# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=92 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 93 --- ## [Something Happened](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/something-happened/57667)
**Author:** [@Raptor\_T](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raptor_T)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2013, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/something-happened/57667 "2013-08-10T19:11:18Z")
Hey, I was playing my Crazy-D and all of a sudden I hear a rattling noise înside it. I unscrewed it nd everything seemed to be okay. But when I shook the yoyo one side was rattling when I shook it, and when I play with i… --- ## [how does one remove hubstacks? (No guide in useful mods...)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-does-one-remove-hubstacks-no-guide-in-useful-mods/57659)
**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2013, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-does-one-remove-hubstacks-no-guide-in-useful-mods/57659 "2013-08-10T18:19:42Z")
thanks --- ## [ Cleaning yoyo bearing? (with substitutes - merged)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-yoyo-bearing-with-substitutes-merged/57663)
**Author:** [@Yoyofreak1100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyofreak1100)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2013, 6:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-yoyo-bearing-with-substitutes-merged/57663 "2013-08-10T06:33:52Z")
Well there is no place that sells lighter fluid or mineral spirits near home my so are there any subsitutes like i have heard that hydrogen peroxide works or ddishwashing liquid?any tips? --- ## [Yyf whip maintenance help please.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-whip-maintenance-help-please/57691)
**Author:** [@Shawn200110](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shawn200110)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2013, 3:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-whip-maintenance-help-please/57691 "2013-08-10T03:19:56Z")
Ok, so I cleaned the bearing to my yyf whip which is a couple months old and it still seems like its dirty. I think the solution might be to lube it but I can’t get to some lube for a couple of days. Will it be ok if… --- ## [close this](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/close-this/57687)
**Author:** [@Noonar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Noonar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2013, 2:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/close-this/57687 "2013-08-10T02:08:21Z")
Which is probably better for an FHZ? I want to get it recessed, I’m just not too sure if I want a pad or silicone recess… --- ## [Is it possible to Zstack a DNA/mutant DNA/ anybody ever tried a zstacked DNA??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-it-possible-to-zstack-a-dna-mutant-dna-anybody-ever-tried-a-zstacked-dna/57654)
**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-it-possible-to-zstack-a-dna-mutant-dna-anybody-ever-tried-a-zstacked-dna/57654 "2013-08-09T18:10:12Z")
the DNA plays UNREAL with hubstacks… aree they compatible with zstacks? --- ## [Shinwoo light kit ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shinwoo-light-kit/57665)
**Author:** [@jiggyfly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jiggyfly)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 5:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shinwoo-light-kit/57665 "2013-08-09T05:01:37Z")
I saw the shinwoo light kit, and thought for 5bux why not . Here is my YYJ Trigger, what do you guys think ? http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/9620/qh4q.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us --- ## [Hyper warp heavy wing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hyper-warp-heavy-wing/57648)
**Author:** [@Joerawlings24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joerawlings24)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hyper-warp-heavy-wing/57648 "2013-08-08T21:24:51Z")
I’ve had it about 2 weeks and it is becoming unresponsive what can I do to make it responsive again? --- ## [stuck bearing - supernova (mordo613's questions merged)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539)
**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-supernova-mordo613s-questions-merged/57539 "2013-08-08T04:08:20Z")
Tried pliers and the string method --- ## ['09 Sleipnir Pad Size?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/09-sleipnir-pad-size/57624)
**Author:** [@BenM36](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BenM36)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 1:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/09-sleipnir-pad-size/57624 "2013-08-08T01:04:51Z")
Hey, my '09 Sleipnir has no silicone in it and I don’t have any flowable. The recess is a lot thinner than the one in my Triplet, which I think has a standard 19mm YYF pad recess. It’s the same width as a standard 19mm p… --- ## [Spare bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spare-bearing/57358)
**Author:** [@LeftyLink](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyLink)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spare-bearing/57358 "2013-08-07T13:45:09Z")
I got a YYF Spec X in the mail, and I was wondering whether to put to my g funk that has a spec bearing or a protostar with a CT --- ## [Light Up FHZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/light-up-fhz/57549)
**Author:** [@Noonar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Noonar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/light-up-fhz/57549 "2013-08-07T00:26:30Z")
If I were to remove the light up panels beneath the caps, how much would it weigh? Anyone with a scale, can you help me? --- ## [It's amazing what some acetic acid and sodium chloride can do (Dri-Ywet)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-amazing-what-some-acetic-acid-and-sodium-chloride-can-do-dri-ywet/57528)
**Author:** [@slowyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/slowyojoe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-amazing-what-some-acetic-acid-and-sodium-chloride-can-do-dri-ywet/57528 "2013-08-06T11:26:32Z")
So I recently came into possession of a tarnished but beautifully pristine Dri-Ywet, and I had this crazy idea that I’d like to try and return it to it’s former shiny-ness. I’d say glory, but in this case it’s pretty swe… --- ## [Tarnishing Using Diet Coke...New Method? Need Help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tarnishing-using-diet-coke-new-method-need-help/57341)
**Author:** [@Proboscis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Proboscis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 2:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tarnishing-using-diet-coke-new-method-need-help/57341 "2013-08-06T02:24:36Z")
Hey Everyone! I’m sure you’re all aware that you can tarnish a nickel played yoyo using flat Diet Coke. I was really curious today and was wondering… Can I tarnish my Gold (kinda like the gold plated, it’s super glossy… --- ## [Stripped threads?!? help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-threads-help/57524)
