# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=151 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 152 --- ## [silicon?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicon/32336)
**Author:** [@Kipp556](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kipp556)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicon/32336 "2011-12-06T06:24:58Z")
http://www.lowes.com/pd\_46006-68-00790\_0\_\_?productId=3120737&Ntt=silicon&pl=1¤tURL=%2Fpl\_\_0\_\_s%3FNtt%3Dsilicon&facetInfo= I bought this… didn’t really know what to look for… saw silicon and said, that’s probably i… --- ## [Any one know how to paint or dye?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-one-know-how-to-paint-or-dye/32350)
**Author:** [@Floosh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Floosh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-one-know-how-to-paint-or-dye/32350 "2011-12-06T04:59:07Z")
Comment if u know different ways on how to paint or dye --- ## [Small bearing to large bearing conversion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/small-bearing-to-large-bearing-conversion/32273)
**Author:** [@Pillowite](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pillowite)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2011, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/small-bearing-to-large-bearing-conversion/32273 "2011-12-05T20:16:21Z")
Who do I talk to about converting my small bearing bassalopes into large bearing bassalopes? What is that mod called? --- ## [My first Silly!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-silly/32201)
**Author:** [@FluffyWalrus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FluffyWalrus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2011, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-silly/32201 "2011-12-05T18:21:08Z")
i siliconed my dark magic today after the response has been gone for a few days. It looks horrible, but it works awesome. I highly recommend anyone try a silicone response i really enjoy it and its not hard at all!!! Al… --- ## [yoyofactory Whip vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-whip-vibe/32315)
**Author:** [@Upbeat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Upbeat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2011, 2:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-whip-vibe/32315 "2011-12-05T02:51:56Z")
My Whip has got some serious vibes and it’s starting to irritate me. It’s my only throw at the moment since my friction stickers on my Metal Drifter fell off. If you shake the Whip, you can hear some rattling in the be… --- ## [WHAT RESPONSE PADS DO I BUY FOR A DV888?? thanks.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-response-pads-do-i-buy-for-a-dv888-thanks/32306)
**Author:** [@yoyoingmonkey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoingmonkey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2011, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-response-pads-do-i-buy-for-a-dv888-thanks/32306 "2011-12-05T02:27:22Z")
…What response pads? :slight\_smile: --- ## [.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/32134)
**Author:** [@YoYoBozo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoBozo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2011, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/32134 "2011-12-04T23:27:50Z")
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**Author:** [@Floosh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Floosh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2011, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anybody-know-how-to-make-yoyo-raw/32300 "2011-12-04T17:54:31Z")
I really want to get my yoyo raw then polish but I don’t know how, pm me if u know how --- ## [Pokey metal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pokey-metal/32263)
**Author:** [@Legyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legyoyo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2011, 3:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pokey-metal/32263 "2011-12-04T03:23:39Z")
My duncan metal driftet hit the sidewalk and has a scratch and it’s really pokey is there any way I can smoothen it out without. I don’t have any special tools so simple things would be cool --- ## [fhz mods update](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mods-update/32160)
**Author:** [@Moise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Moise)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mods-update/32160 "2011-12-03T22:43:03Z")
just a little review/update on my newly modded fhz. it was my first some doing a silicon recess, first time using flowable silicon, and first time doing a highwall. i think it came out great. subscribe to me, rate, and c… --- ## [cleaning bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-bearings/32251)
**Author:** [@mingfu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mingfu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-bearings/32251 "2011-12-03T20:04:31Z")
can dish soap really clean a bearing and if you can do just follow the same steps as when u use mineral spirits or lighter fluid? --- ## [Duncan fhz caps?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-fhz-caps/32217)
**Author:** [@Moise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Moise)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-fhz-caps/32217 "2011-12-03T16:22:37Z")
Hey guys ive been getting into modding as you may already know, and one thing i, interested in is the caps on the fhz. The giant fhz logo is annoying, and i was wondering if there is an easy way to get rid of it without … --- ## [When to lube a bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-to-lube-a-bearing/31626)
**Author:** [@YoYoFactoryFreak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoFactoryFreak)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-to-lube-a-bearing/31626 "2011-12-03T09:01:45Z")
How do you tell when you should put some lube on a bearing? --- ## [best thing to clean bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-thing-to-clean-bearings/32213)
**Author:** [@MrSquirrel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrSquirrel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 5:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-thing-to-clean-bearings/32213 "2011-12-03T05:41:11Z")
what should i use to clean my bearings? paint thinner? lighter fluid? or something else? --- ## [how to clean bearings my way](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-clean-bearings-my-way/32196)
**Author:** [@\_dv888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_dv888)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 1:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-clean-bearings-my-way/32196 "2011-12-03T01:32:13Z")
when i noticed my bearing needed to be cleaned i got a GLASS bottle put in some mineral spirits and soaked my bearing in it for about 6-7 minutes while shacking it around.well i put my bearing back in and played it so ab… --- ## [DV888 Bearing Seat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-bearing-seat/32206)
