# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=138 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 139 --- ## [MY FIRST MOD!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-mod/37530)
**Author:** [@Joeybob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joeybob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2012, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-mod/37530 "2012-05-07T15:40:17Z")
After practicing silicone recessing on 2 flying squirrels i finally worked up the courage to do it on my FHZ. And it turned out all right i only did it on 1 half because i’m to scared to try it again. Also can you guys t… --- ## [PSG question...HELP!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/psg-question-help/37528)
**Author:** [@yomama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomama)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2012, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/psg-question-help/37528 "2012-05-07T12:07:20Z")
So I gave my son his PSG he used it for a few days and was enjoying working on learning to bind…then today all of a sudden it started making a loud noise and he said it was not working right… I was trying to ask him wh… --- ## [cleaning bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-bearing/37122)
**Author:** [@kidyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kidyoyo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2012, 1:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-bearing/37122 "2012-05-07T01:26:16Z")
how often do you guys clean your yoyo bearings? --- ## [Paper Mache endlessly screwing together](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paper-mache-endlessly-screwing-together/37513)
**Author:** [@Yonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yonut)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2012, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paper-mache-endlessly-screwing-together/37513 "2012-05-06T22:22:17Z")
I got a Paper Mache through a trade. It was working fine until I decided to remove the axle. It was in pretty good so I needed to use my multi tool to get it out. When I put it back in it won’t fully tighten. I’ve tr… --- ## [lubing problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubing-problem/37488)
**Author:** [@kidyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kidyoyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2012, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubing-problem/37488 "2012-05-06T02:44:39Z")
I just lubed my code 2 cause it was being loud,the lube made it quiet but responsive is this normal? if you need to know the lube is v4m lube. --- ## [thread in my throw. need some help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thread-in-my-throw-need-some-help/37451)
**Author:** [@yolukeyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yolukeyo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2012, 1:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thread-in-my-throw-need-some-help/37451 "2012-05-06T01:19:56Z")
So I recently traded a yoyo and in return I got a messed up yoyo when I was under the impression that nothing other then the axle was wrong with it, turns out it wasnt all that was wrong with it, I have reason to that th… --- ## [Butterfly mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/butterfly-mod/37447)
**Author:** [@Pickachoo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pickachoo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2012, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/butterfly-mod/37447 "2012-05-05T21:25:50Z")
Duncan butterfly mods anyone? --- ## [Terrapin Dry Lube question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-dry-lube-question/37323)
**Author:** [@YoYo\_Dark\_Magic\_2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYo_Dark_Magic_2)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2012, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-dry-lube-question/37323 "2012-05-05T14:08:06Z")
I heard the guy on Sniffy-Yo talk about Terrapin Dry Lube and I was wondering. Does anyone know if you have to take the shields off a bearing if you put the lube on? Just asking. Thanks! --- ## [Stripped and polished YYF 2.0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-and-polished-yyf-2-0/37437)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2012, 1:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-and-polished-yyf-2-0/37437 "2012-05-05T01:02:46Z")
Man this thing was beat when I bought it! Here it was before: http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/485208\_229952387111250\_100002894716150\_348036\_946819349\_n.jpg And after: http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6… --- ## [Question! (bearing cleaning)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-bearing-cleaning/37270)
**Author:** [@Catypus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Catypus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2012, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-bearing-cleaning/37270 "2012-05-04T16:34:28Z")
Can I clean my bearing with paint thinner? ??? --- ## [Silicone Recessing a Sticker Recessed Yo-Yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-recessing-a-sticker-recessed-yo-yo/37186)
**Author:** [@Taluboots](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Taluboots)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2012, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-recessing-a-sticker-recessed-yo-yo/37186 "2012-05-04T16:29:17Z")
So, I have quite a few Duncan yo-yos with sticker recesses already on them. I was wondering if I could silicone recess them. I already know how to silicone recess, but the problem is, once it is silicone recessed, a litt… --- ## [SiDe EffecTS, which are best?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-effects-which-are-best/37246)
**Author:** [@YourBBQ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YourBBQ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2012, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-effects-which-are-best/37246 "2012-05-04T06:38:09Z")
So yea I’m getting a HazMat and this is my first side effect enabled yoyo. I was wondering what side effect people liked the most. And also in thr comments you can put what colors would go with an all orange Toxic Yoyo H… --- ## [LF:A yoyo that i can use for light shows at raves](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lf-a-yoyo-that-i-can-use-for-light-shows-at-raves/37373)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2012, 4:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lf-a-yoyo-that-i-can-use-for-light-shows-at-raves/37373 "2012-05-03T04:22:22Z")
A yoyo i can use to do light shows a pro yoyo with LEDS in them like this http://vimeo.com/12470127 Can some one do that for me please message me can some one just make some caps for me message me and ill tell for what… --- ## [Is There a Way to Quickly Responsive-ize a yoyo (And then switch back?)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-quickly-responsive-ize-a-yoyo-and-then-switch-back/37093)
**Author:** [@Focus58](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Focus58)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2012, 2:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-quickly-responsive-ize-a-yoyo-and-then-switch-back/37093 "2012-05-03T02:00:57Z")
Do I thick lube some bearings? I don’t know. :frowning: \>:( \>:( \>:( --- ## [Electrical Contact cleaner = Smoothest bearing ever](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/electrical-contact-cleaner-smoothest-bearing-ever/31796)
**Author:** [@MyNameHere](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MyNameHere)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2012, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/electrical-contact-cleaner-smoothest-bearing-ever/31796 "2012-05-02T23:46:36Z")
At work I came across some electrical contact cleaner. I needed to clean some contacts for a ice machine. I had never used this stuff before. I worked very well at removing corrosion that was on the old contact. And it d… --- ## [bad siliconing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bad-siliconing/37364)
