# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=139 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 140 --- ## [Modded Flying Squirrel - For friend](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-flying-squirrel-for-friend/37007)
**Author:** [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2012, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-flying-squirrel-for-friend/37007 "2012-04-21T16:55:55Z")
I modded this Flying Squirrel for bluesmurf (Different forum) the other day. Now, I have a long history with this particular Flying Squirrel. I was the second person to use it. Me and him both used it before I started ta… --- ## [Gnarwhal mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gnarwhal-mod/36606)
**Author:** [@yoyokid8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyokid8)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2012, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gnarwhal-mod/36606 "2012-04-21T11:42:35Z")
So my local orthodontist hands out these things called wooden nickels if you brush your teeth or whatever, and today I was fiddling around with one and found out it fit perfectly into my Gnarwhal! So I put one on each si… --- ## [Some new mods, bearingsized Auldey L3 and polished/satined Trinity.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-new-mods-bearingsized-auldey-l3-and-polished-satined-trinity/37036)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-new-mods-bearingsized-auldey-l3-and-polished-satined-trinity/37036 "2012-04-20T23:58:03Z")
A L3 modded to fit a D bearing and satined. Has a vibe similar to a YYJ’s, before and after the mod. Does wobble when not tuned, but I would say this turned out very well!! This was done by gluing a hubstack into the … --- ## [tourniquet style yoyo string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tourniquet-style-yoyo-string/37003)
**Author:** [@baerinatux](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/baerinatux)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tourniquet-style-yoyo-string/37003 "2012-04-20T17:59:02Z")
Does anybody know how to make a tourniquet style yoyo string? please help!!! --- ## [Guide to hubstacking your FH2s/FHZs!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/guide-to-hubstacking-your-fh2s-fhzs/37009)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2012, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/guide-to-hubstacking-your-fh2s-fhzs/37009 "2012-04-19T23:17:53Z")
First off, I take no responsibility of the destruction of yoyos through attempting this mod. Anyway, here is how you hubstack a FH2. All you actually need is a jewelers screwdriver. This red one was made to accept a D… --- ## [Sticker Recess](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sticker-recess/36998)
**Author:** [@Joeybob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joeybob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2012, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sticker-recess/36998 "2012-04-19T20:41:22Z")
I’m planning on sticker recessing for my first time on my FH Zero. Just to clarify sticker recessing is the same as silicone recessing just that the recess is big enough for the sticker and it’s not that deep. --- ## [shield's Ultimate Bearing Mod by shield400 (Am not taking credit)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shields-ultimate-bearing-mod-by-shield400-am-not-taking-credit/36824)
**Author:** [@0r\_9\_n41y0y0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/0r_9_n41y0y0)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2012, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shields-ultimate-bearing-mod-by-shield400-am-not-taking-credit/36824 "2012-04-19T17:17:03Z")
Hey guys, If your looking for the fastest most quietr bearing this is your mod!!!NOT FOR CERAMIC BEARINGS \[b\] \*\* STEPS \*\*\[/b\] (1) Take the shields off of the bearin… --- ## [Quiet or Noisy Bearing? and Lubed or Dry?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quiet-or-noisy-bearing-and-lubed-or-dry/36954)
**Author:** [@0r\_9\_n41y0y0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/0r_9_n41y0y0)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2012, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quiet-or-noisy-bearing-and-lubed-or-dry/36954 "2012-04-19T17:07:43Z")
If someone can answer my questions, because I am going to mod my bearing. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Looking for specs on the Razor Pocket Pros Yo-Yo Zombie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-specs-on-the-razor-pocket-pros-yo-yo-zombie/36955)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2012, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-specs-on-the-razor-pocket-pros-yo-yo-zombie/36955 "2012-04-19T01:31:32Z")
As the subject says, I’m looking for specs on the Razor Pocket Pros Yo-Yo Zombie I am having problems finding information. Specifically, I cannot find the information regarding the bearing. 1: This kid had one, and it … --- ## [New idea](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-idea/36911)
**Author:** [@Pillowite](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pillowite)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2012, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-idea/36911 "2012-04-17T20:53:06Z")
So I was thinking today that companies put massive rim weight to yoyos and that it works, they spin long and I like heavy throws so it works for me. So if I wanted a yoyo that was heavy, for me, I would think about makin… --- ## [one drop bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-bearing/36912)
**Author:** [@kidyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kidyoyo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2012, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-bearing/36912 "2012-04-17T04:36:05Z")
Is it normal for the 10 ball bearing to be perfectly quiet and then on one throw go really loud? --- ## [Hspin H20 axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hspin-h20-axle/36908)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2012, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hspin-h20-axle/36908 "2012-04-16T22:02:21Z")
Is the H20’s axle removable or is it permanently glued in like the Oxy 4? --- ## [Code 2 Side Effects Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/code-2-side-effects-help/35908)
**Author:** [@Marcius](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marcius)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2012, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/code-2-side-effects-help/35908 "2012-04-16T19:53:14Z")
I got a Code 2 recently and a problem appeared. Being new to Side Effects, I’m not sure what I should do or if I just got a defective yo-yo. The problem is when I screw the yo together, the halves never stop turning. Fr… --- ## [KK ceramic bearing got responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kk-ceramic-bearing-got-responsive/36473)
**Author:** [@IJF](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IJF)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2012, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kk-ceramic-bearing-got-responsive/36473 "2012-04-16T17:00:19Z")
I got a ceramic difeyo bearing about 2 months ago. It got responsive once, but was easily fixed by using compressed air. Then it got responsive again and I can’t get rid of the responsiveness. Please let me know if you h… --- ## [SPR Kits](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spr-kits/36840)
