# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=129 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 130 --- ## [Anodizing Again!!!! 3 more slots open! Better reserve your spot while you can!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-again-3-more-slots-open-better-reserve-your-spot-while-you-can/37760)
**Author:** [@England1414](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/England1414)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2012, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-again-3-more-slots-open-better-reserve-your-spot-while-you-can/37760 "2012-08-11T14:25:37Z")
Got my anodizing all setup!! heres a few of the things ive done so far, if you’re interested, shoot me a PM for custom anodizing! NEW ANODIZES! Basic cost list for certain anodize designs is below, there bay be more spe… --- ## [Diversion caps!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diversion-caps/41263)
**Author:** [@Joeybob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joeybob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2012, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diversion-caps/41263 "2012-08-11T12:01:37Z")
I’m trying to remove them and my suction cup doesn’t seem to be working nor does using an exacto knife to pry them up. --- ## [Dark Magic II with Troll face caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-ii-with-troll-face-caps/40913)
**Author:** [@darkadlermagic3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/darkadlermagic3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2012, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-ii-with-troll-face-caps/40913 "2012-08-10T02:02:44Z")
This is my Dark Magic II Half-Life Edition with the caps flipped inside out and a troll face on it --- ## [Fiesta XX bearing seat problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fiesta-xx-bearing-seat-problem/41137)
**Author:** [@mx.yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mx.yoyo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2012, 12:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fiesta-xx-bearing-seat-problem/41137 "2012-08-10T00:40:40Z")
Hey guys I recently got a pretty much mint Fiesta XX of the BST. I love it, but the outer bearing seat(plastic) is so tight it wot let the bearing spin, thus my yoyo acts a lot like a fixed axle. Any suggestions on what … --- ## [String help?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-help/41225)
**Author:** [@VINCEanity](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VINCEanity)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2012, 5:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-help/41225 "2012-08-09T05:26:39Z")
I wasn’t too sure where to post this question I figured this was the best place. Alright, I was wondering if the kitty string is worth the 3 extra bucks over the normal yoyoexpert string? I have read that it’s nice, bu… --- ## [Arctic Circle axle size?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/arctic-circle-axle-size/41190)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2012, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/arctic-circle-axle-size/41190 "2012-08-08T17:07:35Z")
what is the axle size of the arctic circle? they are cheaper at a hardware store than online :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [1st run Leviathan vibe?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/1st-run-leviathan-vibe/41148)
**Author:** [@CLYW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CLYW)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2012, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/1st-run-leviathan-vibe/41148 "2012-08-07T01:53:52Z")
Hey, I just received a 1st run levi. Hardly any damage. Seems as though nothing is wrong with it. But it has an awful wobble and have no idea why…can anyone help? thanks! --- ## [Deshielding Yomega Bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deshielding-yomega-bearing/40839)
**Author:** [@Taluboots](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Taluboots)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2012, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deshielding-yomega-bearing/40839 "2012-08-07T01:21:38Z")
I just picked up a Yomega HyperWarp Heavy Wing (just for fun), and it was too responsive, so I decided to clean the bearing. However, I’m not sure how to deshield Yomega bearings. Can somebody please explain to me how to… --- ## [Monkey snot fell out](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkey-snot-fell-out/41061)
**Author:** [@Qozux](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Qozux)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkey-snot-fell-out/41061 "2012-08-05T03:08:07Z")
I did my first silicone job the other day on my sceptre and it was great at first. It worked well and looked just like all the pictures I saw. I let it sit for about 22 hours before using the yoyo. Then tonight I was pla… --- ## [homemade friction stickers?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-friction-stickers/40864)
**Author:** [@gaara4sand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gaara4sand)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-friction-stickers/40864 "2012-08-05T03:01:51Z")
when making stickers, could i substitute wax paper for aluminum foil? --- ## [L3 axle, anyone?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/l3-axle-anyone/40963)
**Author:** [@frodoslair](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/frodoslair)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/l3-axle-anyone/40963 "2012-08-05T02:54:37Z")
I am trying to find a spare L3 axle… Anyone have one, or know where I could get hold of one? --- ## [BSB Speed wash ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bsb-speed-wash/41083)
**Author:** [@Qozux](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Qozux)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bsb-speed-wash/41083 "2012-08-05T02:29:38Z")
I’ve got some of this stuff in my house from rollerblading. I don’t know if anyone has tried it for yoyo bearings. I really don’t know what all is in it or if it would be effective for yoyos. http://www.medusaskates.com… --- ## [Help yoyo bearing not spinning like it used to](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-bearing-not-spinning-like-it-used-to/41037)
**Author:** [@siksniper1996](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/siksniper1996)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-bearing-not-spinning-like-it-used-to/41037 "2012-08-04T17:38:22Z")
A couple of days ago I got a yyf dv888, the bearing would spin about 10 seconds if i pushed it with my finger, but now it only goes a couple of seconds like that. It now sound really loud also, was my yoyo shipped with n… --- ## [Can you paint Asteroids?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-paint-asteroids/41052)
**Author:** [@ASH159](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ASH159)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2012, 11:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-paint-asteroids/41052 "2012-08-03T23:45:03Z")
Can you paint Asteroids? --- ## [deshielding protostar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deshielding-protostar/40973)
**Author:** [@Finch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Finch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2012, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deshielding-protostar/40973 "2012-08-03T15:00:05Z")
I need to remove both of the shields from my protostar but i dont know how. I have seem the demonstration video but that method doesn’t work, even if it does, how do get the other shield off? Does anyone know other metho… --- ## [YYR Thick response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-thick-response/41030)
