# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=143 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 144 --- ## [DM 2 won't sleep](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-2-wont-sleep/35188)
**Author:** [@stumbl1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stumbl1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-2-wont-sleep/35188 "2012-03-07T19:16:20Z")
I have a DM2 that now won’t sleep and the narrow bearing goes deep into one half of the yo-yo. upon inspection the hub on that half appears to be pushed in a bit. Just enough to reduce the gap enough to make the narrow b… --- ## [How long are your responses lasting?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-long-are-your-responses-lasting/35059)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-long-are-your-responses-lasting/35059 "2012-03-07T02:29:06Z")
I’m just curious. I got my DM2 nearly 8 months ago and today, I opened it up because I was going to swap out the Terrapin X Wing Cut in there for an S/C bearing, and I noticed the response was pretty much shot and needed… --- ## [LF Painter or Anodizer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lf-painter-or-anodizer/35401)
**Author:** [@hansomo123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hansomo123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2012, 11:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lf-painter-or-anodizer/35401 "2012-03-06T23:49:56Z")
I’m looking for someone who can anodize or paint my yoyo. Please reply or pm me if you can or know someone who can paint or anodize for a reasonable price. --- ## [Is premium waterproof silicone flowable?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-premium-waterproof-silicone-flowable/35458)
**Author:** [@sirnaq\_MN42](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sirnaq_MN42)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2012, 12:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-premium-waterproof-silicone-flowable/35458 "2012-03-06T00:55:59Z")
The sales clerk at home depot said this stuff was the same as the peramatex flowable silicone but I’m not sure if she knew what she was taking about. Will it work our should I return the tube before I even open it. --- ## [FFY Grind Machine is now responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ffy-grind-machine-is-now-responsive/35130)
**Author:** [@NicolaiBrus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NicolaiBrus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2012, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ffy-grind-machine-is-now-responsive/35130 "2012-03-05T23:30:18Z")
Hey guys I am new at yoyoing and I bought a Grind Machine. After 3 weeks af playing it, it became responsive. Can anyone explain how the response system works? Is there a way to make it totally unresponsive again? Than… --- ## [Any Freehand 2010 or FHZ Modders????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-freehand-2010-or-fhz-modders/35427)
**Author:** [@yoyo2911](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo2911)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2012, 1:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-freehand-2010-or-fhz-modders/35427 "2012-03-05T01:11:04Z")
How do i get a hold of ricerocket or anyone else that can mod my freehand 2010s and fha i want reshape,siliconed,highwall,large bearing,dye,paint,and hubstack any of those mods will do really want reshape,hubstack,and … --- ## [C3 Bearing Seats, Particularily the Yeah3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3-bearing-seats-particularily-the-yeah3/34446)
**Author:** [@zerokaname](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zerokaname)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2012, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3-bearing-seats-particularily-the-yeah3/34446 "2012-03-04T13:36:03Z")
So I recently bought a Yeah3 and a 10 ball. I used the stock bearing for about 5 minutes and then went on to replace the bearing with the 10 ball. While doing so, I realized that the bearing alignment with the bearing se… --- ## [Paint](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint/35409)
**Author:** [@Dakotayo123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dakotayo123)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2012, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint/35409 "2012-03-03T04:35:27Z")
I have a blue metal yoyo its magic yo t6 its blue but i want the paint off …any help? --- ## [YYJ Black Knight restoration](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-black-knight-restoration/35272)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2012, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-black-knight-restoration/35272 "2012-03-03T00:09:28Z")
This Black Knight had possibly the worst rims a Yoyojam could have. Here are some pics before and after the polish. Before: http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/423811\_192106987562457\_1606299551\_n.jpg ht… --- ## [Stripped yoyo halves](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-yoyo-halves/35261)
**Author:** [@iYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iYO)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2012, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-yoyo-halves/35261 "2012-03-02T23:22:59Z")
Has anyone ever tried to tap a #10-32 or a #10-24 in a yo-yo with a C size bearing? I have a yo-yo that has completely stripped on both halves which I want to try and salvage. Any suggestions? --- ## [Just a real quick note about Landon Balk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-a-real-quick-note-about-landon-balk/35397)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2012, 11:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-a-real-quick-note-about-landon-balk/35397 "2012-03-02T23:20:09Z")
I recently sent off my RecRev Sharp to Landon Balk for a re-tapping. It seems my damages were a bit more extensive than I thought. Long story short. I was angry with this yoyo, mainly because it was very grippy, but tha… --- ## [Northstar spacer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-spacer/35384)
**Author:** [@yoskater](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoskater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2012, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-spacer/35384 "2012-03-02T07:42:51Z")
I noticed there was a topic on the this about a protostar but I’m not sure if it’s the same problem. So, just recently I was screwing my northstar halves together and the spacer in the side came out and is stuck on the … --- ## [Don't Forget Cleaning the Spacers too!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dont-forget-cleaning-the-spacers-too/35280)
**Author:** [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dont-forget-cleaning-the-spacers-too/35280 "2012-03-01T16:28:24Z")
I found out recently that some times cleaning the bearing just doesn’t cut the mustard, and the real problem lies in the grime built up in the spacers! so if it’s a yoyo where the spacers are removable say a FHZ clean th… --- ## [bearing wont come out](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-wont-come-out/35220)
**Author:** [@rapha23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rapha23)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-wont-come-out/35220 "2012-03-01T16:26:39Z")
i habe a hubstacked genesis and the bearing just wont come out. i have the multi tool thing and ive tried everything to pull on it but it wont budge. anyone havr any ideas on how to get it out? --- ## [YYF PROTOSTAR SPACERS HELP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-protostar-spacers-help/35345)
