 "2013-08-18T21:26:40Z")
What response is in the Surge? I thought it would have the white YYJ silicone, but the pads are clear…what’s the deal? It says it comes with 19mm YYJ Silicone Response, just like the Theory, but the Theory’s response is … --- ## [Dying/masking question...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying-masking-question/58051)
**Author:** [@oops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oops)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying-masking-question/58051 "2013-08-18T12:04:48Z")
I want to dye a pattern into a white yoyo (ie I want the majority of the yoyo to stay white and have only the pattern area be dyed). What is the best option to mask the majority of the yoyo? A yoyo covered almost complet… --- ## [CLYW Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-axle/58078)
**Author:** [@yobro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yobro)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 2:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-axle/58078 "2013-08-18T02:08:49Z")
Does anyone know the dimensions of the long and short CLYW axles CLYW Axle – YoYoExpert? I’m trying to replace the axle on a spyy solaris: its axle’s dimensions are 8-32 Thread, and 1/2" long. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=89) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=91)