# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=105 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 106 --- ## [My raw DV888 project](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-raw-dv888-project/51504)
**Author:** [@swb0226](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/swb0226)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2013, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-raw-dv888-project/51504 "2013-04-05T02:31:43Z")
Alright, So I got this DV888 for free as a kind of deal sweetener and it was pretty beat up, so i decided to strip the ano off of it and give it a good polish. I don’t have any before picture, but all dv888 are basical… --- ## [INSANE machine shop quote!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/insane-machine-shop-quote/51385)
**Author:** [@Capes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Capes)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2013, 10:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/insane-machine-shop-quote/51385 "2013-04-04T22:32:01Z")
so ive been talking to my local machine shop about designing a prototype. they sent me back a quote today for 1600. theres no way it cost that much for one yoyo. these are the services they are charging for: -ano (wh… --- ## [Yet another yomega maverick topic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yet-another-yomega-maverick-topic/51189)
**Author:** [@MarHaiYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarHaiYoyo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2013, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yet-another-yomega-maverick-topic/51189 "2013-04-04T20:37:02Z")
I have many expensive throws in my collection and now I’m looking for a beater and an inexpensive throw to be able to take with me anywhere without the fear of dings or losing it. I’ve seen that Yomega have redone the m… --- ## [Bearing NEED HELP.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-need-help/51696)
**Author:** [@S3V3RI7Y](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/S3V3RI7Y)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2013, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-need-help/51696 "2013-04-04T20:35:37Z")
Ok i just got my H5xChief and it is AMAZING but the 10-ball bearing in it was fouled in like only one minute!!! (I am not exaggerating) This has happened to all my other bearings regardless of the type and make. (that… --- ## [Stuck axle in capless](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle-in-capless/51589)
**Author:** [@warcraftruler19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/warcraftruler19)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-axle-in-capless/51589 "2013-04-04T20:33:33Z")
Hi guys, I just got a c3 capless and I put too much thread on the axle to tune it and the side for the hex key is stuck in the yoyo, what’s the best way to get it out? I can’t access the hex key hole to get it out. And i… --- ## [Homemade Counterweights?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-counterweights/25343)
**Author:** [@IliekCLYW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IliekCLYW)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2013, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-counterweights/25343 "2013-04-04T19:34:34Z")
So, how would you go about making a counterweight with homemade materials? What process and items would you use? --- ## [Is it just me or do...... ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-do/51744)
**Author:** [@Jcpdx503](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jcpdx503)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-do/51744 "2013-04-03T21:02:20Z")
One drop yoyos Vibe on grinds badly brand new out the box? I don’t do many grinds so its not a big deal but I was just curious if maybe I received bad throws cause they’re always so smooth on string but then on grinds i… --- ## [Broken bearing HELP, legit broken into peices](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/broken-bearing-help-legit-broken-into-peices/51712)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 3:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/broken-bearing-help-legit-broken-into-peices/51712 "2013-04-03T03:39:31Z")
My YYJ N sized bearing came apart, how can I fix it? Now you know what a bearing looks like, the balls are magnetic. --- ## [Easter egg dye](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/easter-egg-dye/51642)
**Author:** [@WAT-AAH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WAT-AAH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/easter-egg-dye/51642 "2013-04-02T21:25:48Z")
Can you use Easter egg dye to dye a plastic such as a yyj classic? --- ## [A few mod questions :)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-few-mod-questions/49411)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-few-mod-questions/49411 "2013-04-02T01:41:46Z")
Ok so I want to polish my atmosphere rings, I know how, but should I use Brass Polish? Or what kind of polish? How do I make home made Friction Stickers? What do I do if I lose a bearing ;). Where can I find a Cotton … --- ## [Polished Metal Drifter - First polish try](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-metal-drifter-first-polish-try/51597)
**Author:** [@Kelvartis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kelvartis)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-metal-drifter-first-polish-try/51597 "2013-04-02T00:09:13Z")
Never polished anything before but I took a stab at it today since I don’t have anything to throw till I get some friction pads and a second yoyo next week. Still I think my metal drifter came out looking pretty good fo… --- ## [Anyone familar with laser engraving? Anti-yo hearts on an eetsit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-familar-with-laser-engraving-anti-yo-hearts-on-an-eetsit/51553)
**Author:** [@irdaprez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/irdaprez)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2013, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-familar-with-laser-engraving-anti-yo-hearts-on-an-eetsit/51553 "2013-04-01T12:42:16Z")
I have a custom ano blue eetsit that I recently got in a trade that I love…BUT seems to be missing something (to me): the lasered anti-yo heart that is on the axle nub on the yoyo. Does anyone (reputable) laser engrave a… --- ## [Question About Dying Polycarbonate](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-dying-polycarbonate/51599)
**Author:** [@MrSquirrel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrSquirrel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2013, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-dying-polycarbonate/51599 "2013-04-01T05:05:01Z")
So I am going to dye one or two polycarbonate yoyos soon. I know everything I need to know except for one thing. Can I use mineral spirits as the solvent, or do I have to use acetone? --- ## [10-ball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/10-ball/51505)
**Author:** [@Zer0F3AR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zer0F3AR)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2013, 1:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/10-ball/51505 "2013-04-01T01:29:06Z")
so ever since I bought my od tenball from yye it has had random bouts of loudness and responsiveness. by loud I mean that it sounds like a rock is stuck inside. I’ve taken it apart and cleaned it but the problem still pe… --- ## [Need A Custom Ano/ Powder 3 Color Splash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-a-custom-ano-powder-3-color-splash/51512)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-a-custom-ano-powder-3-color-splash/51512 "2013-03-31T23:51:21Z")
