# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=93 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 94 --- ## [How often should I lube my yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-should-i-lube-my-yoyo/57223)
**Author:** [@Ted429](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ted429)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-should-i-lube-my-yoyo/57223 "2013-07-30T15:04:36Z")
I have an unresponsive yoyo…yoyofactory whip, and im not sure when to put some lube on it. Ive had it for about 3 days. I have yoyojam thin lube and was wondering how often i should clean it. I put about 2 hours of play … --- ## [What Axle size is the Diamondback and Titan 3?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-axle-size-is-the-diamondback-and-titan-3/57191)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 2:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-axle-size-is-the-diamondback-and-titan-3/57191 "2013-07-30T02:43:13Z")
What axle size is the Diamondback and Titan 3? --- ## [Bearing help, new to the game](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help-new-to-the-game/57168)
**Author:** [@Mjahn87](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mjahn87)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help-new-to-the-game/57168 "2013-07-29T23:27:30Z")
Hey! My name is Matt, I have been doing some research on the site the past few weeks after getting a gfunk. This last week I just got a Rally. So a little information about me and my level. I used to compete when I w… --- ## [Siliconing maverick?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-maverick/55418)
**Author:** [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-maverick/55418 "2013-07-29T16:22:23Z")
Ok guys, I was thinking of making my maverick unresponsive with flowable silicone. Ok. Ive seen many videos on how to do it, but I have a few questions. After I do it and wait 24 hours and everything, if I do it wrong, c… --- ## [reusing acetone ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/reusing-acetone/57030)
**Author:** [@yogeek](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yogeek)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 12:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/reusing-acetone/57030 "2013-07-29T00:14:46Z")
is it possible or is it bad for the bearing? --- ## [Inconsistent Severe.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/inconsistent-severe/57153)
**Author:** [@LeftyLink](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyLink)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2013, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/inconsistent-severe/57153 "2013-07-28T16:23:59Z")
Here’s my situation. Last Christmas, I got a 2013 Severe. One day the bearing acted up, so I contacted YYE and they sent a new bearing. Once again, the bearing messed up but fortunately all it needed was a cleaning. Now … --- ## [Black spots on my weight rings???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/black-spots-on-my-weight-rings/57140)
**Author:** [@jjs77as6533](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jjs77as6533)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2013, 5:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/black-spots-on-my-weight-rings/57140 "2013-07-28T05:01:11Z")
I recently bought a yyj New Breed and it was the last of the colorway made. I was very excited until i realized there were large, obvious black spots on the weight rings. when i tried to scrub them off with a cloth they … --- ## [I have a question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-have-a-question/57109)
**Author:** [@yoyoguy345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy345)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2013, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-have-a-question/57109 "2013-07-27T19:32:35Z")
My Summit’s finish has this really weird feel to it. Like it is sticky. Would it be ok if i removed the response and put the yoyo under running water to wash it off? Or would that be bad for it? --- ## [Protostar help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-help/57121)
**Author:** [@yoyobrandon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyobrandon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2013, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-help/57121 "2013-07-27T17:18:23Z")
I don’t exactly know how to remove the bearing from my protostar. Please help. --- ## [So many problems! Guess I'm switching back to my protostar.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-many-problems-guess-im-switching-back-to-my-protostar/57016)
**Author:** [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2013, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-many-problems-guess-im-switching-back-to-my-protostar/57016 "2013-07-27T01:18:39Z")
Ok, so today I was playing with my g funk, tugged it up, and it was freakin responsive again! Ug i was so mad! Anyways, i lubed the bearing about a week ago, and it was a little responsive, but that was fine. This sudden… --- ## [Fine or coarse.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fine-or-coarse/57046)
**Author:** [@modman10](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/modman10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2013, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fine-or-coarse/57046 "2013-07-25T23:22:54Z")
So I am getting some spiked acorn nuts for a hayabusa I am getting in the mail and they have two options, coarse threads and fine, witch one should I buy? --- ## [Crack in bearing seat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crack-in-bearing-seat/57064)
**Author:** [@Noonar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Noonar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2013, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crack-in-bearing-seat/57064 "2013-07-25T23:00:37Z")
How can I fix one? It is on the little post thing the bearing fits around Any way of fixing it --- ## [Bearing maintenance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-maintenance/57027)
**Author:** [@Tx3x1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tx3x1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-maintenance/57027 "2013-07-25T21:45:42Z")
Ok so I’ve been yo-yoing for quite a while and one thing I’ve always stumbled upon is bearing maintenance. And for example i just got a new yoyo and at first it sounded so smooth then bam it started to rattle after not l… --- ## [Tarnishing on nickel out with polish?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tarnishing-on-nickel-out-with-polish/57021)
**Author:** [@LEDGERYOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LEDGERYOYO)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2013, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tarnishing-on-nickel-out-with-polish/57021 "2013-07-25T16:07:31Z")
Hey there everyone! I was wondering if a slightly tarnished nickel plated throw (magnum) would lose its tarnish from a good polish. Any help here? Thanks! --- ## [i want to mod a whip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-to-mod-a-whip/56910)
