# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=161 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 162 --- ## [Overtighten](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/overtighten/28914)
**Author:** [@HOWxiao](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HOWxiao)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2011, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/overtighten/28914 "2011-08-11T23:58:35Z")
is it possible to overtighten a metal yoyo . (trinity, dv888, superstar) etc. what can happen if i over tighten it ??? --- ## [where to look for parts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-look-for-parts/28903)
**Author:** [@Username1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Username1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2011, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-look-for-parts/28903 "2011-08-11T14:06:45Z")
I’m looking for a few things to fix/mod/replace my yoyos Could someone tell me the exact axle size for: starlite, x convict, and dv888 and also where to get the axles besides yye (in a local store?) For flowable sili… --- ## [My Version of YoYoFactory Team Ed Whip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-version-of-yoyofactory-team-ed-whip/28893)
**Author:** [@biggrob10](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/biggrob10)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2011, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-version-of-yoyofactory-team-ed-whip/28893 "2011-08-11T02:32:52Z")
I decided to buy the Whip when it 1st came out and I got me the White one. Well a week or so after my wife bought my 3yr old nephew a Blue Whip. When the Blue one arrived I liked how it was pretty much totally opposite c… --- ## [Strange Raptor Cap mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strange-raptor-cap-mod/28880)
**Author:** [@hakysak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hakysak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2011, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strange-raptor-cap-mod/28880 "2011-08-10T20:52:35Z")
I just found out, by accident, that Duncan Butterflies have thick caps that can come out and are the same size as other Duncan caps. So, I put them in my Raptor, out of curiosity. The thick caps jut out, making them lia… --- ## [Going into my first paint job...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-into-my-first-paint-job/28713)
**Author:** [@zerrubabbel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zerrubabbel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2011, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-into-my-first-paint-job/28713 "2011-08-10T15:27:11Z")
I’ve decided I want to paint a yoyo or two of mine and I just wanna know some things I should be thinking about before I start… Either of the ones I am considering are metal and I know I want one half blue or aqua with p… --- ## [Are there response pads for a SPYY Stryker?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-there-response-pads-for-a-spyy-stryker/28839)
**Author:** [@The\_Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Mod)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2011, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-there-response-pads-for-a-spyy-stryker/28839 "2011-08-10T14:30:56Z")
Ok, I’ll be honest I am afraid to silicone my expensive baby. Are their any pads that fit the stryker that you just drop in? --- ## [What can I do with an old duncan flying squirrel and 2010 freehand 2?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-an-old-duncan-flying-squirrel-and-2010-freehand-2/28788)
**Author:** [@Hiphopyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hiphopyoer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2011, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-an-old-duncan-flying-squirrel-and-2010-freehand-2/28788 "2011-08-10T11:34:23Z")
It has been taken apart to beefcake my freehand but I don’t use my freehand anymore because I have no friction stickers. I wanted to mod them in a way to improve them but in a simple way. Not complicated stuff like drill… --- ## [Pacquiao Hubstacked?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pacquiao-hubstacked/28867)
**Author:** [@burialhound](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/burialhound)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2011, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pacquiao-hubstacked/28867 "2011-08-10T05:12:58Z")
I have a Werrd Pacquiao and I heard it can be hubstacked. I emailed Werrd but got no answer on getting some Jimmy hats soooo I ordered a Hubstack kit and some Z-stacks. Will this work? in theory there should be no proble… --- ## [Pad sizes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pad-sizes/28842)
**Author:** [@JAX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JAX)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2011, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pad-sizes/28842 "2011-08-10T00:04:36Z")
What size pad does the HSPIN Goryilla take? The pads I had literaly fell out, so I need a new set. --- ## [Benefits of a Homemade Silicone Response System?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/benefits-of-a-homemade-silicone-response-system/28773)
