# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=158 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 159 --- ## [z-stack help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/z-stack-help/29922)
**Author:** [@yoyoavenger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoavenger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2011, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/z-stack-help/29922 "2011-09-15T20:04:07Z")
just got z stacks for my 888, but right when I opened them I realized I have NO idea how to put them on. I’ve only had a hubstacked yoyo for like a week. Anybody know how to put them on? --- ## [Yo-yo Lubricants](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-lubricants/29753)
**Author:** [@fastnfaster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fastnfaster)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2011, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-lubricants/29753 "2011-09-14T21:02:10Z")
Hey everyone, i am getting into yoyoing and i keep hearing i should lube my yoyo but i dont know what lube is good and which is better so could anyone help me? basically i want a lube that will make my yoyo spin for long… --- ## [Pgm responsive.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pgm-responsive/29813)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2011, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pgm-responsive/29813 "2011-09-14T20:47:55Z")
Hey guys I recently siliconed my yoyo and i did a pretty bad job on it, getting silicone every where. I cleaned it out and when i do a tug it comes back up to my hand. Does any one know how to fix this? --- ## [Remnant 1 Axle size.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remnant-1-axle-size/29889)
**Author:** [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2011, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remnant-1-axle-size/29889 "2011-09-13T13:16:27Z")
I need a new axle for a remnant. Anyone know the thread size? --- ## [Sailkote Dry Lube On Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sailkote-dry-lube-on-bearings/29883)
**Author:** [@BeauGoldly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BeauGoldly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2011, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sailkote-dry-lube-on-bearings/29883 "2011-09-13T01:40:54Z")
Anyone here experimented with Sailkote spray dry lube on their bearings? --- ## [PGM problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pgm-problem/29862)
**Author:** [@NintendoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NintendoYo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2011, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pgm-problem/29862 "2011-09-12T23:30:54Z")
So out of the box my pgm had like a dent in the hole of the spacer where the axle goes through. It was also responsive out of the box, and when I do a pull start, if I move my hand close to it, it grabs the string and co… --- ## [silicone o-rings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-o-rings/23032)
**Author:** [@Rika-chan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rika-chan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2011, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-o-rings/23032 "2011-09-12T16:37:20Z")
Both of mine on my DMII have broken and it has only been 2 weeks! I can’t even wind it up because they are broken. I was tricking along, and then my o-rings drop to the floor ripped and now i have to get more o rings… a… --- ## [silicone again..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-again/29863)
**Author:** [@swagyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/swagyoyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2011, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-again/29863 "2011-09-12T06:57:44Z")
does anyone have any method of not getting air bubbles when you set it? for example do you get a toothpick and run it through groove or something or other? --- ## [Mirror Polished Metal Drifter - My First Attempt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polished-metal-drifter-my-first-attempt/29853)
**Author:** [@ratfacedudeguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ratfacedudeguy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2011, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polished-metal-drifter-my-first-attempt/29853 "2011-09-11T23:43:51Z")
Still a couple foggy spots but I’m feeling pretty good about it for a first attempt. $15 shipped in my bst thread (link in my sig). ;D --- ## [Can I silicone a YYF 44?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-silicone-a-yyf-44/29846)
**Author:** [@x9x9x9x9x9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/x9x9x9x9x9)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2011, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-silicone-a-yyf-44/29846 "2011-09-11T13:40:12Z")
Well My response pad popped out of one side of my 44 and I was wondering if I could silicone this? I’m pretty sure I can but not 100% sure. The weird thing about this is I never have put lube in the bearing wile in the … --- ## [Where can you get axles for general yo's?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-can-you-get-axles-for-general-yos/29762)
**Author:** [@guitaryo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/guitaryo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2011, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-can-you-get-axles-for-general-yos/29762 "2011-09-11T12:25:42Z")
Yeah, so where can I buy a new axle for a general yo? --- ## [O-ring](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-ring/29808)
**Author:** [@one\_peace25](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/one_peace25)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2011, 7:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-ring/29808 "2011-09-11T07:24:47Z")
well im fairly new at yoyoing, so i was wonderging if i can just glue an o-ring back in place and if i can with what? I hav an extra par but id rather not use them yet --- ## [Gold Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gold-bearings/29131)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gold-bearings/29131 "2011-09-10T10:32:25Z")
Has Anyone Experienced Gold Bearings? I am thinking about Getting some at Spin Gear In Tokyo --- ## [YYF Whip is Responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-whip-is-responsive/29821)
**Author:** [@Lookatthisjerk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lookatthisjerk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-whip-is-responsive/29821 "2011-09-10T06:59:53Z")
I got a new Yoyofactory Whip a couple days ago and was enjoying it immensely. A little while ago, I was throwing and it became responsive. I checked the bearing and the pads and they both seem fine. I even replaced the s… --- ## [Alternate Response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alternate-response/29766)
**Author:** [@Kuroigreen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kuroigreen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 3:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alternate-response/29766 "2011-09-10T03:17:44Z")
ok so I’ve had my vsnewton battosai for a while now and its probably my favorite throw. The thing is, the battosai uses flowable silicone and I guess I’m horrible at using it. Every time I put in new silicone It takes a … --- ## [My Beysick is eating up my strings...nom nom nom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-beysick-is-eating-up-my-strings-nom-nom-nom/29757)
**Author:** [@Pillowite](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pillowite)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2011, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-beysick-is-eating-up-my-strings-nom-nom-nom/29757 "2011-09-09T02:13:04Z")
okay i just bought a WYYC 2010 Hspin Beysick, and i like the shape a ton…but the bad thing is that this yoyo eats my strings up like mad crazy. The edges are really sharp and ive already broken 3 strings in like the firs… --- ## [Quick switch dual dice.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-switch-dual-dice/29782)