**Author:** [@YoYoFactoryFreak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoFactoryFreak)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2012, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spr-kits/36840 "2012-04-15T23:51:08Z")
Does anyone know where you can buy them? --- ## [yoyo silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-silicone/36845)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Lee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Andrew_Lee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2012, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-silicone/36845 "2012-04-15T18:40:32Z")
does siliconed acrylic caulk work when siliconing a yoyo? --- ## [DM2 axle loose help needed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-axle-loose-help-needed/36835)
**Author:** [@anjilek](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anjilek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2012, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-axle-loose-help-needed/36835 "2012-04-14T16:23:34Z")
My DM2 axle is really loose. I can live with the little rattle but every once in a while, it will completely let go and my yo falls apart ( pets and kids beware ). I tried seating the axle all the way down on one side- s… --- ## [Mutant DNA mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mutant-dna-mods/36830)
**Author:** [@Sharpshot66](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sharpshot66)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2012, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mutant-dna-mods/36830 "2012-04-14T13:56:27Z")
I am a big fan of mutant DNAs and have noticed that there aren’t many mods for the mutant online so I’m starting this topic to compile mods for the mutant. --- ## [Multi Tool ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/multi-tool/36579)
**Author:** [@YoYoMaster107](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoMaster107)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2012, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/multi-tool/36579 "2012-04-14T01:21:34Z")
Hi guys, I’m trying to get my bearing out of my DiBase with a YYF Multi Tool. I watched a video that showed me how to do it, but when I try it won’t work! I insert the Multi Tool then wiggle back and forth but nothing ha… --- ## ["The Right Stuff: Permatext 1 Minute Gasket" Silicone Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-right-stuff-permatext-1-minute-gasket-silicone-review/36807)
**Author:** [@hakysak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hakysak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2012, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-right-stuff-permatext-1-minute-gasket-silicone-review/36807 "2012-04-13T18:57:28Z")
I have been working in the automotive parts industry for a few years now. “The Right Stuff” is a RTV silicone that has only been out for a couple of years now. For automotive purposes, it is supposed to form a gasket in … --- ## [beanies](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beanies/36760)
**Author:** [@Demon8828](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Demon8828)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2012, 4:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beanies/36760 "2012-04-13T04:52:44Z")
i made some beanies that fit on my yoyos wud anyone want to get one --- ## [Northstar mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-mods/36730)
**Author:** [@Jansen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jansen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2012, 1:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-mods/36730 "2012-04-13T01:35:12Z")
Are there any simple mods that I can do to my Northstar to make it play better? --- ## [Help with z-stacks!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-z-stacks/36769)
**Author:** [@pudge34](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pudge34)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2012, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-z-stacks/36769 "2012-04-12T21:41:10Z")
Hello everyone i have a dark angel t9 yoyo by magic yoyo indonesia. the z stacks are fun and all but i need to take the z-stacks off does anyone know how to. if so could you post a video or explain in detail that would h… --- ## [Grind Machine bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine-bearing/34636)
**Author:** [@Cjoldie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cjoldie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2012, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine-bearing/34636 "2012-04-12T17:55:49Z")
Hello, I recently ordered the Plastic Grind Machine and saw that you can’t take off the bearing, because the spacer is built in. I was wondering if its possible to take the spacer and bearing off and if it would hinder … --- ## [Bearing cleaning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning/36758)
**Author:** [@masonshoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/masonshoe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2012, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning/36758 "2012-04-12T07:40:36Z")
So I didn’t I have any mineral spirits so I used carburetor cleaner which works really good right is there anything bad that might happen? --- ## [applying thin lubricant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/applying-thin-lubricant/36596)
**Author:** [@Finch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Finch)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2012, 4:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/applying-thin-lubricant/36596 "2012-04-12T04:26:49Z")
I recently purchased thin lubricant for my yoyos and i need some things cleared to ensure i dont mess up my yoyos. I have heard that you only want about one small drop but is one on each side or just one side? Also to ex… --- ## [designing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/designing-help/36747)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2012, 3:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/designing-help/36747 "2012-04-12T03:59:37Z")
When designing a yoyo how do you design the bearing seat. for my design I would like it to have side effects --- ## [Modded B!st B rush](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-b-st-b-rush/36605)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2012, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-b-st-b-rush/36605 "2012-04-12T02:37:39Z")
i grooved a brush and i plays 100% smooth What should i name it? --- ## [Painting a YoYoJam Pinnacle (Video)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-a-yoyojam-pinnacle-video/36733)
**Author:** [@Hogheg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hogheg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2012, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-a-yoyojam-pinnacle-video/36733 "2012-04-12T01:09:16Z")
My artist sister painted the YoYoJam Pinnacle - enjoy! Pictures are posted at hogheg.com :slight\_smile: --- ## [What chemical is being used in this video?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-chemical-is-being-used-in-this-video/36668)
**Author:** [@mls5stokes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mls5stokes)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2012, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-chemical-is-being-used-in-this-video/36668 "2012-04-11T13:37:28Z")
I was just cruising around youtube when I came across this video. He basically strips the anno off a YYF monster in 30 minutes using it. In the comments it said that it was “pipeunish” but a google search didn’t reveal a… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=138) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=140)