# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=121 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 122 --- ## [Is it possible...?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-it-possible/44829)
**Author:** [@trinxt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/trinxt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-it-possible/44829 "2012-11-06T00:21:53Z")
Can you mod a light up yoyo with a plastic ring for a bearing and no response to a response system and a regular bearing? I’ll put up pictures of the yoyo tomorrow because I am not home right now and wanted to ask before… --- ## [Trifecta and DryPlay - gone responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trifecta-and-dryplay-gone-responsive/44847)
**Author:** [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trifecta-and-dryplay-gone-responsive/44847 "2012-11-05T21:18:12Z")
Bought a Trifecta. Some DryPlay from Terrapin X came in the mail at the same time. I figured, “let’s just go whole hog”. Acetone bathed the bearing, let it dry. Put the DryPlay in, only a tiny touch on two balls as the v… --- ## [NEED HELP NOW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-now/44521)
**Author:** [@helioNXG](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/helioNXG)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-now/44521 "2012-11-05T16:31:05Z")
i got my new fiesta xx yestersay, and i droped it alot of times, and now the wont screw apart! it rotates still when i scree it apart, but it doent screw apart. ANY HELP??? ??? --- ## [Sand blasting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sand-blasting/44755)
**Author:** [@Yoyomasterjr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomasterjr)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sand-blasting/44755 "2012-11-03T22:59:44Z")
Can I sandblast a yoyo with super fine sand and keep reusing the sand --- ## [Can I use charcoal lighter or 99% alcohol to clean my bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-use-charcoal-lighter-or-99-alcohol-to-clean-my-bearings/25917)
**Author:** [@Hiphopyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hiphopyoer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-use-charcoal-lighter-or-99-alcohol-to-clean-my-bearings/25917 "2012-11-03T12:43:07Z")
I’m scared to ruin them by cleaning them wrong. I would usually use pb-50 all purpose lubricant on my bearing, wipe it off then use Bones bearing speed cream which is also lube. It’s usually made for skate bearings but i… --- ## [Custom anno?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-anno/44590)
**Author:** [@xXYoYo888Xx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xXYoYo888Xx)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-anno/44590 "2012-11-02T21:04:26Z")
Sorry if this is in the wrong section. I was wondering if anyone here on the forums could custom anodize my onedrop CODE 2: Nautilus. It was mirror polished by yoyospirit, and has no grooves. Can anyone tell me who can … --- ## [Are weight rings from very cracked Speeder/DM useful for any mods?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-weight-rings-from-very-cracked-speeder-dm-useful-for-any-mods/44469)
**Author:** [@Laws0n](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Laws0n)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-weight-rings-from-very-cracked-speeder-dm-useful-for-any-mods/44469 "2012-11-02T14:28:09Z")
I have a Speeder and DM that are cracked beyond repair and was wondering if there was a way to still use them w a modded yoyo possibly? I was thinking w the Speeder weight rings you could put them on a FHZ (or maybe a bi… --- ## [Am I messing up my bearing seat? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/am-i-messing-up-my-bearing-seat/44616)
**Author:** [@Reebi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Reebi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 1:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/am-i-messing-up-my-bearing-seat/44616 "2012-11-02T01:01:38Z")
2 questions: I recently bought a Trifecta bearing to put on my Genesis. I was super stoked about this…until I realized that my bearing refused to come off of my Genesis. I have a bearing removal tool and I’ve even tried… --- ## [fhz modding kit ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-modding-kit/44660)
**Author:** [@modman10](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/modman10)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2012, 4:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-modding-kit/44660 "2012-10-31T04:01:41Z")
Ok so i wanted to get some feedback for a kit i might make. It would include the parts to make your fhz look like the one in the picture below. the kit would include a new bearing, o rings for added weight, and scilicone… --- ## [Sneak peek for ya....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sneak-peek-for-ya/44397)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2012, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sneak-peek-for-ya/44397 "2012-10-31T00:44:47Z")
Straight out of the oven and needs a bit of finish work but this is one half… Gonna post the final stuff in my regular pc thread later… --- ## [removing a DM2s caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-a-dm2s-caps/44619)
**Author:** [@merger3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/merger3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2012, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-a-dm2s-caps/44619 "2012-10-30T02:47:08Z")
How do you take off Dark Magic 2 caps without a suction cup? --- ## [DM2 metal rings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-metal-rings/44613)
**Author:** [@merger3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/merger3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2012, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-metal-rings/44613 "2012-10-30T01:20:31Z")
I was using my dark magic 2 and hit something, and one of the metal rings partially came off. how can I get it back on? --- ## [Fixed axle in the making](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-in-the-making/44626)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2012, 10:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-in-the-making/44626 "2012-10-29T22:49:50Z")
Just wondering if anyone makes wooden yoyos if so please post pictures. --- ## [What axle size (mm) have the magic yoyo t5?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-axle-size-mm-have-the-magic-yoyo-t5/44563)
**Author:** [@lol](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lol)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2012, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-axle-size-mm-have-the-magic-yoyo-t5/44563 "2012-10-28T18:44:48Z")
I lost my axle -.-! Thanks in advance! --- ## [Metallic color strings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metallic-color-strings/44526)
**Author:** [@SirNibbs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SirNibbs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2012, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metallic-color-strings/44526 "2012-10-27T15:06:25Z")
I am becoming more and more interested in making yoyo string since i started making replacement strings for my Mighty Flea. While browsing my local store I cannot help but seeing some metallic polyester string. My ques… --- ## [Older M1 response replacement](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/older-m1-response-replacement/44511)
