# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=148 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 149 --- ## [how to get rid of vibe?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-vibe/33439)
**Author:** [@yoyomaverick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaverick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 4:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-vibe/33439 "2012-01-04T04:39:07Z")
When you have a vibey yoyo, how do you get rid of the vibe? --- ## [Types silicone help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-silicone-help/33112)
**Author:** [@Floosh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Floosh)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-silicone-help/33112 "2012-01-03T21:24:04Z")
I have never silicone before and I want to know what are the other typed of silicone I can use because no hardware store i live around don’t sell flowable, rtv or black, so what other silicone could I use? --- ## [Bearing is too responsive...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-is-too-responsive/33235)
**Author:** [@FlyingPotato](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FlyingPotato)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-is-too-responsive/33235 "2012-01-03T20:31:33Z")
So, I have been yoyoing for about 2 1/2 years now and this problem still is persistent. Whenever I put the yoyo jam thin lube in a bearing, it becomes this way. I know that you are supposed to let it run through the bea… --- ## [Bearing Break-in Period](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-break-in-period/356)
**Author:** [@JoeSchmo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JoeSchmo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-break-in-period/356 "2012-01-03T20:26:26Z")
So…how long do you think it takes? In a related question, how do you know when your bearing is broken in? In another related question, when would you ever need to buy a new bearing? Thanks!! --- ## [I do re-tapping/re-threading](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-do-re-tapping-re-threading/33402)
**Author:** [@3yo3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/3yo3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-do-re-tapping-re-threading/33402 "2012-01-03T17:32:32Z")
Hey guys- Landon here of 3YO3- Anyone who’s stripped the threads of their aluminum/metal yoyo, I can fix it, so long as there’s enough metal to support a bigger diameter hole. I make EVERY 3YO3 plastic yoyo by hand, st… --- ## [Stripped Entheos - I need someone who can (expertly) re-tap](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-entheos-i-need-someone-who-can-expertly-re-tap/33357)
**Author:** [@DG1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DG1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 4:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-entheos-i-need-someone-who-can-expertly-re-tap/33357 "2012-01-03T04:43:05Z")
I’m distraught. I was trying to tune my + Grade Entheos and managed to overtighten. I don’t want to lose the yoyo, and am not willing to trade to a modder. I’m in need of someone who can re-tap. I’ve contacted Ernie, but… --- ## [Can you silicone a Duncan Raptor?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-silicone-a-duncan-raptor/33337)
**Author:** [@do31](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/do31)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-silicone-a-duncan-raptor/33337 "2012-01-03T04:11:23Z")
Just wondering if you can use flowable silicone. Thanks :open\_mouth: --- ## [Scary FHZ Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/scary-fhz-mod/6343)
**Author:** [@Adam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Adam)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/scary-fhz-mod/6343 "2012-01-03T04:03:55Z")
This thread is not for the faint or heart. This mod may scare some. I finally put my bootleg dm weight rings to good use. Down… Further… Further… AHHHHH!!! http://i31.tinypic.com/2emitqs.jpg It’s scary!!! Specs: … --- ## [FHZ / Diablo combination mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-diablo-combination-mod/20209)
**Author:** [@GrahamM23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GrahamM23)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 11:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-diablo-combination-mod/20209 "2012-01-02T23:37:31Z")
I randomly and very tiredly came up with this last night, it’s pretty cool, looks great and works awesome! It plays unresponsive and there’s no vibe at all! and it looks like an hour glass :slight\_smile: … --- ## [burning anno](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/burning-anno/33314)
**Author:** [@Canadian\_Caribou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Canadian_Caribou)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2012, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/burning-anno/33314 "2012-01-01T17:10:04Z")
I hear that annodization burns. Does that mean you can burn it off? --- ## [Light Up FHZ Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/light-up-fhz-problem/33274)
**Author:** [@Chainsawctopus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chainsawctopus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2012, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/light-up-fhz-problem/33274 "2012-01-01T15:25:15Z")
I bought a Light-up Freehand Zero recently and it arrived in the mail yesterday. Everything was working fine with it yesterday and I didn’t play with it much. Now today one of the halves isn’t lighting up anymore. I don’… --- ## [avalanche killing my bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/avalanche-killing-my-bearings/33217)
**Author:** [@lagg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lagg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2012, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/avalanche-killing-my-bearings/33217 "2012-01-01T02:13:43Z")
so i got an fg avalanche for christmas. the first bearing was a complete dud. had almost no spin on it. so i switched to a 10 ball. the 10 ball was a lot smoother and i was satisfied until later that night when it gave o… --- ## [Finding/making light up counterweights](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finding-making-light-up-counterweights/33216)
**Author:** [@residentskitz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/residentskitz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2011, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finding-making-light-up-counterweights/33216 "2011-12-31T17:10:58Z")
I’ve gone through 4 Duncan light up counterweights within the last 3 months. I really like them, but the batteries don’t last long at all. I’ve also had 2 of them that were VERY difficult to turn on, and once I got the… --- ## [Acetone bearing cleaning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/acetone-bearing-cleaning/33203)
**Author:** [@Floosh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Floosh)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2011, 1:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/acetone-bearing-cleaning/33203 "2011-12-30T01:24:42Z")
I was watching a video online and the person said “I clean my bearing in acetone”, I have loads Of acetone at my house and I could use it I am just wondering if it is useful to clean my bearing so I don’t damage my beari… --- ## [Silicon Response Notes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicon-response-notes/33223)
**Author:** [@Magic\_Fingers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Magic_Fingers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2011, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicon-response-notes/33223 "2011-12-29T19:08:26Z")
I’ve been in and out of the chat the last few days, and I found that plenty of people are asking the question ‘why is my brand new yo yo responsive?’ and ‘Why is my new response bringing my yo yo back so quick?’. So, as … --- ## [What is the Best method to correctly clean a yoyo bearing? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-method-to-correctly-clean-a-yoyo-bearing/33125)
