# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=112 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 113 --- ## [How do you remove Magicyoyo N9 hubstacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-remove-magicyoyo-n9-hubstacks/48397)
**Author:** [@Lordchootapa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lordchootapa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2013, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-remove-magicyoyo-n9-hubstacks/48397 "2013-01-21T20:53:00Z")
How do you remove the hubstacks on the n9? --- ## [Let Make Some Response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-make-some-response/48275)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2013, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-make-some-response/48275 "2013-01-21T12:47:32Z")
Ok, Let’s Get Started. Lots of throwers who put in there own response hate that with constant play the silicone (flowable for me) falls out early, I hate it too, SO. ::slight\_smile: There has been talk about Hot Glue Re… --- ## [Flying panda Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flying-panda-help/48290)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2013, 3:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flying-panda-help/48290 "2013-01-21T03:43:25Z")
Ok, I have a flying panda for off-string, it does not spin very long, the bearings get the gunk from the Friction Stickers. So every new A bearing I put in gets slowed down and gunk in them, even after clean. So I’m thin… --- ## [Original sleipnir pads ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/original-sleipnir-pads/48229)
**Author:** [@juliang22](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/juliang22)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2013, 2:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/original-sleipnir-pads/48229 "2013-01-21T02:38:20Z")
I have an original sleipnir ( the one with the big ol axle) and one of its pads fell out. It’s too shallow for silicone so what pads would fit into it? --- ## [How to make a yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-yoyo/48293)
**Author:** [@Lordchootapa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lordchootapa)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2013, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-yoyo/48293 "2013-01-21T02:32:42Z")
hey, guys. I’m looking to make a yoyo (preferably out of wood or metal) I’m not looking for gnarwhal style play, here, though… just something that’ll look sick and possibly be able to be thrown. it doesn’t really matter,… --- ## [This Code 1 is amazing you have to watch this!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/this-code-1-is-amazing-you-have-to-watch-this/48393)
**Author:** [@MYNAMEISZen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MYNAMEISZen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2013, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/this-code-1-is-amazing-you-have-to-watch-this/48393 "2013-01-21T02:27:03Z")
--- ## [Dv888 mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-mod/48376)
**Author:** [@ITSAUTHENTIC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ITSAUTHENTIC)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2013, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-mod/48376 "2013-01-21T01:34:39Z")
I love my dv888. How it feels in my hand, how it plays, how it looks. I love it. My only issue with it was how much it weighs(IMO). I wondered if it could play any better with a lil extra weight… And it does lol. I attac… --- ## [Paint and strip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint-and-strip/48399)
**Author:** [@Jgriff91](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jgriff91)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint-and-strip/48399 "2013-01-20T22:40:16Z")
I was wondering what is the best way to paint a metal throw. I was thing airbrush? And which type of paints would be best. Also how to strip the factory paint. Do i have to worry about primer? Thanks --- ## [Inspire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/inspire/48246)
**Author:** [@anon12742582](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon12742582)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/inspire/48246 "2013-01-20T21:35:34Z")
I need to know if the caps come of and what it looks like with out them. --- ## [888x](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888x/48026)
**Author:** [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888x/48026 "2013-01-20T16:15:55Z")
So I’ve been using my 888 a lot recently since I’ve traded my other yoyos and I’m still waiting for them to come. However, the big problem I’ve realized with the 888 is that the weight is evenly distributed. It needs a l… --- ## [Flowable Silicone falling out help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-falling-out-help/48084)
**Author:** [@xcharger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xcharger)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-falling-out-help/48084 "2013-01-20T16:05:14Z")
Hey guys, do you have ideas on how to make flowable silicone stay in your yoyo longer? my silicone always pop out before it wears out. it usually stays in my yoyo for 2 weeks at most then rips out. Honestly, i do play … --- ## [noisy bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/noisy-bearing/48051)
**Author:** [@doomsday\_genesis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/doomsday_genesis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/noisy-bearing/48051 "2013-01-20T15:48:14Z")
please if anyone can solve my jet turbine loud bearing please say, i have the yoyofactory genisis and large size c bearing also my yoyo is coming up with out a bind please anyone help!!! ;D :frowning: :cry: --- ## [Monkey Snot---MonkeyFingr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkey-snot-monkeyfingr/48167)
**Author:** [@Proboscis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Proboscis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 1:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkey-snot-monkeyfingr/48167 "2013-01-20T01:55:52Z")
Hey All, I just purchased some monkey snot off of YYE, and I’m wondering how people like it. To anyone who has used it, What did you like about it? Is it better than using pads? I’m just curious to see how people likes … --- ## [How do i polish?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-polish/48308)
**Author:** [@n00bbeginner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/n00bbeginner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-polish/48308 "2013-01-19T21:28:21Z")
I got a MarkMont Next in a trade and i want to polish it. But i need to know, what are the proper procedures and what should i do? --- ## [Can You Dye Strings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-dye-strings/48027)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 1:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-dye-strings/48027 "2013-01-19T01:50:30Z")
I was wondering, instead of buying colored strings, can’t you dye your own(solid colors)? Buy some white strings and dying them would be pretty cool, it saves a bit of money(not a lot, you need to buy the dye). Has anyon… --- ## [Need Anodization or Bead Blasting Job done!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-anodization-or-bead-blasting-job-done/48175)
