# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=167 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 168 --- ## [wooly marmot responsive how do i fix it](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooly-marmot-responsive-how-do-i-fix-it/26795)
**Author:** [@yoyofactoryfan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyofactoryfan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2011, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooly-marmot-responsive-how-do-i-fix-it/26795 "2011-05-29T19:23:21Z")
I just bought a wooly marmot and ive had it for about a day and it is responding.icant even do a wrist whip with it and when i grind it respons and climbs back to my hand.how do i fix it?do i just need to break in the be… --- ## [Bearing stuck bearing removal tool wont even work!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-stuck-bearing-removal-tool-wont-even-work/26780)
**Author:** [@Link](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Link)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2011, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-stuck-bearing-removal-tool-wont-even-work/26780 "2011-05-29T04:59:36Z")
The bearing is stuck and I cant even get it out with a bearing removal tool! --- ## [Help!Yoyo suddenly responsive!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-suddenly-responsive/26772)
**Author:** [@ImNoYoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ImNoYoYo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2011, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-yoyo-suddenly-responsive/26772 "2011-05-28T23:46:48Z")
Help me! My yoyo has suddenly become responsive and the bearing makes alot of noise!!! What do i do??? --- ## [Broken Axle removal.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/broken-axle-removal/26737)
**Author:** [@TEAmPownage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TEAmPownage)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2011, 3:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/broken-axle-removal/26737 "2011-05-28T03:14:22Z")
Hello fellow modifiers, I have an interesting case to present to you today. My friend, who I have been trying to get into Yo-Yo-ing, finally considered the possibility. The main thing was, he disliked 1A, 2A, 3A, and 5A… --- ## [Magnets, how do they work? (magnetized counterweights)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magnets-how-do-they-work-magnetized-counterweights/26713)
**Author:** [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2011, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magnets-how-do-they-work-magnetized-counterweights/26713 "2011-05-27T04:00:34Z")
Worked on these today. Lots 'o fun! I used two standard 16mm dice and put 4 powerful magnets (not sure if they are neodymium or not, but they are certainly powerful!) in each one. This was actually a fairly d… --- ## [How often do you need to lube your bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-need-to-lube-your-bearing/26568)
**Author:** [@guitaryo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/guitaryo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-need-to-lube-your-bearing/26568 "2011-05-26T20:58:56Z")
If you lube your bearing, how do you know when it’s time to lube it again? or do you just clean it to get all the last lube out and then lube it? --- ## [Griffin Wing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/griffin-wing/26586)
**Author:** [@airpenguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/airpenguin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/griffin-wing/26586 "2011-05-26T13:44:44Z")
I recently aquired a griffin wing, which i love for 4a. The previous owner took one of the pads out, and it’s too slippy. i was wondering if i siliconed it, would it be too unresponsive? --- ## [I need a wood lathe (cheap)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-a-wood-lathe-cheap/26614)
**Author:** [@joeluisyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joeluisyoyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-a-wood-lathe-cheap/26614 "2011-05-26T13:43:40Z")
I wanna buy a wood lathe suitable for making yoyos. --- ## [Skyline help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/skyline-help/26676)
**Author:** [@Link](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Link)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/skyline-help/26676 "2011-05-26T12:33:10Z")
My Skyline is completely screwed! The axel is all the way in one side of the yoyo! :cry: I dont know what to do!!! Do I send it back (I bought it from a user so)? IDK what to do! Please help me out cant afford a $125 lo… --- ## [CAD experts help! (Rhino 3D)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cad-experts-help-rhino-3d/26673)
**Author:** [@Mr.WXF](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr.WXF)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cad-experts-help-rhino-3d/26673 "2011-05-26T01:48:03Z")
Anyone uses Rhino 3D to draw yoyo CAD drawings? I have a drawing of a yoyo and I plan it to the machining shop to have it made on Friday. The reason for this thread is because when I import the drawing into SolidWorks t… --- ## [My custom painted avant garde](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-custom-painted-avant-garde/26640)
**Author:** [@Badd2bone85](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Badd2bone85)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-custom-painted-avant-garde/26640 "2011-05-25T17:23:01Z")
Just finished painting this today! --- ## [Darkmagic, X-Convict Hitman,.... rusty rim](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/darkmagic-x-convict-hitman-rusty-rim/26474)
**Author:** [@RedTwo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RedTwo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/darkmagic-x-convict-hitman-rusty-rim/26474 "2011-05-25T01:18:50Z")
I’m from Vietnam, and our weather is pretty damp, which cause rusty rim in almost every metal rim/plastic body yoyojam yoyo like the dark magic, X-Convict,… and it looks horrible. I’ve used a protostar for 6 month but it… --- ## [Help!!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/26651)
**Author:** [@101396](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/101396)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 1:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/26651 "2011-05-25T01:04:47Z")
I have tried EVERYTHING!!! My bearing still won’t come off it has to be cleaned it’s sooo noisy and responsive but I can’t get it of --- ## [Protostar Help ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-help/26655)
**Author:** [@smacicyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smacicyoyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-help/26655 "2011-05-24T23:30:22Z")
So my Protostar has turned responsive so I’m thinking its time to clean the bearing…only one problem… the bearing is really jammed in the spacer and i can’t get it out… i tried to use pliers but i feel like I’m going to … --- ## [SPYY Stryker, what response do you use besides flowable sil?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spyy-stryker-what-response-do-you-use-besides-flowable-sil/26657)