**Author:** [@genji](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/genji)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2011, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-method-to-correctly-clean-a-yoyo-bearing/33125 "2011-12-29T18:59:12Z")
I’m sure this has been asked before, but what is the BEST way to clean a bearing? I’ve heard many different things though, I’ve heard to use mineral spirits (no clue where you even buy that), Rubbing Alcohol (highest per… --- ## [Duncan yoyo Metropolis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-yoyo-metropolis/33184)
**Author:** [@ZEn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ZEn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2011, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-yoyo-metropolis/33184 "2011-12-29T04:02:55Z")
The metropolis has a slight flaw that could effect play. Along the response ring is open tethered metal which in turn, cuts the string during play. I could still use the yoyo but dropping it is one of the worst thing t… --- ## [Flow Groove Pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flow-groove-pads/32418)
**Author:** [@Chainsawctopus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chainsawctopus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2011, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flow-groove-pads/32418 "2011-12-29T03:24:38Z")
Do One Drop’s Flow Groove Pads fit yyf throws that take the slim size CBC pads? --- ## [The First yoyos I've painted!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-first-yoyos-ive-painted/29679)
**Author:** [@airpenguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/airpenguin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2011, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-first-yoyos-ive-painted/29679 "2011-12-28T13:32:32Z")
I recently got my airbrush and other painting things,so here are my first 2 pieces of work: Genesis.the inside of each half is plain black, the hubs are a dull red with micro black dots. Next a Freehand 2, ill let t… --- ## [yyf SPEC bearing problem.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-spec-bearing-problem/33136)
**Author:** [@AgentKuo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AgentKuo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2011, 2:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-spec-bearing-problem/33136 "2011-12-28T02:50:15Z")
So I just recently got my yyf ONE in the mail, and I put the SPEC bearing in. The problem is, it won’t screw shut with the SPEC bearing in. Why is this? And how can I get it to screw shut? --- ## [New bearing has slight play](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-bearing-has-slight-play/33087)
**Author:** [@hv2throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hv2throw)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2011, 1:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-bearing-has-slight-play/33087 "2011-12-28T01:26:33Z")
I just received a dv888 from my wife for Christmas, and noticed that the bearing spun well but has some slight play in it. It,s the bearing and not the seat. I never had this with the bearings in my other yoyo’s. Anyon… --- ## [Duncan Light up Counterweight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-light-up-counterweight/33053)
**Author:** [@Newbies\_United](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Newbies_United)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2011, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-light-up-counterweight/33053 "2011-12-28T00:11:12Z")
Hello, I just got the light up freehand zero today-I love it, but i had one slight problem-how do i turn the counterweight off? When i press the button that turns it on, in hopes that it will turn off, nothing happens, … --- ## [Sticking bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sticking-bearing/33126)
**Author:** [@santabunny3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/santabunny3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sticking-bearing/33126 "2011-12-27T18:36:01Z")
Hi, I’m new to yoyoing, but I got a Popstar on Christmas, but after a day of use, the bearing started sticking 90% of the time I throw it. How do I fix this? Thanks a ton. --- ## [bearing trouble](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-trouble/33115)
**Author:** [@MrSquirrel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrSquirrel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-trouble/33115 "2011-12-27T16:03:40Z")
my friend has a g-funk. he said the spec bearing was making a weird sound, so he tried to put in a od 10 ball. the original spec was a size c. he tried to put in a size c 10 ball but it wouldnt go into the seat completel… --- ## [Konkave failure](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/konkave-failure/33106)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/konkave-failure/33106 "2011-12-27T13:10:26Z")
So, my friend has a YYF skyline, and a size C KK bearing. But it got stuck in the bearing seat. Was it just a bad bearing? We had to break it to get it off. Is it the yoyo or the bearing? --- ## [10 ball bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/10-ball-bearing/33107)
**Author:** [@mcsquare4817](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mcsquare4817)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 3:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/10-ball-bearing/33107 "2011-12-27T03:52:00Z")
I have a really bad problem with my 10 ball bearing for my new code one that I got yesterday. It turned responsive and is making a really lound and scratchy sound Please help me! --- ## [my yoyo won't unscrew](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yoyo-wont-unscrew/32320)
**Author:** [@MA5TER](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MA5TER)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 3:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yoyo-wont-unscrew/32320 "2011-12-27T03:37:36Z")
for some reason my hitman pro won’t unscrew, I don’t know how to take off the caps, when I turn the halves they sort of ratchet but don’t come apart, what do I do? --- ## [the way this string is tied](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-way-this-string-is-tied/33108)
**Author:** [@Tommyy\_Bear](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tommyy_Bear)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 2:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-way-this-string-is-tied/33108 "2011-12-27T02:50:04Z")
I was just wondering why all of his strings have 2 knots at the end you can see what i am talking about at 2:50 in the video --- ## [Painting a fhz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-a-fhz/33078)
**Author:** [@Tommyy\_Bear](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tommyy_Bear)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2011, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-a-fhz/33078 "2011-12-26T09:54:36Z")
I have been wanting to get into painting yoyos and i can not find any clear fhz where can i locate some --- ## [STRIPING ANODIZING and DYING](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/striping-anodizing-and-dying/33060)
**Author:** [@yoyomaster1000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaster1000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2011, 2:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/striping-anodizing-and-dying/33060 "2011-12-26T02:42:30Z")
does anyone do striping, anodization, and dying? I have a yoyo I would like to get striped and recolored. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=147) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=149)