# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=162 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 163 --- ## [DM2 response problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-response-problems/28589)
**Author:** [@nahtan121899](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nahtan121899)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-response-problems/28589 "2011-08-01T19:46:06Z")
My DM2 at random points while i’m playing will become responsive and shoot right back to my hand.It will be likes this for a couple of minutes then it’s all of the sudden dead unresponsive.My bearing is really loud too. … --- ## [Super star - with a new bearing ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/super-star-with-a-new-bearing/28578)
**Author:** [@Nivo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nivo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/super-star-with-a-new-bearing/28578 "2011-08-01T16:53:57Z")
I just swapped out my bearing in my superstar, and I am noticing that its vibing alot more then ever before - i am using the new crucial grooved bearing - i might need to use it more to break it in, … i originally had th… --- ## [Raptor question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/raptor-question/27052)
**Author:** [@yoyofan25](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyofan25)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/raptor-question/27052 "2011-08-01T12:09:04Z")
I cant get the caps off my raptor does anyone have any advice? --- ## [How to make your duncan fhz unresponsive.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-your-duncan-fhz-unresponsive/28550)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-your-duncan-fhz-unresponsive/28550 "2011-08-01T03:24:07Z")
First, you buy silcone sg stickers.Than,you unskrew the fhz.Afterwards, you take off the silicone stickers and replace them with the silicone sg stickers. Wala it is unresponsive. ;D --- ## [satin and polish yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satin-and-polish-yoyos/28530)
**Author:** [@Username1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Username1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2011, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satin-and-polish-yoyos/28530 "2011-07-31T17:16:48Z")
I need a drill but I dont know what to get can someone tell me what I need to get and maybe give me a amazon link? also, what does a diamond compound or steel wool do in mirror polishing? how fast should I spin the yo… --- ## [General yo hat pads for CLYW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-hat-pads-for-clyw/28524)
**Author:** [@guitaryo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/guitaryo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2011, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-hat-pads-for-clyw/28524 "2011-07-31T16:54:15Z")
The silicone in my gnarwhal is very worn out, and i was wondering if it would play just as well with general yo hat pads? --- ## [YYJ Revolution Problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-revolution-problems/28531)
**Author:** [@magic556](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/magic556)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2011, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-revolution-problems/28531 "2011-07-31T13:30:27Z")
First of all I’d like to say, I’m glad to finally be back! ;D Second, does anyone know how to take the caps off of the YYJ Revolution? I just won it at a contest today, and I really want those caps off!! Any help? T… --- ## [just a nother question about my yoyo being made](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-a-nother-question-about-my-yoyo-being-made/28525)
**Author:** [@oyoyyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oyoyyoyo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2011, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-a-nother-question-about-my-yoyo-being-made/28525 "2011-07-30T22:02:20Z")
What is a good finish to put on it? Its going to have to have some kind of finish before it gets annodized i was just wondering what the best one would be. i love grind tricks so whatever is good for that and my friend c… --- ## [how to prevent lose thread in yoyo and axle?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-prevent-lose-thread-in-yoyo-and-axle/26562)
**Author:** [@edgar24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edgar24)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2011, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-prevent-lose-thread-in-yoyo-and-axle/26562 "2011-07-30T12:11:51Z")
I want to prevent it as soon as possibe…Thank you…:slight\_smile: --- ## [My First metal mod.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-metal-mod/26722)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2011, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-metal-mod/26722 "2011-07-30T10:23:52Z")
Yeah… I dont know why I did this, but it looks unique. My first ever mod on a metal yoyo! I want to do a Bi-metal look. This is just 1/4 of it. Of course its not the best. But its something for a first. http://img823.im… --- ## [Friction sticker is wearing off](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/friction-sticker-is-wearing-off/28488)
**Author:** [@Upbeat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Upbeat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2011, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/friction-sticker-is-wearing-off/28488 "2011-07-30T07:43:21Z")
My Metal Drifter’s friction sticker is starting to wear off and it’s not spinning as well as it used to. Is there anything I can do? --- ## [cleaning the silicone groove](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-the-silicone-groove/28286)
**Author:** [@swagyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/swagyoyo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2011, 4:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-the-silicone-groove/28286 "2011-07-30T04:01:40Z")
I realized that super gluing a silicone o ring isn’t a good idea when after i took it out to put flowable silicone that the silicone kept falling out… how do you clean up superglue without hurting a the plastic?? --- ## [Adding weight to Speedmaker?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adding-weight-to-speedmaker/28506)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2011, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adding-weight-to-speedmaker/28506 "2011-07-30T03:47:57Z")
I got another speedmaker and I want to do some simple clean mods to it. I had this yoyo as my first yoyojam and it feels alot different now that i’ve been introduced into all these nice metals. This yoyo already plays pr… --- ## [Recessed Ducan Squirrel:)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessed-ducan-squirrel/27333)
**Author:** [@YoYoBozo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoBozo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2011, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessed-ducan-squirrel/27333 "2011-07-29T17:01:25Z")
Dual recessed Squirrel. --- ## [Taking apart a FHZ?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/taking-apart-a-fhz/26280)
**Author:** [@singdreamyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/singdreamyo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2011, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/taking-apart-a-fhz/26280 "2011-07-29T17:00:05Z")
I tried searching for something on this and didn’t find anything. How do you take apart a FHZ for the purposes of painting it? I’ve seen a lot finished and they look really neat so I wanted to give it a go myself, but I … --- ## [Side Effect HELP!!!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-effect-help/28463)
