# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=169 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 170 --- ## [YoYoJam SR-71 PROBLEM!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-sr-71-problem/26186)
**Author:** [@danielbjelan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/danielbjelan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-sr-71-problem/26186 "2011-05-09T12:21:06Z")
Well, I just bought a new YoYoJam SR-71 yoyo from (Bobs Bait and Tackle). Everything is fine, well, almost everything…I noticed today that there is a tiny gap between metal and plastic part, it’s about 1/2 mm wide and t… --- ## [does this rtv silicone work](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-this-rtv-silicone-work/26176)
**Author:** [@theyoyoguy15](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theyoyoguy15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-this-rtv-silicone-work/26176 "2011-05-09T00:18:42Z")
does this work in response areas http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product\_High-Temp-Red-RTV-Silicone-Gasket-Permatex\_7160114-P\_N2131\_T|GRP2132\_\_\_\_\_ --- ## [How do you mirror polish a yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-mirror-polish-a-yoyo/25623)
**Author:** [@CLYW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CLYW)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-mirror-polish-a-yoyo/25623 "2011-05-09T00:18:06Z")
Hi guys. i would like to know how to get a mirror polish on my yoyos. :slight\_smile: thx! --- ## [Is the metal drifter recess deep enough for flowable sili](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-metal-drifter-recess-deep-enough-for-flowable-sili/26150)
**Author:** [@Camjameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Camjameron)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2011, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-metal-drifter-recess-deep-enough-for-flowable-sili/26150 "2011-05-08T15:29:33Z")
is it? --- ## [Protege hubstacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protege-hubstacks/26163)
**Author:** [@yy44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yy44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2011, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protege-hubstacks/26163 "2011-05-08T12:51:13Z")
I got a protege and i wanted to get hub stacks for it but i don’t know if you can and if i would send it to a modder. --- ## [WHAT THE (BOBS BAIT AND TACKLE) HAPPENED TO MY DM2!!!!!!!!!!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-the-bobs-bait-and-tackle-happened-to-my-dm2/26070)
**Author:** [@bad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bad)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2011, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-the-bobs-bait-and-tackle-happened-to-my-dm2/26070 "2011-05-08T04:29:08Z")
ok well I have a dm2 (love it, its amazing) and i put it to rest for like eh… about 1 month or so and now all over the metal rims is like brownish/silver spots!!! ??? i tried cleaning it by blowing on it and rubbing but … --- ## [Cleaning your bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-your-bearing/25886)
**Author:** [@guitaryo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/guitaryo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2011, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-your-bearing/25886 "2011-05-08T02:19:37Z")
I know how to clean a bearing, but clean you clean two at once in the same jar? --- ## [Gm2 with FHZ hubs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gm2-with-fhz-hubs/26099)
**Author:** [@tyler3490](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tyler3490)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2011, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gm2-with-fhz-hubs/26099 "2011-05-07T22:34:59Z")
This was one of the old GM2’s with thin walls that ended up breaking so my buddy gave the rims to me to mod so I just put some FHZ hubs in. It plays really well with just a hint of vibe http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hp… --- ## [jammaker true hybrid ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/jammaker-true-hybrid/26129)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2011, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/jammaker-true-hybrid/26129 "2011-05-07T16:05:15Z")
its a jamboo with speed maker hubs! --- ## [spacer problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacer-problem/26132)
**Author:** [@airpenguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/airpenguin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2011, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacer-problem/26132 "2011-05-07T00:02:48Z")
all of a sudden the spacer on the axle side of my protostar just wouldnt fit in there.idk if it is the axle or what is causing the problem --- ## [axel lube/grease (whatever)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axel-lube-grease-whatever/26110)
**Author:** [@scarecrow1298](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/scarecrow1298)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2011, 1:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axel-lube-grease-whatever/26110 "2011-05-06T01:13:48Z")
I did a few searchs and couldn’t find any anwsers on this…basically I just dyed my yoyo and I believe that the oil grease…stuff, on the axel got washed off so i squieks hecka bad when I screw or unscrew the the yoyo, its… --- ## [Rim polished Skyline](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rim-polished-skyline/26045)
**Author:** [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2011, 1:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rim-polished-skyline/26045 "2011-05-05T01:11:27Z")
Hey hey hey. Back again with more polishing. THis one I got from yoyojamben. It was half done, and I finished the job. This is how I got it from him: Sanded the wall to the inner cup down to match: Sanded more u… --- ## [where can i buy foam?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-can-i-buy-foam/25945)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2011, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-can-i-buy-foam/25945 "2011-05-04T23:08:15Z")
Were can I buy foam for a case? --- ## [hubstacks?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstacks/26044)
**Author:** [@dynikus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dynikus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2011, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstacks/26044 "2011-05-04T16:26:11Z")
I just got an 888 from jayyo (really smooth, I love it :slight\_smile: ) but on of the stacks is spinning really slowly. like if I stop the yoyo, one side will keep going, and the other stops in like a second. I tried pu… --- ## [888 response?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888-response/26071)
**Author:** [@dynikus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dynikus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2011, 3:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888-response/26071 "2011-05-04T03:14:49Z")
what size response do I get for an 888? (not 888x. slim cbc are too small) I put in some silicone, but I like pads better. I think it’s an 08 888. on the inner rim… area it has the 888 and yyf in fancier lettering. th… --- ## [My flying squrrel is acting weird](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-flying-squrrel-is-acting-weird/25900)