**Author:** [@ProCrastinathan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ProCrastinathan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-threads-help/57524 "2013-08-06T01:18:05Z")
I wamed my YYF proton into the ground the other day and the threads are like gone. What do i i do. --- ## [Is this a good idea?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-a-good-idea/57480)
**Author:** [@jjs77as6533](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jjs77as6533)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 12:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-a-good-idea/57480 "2013-08-06T00:28:47Z")
I recently bought a new breed and realized that the weight rings had black spots on them (oxidation, I believe). I gave it to my dad as a last resort to try to clean them off and he used his spit. I find that disgusting.… --- ## [Simple Yomega Fireball Modification](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/simple-yomega-fireball-modification/57491)
**Author:** [@20q234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/20q234)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/simple-yomega-fireball-modification/57491 "2013-08-05T19:40:02Z")
So recently I had been playing around and looking for a good looper throw. Little to my knowledge I had a few friction stickers and an old Fireball lying around my room. After playing around a little bit and finding the … --- ## [Lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lube/57438)
**Author:** [@theriv422](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theriv422)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 12:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lube/57438 "2013-08-05T00:47:35Z")
I am going to buy some lube and I am deciding between -YYJ JamOil YoYo Oil (thin) -YYF YoYo Performance Oil (long spin) -One Drop V4M YoYo Bearing Lubricant Between these which do you think has the best performance. --- ## [Alternate Response for Royale](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alternate-response-for-royale/57424)
**Author:** [@WretchedRapture](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WretchedRapture)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alternate-response-for-royale/57424 "2013-08-04T21:44:21Z")
I recently got a Royale in a trade, and it came with CBC Pads installed that stuck out much too far into the gap (I was informed of this before the trade), so I popped them out with the intention of putting in flowable s… --- ## [Metal Drifter Stacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-drifter-stacks/57468)
**Author:** [@Noonar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Noonar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-drifter-stacks/57468 "2013-08-04T18:32:59Z")
Since the Metal Drifter uses a nut and bolt, do you think I could stack it? I think it would be cool to add a little bit of weight and have stacks on it… --- ## [Yyf severe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-severe/57366)
**Author:** [@Noobyoyo24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Noobyoyo24)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-severe/57366 "2013-08-04T17:18:23Z")
Hey so recently got a yyf severe was thinking about tuning it. Anyone have any luck getting rid of that pulsing vibe? --- ## [More silicone trouble please help!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/more-silicone-trouble-please-help/57371)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2013, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/more-silicone-trouble-please-help/57371 "2013-08-03T03:31:33Z")
So the same thing happened again the silicone comes out in bits http://imageshack.us/a/img22/8427/o1zk.jpg How do I clean it up easily? How do I prevent this from happening in the future? How come this keeps happenin… --- ## [How can I get rid of vibe?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-get-rid-of-vibe/57374)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-get-rid-of-vibe/57374 "2013-08-02T20:42:18Z")
So I sent me Diamondback and Titan3 to Landon Balk to get re tapped, hoping it would get rid of the little vibe they both had. It helped the Titan a lil bit, but made one half of the Diamondback (the half where the axle … --- ## [Duncan imperial mod, and a homade delrin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-imperial-mod-and-a-homade-delrin/57267)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 2:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-imperial-mod-and-a-homade-delrin/57267 "2013-08-02T02:55:21Z")
I made this imperial take apart and with anew axle. And here is the delrin yoyo. It has a vibe but still very playable. --- ## [Removing Pinnacle Caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-pinnacle-caps/57340)
**Author:** [@Dreamer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dreamer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-pinnacle-caps/57340 "2013-08-01T22:22:23Z")
I don’t like the YYJ Pinnacle Caps and want to remove them but can’t get them out. I tried they suction cup method, but it just doesn’t work. I don’t mind wrecking the caps as they will not be going back in, but I don’t … --- ## [QUICK and EASY way to remove an axle??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-and-easy-way-to-remove-an-axle/57292)
**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-and-easy-way-to-remove-an-axle/57292 "2013-08-01T19:23:17Z")
\-tried pliers -no access to a drill -no access to a multi tool!!! PLEASE HELP ME!!! WHAT CAN. I. DO??? --- ## [Will FHZ caps fit a Roll Model?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-fhz-caps-fit-a-roll-model/57346)
**Author:** [@Will](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Will)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-fhz-caps-fit-a-roll-model/57346 "2013-08-01T17:34:56Z")
If I take the caps out of my Roll Model, will freehand caps fit? --- ## [Bearing Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/57327)
**Author:** [@theriv422](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theriv422)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 5:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/57327 "2013-08-01T05:16:19Z")
I was at the South Central Yoyo Contest and somebody told me I needed to clean my bearing. So it would be great if you tell me how to clean it. --- ## [DIY Auto Bearing Cleaner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-auto-bearing-cleaner/56929)
**Author:** [@PAPO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PAPO)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-auto-bearing-cleaner/56929 "2013-07-31T14:32:05Z")
I know some people spend the money on sonic cleaners, but I thought I’d have a go at building my own rudimentary version. I had a stubborn bearing that just wouldn’t come good, and got sick of standing and shaking the co… --- ## [Help with vibe!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-vibe/57233)
**Author:** [@jetct](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jetct)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 2:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-vibe/57233 "2013-07-31T02:09:49Z")
hey so i recently bought a delrin rec rev and it had very small vibe but as i threw it for awile it started to be smooth then spin into wobbles and back smooth please help!! [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=91) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=93)