**Author:** [@adogaus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adogaus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2011, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-effect-help/28463 "2011-07-29T00:05:53Z")
I was throwing my code 1 today and noticed some black grey residue on the side effect. They r regular CODE 1 side effects. I tried cleaning it with water and nothing happened. Has this happened to you. If so how do u cle… --- ## [Offstring yoyo lubing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offstring-yoyo-lubing/28411)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2011, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offstring-yoyo-lubing/28411 "2011-07-28T07:23:47Z")
Does an offstring yoyo need thick lube or thin lube? --- ## [So I'm having a friend make a yoyo for me and I have a few questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-im-having-a-friend-make-a-yoyo-for-me-and-i-have-a-few-questions/28424)
**Author:** [@oyoyyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oyoyyoyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2011, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-im-having-a-friend-make-a-yoyo-for-me-and-i-have-a-few-questions/28424 "2011-07-28T07:16:10Z")
I know a dude that has a machine shop and he is willing to make a yoyo for me. the only thing is the yoyo I’m modeling it after is 2.19’ and he will more than likely be using 2’ aluminum rod. My questions are: if the re… --- ## [opening a bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/opening-a-bearing/28434)
**Author:** [@swagyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/swagyoyo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2011, 5:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/opening-a-bearing/28434 "2011-07-28T05:29:45Z")
My friend suggested opening the bearing to get the silicone out. Can anyone explain how to do that? --- ## [Will my YYF One work with Yomega Brain Lube?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-my-yyf-one-work-with-yomega-brain-lube/28319)
**Author:** [@iheartyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iheartyoyo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2011, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-my-yyf-one-work-with-yomega-brain-lube/28319 "2011-07-28T04:02:53Z")
I keep the UNRESPONSIVE bearing in it all the time… Will Yomega Brain Lube work if I put some in it? --- ## [Would Like People's Opinions on FHZ Mods, Want to Get my FHZ Modded](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-like-peoples-opinions-on-fhz-mods-want-to-get-my-fhz-modded/28330)
**Author:** [@biggrob10](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/biggrob10)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2011, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-like-peoples-opinions-on-fhz-mods-want-to-get-my-fhz-modded/28330 "2011-07-28T00:03:35Z")
;D Would Like Your Opinions on FHZ Mods, I Want to Send my FHZ out to Get it Modded So I can Join the Modded FHZ Club, It will be my 1st Modded FHZ Everyone has their Own Opinion and I Know That, But for some reason you… --- ## [Even more problems with DM2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/even-more-problems-with-dm2/26388)
**Author:** [@mingfu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mingfu)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2011, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/even-more-problems-with-dm2/26388 "2011-07-27T02:29:34Z")
Well the stock silicone in the dm came off and i fixed it with flowable silicone. That is until i wore that out in about a week! :frowning: Is that supposed to happen or am i just supposed to get normal silicone? --- ## [dying?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying/28400)
**Author:** [@yoyojohn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojohn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2011, 1:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying/28400 "2011-07-27T01:05:16Z")
i want to dye my crucial cream… im thinking of dying it green,use my glue gun to make a splash effect,dye it purple,take the glue off,and do it on the other side. is this a good idea? --- ## [side effects axle ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-effects-axle/28389)
**Author:** [@baseballboy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/baseballboy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-effects-axle/28389 "2011-07-26T22:54:45Z")
can you put the side effects axle system on a solaris --- ## [Update: defective yuuksta :/ ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/update-defective-yuuksta/27868)
**Author:** [@dynikus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dynikus)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/update-defective-yuuksta/27868 "2011-07-26T19:29:16Z")
\[s\]\[s\]just got a yuuksta in the mail a few hours ago, and I got a knot. But when I try to unscrew it, it won’t budge. any way to loosen it up? maybe like some wd40 on the axle or something? so far I’ve tried: -just usi… --- ## [New Throw Monkey Problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-throw-monkey-problems/28358)
**Author:** [@XLazyThrowerX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XLazyThrowerX)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-throw-monkey-problems/28358 "2011-07-26T06:59:32Z")
I’ve recently purchased a Throw Monkey with the slight factory recess. The problem is that the string keeps slipping off the bearing. It falls between the bearing and the spacer and onto the axle. I’ve probably broken ar… --- ## [broken die nasty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/broken-die-nasty/27945)
**Author:** [@dynikus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dynikus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/broken-die-nasty/27945 "2011-07-26T06:00:31Z")
Does anyone know what kind of plastic a die nasty is made of? I wanted to google the best way to bond whatever kind of plastic it is together. or if anyone knows how to fix it, that’d work too. I was going to just buy … --- ## [Water in bearing! What do i do](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/water-in-bearing-what-do-i-do/28312)
**Author:** [@j\_lowell9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/j_lowell9)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2011, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/water-in-bearing-what-do-i-do/28312 "2011-07-24T11:27:32Z")
I drop my bearing in water and dont know what to do? Any advice --- ## [Beefcaked FHZ's](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beefcaked-fhzs/27430)
**Author:** [@airpenguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/airpenguin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2011, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beefcaked-fhzs/27430 "2011-07-23T19:21:10Z")
I don’t know if this should be here, or BST, but i’ll continue anyway. I’ve beefcaked my FHZ, and figured i could beefcake anyone’s FHZ if they wanted, or I could just mail already done ones. I would charge maybe $10 d… --- ## [FHZ CENTER TRAC MOD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-center-trac-mod/28292)
**Author:** [@Superspylee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Superspylee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2011, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-center-trac-mod/28292 "2011-07-23T16:35:41Z")
Hey I was wondering if I could put a Center Trac "Or Konkave"into a Duncan Freehand Zero.I also like to know of any mods you guys like.Thanks ;D [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=161) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=163)