# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=104 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 105 --- ## [Totally custom OneDrop 54 for DaProphet from a Modder Fodder Kit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/totally-custom-onedrop-54-for-daprophet-from-a-modder-fodder-kit/20327)
**Author:** [@Ricerocket](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ricerocket)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 1:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/totally-custom-onedrop-54-for-daprophet-from-a-modder-fodder-kit/20327 "2013-04-10T01:56:50Z")
Just made this one up today for DaProphet from a Modder Fodder Kit. Custom hub which sports hubstacks (of course ;D). Silicone recessed. Used food color to turn the silicone into a firey orange color. … --- ## [Monkey Snot Flowable Sili](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkey-snot-flowable-sili/50561)
**Author:** [@noahshalabi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/noahshalabi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 11:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkey-snot-flowable-sili/50561 "2013-04-09T23:44:58Z")
Has anyone used it, is it good? --- ## [Recessed Duncan Butterfly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessed-duncan-butterfly/51965)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessed-duncan-butterfly/51965 "2013-04-09T21:22:52Z")
Wow, it’s been a while since my last recess, and looks like I still got it! Also added weight rings to bring the weight up to 61 grams, the caps have to be flipped for the weight rings to fit. Only recessed one side si… --- ## [H5xChief Bearing Seat Issue](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/h5xchief-bearing-seat-issue/51855)
**Author:** [@S3V3RI7Y](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/S3V3RI7Y)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/h5xchief-bearing-seat-issue/51855 "2013-04-09T21:07:06Z")
Hi. The bearing seat on my H5xChief is INSANELY tight. like worse than yoyofactory. Is there anyway to polish the bearing seat so my bearing will fit better? --- ## [Let's discuss this FHZ shall we?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-discuss-this-fhz-shall-we/48503)
**Author:** [@SkyHighYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SkyHighYo)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-discuss-this-fhz-shall-we/48503 "2013-04-09T02:02:30Z")
This is Ed’s. I found it in his awesome blog. It really fascinates me, and gives me an itch to want to dye some FHZ’s. I would love to figure out how to do this technique. I’m not trying to make any profit off it… --- ## [O-Rings on a YYF PGM Hubstack size](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-rings-on-a-yyf-pgm-hubstack-size/51952)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-rings-on-a-yyf-pgm-hubstack-size/51952 "2013-04-09T02:01:55Z")
Well, today I just noticed my O ring was broken in the Hubstack on my Grind Machine. I know you can buy em’ here, but are they cheaper to get at a hard ware store or Lowes ect. If its cheaper here just say, if there ch… --- ## [Response Pads.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/51909)
**Author:** [@ImPerfectooo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ImPerfectooo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/51909 "2013-04-08T22:46:19Z")
I’ve never taken out response pads to change them or try new ones. I just bought the new Aqua pads from CLYW and I don’t really know how to take the hold ones out properly, so if anybody could tell me how or link me a vi… --- ## [Best replacement pads for magic yoyo. ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-replacement-pads-for-magic-yoyo/51939)
**Author:** [@swb0226](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/swb0226)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-replacement-pads-for-magic-yoyo/51939 "2013-04-08T22:31:00Z")
Does anyway know some good replacement pads for magic yoyos? The silicone pads in mine (N9 and soon a T5) are so hard that it slips when thrown. Maybe some snow tires or somethin? --- ## [What makes a yoyo so good: come post, I'm dying to know!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-makes-a-yoyo-so-good-come-post-im-dying-to-know/51979)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-makes-a-yoyo-so-good-come-post-im-dying-to-know/51979 "2013-04-08T21:03:51Z")
Well, this has been confusing me for ever. What makes a yoyo spin longer? I know weight makes a yoyo spin longer, but if you ad 200g to a Northstar, I don’t suppose it’s going to spin for 30 or so minutes. So, some anal… --- ## [Un-rusting slightly rusted bearings???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/un-rusting-slightly-rusted-bearings/51988)
**Author:** [@myself](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/myself)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/un-rusting-slightly-rusted-bearings/51988 "2013-04-08T18:31:11Z")
Hey, i recently bought a koncave bearing from someone last week. it has only been a week, but it is starting to rust. How do i fix/prevent rusting? --- ## [Yoyo Bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-bearing/51930)
**Author:** [@Weaverboy52](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Weaverboy52)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-bearing/51930 "2013-04-08T13:32:31Z")
My yoyo bearing was running very good with longspin lube… but then it came time to clean it, for it became responsive, so I cleaned it and applied lube. One-two drops of it. But now it is becoming responsive quite often … --- ## [DM2 Unresponsive Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-unresponsive-mod/51884)
**Author:** [@Gregtom3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gregtom3)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-unresponsive-mod/51884 "2013-04-08T12:07:01Z")
I’m greatly thinking about making my DM2 unresponsive by removing the responsive stickers on it. A couple questions before I do so though… Is it worth it? Can I put the stickers back on? Will my yoyo spin longer How do… --- ## [DM2 HELP!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-help/51888)
**Author:** [@Gregtom3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gregtom3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-help/51888 "2013-04-08T12:06:40Z")
My axle is stuck and I can’t get it out. There is a piece of torn string in the axle and I think it is preventing me from removing it. Now my ball bearing no longer spins on the axle!! PLEASE HELP!! --- ## [Dark Magic II Responsiveness issue](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-ii-responsiveness-issue/51935)
**Author:** [@Gregtom3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gregtom3)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-ii-responsiveness-issue/51935 "2013-04-08T12:05:18Z")
I recently used a pencil put graphite in my ball bearing to spin longer (The Narrow Bearing), and some graphite got on the silicone pads. Now, the yoyo is too responsive. Will it be best to use saliva to remove that extr… --- ## [(NYT) NICKEL YOUR THROW HERE:Huge update . Peak . Campfire. project . Torrent](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nyt-nickel-your-throw-here-huge-update-peak-campfire-project-torrent/30559)
