# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=130 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 131 --- ## [How can i make my Dash unresponsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-make-my-dash-unresponsive/40521)
**Author:** [@darkadlermagic3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/darkadlermagic3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-make-my-dash-unresponsive/40521 "2012-07-26T04:36:14Z")
I just recently bought a Yomega Dash and i didn’t know if i would have to silicone mod it as well as put some thin lube in to make unresponsive. --- ## [FHZ Light up Pulse Mod Questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-light-up-pulse-mod-questions/31333)
**Author:** [@TMCertified](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TMCertified)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-light-up-pulse-mod-questions/31333 "2012-07-25T23:58:04Z")
Greetings: I just bought a clear FHZ with the pulse technology. I hear people modding the FHZ all the time, I want to know what all could be done with this one that I just bought. I don’t want it painted because it has … --- ## [Stripped my DM2 =(](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-my-dm2/39017)
**Author:** [@Enuddy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Enuddy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-my-dm2/39017 "2012-07-25T15:29:04Z")
:‘( :’( As the title says, the part thats inside the DM2 and the axle screws into was been stripped, its all smooth now. and my adjustable axle is now stuck in one end (non stripped) part of my DM2. So i need to replace… --- ## [New Pics](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-pics/40507)
**Author:** [@once\_upon\_a\_paul](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/once_upon_a_paul)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-pics/40507 "2012-07-25T06:20:35Z")
Just some more pics of my work :wink: This is a grind machine in disguise. --- ## [How do you tune a yoyo? (specifically a prepro flying hut?)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-tune-a-yoyo-specifically-a-prepro-flying-hut/40105)
**Author:** [@TheAmazingLGirl](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheAmazingLGirl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-tune-a-yoyo-specifically-a-prepro-flying-hut/40105 "2012-07-25T05:05:03Z")
Hi I might be buying a flying hut…th only problm is…it has a vibe issue…its the pre pro flying hut… But all of them have vibe anyway…but I heard it has a tunable vibe…now The thing is… I dont know how to tune it… How do… --- ## [Wobbling Vigilante](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wobbling-vigilante/40586)
**Author:** [@ereneren564](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ereneren564)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wobbling-vigilante/40586 "2012-07-24T20:44:50Z")
Hey guys I wanted to ask something If you can answer. I got this vigilante with like no cosmetically damaged way it has just like tiny pinpricks. But it’s wobbling crazy even with a kk. What can I do for tuning it? --- ## [How to remove the caps of the adegle asteroid?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-the-caps-of-the-adegle-asteroid/40452)
**Author:** [@lol](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lol)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-the-caps-of-the-adegle-asteroid/40452 "2012-07-24T19:45:01Z")
The title says it all! Thanks in advance! --- ## [nick repair question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nick-repair-question/40393)
**Author:** [@Qozux](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Qozux)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nick-repair-question/40393 "2012-07-24T14:04:57Z")
Ok, so a couple of my throws have little nicks and it’s kind of whatever because they’re not super expensive anyways. BUT I was just outside doing plastic whips with my BRAND NEW Chief and missed the whip at the same tim… --- ## [Problem with my DM2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-my-dm2/40566)
**Author:** [@fudd1294](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fudd1294)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-my-dm2/40566 "2012-07-24T01:39:16Z")
Well, I was playing with it this afternoon, I noticed it seemed to have an unusual amount of vibration. I checked to make sure it was screwed together all the way, and it came apart in my hands. I assumed the axle was st… --- ## [Does a brand new yoyo's bearing come lubed or dry?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-a-brand-new-yoyos-bearing-come-lubed-or-dry/40570)
**Author:** [@aerokid8628](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aerokid8628)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2012, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-a-brand-new-yoyos-bearing-come-lubed-or-dry/40570 "2012-07-23T15:43:10Z")
Does a brand new yoyo’s bearing come lubed or dry? Mod Edit: - Please be a little more specific in your titles. The original title really is useless as far as making people want to answer your question. -jhb8426- --- ## [small "possible" defect on new Chief](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/small-possible-defect-on-new-chief/40575)
