# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=165 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 166 --- ## [Cheap Wooden mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-wooden-mod/27438)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-wooden-mod/27438 "2011-06-20T19:07:12Z")
OK, let’s lay it all out. You need: Masking tape. Razor blade or other sharp cutting tool. Wood Glue. I am using TiteBond II, but any quality wood glue is fine. Any not so quality wood glue should work OK as well. El… --- ## [V4M lube?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/v4m-lube/27332)
**Author:** [@phongphanthanh98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/phongphanthanh98)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/v4m-lube/27332 "2011-06-20T16:15:30Z")
Why is V4M lube is more expensive than thin/thick lube? Which type is it? I mean it’s use for 1A, 3A, 4A, 5A (like thin lube) or use for 2A (like thick lube)? Is it better than thin/thick lube? --- ## [How to take out bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-take-out-bearing/27219)
**Author:** [@dty00](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dty00)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 12:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-take-out-bearing/27219 "2011-06-20T12:58:53Z")
I know this might sound stupid but I just started yoyoing but how do you take out a bearing ??? --- ## [Duncan Pulse S.O.S. mod.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-pulse-s-o-s-mod/27419)
**Author:** [@d42kn355](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/d42kn355)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-pulse-s-o-s-mod/27419 "2011-06-20T05:15:12Z")
This is a mod I decided to do to my Duncan Pulse, obviously inspired by YYF’s String on String (S.O.S.) Response system. There are also a few noteworthy S.O.S. mods in this forum, one in particular, The Speed Beetle mod,… --- ## [Yoyo doesn't spin.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-doesnt-spin/27387)
**Author:** [@Mac](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mac)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-doesnt-spin/27387 "2011-06-19T18:54:48Z")
Hey guys. Today I decided to clean my bearing for the first time… I did it exactly same as in this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHb5a-kTzz8 When I was drying it , it was spinning pretty good. Then I left it on … --- ## [HELP YoYoJam bi-metal coming loose](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyojam-bi-metal-coming-loose/27409)
**Author:** [@AlexanderIsupov](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AlexanderIsupov)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyojam-bi-metal-coming-loose/27409 "2011-06-19T16:14:38Z")
Guys, I need your help. I have 2 YoYoJam bi-metals(with solid spin) and they both come loose in the middle of play. Do you have same problems with your YoYoJam throws? What can you recomend as a solution for this prob… --- ## [Stuck Bearing RockStar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-rockstar/27340)
**Author:** [@rasengan-00](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rasengan-00)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-rockstar/27340 "2011-06-19T11:42:08Z")
Hey guys, i just want to know if some of you have tried to swap a center trac bearing with the spec bearing in the 2012 rockstar. Because I’ve tried this and my center trac almost got completely stuck in the bearing seat… --- ## [Stacked Lynn Fury](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stacked-lynn-fury/27364)
**Author:** [@YoYoBozo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoBozo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stacked-lynn-fury/27364 "2011-06-19T03:55:52Z")
I accidentally overtightened my fury and cracked the center protruding molded plastic nubs; so I decided to put it on a lathe and sand down the nubs to the axle opening. I purchased a longer bolt from lowe’s for an axle … --- ## [my axel is crooked in the yoyo and stuck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-axel-is-crooked-in-the-yoyo-and-stuck/27405)
**Author:** [@bluepower9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bluepower9)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-axel-is-crooked-in-the-yoyo-and-stuck/27405 "2011-06-19T03:45:27Z")
in my yoyo, the axel was accidentally put in crooked and now is jammed. How do I get it out and will the yoyo be broken after I get it out? --- ## [Is it true that clear/translucent plastic on yoyos break easily?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-it-true-that-clear-translucent-plastic-on-yoyos-break-easily/27385)
**Author:** [@Hiphopyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hiphopyoer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-it-true-that-clear-translucent-plastic-on-yoyos-break-easily/27385 "2011-06-18T21:50:04Z")
I hear that all clear/translucent plastic breaks easily for some reason. I was going to buy a clear dm2 until I hear what I just heard. --- ## [hubstacking a yyf one](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstacking-a-yyf-one/27354)
**Author:** [@Smoke770077](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Smoke770077)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstacking-a-yyf-one/27354 "2011-06-18T16:02:32Z")
I would like to hubstack my one… mostly because I need an excuse to go mack on a female friend of mine who works at the local hardware store. What all do I need to pick up and how do I go about stacking it? And any cleve… --- ## [What's the purpose of rim weight?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-purpose-of-rim-weight/27361)
**Author:** [@Hiphopyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hiphopyoer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-purpose-of-rim-weight/27361 "2011-06-18T00:04:10Z")
I was wondering because I was picking a yoyo to buy on the 4th of july, my parents let me finally! --- ## [HOW TO DE-ANODIZE](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-de-anodize/26414)
**Author:** [@hubstacker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hubstacker)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2011, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-de-anodize/26414 "2011-06-17T20:21:35Z")
firstly i cannot stress the dangers of this process, although simple, if missed up, it can have severely or even fatal effects. but if saftey used, no harm will be done you will need: Gloves Mask (respirator, or cheap… --- ## [How do you make bearings louder?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-make-bearings-louder/27129)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2011, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-make-bearings-louder/27129 "2011-06-17T12:22:24Z")
This may sound stupid, but I have bearings, and I kinda dont like how there to quiet (my preference) and I want to make them louder. How can I do this? --- ## [My question about lubing bearing:](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-question-about-lubing-bearing/27334)
**Author:** [@phongphanthanh98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/phongphanthanh98)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2011, 2:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-question-about-lubing-bearing/27334 "2011-06-17T02:57:19Z")
\[quote=“Samad,post:1,topic:867”\] So if my bearing have 8 ball I have to do like him said 4 times right? --- ## [how do you tie a knot after you cut the yoyo string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-tie-a-knot-after-you-cut-the-yoyo-string/27356)