**Author:** [@BGskills](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BGskills)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nyt-nickel-your-throw-here-huge-update-peak-campfire-project-torrent/30559 "2013-04-08T02:45:04Z")
NEW update NYT ( nickel your throw ) I’m taking orders worldwide : please get in touch for quotes each job will be different : Best yoyo for outstanding result are Raw yoyos , the finish is like no other finish on the cu… --- ## [bearings help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings-help/51750)
**Author:** [@kendamaguy101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kendamaguy101)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings-help/51750 "2013-04-07T21:42:27Z")
I have a magic n5 desperado and want to buy a new bearing it is c sized KonKave. my question is: do you guys think I should buy a twisted trifecta, a Dif-E-Yo or a crucial. --- ## [why my center trac is responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-my-center-trac-is-responsive/51834)
**Author:** [@yomega\_fan\_335](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomega_fan_335)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-my-center-trac-is-responsive/51834 "2013-04-07T21:36:57Z")
i just recieved a yomega glide in the package and some accessories including a ccenter trac but when i thin lubed it my yoyo suddenly becomes semi responsive does it mean when u thin lube a bearing then u have to break i… --- ## [dingo54's mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54s-mods/51710)
**Author:** [@dingo54](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dingo54)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 12:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54s-mods/51710 "2013-04-07T00:38:08Z")
Beadblasting/Sodablasting should be coming soon! I had a delay, so no pics of that yet. BUT, I have been polishing a lot. If anyone would like to see my work, it’s here (The essence isn’t too great, but it was my first … --- ## [dry lubing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dry-lubing/51867)
**Author:** [@yogeek](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yogeek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2013, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dry-lubing/51867 "2013-04-06T13:59:05Z")
I’m thinking of dry lubing some of my bearings but what is deshielding and how often should you do it? --- ## [What to use to strip the ano?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-use-to-strip-the-ano/51820)
**Author:** [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2013, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-use-to-strip-the-ano/51820 "2013-04-06T13:53:49Z")
What should i use to strip the anodization off of a yoyo? I have heard of oven cleaner and drain cleaner, ut i dont know what to use. --- ## [Painting and adding weight to my FHZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-and-adding-weight-to-my-fhz/50156)
**Author:** [@MYNAMEISZen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MYNAMEISZen)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2013, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-and-adding-weight-to-my-fhz/50156 "2013-04-06T05:57:58Z")
Pm me if you could do a cool paint job on a clear FHZ and somehow Add weight to it for me. --- ## [shims on shaqler](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shims-on-shaqler/51852)
**Author:** [@\_RTD\_alecto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_RTD_alecto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2013, 1:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shims-on-shaqler/51852 "2013-04-06T01:56:59Z")
what is the best width shim to put on a shaqler yoyo --- ## [Square Wheels royale's Silicone groove isint very deep from the pictures. ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/square-wheels-royales-silicone-groove-isint-very-deep-from-the-pictures/51205)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2013, 10:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/square-wheels-royales-silicone-groove-isint-very-deep-from-the-pictures/51205 "2013-04-05T22:32:24Z")
Just take a look, it looks like there is no recess/groove at all. it seems to be shallow or they overflowed the silicone. --- ## [YYF chaotic/bearing responsive help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-chaotic-bearing-responsive-help/51756)
**Author:** [@ProCrastinathan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ProCrastinathan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2013, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-chaotic-bearing-responsive-help/51756 "2013-04-05T22:03:05Z")
I have a YYF soec C in my chaotic and it started getting really responsive. when i spin the bearing it feels scratchy and like it grinding on something, i deshielded it and i dont know what to do next. HALP! --- ## [How should you lube a yoyo with spacers?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-you-lube-a-yoyo-with-spacers/51801)
**Author:** [@yogi\_bear](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yogi_bear)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2013, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-you-lube-a-yoyo-with-spacers/51801 "2013-04-05T15:00:18Z")
How do you lube a yoyo that has spacers? There’s no way to put the lube INTO the bearing itself. Any suggestions? Thanks!!! ;D ;D ;D --- ## [Dm2 rims on a lyn fury](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-rims-on-a-lyn-fury/51817)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2013, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-rims-on-a-lyn-fury/51817 "2013-04-05T14:00:03Z")
Did this a wile back. Finally looked through my pictures and saw it. So I decided I’ll post it. --- ## [Question about Brasso](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-brasso/51822)
**Author:** [@MYNAMEISZen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MYNAMEISZen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2013, 5:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-brasso/51822 "2013-04-05T05:10:19Z")
I was using brasso on the cup of my pre pro Majesty and it’s started getting duller an little scratches. anyway to get these out without super high grit sandpaper or something? --- ## [Help, Yoyojam Classic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyojam-classic/51724)
**Author:** [@SaltySalvador](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SaltySalvador)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2013, 4:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyojam-classic/51724 "2013-04-05T04:56:57Z")
Hey guys. I just got 2 YYJ Classics. New in box. From what I remember, these play responsive out of the box right? How do I make them unresponsive? Also, are they good for learning 3a? --- ## [YYF proton stuck bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-proton-stuck-bearing/51435)
**Author:** [@whiteguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/whiteguy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2013, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-proton-stuck-bearing/51435 "2013-04-05T03:30:51Z")
I recently got a YYF proton and the bearing REFUSED to come out.I tried and tried and would not budge,and the bearing broke(which is my fault).Has this happened with your YYF throws? --- ## [Best YYJ Yoyo For Modding?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yyj-yoyo-for-modding/51754)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2013, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yyj-yoyo-for-modding/51754 "2013-04-05T02:31:45Z")
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