**Author:** [@YoYoerathan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoerathan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/benefits-of-a-homemade-silicone-response-system/28773 "2011-08-09T15:07:41Z")
I currently have an O-Ring in my YYJ Kickside, what will change if I take it out and put in a homemade silicone response system? --- ## [Looking for suggestions for a light up or glow project](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-suggestions-for-a-light-up-or-glow-project/28360)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-suggestions-for-a-light-up-or-glow-project/28360 "2011-08-09T06:15:40Z")
Deadline: October 8th. That’s SHOWTIME. However, if I miss this, it just means I get until the next show to do this. The situation: There is a blackout between scenes, it’s about 20 seconds. It goes from a rather borin… --- ## [my first painted FHZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-painted-fhz/28777)
**Author:** [@XxKingDomxX23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XxKingDomxX23)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2011, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-painted-fhz/28777 "2011-08-08T21:44:14Z")
Heyy guyzz just got my FHZ in the mail 2 days ago, and i decided to paint it. Apparently it didn’t turn out that well. i did my best. my hands were shaking a lot during this project of mine. also im no artist. Here are… --- ## [One Drop 10 Ball bearing and SPEED Bearing.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-10-ball-bearing-and-speed-bearing/28746)
**Author:** [@nahtan121899](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nahtan121899)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2011, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-10-ball-bearing-and-speed-bearing/28746 "2011-08-08T13:53:37Z")
I opened up my YoYo Jam SPEED bearing and I noticed that it has ten balls in it. I thought the One Drop bearing was special because it has ten balls ??? --- ## [Fabric](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fabric/28771)
**Author:** [@CaptainSpaceman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaptainSpaceman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2011, 3:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fabric/28771 "2011-08-08T03:33:20Z")
Is there any fabric that can be harmful to my plastic yoyos? I figured it wouldn’t but I wanted to make sure. --- ## [g5 hubstacks.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g5-hubstacks/28742)
**Author:** [@nicholi2789](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nicholi2789)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2011, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g5-hubstacks/28742 "2011-08-07T23:27:24Z")
Ky hubstacks on my g5 make a ridiculously obnoxious sqealing when I throw. Is there a way to clean hubstack bearings? Just do it like you would normally? And would it even help? --- ## [Thick Lube on Speed Bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thick-lube-on-speed-bearing/28692)
**Author:** [@FullMoonNoob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FullMoonNoob)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2011, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thick-lube-on-speed-bearing/28692 "2011-08-07T00:03:27Z")
So, i wanted my speed bearing to be responsive so i can have a wider gap and a responsive yoyo at the same time…but even with the thick lube, its not responsive at all, the gap is too wide for the string to grap the sili… --- ## [My First Mod: "Bi-metallic" YYJ Journey (d42kn355 inspired)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-mod-bi-metallic-yyj-journey-d42kn355-inspired/28694)
**Author:** [@TheRyanFace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheRyanFace)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2011, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-mod-bi-metallic-yyj-journey-d42kn355-inspired/28694 "2011-08-06T08:55:09Z")
Hey, everyone. I’m kind of new to the YoYoExpert forums (and yo-yoing in general). I just thought I’d share a mod I did for my YYJ Journey (I’ve got a few mid- to high-end yoyos, so I thought I could experiment with it… --- ## [How to properly mod your loop 900](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-properly-mod-your-loop-900/28740)
**Author:** [@XxKingDomxX23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XxKingDomxX23)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2011, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-properly-mod-your-loop-900/28740 "2011-08-06T06:07:32Z")
heyy guys leave a comment below. Let me know if these works or not. Thanks. Subscribe guys THank you! --- ## [Bearing Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-problem/28514)
**Author:** [@Ventus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ventus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2011, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-problem/28514 "2011-08-06T04:53:47Z")
I recently bought a Remnant 2 from String Theory Yoyos. I’ve been yoyoing about a year now and just felt like it was time to get a really nice yoyo. I absolutely love it, but I had a problem with the bearing. It kept goi… --- ## [HELP! bearing of my superstar!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-bearing-of-my-superstar/28712)
**Author:** [@TYPHOON](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TYPHOON)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-bearing-of-my-superstar/28712 "2011-08-05T16:39:08Z")
Hello it is about a week that i am playing with my new yyf superstar. Before yesterday the yyf spec ball bearing C was very silent and smooth. But yesterday it started suddenly making a big noise and i feel that it doesn… --- ## [Once again my bearing give me greif \>:(](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/once-again-my-bearing-give-me-greif/28634)