**Author:** [@bluepower9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bluepower9)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2011, 1:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-tie-a-knot-after-you-cut-the-yoyo-string/27356 "2011-06-17T01:24:58Z")
how do you tie a knot after you cut the yoyo string? --- ## [Polishing a satin'ed yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-a-satined-yoyo/27308)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2011, 12:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-a-satined-yoyo/27308 "2011-06-17T00:48:28Z")
Hey guys, I really need help. I dont have a drill, But i have a satin’ed yoyo Anyway i can polish it? I want it to be shiny. --- ## [Wooden delrin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooden-delrin/27239)
**Author:** [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooden-delrin/27239 "2011-06-15T21:30:49Z")
Tried to die some delrin black today… needless to say, it didn’t go as intended. After some sanding and some polishing, I ended up with this. The pictures are kinda crappy, but in real it looks JUST like stained wood. … --- ## [If I were going to buy a yoyojamkickside/speed maker,how do i make unresponsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-i-were-going-to-buy-a-yoyojamkickside-speed-maker-how-do-i-make-unresponsive/27122)
**Author:** [@Hiphopyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hiphopyoer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-i-were-going-to-buy-a-yoyojamkickside-speed-maker-how-do-i-make-unresponsive/27122 "2011-06-15T04:35:35Z")
I was going to buy those two yoyos but with I saw demos of it, they were responsive. I heard you can shave down the starburst pattern,o-ring, or silicone it, then adjust the gap. I know how to silicone a yoyo but have ne… --- ## [cleaning response recess?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-response-recess/27249)
**Author:** [@airpenguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/airpenguin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2011, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-response-recess/27249 "2011-06-14T09:45:31Z")
an ipad fell out of my bassalope today (pretty randomly) and it left all sorts of adhesive gunk all over the recess.i need to silicone it for a trade ASAP.how?HELP! --- ## [3yo3 Bass Line Vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3yo3-bass-line-vibe/27178)
**Author:** [@N0rfolk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/N0rfolk)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2011, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3yo3-bass-line-vibe/27178 "2011-06-13T22:19:20Z")
Hi, I was just wonder if it is normal that my 3yo3 Bass Line has tons of vibe. Because it says in a lot of reviews that it is dead smooth. And if it isn’t normal, what can I do about it? Send it back? Thanks in advan… --- ## [anodizing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-help/27040)
**Author:** [@hubstacker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hubstacker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-help/27040 "2011-06-13T11:10:04Z")
READ THIS FIRST!!! okay if you are going to put ANY type of post that says “you shouldn’t do this because” i just want to tell you to GO AWAY!! I am so tired of people telling me i can’t do this cause it’s too dangerou… --- ## [I need a modder who can make custom rims](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-a-modder-who-can-make-custom-rims/27232)
**Author:** [@IlikeOffstring87](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IlikeOffstring87)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2011, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-a-modder-who-can-make-custom-rims/27232 "2011-06-13T07:12:13Z")
Hey there I love using off-string throws… but I hate using plastics…I love the feel that you can only get from a decent metal yo. So, I’m looking at possibly getting a DreadnoughtG modded for offstring purposes… meanin… --- ## [protostar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar/27203)
**Author:** [@edgar24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edgar24)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2011, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar/27203 "2011-06-13T00:07:42Z")
I want to buy a protostar but I dont know how long its response will last??It will last for 3 months or more??and what is the purpose of the its arrow? --- ## [Bearing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/27189)
**Author:** [@bluepower9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bluepower9)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2011, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/27189 "2011-06-12T20:17:58Z")
does the yyj speed bearing size C produce the same results for the PHENOMizm as the Dif-E-Yo KonKave Bearing size C? --- ## [How do you measure the length the string is supposed to be?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-measure-the-length-the-string-is-supposed-to-be/27171)
**Author:** [@bluepower9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bluepower9)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-measure-the-length-the-string-is-supposed-to-be/27171 "2011-06-11T19:35:01Z")
I am new at yoyoing and I need help measuring how long the string is supposed to be. Thanks! :wink: --- ## [how do you lube a bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-lube-a-bearing/27173)
**Author:** [@bluepower9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bluepower9)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-lube-a-bearing/27173 "2011-06-11T19:31:35Z")
How do you lube a bearing? --- ## [My raptor is responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-raptor-is-responsive/27046)
**Author:** [@ZooMoo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ZooMoo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-raptor-is-responsive/27046 "2011-06-11T17:24:29Z")
got a duncan raptor and its responsive ??? are they suppost to be like that? :-\\ --- ## [can you use a yyj speed bearing size C for a Phenomizm?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-use-a-yyj-speed-bearing-size-c-for-a-phenomizm/27172)
**Author:** [@bluepower9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bluepower9)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-use-a-yyj-speed-bearing-size-c-for-a-phenomizm/27172 "2011-06-11T17:10:54Z")
can you use a yyj speed bearing size C for a Phenomizm? --- ## [DV888 question..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-question/27130)
**Author:** [@nicholi2789](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nicholi2789)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-question/27130 "2011-06-11T17:08:29Z")
Hey everyone, i’m new here and this site is awesome!! Anyways, I just bought a Dv888 and i had a question about it. i’m relatively new to yoyoing. Haven’t been into it since middle school and it has changed alot. So yeah… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=164) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=166)