**Author:** [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-anodization-or-bead-blasting-job-done/48175 "2013-01-18T13:34:09Z")
Hey guys! I’m making a 6061 Aluminum yoyo using my engineering class’s equipment. Would anyone be willing to anodize or bead blast it? Prices? I haven’t made it yet, but it should be in the process very soon. --- ## [Paste wax](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paste-wax/48182)
**Author:** [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paste-wax/48182 "2013-01-17T22:17:14Z")
Can I use paste wax to polish a yoyo, like MFD Buff? We have a can sitting around. --- ## [Responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive/48080)
**Author:** [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive/48080 "2013-01-16T20:56:47Z")
I know this gets posted a lot but my BVM I just got in a trade is being responsive. I’ve cleaned my bearings and switched them all around and it still is playing very responsive. I also looked and the response isn’t prot… --- ## [888x add weight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888x-add-weight/48163)
**Author:** [@Jgriff91](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jgriff91)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888x-add-weight/48163 "2013-01-16T01:22:35Z")
Help want a little more weight. Lol. And any ideas how to help the balance. I have a konkave in it. still tipping --- ## [Custom anno](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-anno/48032)
**Author:** [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-anno/48032 "2013-01-15T19:40:50Z")
I just got a dif e yo crossbones and a spyy pistolero in a trade today and I want just wondering if there was anyone out there who could anno them for me. I don’t want anything difficult, I just don’t like bare aluminum. … --- ## [Putting metal weight rings on metal/delrin yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/putting-metal-weight-rings-on-metal-delrin-yoyos/48129)
**Author:** [@MichaelN](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MichaelN)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/putting-metal-weight-rings-on-metal-delrin-yoyos/48129 "2013-01-15T02:18:22Z")
I was wondering how manufacturers install the metal weight rings on yoyos such as the Anglam, Jet-Set, and Berserker so that they fit in properly and don’t fall out. I was guessing that they might use some sort of epoxy … --- ## [Alpha Crash vibe D:](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alpha-crash-vibe-d/47936)
**Author:** [@YourBBQ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YourBBQ)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2013, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alpha-crash-vibe-d/47936 "2013-01-14T10:50:05Z")
So today I received my C3yoyodesign Alpha Crash. I played it for 30 minutes, and it got really vibey. Like extremely vibey. I tried different bearings and stuff, but it didn’t work! Should I just send it back to the othe… --- ## [Hot glue return](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hot-glue-return/48085)
**Author:** [@merger3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/merger3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2013, 2:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hot-glue-return/48085 "2013-01-14T02:59:25Z")
The other day I was about to go somewhere with my yoyo, when the silicone fell out. Having ten minutes before I had to leave, I grabbed the hot glue gun and used it in my yoyo. I’ve been using it, and it actually seems t… --- ## [My First Polish - General Yo Entheos/3yo3 Omnicron X](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-polish-general-yo-entheos-3yo3-omnicron-x/47487)
**Author:** [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2013, 4:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-polish-general-yo-entheos-3yo3-omnicron-x/47487 "2013-01-13T04:05:38Z")
I just bought this Entheos off the BST, and figured I’d take a stab at polishing it myself. It came out nice: --- ## [Yoyo spontaneously unscrewing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-spontaneously-unscrewing/47858)
**Author:** [@Yonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yonut)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 5:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-spontaneously-unscrewing/47858 "2013-01-12T05:18:03Z")
I was playing my Chief, and all of the sudden I heard a weird noise and it started playing differently. I looked at the yoyo and realized it was coming apart. I managed to save it, but am now afraid to use my Chief, no… --- ## [RecRev No.9 axle?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recrev-no-9-axle/48005)
**Author:** [@n00bbeginner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/n00bbeginner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 3:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recrev-no-9-axle/48005 "2013-01-12T03:37:36Z")
I need an axle for my No.9. I have no idea so im asking you, what kind of axle is it and who sells them? --- ## [Trifecta Bearing Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trifecta-bearing-question/47995)
**Author:** [@Mediumwell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mediumwell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trifecta-bearing-question/47995 "2013-01-11T21:41:00Z")
Just got my trifecta bearing in the mail yesterday. I put it into my Capless and snapped it in etc, but it didn’t fit all the way in when i screwed on the other half of the yoyo… I twisted as tight as i could to see if… --- ## [Axle sound?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-sound/47955)
**Author:** [@ArchersAxe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ArchersAxe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-sound/47955 "2013-01-11T20:23:40Z")
Hey, I was wondering if the axle would be able to make sound while it’s spinning. The most recent yoyo I purchased came with what looks like a pretty bad axle. It’s a black/brown looking color, and seems to have more m… --- ## [Question about cleaning gold plated bearing ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-cleaning-gold-plated-bearing/47752)
**Author:** [@Jcpdx503](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jcpdx503)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-cleaning-gold-plated-bearing/47752 "2013-01-11T13:53:04Z")
I have a 10 ball flat gold plated bearing, got it for free so I don’t know much about it. I usually clean all my dirty bearings once every 2-3 weeks and leave the ones that are smooth and clean alone. The gold one isn’t … --- ## [Adding rim weight?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adding-rim-weight/47968)
**Author:** [@N1ckx2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/N1ckx2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adding-rim-weight/47968 "2013-01-11T03:16:54Z")
I was wondering if there is a way to add rim weight to a yoyo, but not permanently. I’ve tried large O-rings, but they get off center and cause vibe. Is there any way to do it on a metal yoyo? My YYF JK feels like it … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=111) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=113)