**Author:** [@zerrubabbel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zerrubabbel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/once-again-my-bearing-give-me-greif/28634 "2011-08-05T10:11:05Z")
As far as cleaning bearings go, I’ve never been able to get what I want for results… I’ve tried using mineral spirits to clean them, and I’ve tried using soapy water and a tooth brush to scrub it clean… But it seem no ma… --- ## [crossthreaded yuuksta..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crossthreaded-yuuksta/28508)
**Author:** [@nicholi2789](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nicholi2789)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 1:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crossthreaded-yuuksta/28508 "2011-08-05T01:37:24Z")
Hey guys, I just ordered a G6 and a yuuksta from this site. My yuuksta came messed up. I took it outta the box and put stringing it. (without taking it apart) first throw I noticed it had a severe wobble, someone in the … --- ## [Stripped yo-yos (not axles, the yo-yo)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-yo-yos-not-axles-the-yo-yo/28644)
**Author:** [@JordanAbers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JordanAbers)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 1:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-yo-yos-not-axles-the-yo-yo/28644 "2011-08-05T01:28:00Z")
i have had this problem with almost ever YYF yo-yo i have ever bought! im new to slack tricks and my yo-yo hit the ground sometimes (not very hard) and when this happens, the threads fall onto the axle, no joke after i u… --- ## [Thin Lube made my yo-yo more responsive....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube-made-my-yo-yo-more-responsive/28608)
**Author:** [@FullMoonNoob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FullMoonNoob)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube-made-my-yo-yo-more-responsive/28608 "2011-08-03T13:03:41Z")
I have a big problem right now…ive put some thin lube on my speed bearing…and it spin slower, and i dont always need to do a bind they get it back, if i do a big tug, it will get back to my hand…the thin lube was suppose… --- ## [2010 Duncan Freehand Mods - neYopolitan, Feeling Blue](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2010-duncan-freehand-mods-neyopolitan-feeling-blue/27160)
**Author:** [@d42kn355](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/d42kn355)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2010-duncan-freehand-mods-neyopolitan-feeling-blue/27160 "2011-08-03T12:27:15Z")
First, I will post pics as soon as I can. Second, This Mod makes this yo-yo unresponsive and it will require a bind for the yo-yo to return to your hand. And Third, Onto the Mod: The nice thing about the 2010 Duncan F… --- ## [DV888 Modding](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-modding/28549)
**Author:** [@YoYoMaster2000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoMaster2000)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-modding/28549 "2011-08-03T07:04:51Z")
I heard that you can put hubstacks on a YYF DV888. But then I heard that it can ruin the axle hole and make the yoyo wobbly. So if I want to do it, should I use a PGM axle or an 888x axle? Please help!! … --- ## [CLYW axle?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-axle/28601)
**Author:** [@X-Con\_Dude](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/X-Con_Dude)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-axle/28601 "2011-08-02T15:48:16Z")
I looked everywhere! It seems to me that CLYW yoyos don’t have replacement axles sold anywhere! Is this true or is it just me? Someone please tell me where can I find replacement axles for CLYW yoyos. --- ## [This isn't really about mods, this is actually about a repairing problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/this-isnt-really-about-mods-this-is-actually-about-a-repairing-problem/28579)
**Author:** [@Derrinknight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Derrinknight)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/this-isnt-really-about-mods-this-is-actually-about-a-repairing-problem/28579 "2011-08-02T10:09:17Z")
I am a newbie so I accidentally stuck my G5’s axle on my Genesis and I cannot get it out now. Also for some reason my Genesis axle won’t come out of the other half of the Genesis so can some one tell me what to do? Thanx… --- ## [Modifying FH Zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modifying-fh-zero/28592)
**Author:** [@geostorm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/geostorm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modifying-fh-zero/28592 "2011-08-02T01:48:23Z")
I want to modify my FH Zero. it’s response pads have come off with wear, and its bearing is rusted. I’m thinking about putting on K-Pads, and a KonKave bearing. would that work to make my FH Zero Unresponsive? --- ## [YYF Grind machine + Konkave size C bearing.,](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-grind-machine-konkave-size-c-bearing/28375)
**Author:** [@darklord\_only2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/darklord_only2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-grind-machine-konkave-size-c-bearing/28375 "2011-08-01T21:22:49Z")
helow there ::slight\_smile: can you help me to figure out if i put Size C konkave bearing to my YYF Grind Machine, is my yoyo increase it performance… I need solid answer from you guys// ??? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=160) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=162)