**Author:** [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2011, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-switch-dual-dice/29782 "2011-09-08T23:10:31Z")
So, I love dual dice. but I hate always having to remove the string and add a counterweight. So, in the boring monotony of 5th hour american government, I came up with this idea. It is a delrin ball with slit in it… --- ## [blue rtv sili..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blue-rtv-sili/29674)
**Author:** [@nicholi2789](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nicholi2789)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2011, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blue-rtv-sili/29674 "2011-09-08T20:41:14Z")
So I’ve been using the clear flowable sili up til now (which I’ve posted on before) and someone recommended blue etc sili… so I bought this stuff, is it the right kind? I hope so since it was ten bucks. --- ## [YYJ Dark Magic Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-dark-magic-axle/29588)
**Author:** [@VinegarEel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VinegarEel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2011, 5:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-dark-magic-axle/29588 "2011-09-08T05:07:58Z")
I unscrewed my Dark Magic once, and the axle was suddenly crooked! The screw won’t come out. HELP!!! --- ## [My essence has a little bit of vibe! Please help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-essence-has-a-little-bit-of-vibe-please-help/29760)
**Author:** [@guitaryo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/guitaryo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2011, 4:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-essence-has-a-little-bit-of-vibe-please-help/29760 "2011-09-08T04:56:00Z")
As said in the title, my A-grade General Yo Essence has a tiny bit of vibe. I got it from a trade, but it is totally mint and I don’t know how the vibe could have happened. It might just be overly sensitive to vibe but I… --- ## [custom engraving?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-engraving/29738)
**Author:** [@dynikus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dynikus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2011, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-engraving/29738 "2011-09-07T17:02:16Z")
Does anyone know somewhere that would do custom laser engraving on a yoyo? I’m looking for a pretty intricate design that I don’t think could be achieved via anodizing or painting. --- ## [Duncan Mosquito Mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-mosquito-mods/29298)
**Author:** [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2011, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-mosquito-mods/29298 "2011-09-07T11:43:20Z")
Here are some mods I made to my Duncan Mosquito. As you can see it is a hybrid between a sticker recess an a sili recess. For those of you that are observant you can see that it is highwalled. For those of you that a… --- ## [Help with my Lyn Fury.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-my-lyn-fury/29525)
**Author:** [@Troy\_oyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Troy_oyo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2011, 4:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-my-lyn-fury/29525 "2011-09-07T04:52:41Z")
Hey guys, I recently got a Lyn Fury and siliconed it and cleaned the bearing and it continues to be responsive. Have I done something wrong? Or is there something more I can do? Any and all feeback is appreciated. Thank … --- ## [Lubing/cleaning my bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubing-cleaning-my-bearing/29721)
**Author:** [@Sgt1yoyo1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sgt1yoyo1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2011, 3:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubing-cleaning-my-bearing/29721 "2011-09-07T03:21:07Z")
I got some silicone in my bearing so I should clean it with some lighter fluid or mineral spirits right? Also, could i use sewing oil as a substitue for thin lube? I don’t have thin lube so if this is an alternative tha… --- ## [is it possible to hubstack a yuuksta?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-it-possible-to-hubstack-a-yuuksta/29524)
**Author:** [@hallelu-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hallelu-yo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2011, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-it-possible-to-hubstack-a-yuuksta/29524 "2011-09-06T01:53:11Z")
sup yall, I got a PGM and a yuuksta and I was wondering if I could put the hubstacks from the PGM onto the yuuksta. I know you can do this with the DV888 but Yuuksta is a difference shape/size. Also, If it is possible … --- ## [Dam!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dam/29612)
**Author:** [@LaZyMM](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LaZyMM)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2011, 12:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dam/29612 "2011-09-06T00:46:29Z")
My speeder 2 hit the floor (dont ask how plz) and now with the caps the yoyo would make a weird sound so i have to take it out so it doesnt make that sound! And i dont really like how the speeder 2 looks without the mirr… --- ## [Duncan Mosquito First Edition](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-mosquito-first-edition/29667)
**Author:** [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2011, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-mosquito-first-edition/29667 "2011-09-05T23:47:55Z")
I recently acquired one and would like to take the sidecaps off to mod it but can’t as there are no screws. How do I get them off? Thanks in advance --- ## [Yoyo squeaking/Bearing stuck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-squeaking-bearing-stuck/29653)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2011, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-squeaking-bearing-stuck/29653 "2011-09-05T21:08:55Z")
Hey guys i have a problem, I just got my popstar and it’s great but when i unscrew it, it starts making squeaking noises. After i opened it up I noitced that the anodizing on the bearing seat was wearing off when i screw… --- ## [Custom Response system? NOT Flowable Silicone. (tested on DV888)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-response-system-not-flowable-silicone-tested-on-dv888/29664)
**Author:** [@x9x9x9x9x9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/x9x9x9x9x9)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2011, 12:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-response-system-not-flowable-silicone-tested-on-dv888/29664 "2011-09-05T00:49:59Z")
Well I lost my response pads to my new DV888 and I needed to come up with something in a pinch here. I had recently bought this 382 pc. o-ring kit from Harbor Freight tools. I know that there are some yoyos out there wit… --- ## [Looking for someone to Mod my OD Y-Factor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-someone-to-mod-my-od-y-factor/29633)
**Author:** [@TMCertified](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TMCertified)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2011, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-someone-to-mod-my-od-y-factor/29633 "2011-09-04T17:11:53Z")
I am looking for someone to Satin the Y-Factor and then give it a new fun/cool paint job. If you have experience with this model or with this process please reply or message. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=157) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=159)