**Author:** [@Hiphopyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hiphopyoer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2011, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-flying-squrrel-is-acting-weird/25900 "2011-05-02T22:36:13Z")
I just got it today and it came out of the box responsive. So I took of the friction stickers and there was a starburst pattern, So I left it like that. When I tried to throw a sleeper the yoyo didn’t roll off the string… --- ## [Paint/Appearence alteration.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint-appearence-alteration/25891)
**Author:** [@FlameLegend](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FlameLegend)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2011, 1:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint-appearence-alteration/25891 "2011-05-02T01:36:41Z")
my friend’s giving me his 09 aqua 888x for my yuuksta and the shade of blue his 888x is is just bad. I hav ean option now. I can either sand the blue down like i did with my friend’s 2010 888x which is a lighter blue and… --- ## [Duncan Raptor: All of a sudden responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-raptor-all-of-a-sudden-responsive/25942)
**Author:** [@hakysak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hakysak)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2011, 5:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-raptor-all-of-a-sudden-responsive/25942 "2011-04-29T05:16:05Z")
I’ve had my Raptor for a couple of months now. But, since the bearing that came with it was responsive, I put in a YYJ unresponsive bearing from another yoyo. and it’s been unresponsive for the last couple of months. To… --- ## [Northstar Vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-vibe/25584)
**Author:** [@Link](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Link)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2011, 3:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-vibe/25584 "2011-04-27T03:29:28Z")
My Northstar is kind of vibey. Is this normal? Will it go away? --- ## [My Axel broke, :-(](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-axel-broke/25894)
**Author:** [@MPagoada](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MPagoada)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2011, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-axel-broke/25894 "2011-04-27T02:47:48Z")
I have a Duncan Metal Drifter that is really nice and i love because my uncle gave it to me before he past away. I have been practicing after he died because he wanted me to be a “pro”, but while i was practicing i have … --- ## [Silicone Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-help/25887)
**Author:** [@YoSeba](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoSeba)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-help/25887 "2011-04-26T22:23:52Z")
Is Silicone adhesive or waterproof adhesive a good response system? --- ## [My 10 ball bearing.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-10-ball-bearing/25857)
**Author:** [@FlameLegend](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FlameLegend)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-10-ball-bearing/25857 "2011-04-26T21:11:12Z")
Is there something wrong with it? I bought a 10 ball when ibought my dv888. They both came today and the 10 ball has like a 3 second flick time. And it dies out so quickly. People on the forums said it was amazing. Sol… --- ## [Silicone closest to stock](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-closest-to-stock/25846)
**Author:** [@dcs937](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dcs937)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 11:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-closest-to-stock/25846 "2011-04-25T23:15:04Z")
This is why I put it here instead of the modification section. I wasn’t sure. I have a battosai from a trade and it made the yoyo very slow and vibey/grippy/weird. I did a search for this and so many things came up…blu… --- ## [Yoyo Dent Removal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-dent-removal/25825)
**Author:** [@arcuda](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/arcuda)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-dent-removal/25825 "2011-04-25T19:51:05Z")
I dropped my new one drop 54 on cement and got a small ding in it. :cry: I went to advanced auto parts and found paint meant to be put on scratches on cars. I sanded the dent down and put a few coats of paint on it and i… --- ## [about pad response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-pad-response/25822)
**Author:** [@edgar24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edgar24)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2011, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-pad-response/25822 "2011-04-24T16:33:54Z")
all yoyo that has pad response can be replace by flowable silicone? --- ## [Cleaning?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning/25811)
**Author:** [@Ceci](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ceci)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2011, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning/25811 "2011-04-24T01:53:18Z")
Hi,so my friend was using my 54 while we were on the field. When he gave it back I noticed some parts of my yoyo were darker than the rest, this wasn’t there before. I believe its just water/mud. Anyone have any tips? ??… --- ## [putting on hubstacks?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/putting-on-hubstacks/25799)
**Author:** [@dynikus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dynikus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2011, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/putting-on-hubstacks/25799 "2011-04-23T20:05:56Z")
To add stacks to an 888, could I just buy 2 a sized bearings? or do they require some special bearing? I have rice stacks with o rings, so I’m good there. and the hubstack kit is sold out. --- ## [Loose Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loose-axle/25755)
**Author:** [@TehBladeOfDoom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TehBladeOfDoom)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2011, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loose-axle/25755 "2011-04-23T17:47:01Z")
My yo-yo’s axle is really loose for some reason. My yo-yo doesn’t tighten very well and it vibes alot. How can I fix this? --- ## [twisted colored yoyo strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/twisted-colored-yoyo-strings/25724)
**Author:** [@kermalkersh888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kermalkersh888)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2011, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/twisted-colored-yoyo-strings/25724 "2011-04-23T17:18:26Z")
does anyone know how to make twisted colored yoyo string? solid colors are okay, but i want to make some twisted string too. --- ## [need help with painting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-painting/25792)
**Author:** [@tjz1021](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tjz1021)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2011, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-painting/25792 "2011-04-22T23:43:43Z")
hey guys i have a question i am going to start painting my yoyo(airbrush) my yomega maverick (metal) and after i paint it what do i put on to protect it? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=168) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=170)