# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=166 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 167 --- ## [Siliconing my DM2...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-my-dm2/27162)
**Author:** [@nicholi2789](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nicholi2789)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-my-dm2/27162 "2011-06-11T16:55:02Z")
Hey guys, So i just did my first Sili job on my DM2. I did a really clean job but now it’s totally responsive. Did i make the rings too thick or something?? Maybe a thinner layer? I attached a couple pics so you can see.… --- ## [Protostar question:](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-question/27155)
**Author:** [@sloat24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sloat24)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-question/27155 "2011-06-11T16:34:37Z")
Ok so my center trac Bearing came apart last week and ive been using a yyf spec in my protostar, does anyone know if the center trac bearing really makes the protostar play like it does or does any bearing work just the … --- ## [couple questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/couple-questions/27026)
**Author:** [@yoyofan25](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyofan25)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/couple-questions/27026 "2011-06-10T19:59:48Z")
is there a way to look at the end of the string and tell if it needs replaced or any signs? I recently purchased a yoyo the raptor today its cool too but with the caps on or off does it play floaty or faster not sur… --- ## [C13 has been acting up](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c13-has-been-acting-up/27069)
**Author:** [@Nathaniel0912](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nathaniel0912)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 2:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c13-has-been-acting-up/27069 "2011-06-10T02:53:31Z")
So awhile back, maybe 2-3 months ago, I was playing my c13 like a mad man. With extensive use comes worn pads, which are playable for a while, but they began to slip like crazy so i took it upon myself to replace them. N… --- ## [fail siliconing?? in my marmot?!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fail-siliconing-in-my-marmot/27077)
**Author:** [@crocks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crocks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 2:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fail-siliconing-in-my-marmot/27077 "2011-06-10T02:52:24Z")
i siliconed my marmot it have been siliconed before but this time when i siliconed it the bearing didnt spin much like before when it used to spin for like 20 or 30 seconds but now when i flick it in the bearing seat it… --- ## [PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help/27009)
**Author:** [@adogaus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adogaus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 2:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help/27009 "2011-06-10T02:49:37Z")
I have been throwing my y factor for a bout a week and a half. The bearing is messed up and i desperetly need to clean it and lube it. I have the supplies for cleaning but i dont know what to use for lube? --- ## [Instead of buying a new yoyo, can I just buy a better bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/instead-of-buying-a-new-yoyo-can-i-just-buy-a-better-bearing/27067)
**Author:** [@Hiphopyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hiphopyoer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 2:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/instead-of-buying-a-new-yoyo-can-i-just-buy-a-better-bearing/27067 "2011-06-10T02:46:18Z")
I have a yyf ONE and my mom doesn’t want me to buy a new yoyo. Should I just buy a center trac bearing or koncave bearing instead? --- ## [How to store Silicone...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-store-silicone/27090)
**Author:** [@Trace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Trace)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 1:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-store-silicone/27090 "2011-06-10T01:23:08Z")
It’s been a long time since I’ve asked anything in regards to maintenace but I have always had my silicone dry up on me and I was wondering if there’s a better way then putting the cap on and putting it in a ziplock bag…… --- ## [How long does poly strings last vs 50/50 and 100% cotton?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-long-does-poly-strings-last-vs-50-50-and-100-cotton/27087)
**Author:** [@Hiphopyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hiphopyoer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2011, 12:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-long-does-poly-strings-last-vs-50-50-and-100-cotton/27087 "2011-06-09T00:35:06Z")
I just made my own polyester string and I want to know how long my string will last, I play with my yoyo 2-4 hours a day. --- ## [Rec Rev "I" bearing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rec-rev-i-bearing-help/26910)
**Author:** [@jcollier](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jcollier)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2011, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rec-rev-i-bearing-help/26910 "2011-06-06T15:23:24Z")
Hi, I have a Rec Rev “I” and some thing happened to the bearing. I don’t know what but it doesn’t play the same. Does anybody know which bearing it comes with ??? . I really liked how it played befor it broke. Answer q… --- ## [Friction Sticker Questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/friction-sticker-questions/26979)