**Author:** [@throwrw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/throwrw)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2012, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bad-siliconing/37364 "2012-05-02T06:57:14Z")
Hello everybody. The pads on my yyj chaser finally ripped apart so i decided to silicone the grooves instead of getting new pads. After letting the silicone dry for a day like you should, i picked it up to play. A “flick… --- ## [thin lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube/37333)
**Author:** [@Wiz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Wiz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2012, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube/37333 "2012-05-01T11:43:59Z")
there’s no yo yo shop anywhere near me so I’m wondering if instead of the thin lube i can use valve oil --- ## [mod for maverick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-for-maverick/37319)
**Author:** [@jett241](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jett241)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2012, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-for-maverick/37319 "2012-05-01T01:31:52Z")
hey guys how do i make my maverick unresponsive plzzzz comment or i could trade for whip if u guys have one for trade --- ## [yomega ooch mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-ooch-mod/37318)
**Author:** [@jett241](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jett241)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-ooch-mod/37318 "2012-04-30T03:51:48Z")
buy a omega ooch yoyo from omega then buy center trac bearing and it would be unresponsive its really cool i did it and its like a counter attack --- ## [I need an anodizer ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-an-anodizer/35930)
**Author:** [@yoyotrader123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyotrader123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2012, 3:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-an-anodizer/35930 "2012-04-29T03:59:33Z")
is there any person you know that is doing anodizing? If you know someone/you can anodize please pm me. --- ## [Locktite on axel? How to tune / tighten axel?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/locktite-on-axel-how-to-tune-tighten-axel/37292)
**Author:** [@Limited\_Supination](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Limited_Supination)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2012, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/locktite-on-axel-how-to-tune-tighten-axel/37292 "2012-04-29T01:42:21Z")
OK I’m new to these modern Yo’s I have a question. I just got a DM2 yesterday. Today I noticed a little vibration, so I took it apart. I noticed the axel seemed loose. Then I saw there was a hex hole in the end of the… --- ## [dif e yo juggernaut .need help ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-e-yo-juggernaut-need-help/37225)
**Author:** [@shakey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shakey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 3:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-e-yo-juggernaut-need-help/37225 "2012-04-28T03:17:08Z")
just gettig back into yo yo again after a year . I have a dif e yo juggernaut and he two different types of replace pads and loads of strings wich are mixed up . Playing around with different types of strig but did have… --- ## [Wing Cut and treated 10 balls](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wing-cut-and-treated-10-balls/37159)
**Author:** [@fjh123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fjh123)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wing-cut-and-treated-10-balls/37159 "2012-04-28T02:54:13Z")
Working on a few for someone. Special request. I’ve done them before, they come out pretty nice. --- ## [Big yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/big-yo/37150)
**Author:** [@Joeybob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joeybob)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2012, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/big-yo/37150 "2012-04-25T01:57:05Z")
Could you silicone it to make it less responsive. --- ## [Protostar Bearing Removal How to HELP!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-bearing-removal-how-to-help/37176)
**Author:** [@Cjoldie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cjoldie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2012, 1:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-bearing-removal-how-to-help/37176 "2012-04-25T01:55:12Z")
Hi, My protostar yoyo had been working fine, but then the bearing got clogged up with hair. It is responsive, and I need it for the MN state contest this weekend! I am not sure how i am supposed to remove it, the axle a… --- ## [Please Help. Yoyo Jam response is not going back in](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help-yoyo-jam-response-is-not-going-back-in/37167)
**Author:** [@Mobokid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mobokid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2012, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help-yoyo-jam-response-is-not-going-back-in/37167 "2012-04-24T19:32:32Z")
So I just picked up my Toxic frog edition YYJ Dark Magic 2 today, which I’ve played with for a while, and as I threw it, it just went super responsive and flew back to my hand out of nowhere. I then noticed that one of t… --- ## [my new dv888 is making a weird noise and went responsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-new-dv888-is-making-a-weird-noise-and-went-responsive/37096)
**Author:** [@Scatt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Scatt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2012, 10:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-new-dv888-is-making-a-weird-noise-and-went-responsive/37096 "2012-04-23T22:49:02Z")
I only had my Dv888 for a few days and during a throw all of a sudden it started making a crazy squeeling noise. It sounded like my yoyo halves were spinning apart. I stopped it to check it and they weren’t coming apart … --- ## [help with a yoyo string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-a-yoyo-string/37091)
**Author:** [@kobikoba](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kobikoba)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2012, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-a-yoyo-string/37091 "2012-04-22T14:31:26Z")
hi guys i need some help i am a intermidate player ad i think i will be advanced soon i need a recommendation about a good yoyo string for me for a responsive and unresponsive games so plz help me guys … --- ## [What is better a silicone recess or sticker recess](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-better-a-silicone-recess-or-sticker-recess/37078)
**Author:** [@Joeybob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joeybob)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2012, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-better-a-silicone-recess-or-sticker-recess/37078 "2012-04-22T13:13:42Z")
I’m planning on doing one of those. I’m leaning towards the sticker recess also is a chisel or x acto knife okay to do this stuff on a drill? --- ## [Northstar Bearing and arrows.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-bearing-and-arrows/37039)
**Author:** [@WreckOne](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WreckOne)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2012, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-bearing-and-arrows/37039 "2012-04-22T02:37:34Z")
Hey guys i just bough my new northstar from here and yoyoexpert, and i have some questions about the way this yoyo is made. I understand the arrows are meant to prevent overtightening but they seem to be placed in the w… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=137) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=139)