# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=152 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 153 --- ## [I need mods for YoYoMamma Onyx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-mods-for-yoyomamma-onyx/32115)
**Author:** [@MrSquirrel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrSquirrel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 2:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-mods-for-yoyomamma-onyx/32115 "2011-11-29T02:14:43Z")
If anyone has (or hasn’t) thrown a YoYoMamma Onyx that knows any mods for it, please either comment or pm me. It is the worst ball bearing yoyo i have ever used, but it has lots of potential. So if you know of any mods f… --- ## [What cleaner is best?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-cleaner-is-best/32125)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 1:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-cleaner-is-best/32125 "2011-11-29T01:36:02Z")
Hey. I have a question. What is the best way to clean a bearing. Mineral Spirits, Lighter Fluid \[and what kind. Like Zippo Fluid? Or Charcoal stufff\] or some other method? Please respond. Thanks\[: And also, I read that … --- ## [duncan fhz responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-fhz-responsive/31991)
**Author:** [@Moise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Moise)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2011, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-fhz-responsive/31991 "2011-11-28T23:08:24Z")
hey guys i just got a duncan fhz in the mail. whats a good way to make it unresponsive? i took out one pad, but its still tug responsive. also, the extra spacers which are silver, are thinner than the brass colored ones.… --- ## [half spec Dv888?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/half-spec-dv888/31753)
**Author:** [@FluffyWalrus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FluffyWalrus)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2011, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/half-spec-dv888/31753 "2011-11-28T14:36:02Z")
can you put a haf spec bearing in a dv888? because i saw a little space extra on the thread were the axle isnt, and it looks about half a width of a bearing… also would it probably fit in a dark magic right? cus they giv… --- ## [Protostar Metal Spacer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-metal-spacer/30870)
**Author:** [@BlueMajin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BlueMajin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2011, 1:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-metal-spacer/30870 "2011-11-28T01:05:37Z")
I am trying to remove the bearing on my protostar but I can’t seem to seperate the Spacer from the bearing first. I looked online and so a video by Tyler on how to remove it with a thumb tac, but the method doesnt seem t… --- ## [profire-to- profly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/profire-to-profly/32047)
**Author:** [@gaara4sand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gaara4sand)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/profire-to-profly/32047 "2011-11-27T19:04:30Z")
is it possible to put profire guts in a profly? please reply. --- ## [Making my freakhand to light up](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-freakhand-to-light-up/32056)
**Author:** [@xaix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xaix)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-freakhand-to-light-up/32056 "2011-11-27T11:52:37Z")
So guys, I was thinking about modding my freakhand to light up, like the light up freehand, but I don’t know how. Can someone help me? P.S. I’m trying to mod it myself --- ## [2010 Mighty Flea help.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2010-mighty-flea-help/31959)
**Author:** [@sweet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sweet)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2011, 10:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2010-mighty-flea-help/31959 "2011-11-26T22:16:26Z")
I just received my mighty flea in the mail today, I wanted to clean the bearing and run it dry, but while I was trying to get it out I ruined the bearing. I was able to find a ceramic 4x8x3mm bearing online at a hobby sh… --- ## [How to properly clean a yo-yo bearing.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-properly-clean-a-yo-yo-bearing/31961)
**Author:** [@turtleyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/turtleyo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2011, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-properly-clean-a-yo-yo-bearing/31961 "2011-11-26T18:32:09Z")
Just a video --- ## [Just Stripped my Beef :(](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-stripped-my-beef/31989)
**Author:** [@T4T3Z0R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/T4T3Z0R)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2011, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-stripped-my-beef/31989 "2011-11-26T14:59:16Z")
I have a beef that came to me vibey. i was a little ticked cause i was told by the guy it was dead smooth and im kind of a vibe nazi. long story short i ended up stripping both the yoyo and the axle trying to eliminate… --- ## [Custom Reactor mods..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-reactor-mods/31908)
**Author:** [@Mumbly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mumbly)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2011, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-reactor-mods/31908 "2011-11-26T14:25:59Z")
Hey guys. I was hoping that someone might be able to suggest some mods that might be done to my older custom reactor to widen the gap and make it unresponsive? not sure if I should just leave it be and perhaps get a cur… --- ## [DI Base Response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-response/31943)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2011, 4:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-response/31943 "2011-11-25T04:20:49Z")
Where can I get replacement response pads for the Di base? What size is the response anyway? --- ## [Freehand?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand/31556)
**Author:** [@meester](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/meester)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2011, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand/31556 "2011-11-24T22:03:03Z")
I have the original Duncan freehand and its a piece; any Ideas? --- ## [Northstar Axle Prob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-axle-prob/31675)
**Author:** [@mingfu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mingfu)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2011, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-axle-prob/31675 "2011-11-24T13:11:45Z")
Today my Northstar was dented from the axle\[I think it didn’t close right or was overtightened\] Should I fix it or leave it alone what? :-\\ Please help! --- ## [M1 Response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/m1-response/31909)
**Author:** [@Kyle700](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kyle700)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2011, 2:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/m1-response/31909 "2011-11-24T02:24:29Z")
Hey, quick question… Having trouble finding info. I want to buy some response pads for an M1, but I don’t know if the ones they sell here at yoyoexpert are the ones the M1 use. It’s kinda hard to put silicone in it be… --- ## [Bearing acting... Odd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-acting-odd/31898)