**Author:** [@Qozux](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Qozux)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2012, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/small-possible-defect-on-new-chief/40575 "2012-07-23T15:19:04Z")
I got my Chief in a few days ago and noticed this right away, but hesitated to ask about it because I’m just not very experienced with high end throws. There seems to be some damage from where the yoyo was tapped on eac… --- ## [Protege Problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protege-problems/21108)
**Author:** [@WhiteBuddahBoi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WhiteBuddahBoi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2012, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protege-problems/21108 "2012-07-22T21:29:43Z")
Crap. I got a new yyf protoge, and it was completely unresponsive. Now, every other time i throw it, it is responsive. Anyone know what the problem is? ANY HELP? --- ## [yoyojam kickside unresponsive!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-kickside-unresponsive/40549)
**Author:** [@yoyoerzyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoerzyoyo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2012, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-kickside-unresponsive/40549 "2012-07-22T21:21:16Z")
If you want to make your yoyojam kickside unresponsive follow these easy steps! 1: get yoyojam thin lube\* not thick\* 2:clean your bearing ( while cleaning your bearing, it works best to take of the bearing shields.) 3… --- ## [How do you polish a raw (no finish/anno) yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-polish-a-raw-no-finish-anno-yoyo/40458)
**Author:** [@Yojo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yojo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2012, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-polish-a-raw-no-finish-anno-yoyo/40458 "2012-07-22T02:12:32Z")
I just got a SWEET proto of the YYJ Karma and I wanna polish her up pretty like for a photo shoot… How does one do that… I would prefer no chemicals if possible. I have babies. Thanks! --- ## [Recessed Yoyojam SpeedMaker and spiked New Breed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessed-yoyojam-speedmaker-and-spiked-new-breed/40518)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2012, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessed-yoyojam-speedmaker-and-spiked-new-breed/40518 "2012-07-22T01:09:44Z")
Yoyojam New Breed, also did a few mods to the bearing seat to increase the gap width. https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/389158\_264577703648718\_1112735662\_n.jpg https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/5290… --- ## [other things to use to clean a bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/other-things-to-use-to-clean-a-bearing/39952)
**Author:** [@supbreh1234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/supbreh1234)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/other-things-to-use-to-clean-a-bearing/39952 "2012-07-21T12:07:53Z")
i dont have acetone or mineral spirits, and i was considering using hydrogen peroxide or isopropl or ethel alcohol to clean it. anybody use these before? i would prefer some people with past experience before i try this… --- ## [What's wrong with my bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-bearing/40477)
**Author:** [@Whoots](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Whoots)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-bearing/40477 "2012-07-21T12:07:15Z")
My 10ball was starting to get slower so I cleaned it (Using the recommended method) and thought it would make it faster. It is currently dry and spins for 2 seconds on a flick! :cry: What’s wrong with it? Any help would… --- ## [Why is a Lubed Bearing Responsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-is-a-lubed-bearing-responsive/40419)
**Author:** [@Oloap\_Ominoreg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Oloap_Ominoreg)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 3:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-is-a-lubed-bearing-responsive/40419 "2012-07-21T03:26:45Z")
It may sound like a noob-ish question but I’ve always wondered why a dry/lightly lubed bearing unresponsive and why a heavily lubed bearing responsive. Thanks! --- ## [North star vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/north-star-vibe/40466)
**Author:** [@yoboy2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoboy2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2012, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/north-star-vibe/40466 "2012-07-20T21:42:37Z")
When I siliconed my north star on the first throw it had vibe. So I thought that it was the bearing and spacers with silicone in or on them so I cleaned them. And it has worse vibe then it did before I cleaned it. What s… --- ## [YYF Lube?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-lube/40295)