**Author:** [@Qozux](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Qozux)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 11:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/older-m1-response-replacement/44511 "2012-10-26T23:35:57Z")
Just got the older version of the M1 off a BST deal. I like it, but the response is starting to go, so I want to replace it. Can you still find the old pads anywhere? --- ## [cleaning a bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-bearing/44460)
**Author:** [@merger3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/merger3)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-bearing/44460 "2012-10-26T17:59:50Z")
what should I use to clean a Yomega Raider bearing? --- ## [Clash 2012 pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clash-2012-pads/44484)
**Author:** [@juliang22](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/juliang22)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clash-2012-pads/44484 "2012-10-26T03:50:50Z")
Hey guys. One of the pads fell out of my clash 2012 and i want to get replacements. I found some pads that would fit but im not sure if im supposed to get the thin pads or the mormal pads. heres a link: --- ## [Pyro Jive (My bootleg No-Jive)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pyro-jive-my-bootleg-no-jive/44264)
**Author:** [@pyrotechnic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pyrotechnic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pyro-jive-my-bootleg-no-jive/44264 "2012-10-25T17:31:10Z")
It was a BC Phantom, removed paint and sanded(black spots were sharpie “touch-up”). Put in threaded inserts for axle. Got two real no-jives recently so I had SarahJ take a few pics to show the difference, slightly bigger… --- ## [MOdding a Light up FHZ unresponsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-a-light-up-fhz-unresponsive/43704)
**Author:** [@pudge34](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pudge34)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-a-light-up-fhz-unresponsive/43704 "2012-10-25T15:31:30Z")
Hey all i have a light up free hand zero i cleaned the bearing and put silicone stickers in it is still responsive what do i do??? --- ## [custom dyed milkshake.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-dyed-milkshake/44235)
**Author:** [@juliang22](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/juliang22)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-dyed-milkshake/44235 "2012-10-25T14:07:27Z")
Hey guys just got my milkshake today and i thought to myself “what is better than a plain white milkshake”. heres my anwser: I call it starry night sky edition --- ## [How to tell a ceramic konkave from a normal konkave?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-tell-a-ceramic-konkave-from-a-normal-konkave/44247)
**Author:** [@juliang22](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/juliang22)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 1:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-tell-a-ceramic-konkave-from-a-normal-konkave/44247 "2012-10-25T01:10:03Z")
I have a konkave bearing that I was told was ceramic when I got it. I have no way to tell if it is a true ceramic or just a konkave. The shields are off. Is there any test to do that will show me if it is ceramic or not? … --- ## [silicone reccessing a fhz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-reccessing-a-fhz/44381)
**Author:** [@merger3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/merger3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2012, 10:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-reccessing-a-fhz/44381 "2012-10-23T22:37:28Z")
could anyone post a video or something on how to silicone reccess a Free Hand Zero? --- ## [Any help with Response Rings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-help-with-response-rings/44290)
**Author:** [@Jackybigz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jackybigz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2012, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-help-with-response-rings/44290 "2012-10-23T17:39:18Z")
Hey guys, First post so be nice :slight\_smile: This is basically what I’m looking at right now. I dropped my protostar ( :cry: ) and as I threw it after the ‘big bang’ one of the K pad’s ( Think thats what they’re ca… --- ## [Yo-Yo problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-problems/44292)
**Author:** [@Proto\_car](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Proto_car)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2012, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-problems/44292 "2012-10-23T17:13:57Z")
My Protostar is making a way different noise than when I bot it. What happened to it? --- ## [How about powder coated wood????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-about-powder-coated-wood/44053)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2012, 9:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-about-powder-coated-wood/44053 "2012-10-23T09:24:40Z")
I had a very small window of time to try out a powder coat on a wooden yoyo, been very busy lately. Had a couple of “kit” woods that I got from a friend which are perfect for some trials with the powder. Initial results… --- ## [Having some response issues](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-some-response-issues/44348)
**Author:** [@sivadmada](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sivadmada)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2012, 3:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-some-response-issues/44348 "2012-10-23T03:34:23Z")
Okay so for some reason my One Drop Dietz has all of a sudden started becoming responsive to the point that if i pop the string up to do a grind or a ninja vanish the string just starts wrapping up inside the gap instant… --- ## [pgm andfhz weight ring](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pgm-andfhz-weight-ring/44345)
**Author:** [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2012, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pgm-andfhz-weight-ring/44345 "2012-10-22T19:29:06Z")
anyone know the size rubber or ring or washer for a fhz and oring i can buy for a pgm like the ones in pgm v1 or the stackless one --- ## [Bearings these days](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings-these-days/43775)
**Author:** [@Legyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legyoyo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2012, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings-these-days/43775 "2012-10-22T10:10:56Z")
I was want to buy grooved bearings but don’t know if they’re worth their price. I have twenty dollars and buying one (i.e. konkave/ trifecta/center trac) will pretty much use it all. so I wanted to know if they’re worth … --- ## [Coming Tomarow 90% recycled yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/coming-tomarow-90-recycled-yoyo/43624)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2012, 5:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/coming-tomarow-90-recycled-yoyo/43624 "2012-10-22T05:20:49Z")
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