**Author:** [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2011, 2:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-acting-odd/31898 "2011-11-24T02:16:16Z")
So this bearing is being weird. I could clean it and it would seem fine but then I play it for one minute and it gets loud and responsive. I then tried to blow the stuff out and it would blow the inner race in circles an… --- ## [No matter how hard i try I cant ever screw open my North star?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/no-matter-how-hard-i-try-i-cant-ever-screw-open-my-north-star/31921)
**Author:** [@ddawgs3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ddawgs3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2011, 2:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/no-matter-how-hard-i-try-i-cant-ever-screw-open-my-north-star/31921 "2011-11-24T02:06:11Z")
Im not to knowledgeable on this yoyo but ive really never played it to much and i went to go screw it open and it wont budge. Why is this? Is that how yyf made it? Thanks, Luke ;) --- ## [My CLYW Bear vs. Man is now very responsive, please help me](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-clyw-bear-vs-man-is-now-very-responsive-please-help-me/31862)
**Author:** [@hmmmicheal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hmmmicheal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2011, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-clyw-bear-vs-man-is-now-very-responsive-please-help-me/31862 "2011-11-23T13:11:58Z")
I just received a BvM and it played great for the first week, I set it aside for a couple of days to play with my other yoyos, but when I picked my BvM up today it wasn’t unresponsive, and had a horrible spin time. I ha… --- ## [Landoln Balk is my hero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/landoln-balk-is-my-hero/31681)
**Author:** [@Filledwithfire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Filledwithfire)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2011, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/landoln-balk-is-my-hero/31681 "2011-11-23T11:14:37Z")
About a month ago, my Sleipnir saw its last twist and decided to strip its axle, on the inside. So in a rush of ideas, I tried plumbers tape to see if that would fill the voids. Nope. I realised then that the only way o… --- ## [I need your help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-your-help/31771)
**Author:** [@TEAmPownage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TEAmPownage)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2011, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-your-help/31771 "2011-11-21T02:47:01Z")
Yes, I have read all of the “omg, my dm2 is responsive all of ze suddenz!” I am a reasonably knowledgeable yoyo-er but this is my problem. Lately, my OD 54 (One Drop 54) has been very responsive. So I did what everyone… --- ## [How should I get my peak anodized?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-get-my-peak-anodized/31686)
**Author:** [@Plank4God](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Plank4God)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-get-my-peak-anodized/31686 "2011-11-18T16:01:10Z")
I’ve got a peak coming and it’s got a bad paint job so I figure I’ll send it to someone to get it anodized. So how should I get it done, like what colors and whatnot. I was thinking about having it skittles blasted, but … --- ## [what is blasting?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-blasting/31731)
**Author:** [@hallelu-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hallelu-yo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 3:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-blasting/31731 "2011-11-18T03:54:38Z")
hey not really sure if this is the right section cause I’m not sure if “blasting” is a mod. so yeah here’s my noob question- what does it mean when you “Blast” your yoyo? what is candyblast, beadblast, and sodablast? … --- ## [Eggshell finish is annoying. Terrible grinds. I need help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/eggshell-finish-is-annoying-terrible-grinds-i-need-help/31421)
**Author:** [@Pillowite](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pillowite)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/eggshell-finish-is-annoying-terrible-grinds-i-need-help/31421 "2011-11-18T01:48:56Z")
Okay, so I have a capt anxiety (jacob gross) painted skyline with an eggshell finish. I hate the so called “grindable finish” cause it sucks. It has a grey with red and white splash color scheme. I dont want to ruin the … --- ## [painting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting/31427)
**Author:** [@yoyoavenger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoavenger)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 11:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting/31427 "2011-11-16T23:33:23Z")
heres my yoyos that I painted with model paint ;D protostars and a maverick --- ## [anyone tried to use a full ceramic bearing for yo-yo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-tried-to-use-a-full-ceramic-bearing-for-yo-yo/31390)
**Author:** [@climba67625](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/climba67625)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 12:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-tried-to-use-a-full-ceramic-bearing-for-yo-yo/31390 "2011-11-16T00:34:13Z")
I need some comment, please. ??? --- ## [please help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help/31655)
**Author:** [@momentum](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/momentum)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2011, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help/31655 "2011-11-15T18:57:17Z")
hi guys ! please help : i have order ( onedrop 10 ball bearing ) and i have putit in my (c3 di base ) it was hard to close the yoyo to play with it but i close it . and now i want to remove it but i cant , i have use … --- ## [WHAT IS THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-this/30218)
**Author:** [@geckoguy05](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/geckoguy05)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2011, 3:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-this/30218 "2011-11-15T03:48:56Z")
ok i ordered my dv888 and it came i was really exited but when i yook it out of the box there were ano flaws all over (and this is not b grade).even worse are the rimsthere is literally no ano at all an those things.sinc… --- ## [Dark Magic 2 response pads acting... strange.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-2-response-pads-acting-strange/31200)
**Author:** [@Kyle700](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kyle700)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-2-response-pads-acting-strange/31200 "2011-11-14T21:07:28Z")
So one of the response pads for my DMII lost pretty much all of its adhesiveness and fell right off, so I decided to replace it and the other one (thinking it would probable die fairly soon if the other one did, as they … --- ## [how do you spiral satin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-spiral-satin/31621)
**Author:** [@YoyoMango](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoMango)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-spiral-satin/31621 "2011-11-14T20:29:51Z")
how do you spiral satin and what are the advantages/disadvantages --- ## [is this flowable silicone?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-flowable-silicone/31567)
**Author:** [@potatobobguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/potatobobguy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-flowable-silicone/31567 "2011-11-14T12:40:00Z")
It says the same stuff that flow-able sayshttp://img818.imageshack.us/img818, but is it the same. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=151) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=153)