**Author:** [@Swatnoodle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Swatnoodle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2011, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/friction-sticker-questions/26979 "2011-06-06T03:01:13Z")
I was planning on getting a FHZ and was wondering how long the friction stickers usually last. Also, what would be a good replacement for the Friction sticks, IE. Dif-e-yo Friction stickers or jsut regular Duncan frction… --- ## [what can i use on my bearings. ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-can-i-use-on-my-bearings/26905)
**Author:** [@stone66](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stone66)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2011, 12:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-can-i-use-on-my-bearings/26905 "2011-06-06T00:31:54Z")
alright so i got some bearings in my duncan yoyos that are stock and i know they are really lubed and what not never cleaned them or anything they are black and rusty on the out side shell would cleaning them get rid of … --- ## [AHHH!!!! (panic attack)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ahhh-panic-attack/26919)
**Author:** [@scarecrow1298](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/scarecrow1298)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2011, 4:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ahhh-panic-attack/26919 "2011-06-05T04:24:27Z")
so I got into 5a and was throwing while on my break and dropped it, well I picked it up and noticed that one of the metal rings (its a DM2) had seemed to start to come off, I freaked and pushed it back on but now it vibe… --- ## [Will the ONE take flowable silicone?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-the-one-take-flowable-silicone/26958)
**Author:** [@Hiphopyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hiphopyoer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2011, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-the-one-take-flowable-silicone/26958 "2011-06-04T23:27:09Z")
I don’t want to buy pads thats all. --- ## [how long will the silicon sticker last?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-long-will-the-silicon-sticker-last/26937)
**Author:** [@edgar24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edgar24)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2011, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-long-will-the-silicon-sticker-last/26937 "2011-06-04T09:06:42Z")
I want to buy a FH2 but Im worried about the response… --- ## [Bearing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/26895)
**Author:** [@suicide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/suicide)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2011, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/26895 "2011-06-04T00:41:32Z")
I need help with cleaning my bearing because I know what to use just cant afford it and I dont want to mess up my yoyo so all I did is got a Kleenex and a small Flathead and rubbed it around making sure not to tear the K… --- ## [Response for DM2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-for-dm2/26927)
**Author:** [@mingfu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mingfu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2011, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-for-dm2/26927 "2011-06-03T22:46:49Z")
My dm’s response keeps wearing out and i always need a new one. So i watched one of the maintenance vids from andre and he said that you can get an O-ring at a hardware store. He also says that the o-ring will never wear… --- ## [Techno 2 mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/techno-2-mods/26912)
**Author:** [@Shkd70](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shkd70)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2011, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/techno-2-mods/26912 "2011-06-03T21:43:18Z")
I just got sed yoyo and with the rubber response system it’s way too responsive. I put a CBC spec bearing in it and took the pads out and forced 1 thin hat pad into 1 recess. It’s unresponsive for sure. A little slippy t… --- ## [Weight Rings, Cheap Mod!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weight-rings-cheap-mod/5739)
**Author:** [@Contagon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Contagon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2011, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weight-rings-cheap-mod/5739 "2011-06-03T02:12:59Z")
I had to show this it’s worked amazingly for me. I went to Lowe’s and bought 2 pairs of giant o-rings to go in the rims of my Frantic and M1. There about 1.2 grams each so in the end it’s about 5 grams heavier. The Fr… --- ## [Do you guys think I can silicone a Duncan Freehand 2?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-guys-think-i-can-silicone-a-duncan-freehand-2/26736)
**Author:** [@Hiphopyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hiphopyoer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-guys-think-i-can-silicone-a-duncan-freehand-2/26736 "2011-06-02T23:04:13Z")
I was wondering because I’m going to silicone it because it looks like it’s recessed enough so I can do it. Will it work? --- ## [How many hours of play to break in Duncan Silicone pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-many-hours-of-play-to-break-in-duncan-silicone-pads/26853)