**Author:** [@RiceSpinner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RiceSpinner)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 1:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-bearing-seat/32206 "2011-12-03T01:29:25Z")
True Story I got a really tight bearing seat…I can’t get the bearing off, I tried Tyler Sev’s Guide on taking out yyf bearings with pliers and it just wont budge. Any useful help is appreciated. :cry: --- ## [Stripped FHZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-fhz/32225)
**Author:** [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-fhz/32225 "2011-12-02T18:08:01Z")
I’m not sure how this happened, but i stripped this really nice FHZ with a gold and silver splash. I didn’t strip the axle, I stripped one of the halfs (where the nut is held in place). Is there any way I can fix this? --- ## [Duncan Light Up Counterweight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-light-up-counterweight/31725)
**Author:** [@stephosh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stephosh)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-light-up-counterweight/31725 "2011-12-02T13:39:52Z")
The instructions say you can’t replace the batteries, but I can in mine. I’ll try to post pix if anyone is interested. --- ## [YYF Whip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-whip/31286)
**Author:** [@yoyoedumaster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoedumaster)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-whip/31286 "2011-12-02T00:08:24Z")
I have noticed that the YYF Whip doesn’t stay balanced very long. Is there a way to fix that? Also sometimes there is a knot in the area of string around the bearing but It doesn’t affect how the yoyo plays im pretty sur… --- ## [z stacks on a grind machine?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/z-stacks-on-a-grind-machine/32051)
**Author:** [@FluffyWalrus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FluffyWalrus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2011, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/z-stacks-on-a-grind-machine/32051 "2011-12-01T23:53:56Z")
can you do it? cus used to have a g5 and the z stacks are teh only hubstacks i can grab haha --- ## [bearing seat help ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-seat-help/32186)
**Author:** [@yodavid345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yodavid345)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2011, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-seat-help/32186 "2011-12-01T01:31:57Z")
hey yoyo people while takeing a bearing out of my duncan echo i scratched the bearing seat now its silver not blue and the string keeps breaking what should i do --- ## [How to tune vibe out of a yo-yo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-tune-vibe-out-of-a-yo-yo/32182)
**Author:** [@toastedyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/toastedyoyos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-tune-vibe-out-of-a-yo-yo/32182 "2011-11-30T21:45:57Z")
I’m sure this has been posted a million times, but I’ll post it anyway. I have a yo-yo with vibe n I’ve been told i can tune a yo-yo so it doesn’t have vibe, how do I do this? --- ## [Dif pads not working :\<](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-pads-not-working/32131)
**Author:** [@Kyle700](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kyle700)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-pads-not-working/32131 "2011-11-30T05:37:17Z")
this happened before to me with the DMII pads when I first got it, they were completely unresponsive. It ended up that I hadn’t taken the covers off of the pads and had them in backward… :\< The same things happened wit… --- ## [Can I clean my bearings without lube?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-clean-my-bearings-without-lube/31997)
**Author:** [@Legyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legyoyo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-clean-my-bearings-without-lube/31997 "2011-11-30T02:54:54Z")
How do I clean my bearings without lube and how --- ## [Should I get my peak nickeled?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-my-peak-nickeled/32144)
**Author:** [@Plank4God](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Plank4God)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-my-peak-nickeled/32144 "2011-11-29T22:28:39Z")
In anyone’s opinion,…would that be sweet? I would resell or trade it so is that something people would be interested in? It’s currently all black. --- ## [Putting Flowable Silicone on my Protostar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/putting-flowable-silicone-on-my-protostar/32061)
**Author:** [@RiceSpinner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RiceSpinner)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/putting-flowable-silicone-on-my-protostar/32061 "2011-11-29T09:13:26Z")
Ok so recently my Protostar’s stock pads decided to just pop out and not return anymore to the recesses of my yoyo…now I’m planning on changing the response to flowable silicone. I’ve seen the guides, I just want to doub… --- ## [BEARINGS..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings/32137)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 7:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings/32137 "2011-11-29T07:03:41Z")
for the last year I have heard about concave, abec, spec, 10 ball, center trac, terrapin, etc. but what is the difference in abec and spec? or 10-ball /spec…what is the difference in each bearing? --- ## [oops...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oops/32097)
**Author:** [@Kyle700](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kyle700)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oops/32097 "2011-11-29T06:47:39Z")
I was putting silicone in my dv888 and I accidentally got a bit of silicone on the actual bearing. I don’t know what to do… I’m hoping it’ll just wear away, but want to make sure… on a side note, how LONG is silicone … --- ## [bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings/31669)
**Author:** [@gaara4sand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gaara4sand)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings/31669 "2011-11-29T03:35:33Z")
i have 2 abec type bearings from rollerblade wheels and what should i do with them? --- ## [Fhz caps?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-caps/31295)
**Author:** [@YoYoBozo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoBozo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 3:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-caps/31295 "2011-11-29T03:27:20Z")
Is it possible to order just fhz side caps, particularly clear, from any where? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=150) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=152)