**Author:** [@BlacknBlue](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BlacknBlue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2012, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-thick-response/41030 "2012-08-03T06:34:39Z")
Okay. Im pretty sure this is where this topic belongs, but does anyone know what other response pads would be compatible with a yoyo that takes yoyorecreation thick response? I’m pretty sure Flowables would work, but ar… --- ## [Making a dice counterweight!! Please help!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-a-dice-counterweight-please-help/41008)
**Author:** [@jordandarkmagicII](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jordandarkmagicII)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2012, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-a-dice-counterweight-please-help/41008 "2012-08-03T01:06:42Z")
Hey, Jordan here! I was just wondering if anyone could tell me what the best way to drill a hole through a die (dice) is!! It would help a whole bunch!! I just need to know what to use and how to drill a hole through it … --- ## [Purple Pottamus: 1 slot open for mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/purple-pottamus-1-slot-open-for-mods/40776)
**Author:** [@once\_upon\_a\_paul](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/once_upon_a_paul)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 5:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/purple-pottamus-1-slot-open-for-mods/40776 "2012-08-01T05:26:28Z")
Just sold it. I’m thinking about doing a kickside like this. Let me know if anyone would be interested. Also, I still have 1 slot open for mods if you’re interested. Pm me for a link to my website to check out my galler… --- ## [Bearing "grabs" string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-grabs-string/40773)
**Author:** [@WretchedRapture](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WretchedRapture)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2012, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-grabs-string/40773 "2012-07-31T19:16:25Z")
It seems that my Burnside “grabs” string. It’s very noticeable when you simply land a trapeze and slide the string back and forth, the string sort of wraps itself around the bearing. It’s dead smooth and unresponsive, bu… --- ## [Silicone Residue](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-residue/40717)
**Author:** [@Oloap\_Ominoreg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Oloap_Ominoreg)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-residue/40717 "2012-07-30T18:46:54Z")
Hi all, I just got myself some flowable today, and after using it, I found some residue on the extra tube thingy that you cut the tip off. What can I do to remove it? If it helps, the silicone in it hasn’t dried yet. --- ## [Mod spacers?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-spacers/40881)
**Author:** [@Joeybob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joeybob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-spacers/40881 "2012-07-30T14:28:47Z")
Are the axles included with the mod spacers long enough to “mod” a FHZ or a FH2. --- ## [homemade twisted string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-twisted-string/40644)
**Author:** [@yoyo\_creep](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_creep)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2012, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-twisted-string/40644 "2012-07-29T04:09:21Z")
Does anyone have any info on how to pull 2 different color strings apart and retwist them? Anything would be appreciated. Gracias --- ## [fiesta help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fiesta-help/40790)
**Author:** [@haxmonkey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/haxmonkey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fiesta-help/40790 "2012-07-27T17:51:48Z")
so can you remove the caps on a yyj fiesta ? --- ## [Stacking a Cafe Racer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stacking-a-cafe-racer/40783)
**Author:** [@SuperSnSProductions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SuperSnSProductions)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stacking-a-cafe-racer/40783 "2012-07-27T16:56:14Z")
I know it can be done, what size axle do I need? --- ## [A mod that can increase or reduce vibe.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-mod-that-can-increase-or-reduce-vibe/40568)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-mod-that-can-increase-or-reduce-vibe/40568 "2012-07-27T02:04:48Z")
Since the beginning of modern bearing seats, modders have said doing anything to the bearing seat can cause vibe, of course, anything that adds vibe can also reduce vibe, for example, a bent axle will increase the vibe g… --- ## [Turning Point axles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/turning-point-axles/40752)
**Author:** [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/turning-point-axles/40752 "2012-07-27T01:59:28Z")
I messed up my Max Bet’s axle last week. Turns out being sleepy + using certain substances + yoyo maintenance don’t mix well. Anyways it’s no longer usable. I was wondering if anyone here could point me in the right dir… --- ## [klean strip safer paint thinner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/klean-strip-safer-paint-thinner/40753)
**Author:** [@supbreh1234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/supbreh1234)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/klean-strip-safer-paint-thinner/40753 "2012-07-27T00:41:51Z")
this is just an F.Y.I. im 13, so my mom didnt want me to buy industrial acetone or mineral spirits. i tried to reason with her, but she met me with a big NO. so she bought me the safer paint thinner stuff. i was worried … --- ## [Old but new too me... put flowable in a Dark Magic 2....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/old-but-new-too-me-put-flowable-in-a-dark-magic-2/40748)
**Author:** [@destrianlives](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/destrianlives)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/old-but-new-too-me-put-flowable-in-a-dark-magic-2/40748 "2012-07-26T22:21:02Z")
Just to let the newbies know (i’m a super newbie)… I (and you for that matter) can put flowable silicone in your YoyoJam Dark Magic 2 yoyo successfully. Just remember to use a credit card to give it a slight recess (us… --- ## [How to make a yoyo as cheap as possible?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-yoyo-as-cheap-as-possible/40398)
**Author:** [@SR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SR1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-yoyo-as-cheap-as-possible/40398 "2012-07-26T17:34:35Z")
Wondering if this is even a possibility… (Probably not lol) Say I go to like home depot and pick up a little wood, and a hardware store of some kind. I already have response pads, bearings, etc. How could I go about mak… --- ## [I love this mod video.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-love-this-mod-video/40700)
**Author:** [@sniffy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sniffy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 4:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-love-this-mod-video/40700 "2012-07-26T04:46:13Z")
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