**Author:** [@Floosh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Floosh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-protostar-spacers-help/35345 "2012-03-01T13:59:28Z")
so i was wondering if there is another way to remove the spacers. push pin and some pliers dont seem to help plz help all info would be greatly helpful --- ## [Tips for cleaning a bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tips-for-cleaning-a-bearing/35323)
**Author:** [@tjz1021](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tjz1021)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2012, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tips-for-cleaning-a-bearing/35323 "2012-02-29T00:59:11Z")
Cleaning a bearing Cleaning a bearing usally makes a yoyo less responsive. To clean a bearing use lighter fluid/ mineral spirit (others can work to) 1 put the substance into a non plastic glass ( remember it may damage… --- ## [Lubing my yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubing-my-yoyo/35243)
**Author:** [@annublade09](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/annublade09)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubing-my-yoyo/35243 "2012-02-28T23:41:04Z")
A while ago, I got a yomega raider and some yomega brain lube. Recently, I have been using yoyojam yoyos a lot for 1a and they are starting to need lubed. Is it safe to put yomega brain lube on a yoyojam? (I would need… --- ## [stripping ano](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripping-ano/34456)
**Author:** [@tjz1021](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tjz1021)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripping-ano/34456 "2012-02-28T21:35:48Z")
when can i use to strip it (ill let my dad do it) forgot to add no sanding please --- ## [Duncan mosquito mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-mosquito-mods/33963)
**Author:** [@jrspike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrspike)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-mosquito-mods/33963 "2012-02-28T19:50:55Z")
Okay so I just put in an order on YYE and in that order I got two duncan mosquitoes. I got one because I find myself throwing in public places alot and wanted something that I could carry around for beginners to try. The… --- ## [Maybe needing to break in my bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/maybe-needing-to-break-in-my-bearing/35292)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/maybe-needing-to-break-in-my-bearing/35292 "2012-02-28T06:00:07Z")
I just got one of the gen-yo AIGR bearings and when I got it, it had a light lube in it, so I cleaned it. For like 10 min it was playing smooth/unresponsive, then it got fairly responsive again. Do I just need to break… --- ## [My g5's stacks fall off](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-g5s-stacks-fall-off/35235)
**Author:** [@Canadian\_Caribou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Canadian_Caribou)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2012, 3:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-g5s-stacks-fall-off/35235 "2012-02-27T03:58:19Z")
I got a g5 today at pnwr and I took the stacks off. For some reason the stack bearings came out with the stacks. I thought that because they were supposed to come off I was fine. When I put hem back on they fell off. The… --- ## [A Few Questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-few-questions/35187)
**Author:** [@Skiyo79](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Skiyo79)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2012, 1:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-few-questions/35187 "2012-02-27T01:04:21Z")
I used Norton Sharpening Stone Oil to clean my bearing and wondered if this was appropriate or if it will ruin my bearing. I also used a drop of Bones Bearings (skateboard company) Speed Cream to lube my bearing and wond… --- ## [Silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/35121)
**Author:** [@gaara4sand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gaara4sand)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2012, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/35121 "2012-02-26T23:17:24Z")
Does window silicone work for a yoyo response? --- ## [When do you change premium strings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-do-you-change-premium-strings/35137)
**Author:** [@Ur-Glaahk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ur-Glaahk)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2012, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-do-you-change-premium-strings/35137 "2012-02-26T20:25:31Z")
I was using yye poly strings but recently decided to give dragon strings a try (also have some toxic strings). They turned from white to grey after breaking in and are very different from the other strings I have used an… --- ## [Questions about Crucial SPR and other Crucial questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-about-crucial-spr-and-other-crucial-questions/34005)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2012, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-about-crucial-spr-and-other-crucial-questions/34005 "2012-02-26T19:20:05Z")
No disrespect intended. I may have to go elsewhere to get this item, but I will contact Sales at YYE first before I take business elsewhere for this item. If this means waiting to get parts because YYE can get it for me,… --- ## [DM2 cap removal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-cap-removal/33770)
**Author:** [@xcharger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xcharger)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2012, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-cap-removal/33770 "2012-02-25T20:18:24Z")
Hello, im just wondering if i can use a knife to punch a hole into my DM2 caps to make it big enough for me to remove it? i dont have a suction cup thing, so this is the only way i can think of. my caps on my DM2 is un… --- ## [hubstacked dv888: a good idea?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstacked-dv888-a-good-idea/34306)
**Author:** [@Ricky597](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ricky597)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2012, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstacked-dv888-a-good-idea/34306 "2012-02-25T06:31:23Z")
i have a dv888 with a konkave ceramic bearing. I saw a video on youtube that tells how to hubstack the dv888. i want to do this but, will this slow down the spin of my yoyo or perfmance in any way? and what axle and hub… --- ## [Flow Groove Pad Storage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flow-groove-pad-storage/35170)
**Author:** [@LongShot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LongShot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2012, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flow-groove-pad-storage/35170 "2012-02-24T22:05:52Z")
I ordered some flow groove pads along with the Burnside since that and the Dang takes them. Is there anything special I need to do for storing them until I need to use them? Otherwise, is it just safe to throw them on th… --- ## [Stubborn Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stubborn-axle/34701)
**Author:** [@DangerYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DangerYoyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2012, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stubborn-axle/34701 "2012-02-24T12:25:45Z")
Well, I’ve been having problems with my raptor. First of all, the inside of the yoyo’s threads were stripped. I can’t screw it in. So, after that, I tried the superglue trick, and it didn’t work, so I took the superglue … --- ## [What are the things you can clean a bearing with?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-things-you-can-clean-a-bearing-with/34862)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2012, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-things-you-can-clean-a-bearing-with/34862 "2012-02-24T12:23:59Z")
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