**Author:** [@The\_Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Mod)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 11:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spyy-stryker-what-response-do-you-use-besides-flowable-sil/26657 "2011-05-24T23:14:07Z")
Ok, I have tried flowable silicone multiple times and it is a pain in the \*\*\* to me. Does anybody know where to find some silicone O-rings or what demensions fit? --- ## [How do you get a good pant job with rattle cans?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-a-good-pant-job-with-rattle-cans/26621)
**Author:** [@The\_Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Mod)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-a-good-pant-job-with-rattle-cans/26621 "2011-05-24T04:27:02Z")
By good, I dont mean proffesional. I just want something to not be blotched up, what prep should I take for a plastic yoyo? or a metal yoyo? I’m just going to do an undercoat then do the old glue overtop then do black … --- ## [what is the difference between silicone o-ring and the rubber o-ring](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-silicone-o-ring-and-the-rubber-o-ring/26600)
**Author:** [@edgar24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edgar24)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 2:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-silicone-o-ring-and-the-rubber-o-ring/26600 "2011-05-24T02:57:30Z")
will the silicone o-ring can last forever like the rubber o-ring? --- ## [How too lube a Loop 900](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-too-lube-a-loop-900/26622)
**Author:** [@mingfu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mingfu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-too-lube-a-loop-900/26622 "2011-05-24T02:02:19Z")
So i found that the bearing has no lube in it when it is mailed to you. But which lube do u use? i read it and it said that you could use thick lube or thin lube which is better and what are the advantages?? --- ## [northstar pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-pads/26613)
**Author:** [@jjwinck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jjwinck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 1:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-pads/26613 "2011-05-24T01:29:37Z")
i have no idea what would be a good pad for a northstar or what would fit. --- ## [Help!!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/26610)
**Author:** [@101396](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/101396)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/26610 "2011-05-23T23:41:22Z")
My dv888 super squeaky when I unscrew it I don’t know why. Also my bearing won’t come of maybe that has something todo with it? --- ## [Help please!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-please/26612)
**Author:** [@Link](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Link)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-please/26612 "2011-05-23T22:56:31Z")
How do you get the axel out??? ??? ??? ??? ??? --- ## [Cleaning aBearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-abearing/26587)
**Author:** [@101396](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/101396)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 4:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-abearing/26587 "2011-05-23T04:31:59Z")
What are thing u use to clean a bearing beside lighter fluid --- ## [YYf Loop 900 Gap is Uneven](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-loop-900-gap-is-uneven/26582)
**Author:** [@yoyocon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyocon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2011, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-loop-900-gap-is-uneven/26582 "2011-05-22T22:56:52Z")
I bought i pair of white Loop 900s from someone on the forums and I was told they were never played before, and when i got them they looked like they weren’t played. One problem i noticed is that the gap on both yoyos we… --- ## [Taking Apart an old Mosquito](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/taking-apart-an-old-mosquito/26502)
**Author:** [@hakysak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hakysak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2011, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/taking-apart-an-old-mosquito/26502 "2011-05-22T16:26:18Z")
Ok, so, I have two mosquitos, and I am working on modding them when I noticed that one had screws while the other one did not. The one that does not have screws also has starburst. From what I can tell, this is an old de… --- ## [Can you hub stack a dv888?????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-hub-stack-a-dv888/13386)
**Author:** [@yoyodude15](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodude15)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-hub-stack-a-dv888/13386 "2011-05-20T12:56:56Z")
Hey guys i was wondering if you can use a yyf pgm hub stacks on a yyf dv888?? --- ## [My first 888x Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-888x-mod/26449)
**Author:** [@mlewis38](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mlewis38)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 4:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-888x-mod/26449 "2011-05-20T04:42:50Z")
Hey all, so as some of yall know i got a 888x from Blackhops33 for free after my Dv888 got scammed in the mail. Well this yoyo was pretty beat up, but still played like a brand new 888x! This yoyo holds a special place i… --- ## [how to silicone groove?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-silicone-groove/26471)
**Author:** [@airpenguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/airpenguin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 2:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-silicone-groove/26471 "2011-05-20T02:58:14Z")
I want to start modding my stock FHZ, so i figured i’d silicone recess it.I just don’t know how to put teh recess in,not actually siliconing it.Help! --- ## [Noisy yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/noisy-yoyo/26438)
**Author:** [@Darkest\_of\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Darkest_of_yoyos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 1:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/noisy-yoyo/26438 "2011-05-20T01:29:38Z")
My dark Magic 2 has become really loud when it sleeps and it doesn’t sleep as long as it should what should I do to fix this? --- ## [wtf ILYY e1ns is responsive or what??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wtf-ilyy-e1ns-is-responsive-or-what/26454)
**Author:** [@iron\_doom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iron_doom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wtf-ilyy-e1ns-is-responsive-or-what/26454 "2011-05-19T23:42:48Z")
So I just got my new E1ns ‘09 edition and its responsive -.-’’ help plz?? --- ## [I cleaned my bearings but...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-cleaned-my-bearings-but/26445)
**Author:** [@Swatnoodle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Swatnoodle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-cleaned-my-bearings-but/26445 "2011-05-19T15:34:15Z")
So I followed the guide here for cleaning bearings. I put a minuscule amount of lube in each of my bearings after cleaning. My 10 ball bearing is still pretty responsive. Did I do something wrong? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=166) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=168)