**Author:** [@j\_lowell9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/j_lowell9)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2012, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-lube/40295 "2012-07-19T04:02:13Z")
Does anyone use it? I mainly use V4M and YYJ Lube and was wondering if anyone has an opinion on the YYF Lube? --- ## [super wide freehand zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/super-wide-freehand-zero/40361)
**Author:** [@bigjim](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bigjim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2012, 12:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/super-wide-freehand-zero/40361 "2012-07-19T00:46:14Z")
Has anyone used the mod spaces in a Duncan pro z to make a super wide freehand zero and if so how does it play? I’d be interested to know. --- ## [New chief](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-chief/40338)
**Author:** [@Feruvox](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Feruvox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-chief/40338 "2012-07-18T15:34:51Z")
Can someone help me. My new chief is completely responsive regardless which new bearing i use. :frowning: --- ## [my Poor SKYLINE!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-poor-skyline/39830)
**Author:** [@supbreh1234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/supbreh1234)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-poor-skyline/39830 "2012-07-18T05:02:19Z")
i was on my bike while my skyline was on my holder on my belt loop, and i fell on it! i belive i need a replacement axle, the only thing wrong with it is it has terrible vibe. i know its not the bearing, tried using a br… --- ## [Sasquatch vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sasquatch-vibe/40337)
**Author:** [@yoyomeli13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomeli13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 1:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sasquatch-vibe/40337 "2012-07-18T01:43:29Z")
Hi I just got my sasuatch today and when I first threw it it had vibe I kept throwing it and it had vibe I don’t know what it is some people say it’s the response but I’m not sure plz help --- ## [Unsticking spacers from bearings.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unsticking-spacers-from-bearings/40296)
**Author:** [@HaOn1313](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HaOn1313)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unsticking-spacers-from-bearings/40296 "2012-07-17T17:16:35Z")
I put a bearing in my protostar and now the spacers are are stuck to the bearing. How do I get them off? --- ## [Duncan Butterfly Possible Mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-butterfly-possible-mods/40158)
**Author:** [@Tjt564](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tjt564)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-butterfly-possible-mods/40158 "2012-07-17T16:10:23Z")
Hey everyone, A store in my town carries Duncan butterflies and I would like to know if their are any mods I could do to it. Thanks. --- ## [Hubstackng a freehand zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstackng-a-freehand-zero/40301)
**Author:** [@bigjim](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bigjim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstackng-a-freehand-zero/40301 "2012-07-17T15:27:02Z")
Hi Guys, Im trying to hubstack a freehand zero but after fitting them, I feel that they stick out way to far. Has anyone reduced the plastic centre (using a lathe) so that they don’t stick out to far and if so what does… --- ## [Beginning a Dark Magic Modification- Help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginning-a-dark-magic-modification-help/40275)
**Author:** [@SR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SR1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 2:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginning-a-dark-magic-modification-help/40275 "2012-07-17T02:17:00Z")
Hey guys. There’s one area of yoyoing that is not my strong suit- modding. Ask me anything else and you’ll probably get an answer but modding is a world unknown to me. I have a Dark Magic (the first one). It was my firs… --- ## [Freehand Zero Turning and Painting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand-zero-turning-and-painting/40273)
**Author:** [@bigjim](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bigjim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand-zero-turning-and-painting/40273 "2012-07-16T20:37:18Z")
Hi Guys, I know your all probably sick of hearing about freehand zero mods but Im going to throw this out there and see what response I get. As for painting Ive seen loads of threads but they all say they have used a c… --- ## [personal setup for the AC?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/personal-setup-for-the-ac/40020)
**Author:** [@yoRyder](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoRyder)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/personal-setup-for-the-ac/40020 "2012-07-16T14:43:03Z")
well I’ve absolutely fallen in love with my copper pot and wanted to know how you guys have yours set up! bearing, response, string, etc. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=129) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=131)