I have cash and yoyos, I need someone to custom powder/ano a trinity. I need a 3 color splash, I need Black, White, Red. --- ## [What is a ano/dye mod?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-a-ano-dye-mod/51393)
**Author:** [@ProCrastinathan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ProCrastinathan)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-a-ano-dye-mod/51393 "2013-03-31T06:27:38Z")
not familiar with yoyo mods so just wanted some info, also getting a YYF proton and i wanted to have it sent off to get custom ano’d any tips or suggestions??? --- ## [Turning a super nova raw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/turning-a-super-nova-raw/51303)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/turning-a-super-nova-raw/51303 "2013-03-31T02:29:46Z")
My super nova looks horrible. there is a dark blue on one half, and a light blue on the other. So some one tell me how to do it. Tips and precautions I should take when doing this would be nice. --- ## [Dark Magic 2 help?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-2-help/51526)
**Author:** [@kyuubi9tailed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kyuubi9tailed)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-2-help/51526 "2013-03-31T01:20:37Z")
Hi all, I’m fairly new to yoyoing, and I’m having a little trouble changing the bearing on my dark magic 2. I switching it out for the first time and am trying to remove the responsive bearing. I’m using a small pair of… --- ## [Whats the best setting on a Loop 900, how do you get them even?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-best-setting-on-a-loop-900-how-do-you-get-them-even/51317)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-best-setting-on-a-loop-900-how-do-you-get-them-even/51317 "2013-03-30T02:01:35Z")
Ok, got my Shaqler Loop 900 pair, they are great! Im having trouble with sleep time. Obviously if the gap is wider it sleeps longer, but its less responsive. So, Any tips on how to adjust them to the same setting? What… --- ## [Dying](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying/51307)
**Author:** [@arcuda](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/arcuda)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2013, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying/51307 "2013-03-28T18:50:19Z")
If I were to dye a one star, would I use the polycarbonate method, or the delrin method? --- ## [Will CLYW snow tires response fit YYJ or YYF yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-clyw-snow-tires-response-fit-yyj-or-yyf-yoyos/51388)
**Author:** [@latnay90](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/latnay90)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2013, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-clyw-snow-tires-response-fit-yyj-or-yyf-yoyos/51388 "2013-03-28T14:23:03Z")
I recently bought my first CLYW throw, and I like the binds much better than what my YYJ or YYF throws can do. Does anybody know if you can put CLYW response pads in YYJ or YYF yoyos? --- ## [Help me and my vibey SCLB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-and-my-vibey-sclb/51213)
**Author:** [@n00bbeginner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/n00bbeginner)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-and-my-vibey-sclb/51213 "2013-03-27T15:39:54Z")
I traded one of my lower-end throws for a RecRev SCLB with visible wobble. I would really appreciate it if you could lend your knowledge to me on how to remove any vibe/wobble if possible. --- ## [Oxy Ti ano removal. Check it out!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oxy-ti-ano-removal-check-it-out/51173)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oxy-ti-ano-removal-check-it-out/51173 "2013-03-27T14:21:18Z")
Had this Oxy To sent to me for a polish job. Never having had the opportunity to strip ano off the Ti before Iwas a bit concerned with protecting it. I have bead blasted Ti before and you get a nice show of sparks but I … --- ## [Does anyone do Ano work?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-do-ano-work/51323)
**Author:** [@aironish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aironish)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-do-ano-work/51323 "2013-03-27T06:58:08Z")
I am looking for someone to seal up a blast from mullicabob. Just a nice clear ano job. Does anyone know of anyone who is still in the anodizing business who doesn’t charge an arm and a leg? Thanks! --- ## [More tips on Authenticating YoYoRecreation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/more-tips-on-authenticating-yoyorecreation/51325)
**Author:** [@CLYW\_T3V3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CLYW_T3V3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/more-tips-on-authenticating-yoyorecreation/51325 "2013-03-26T22:44:45Z")
Ok so everyone knows about fake YYRs however their is new standards that will determine the fake or the real, the fakes now have machining marks and make similar sounds when you scrape with your fingernail, the bearing s… --- ## [Throws with side effects causing vibe.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throws-with-side-effects-causing-vibe/51223)
**Author:** [@Tuxedodave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tuxedodave)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throws-with-side-effects-causing-vibe/51223 "2013-03-26T21:51:13Z")
Can you get vibe from the way you screw it in? Just wondering. If so, how can I avoid the vibe ? --- ## [HELP please. bearing problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-please-bearing-problem/51143)
**Author:** [@LeEcho](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeEcho)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-please-bearing-problem/51143 "2013-03-26T19:15:44Z")
yeah its stuck :frowning: can’t open it. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKS --- ## [bearing treatment testing (need tester)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-treatment-testing-need-tester/51266)
**Author:** [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-treatment-testing-need-tester/51266 "2013-03-25T20:18:38Z")
Well I found a way to clean/treat bearings and want to hear others review need 10 testers send me a bearing that you want cleaned or is bad first come first serve I guess. --- ## [Help with Trigger Noise.....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-trigger-noise/51238)
**Author:** [@Doctor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Doctor)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 11:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-trigger-noise/51238 "2013-03-25T11:47:18Z")
Does anyone else have a problem with the YYJ Trigger making a LOT of noise? My son bought me one and I love it but its so doggone loud. When I first got it, it was fine. I put in my silent running trifecta bearing and it… --- ## [Removing Ano Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-ano-help/51167)
**Author:** [@CLYW\_T3V3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CLYW_T3V3)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-ano-help/51167 "2013-03-24T14:09:57Z")
So I’m removing ano with wet sandpaper and a drill, it’s going we’ll however I can’t seem to position the sand paper in these little areas in the yoyo were it dips in about fingernails length, The yoyo is an OG FG Avalan… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=104) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=106)