**Author:** [@The\_Exiled-Elf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Exiled-Elf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2013, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-to-mod-a-whip/56910 "2013-07-25T16:07:20Z")
Okay so i want to hubstack a yyf ann whip how ever i dont want to buy everything and then it turns out its not possible ect , ive seen a few of these done but i dont know what parts i need or how to remove the nut/bolt a… --- ## [Stupidish question...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stupidish-question/56970)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_Kangaroo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Kangaroo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2013, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stupidish-question/56970 "2013-07-25T16:03:43Z")
What is the proper method of disposing of acetone? The drain? --- ## [loop 1080 slepping at end of string need help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-1080-slepping-at-end-of-string-need-help/57011)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_C](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Andrew_C)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2013, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-1080-slepping-at-end-of-string-need-help/57011 "2013-07-25T14:20:38Z")
i have put thick lube on it and the gap is fully tightened and when i do inside loops it somtimes sleeps at the end of the string --- ## [removing excess silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-excess-silicone/56958)
**Author:** [@cbeckford](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cbeckford)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2013, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-excess-silicone/56958 "2013-07-25T02:31:28Z")
does anybody know how? i’m using picks and it isn’t working. --- ## [Bearing cleaning problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning-problem/56906)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2013, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning-problem/56906 "2013-07-24T20:18:25Z")
So I clean my bearing in acetone. And I did everything right but for some reason the bearing spins worse like there a residue or the one of the balls got eaten or shrunk.(No pun intended) Can some one help me out here? --- ## [Dark magic 2 bearing seat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-2-bearing-seat/56977)
**Author:** [@Pyven](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pyven)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2013, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-2-bearing-seat/56977 "2013-07-24T07:41:21Z")
When I first got my Dark Magic 2 The bearing seat held the bearing securely, Now the bearing falls when I open the yoyo. Is this happening to anyone else? --- ## [Grind machine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine/56849)
**Author:** [@Sweetwilliej](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sweetwilliej)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2013, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine/56849 "2013-07-24T04:32:06Z")
I can’t get the spacers to come free off the bearing on my yyf grind machine. Any tip would help --- ## [Rextreme Weight rings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rextreme-weight-rings/56917)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2013, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rextreme-weight-rings/56917 "2013-07-24T00:00:58Z")
So one of my weight rungs isn’t properly placed, I noticed this my first time playing with it, a few hours after YoLexTravaganza, I’ll send pics in a bit. Should I fix it myself or send it back ASAP? --- ## [Northstar axle denting cap](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-axle-denting-cap/56955)
**Author:** [@xamor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xamor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-axle-denting-cap/56955 "2013-07-23T23:21:33Z")
When I line up the arrows on my Northstar, the hex end of the axle is putting pressure on the cap and causing a slight outward dent. It plays relatively smoothly this way, but the area around the dent already looks stres… --- ## [No lube after clean my bearing.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/no-lube-after-clean-my-bearing/56761)
**Author:** [@GoCrazyForYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GoCrazyForYoyo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/no-lube-after-clean-my-bearing/56761 "2013-07-23T21:27:48Z")
What will happen if I go dry? --- ## [Duncan SG Stickers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-sg-stickers/56897)
**Author:** [@StrippedAxle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StrippedAxle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-sg-stickers/56897 "2013-07-23T20:58:18Z")
So… I’ve had some problems with them. They often fall out really fast, and I recently was completely unable to get the plastic covering off of the top. What would be another option, other than flowable silicone? Would YY… --- ## [Theory caps?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/theory-caps/56548)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 4:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/theory-caps/56548 "2013-07-23T04:17:09Z")
Do theory caps come off --- ## [Silicone trouble](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-trouble/56829)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 12:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-trouble/56829 "2013-07-23T00:38:43Z")
The trouble is that any time I take out my worn out flowable silicone. The silicone comes out in a big crumbly mess. This happened three times in a row. I suspect there is some kind of residue or something left behind th… --- ## [Just a slight problem with the Rally!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-a-slight-problem-with-the-rally/56890)
**Author:** [@jordandarkmagicII](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jordandarkmagicII)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-a-slight-problem-with-the-rally/56890 "2013-07-22T21:18:16Z")
I just got a OneDrop Rally and I absolutely LOOOOOOVVEEE it!!! But for some reason the bearing makes it snag really badly. I don’t know if this is happening to anyone else but please let me know if it is!! Thanks thrower… --- ## [sanded yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sanded-yoyos/56863)
**Author:** [@xxVcarxx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xxVcarxx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sanded-yoyos/56863 "2013-07-22T19:19:53Z")
can anyone tell me the best way to sand a yoyo?? Does it make it smoother? --- ## [Painting....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting/56869)
**Author:** [@atombomb3r](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/atombomb3r)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting/56869 "2013-07-22T19:16:00Z")
So I’m interested in painting a couple of my throws. What is the best way for me to prep the throws to paint them??? Thanks for any help you can give. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=92) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=94)