**Author:** [@Lunacy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lunacy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-many-hours-of-play-to-break-in-duncan-silicone-pads/26853 "2011-06-02T14:41:42Z")
I just installed Duncan Silicone pads on both sides of my stock FHZ. I tossed it a couple times and found it moderately responsive. It didn’t seem to snag, but would return on a stiff tug. How long will this last for? W… --- ## [Dv888 hubstacked?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-hubstacked/26684)
**Author:** [@sloat24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sloat24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 12:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-hubstacked/26684 "2011-06-02T00:51:28Z")
Hey guys ive heard about hubstacking your dv888 but i am afraid to do it without some help or tips so id appreciate your guys input, thanks. Austin --- ## [I Need Some Help With a Stuck BEARING!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-some-help-with-a-stuck-bearing/26872)
**Author:** [@chuckflash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chuckflash)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-some-help-with-a-stuck-bearing/26872 "2011-06-01T22:52:49Z")
hey, i just got a new dv888 and the bearing is stuck, i know i don’t have to remove is immediately but it would be helpful if i new how to remove a stuck bearing. i was pretty interested in that trick where you use old s… --- ## [Wooly Markmont Iron Flower mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooly-markmont-iron-flower-mod/26840)
**Author:** [@sniffy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sniffy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooly-markmont-iron-flower-mod/26840 "2011-06-01T22:05:21Z")
Hello everybody. I did a little mod to my wooly markmont using various chemicals and powdered copper. The inside of the cup was treated with copper powder in solution and a diluted acid mix was used over time to ‘grow’ t… --- ## [Can a stripped axle (female end) be fixed?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-a-stripped-axle-female-end-be-fixed/26873)
**Author:** [@Mr\_YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr_YoYo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-a-stripped-axle-female-end-be-fixed/26873 "2011-06-01T19:20:11Z")
So I’ve had a YFF 44 for almost a year now. It seems like it got shipped with the wrong size axle (8mm instead of 10mm) and after screwing and unscrewing my yoyo over the duration of my ownership it has stripped the yoyo… --- ## [What do the different string types play like?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-the-different-string-types-play-like/26854)
**Author:** [@Lunacy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lunacy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2011, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-the-different-string-types-play-like/26854 "2011-05-31T23:38:45Z")
I just received three bags of strings (100% cotton, 50/50 and 100% poly). What should I expect the different strings to play like? Should the poly be less responsive than the others? --- ## [Silicone-ing my Y Factor. help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-ing-my-y-factor-help/26830)
**Author:** [@Filledwithfire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Filledwithfire)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2011, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-ing-my-y-factor-help/26830 "2011-05-30T22:34:48Z")
I just siliconed my Y Factor which was a pain in the arse. One half I used a plastic spoon but it was still a bit wrinkly and choppy. The other half I used an old Wendy’s gift card. That turned out much better but it is … --- ## [how would one go about satining a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-would-one-go-about-satining-a-yoyo/26833)
**Author:** [@codelove](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codelove)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2011, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-would-one-go-about-satining-a-yoyo/26833 "2011-05-30T22:33:56Z")
so i want to give some of my yoyos a satin finish but i have no idea how so any help would be appreciated. --- ## [DV 888 is Responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv-888-is-responsive/26819)
**Author:** [@Zack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zack)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2011, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv-888-is-responsive/26819 "2011-05-30T18:35:10Z")
When I first got the yoyo I accidentally overtightened the bearing so I got it replaced at the store. Now about 3 weeks after that the yoyo is responsive about 70% of the time when I try to do Plastic Whip. Any ideas on… --- ## [How do you remove side caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-remove-side-caps/26781)
**Author:** [@Surge57](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Surge57)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2011, 11:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-remove-side-caps/26781 "2011-05-29T23:15:20Z")
I want to practice thumb grinds on my Dark Magic II, but I can’t get the side caps off. I don’t have a good suction cup to do it, are there any alternative methods of taking them off? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=165) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=167)