# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=171 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 172 --- ## [My new severe (still) has issues\>:(](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-new-severe-still-has-issues/25356)
**Author:** [@zerrubabbel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zerrubabbel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-new-severe-still-has-issues/25356 "2011-04-07T22:42:09Z")
Recently, I bought my first three metals ( popstar, supernova, and severe) which represents a lot of time of saving my money… I am disappointed because almost half of that bill, I can’t enjoy… My severe came out of the b… --- ## [Ding's](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dings/25313)
**Author:** [@HOWxiao](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HOWxiao)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dings/25313 "2011-04-07T22:01:56Z")
its a newbie question but what is ding’s ??? --- ## [Problems with thin lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problems-with-thin-lube/25281)
**Author:** [@guitaryo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/guitaryo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problems-with-thin-lube/25281 "2011-04-07T13:17:59Z")
Whenever i try to thin lube one of my dead unresponsive yoyos (dv888, spyy addiction) it makes it (especially my dv888) almost tug responsive. It also makes them less smooth, and wobble more. Has anyone else had this pr… --- ## [K-PADS in a PRISON BREAK G5?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/k-pads-in-a-prison-break-g5/25299)
**Author:** [@aaronbrink](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aaronbrink)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/k-pads-in-a-prison-break-g5/25299 "2011-04-07T11:41:25Z")
Hey guys! I have an old “PrisonBreak” edition of the G5. It came originally with flowable silicone response, but it’s starting to wear thin, and I was wondering if any of the YYF K-Pads fit in it? It looks like it might… --- ## [starlight :(](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starlight/25180)
**Author:** [@Demon8828](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Demon8828)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starlight/25180 "2011-04-07T01:03:07Z")
i split one side of my starlight half way in half today any mods u can do with the parts of a starlight now mine is unuseable --- ## [Z-stacks on GM](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/z-stacks-on-gm/25311)
**Author:** [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 12:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/z-stacks-on-gm/25311 "2011-04-06T00:25:21Z")
Can you put Z-Stacks on the YYF grind machine? --- ## [Lube?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lube/25273)
**Author:** [@Slide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slide)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lube/25273 "2011-04-05T23:57:50Z")
I received a pair if Shinwoo Loops in a trade and they lag (sleep) at the end of the string when I try to loop. So in return I can’t loop with them. I don’t have any thick lube right now and I was wondering what I coul… --- ## [What is going on?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-going-on/25307)
**Author:** [@yoyonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyonut)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-going-on/25307 "2011-04-05T09:16:53Z")
My yuuksta is acting crazy! I threw a trapeze, and the thing went wack and now I can not do anything because the cbc pad grew. I just put new cbc pads in and it grew. What is going on? My yuuksta snaps back to my hand wh… --- ## [Home-Brewed Accessories Official Topic // Starting to mod :)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/home-brewed-accessories-official-topic-starting-to-mod/23422)
**Author:** [@DG1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DG1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 3:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/home-brewed-accessories-official-topic-starting-to-mod/23422 "2011-04-05T03:04:37Z")
What’s up guys! This is DG, and some of you may know that I’m working on DTT as well as an accessory company known as Home-Brewed Accessories. I’m going to be taking HBA even further by starting modding. The things … --- ## [Center trac bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/center-trac-bearing/25300)
**Author:** [@guitaryo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/guitaryo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/center-trac-bearing/25300 "2011-04-05T01:07:18Z")
I put center trac bearings in all my yoyos cause it makes less vibe, less wobble, and smoother. Just wondering if there was anything wrong with that or if other people do something similar, like putting KKs in all their… --- ## [Where can I buy O-Rings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-can-i-buy-o-rings/25143)
**Author:** [@JuhnLuk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JuhnLuk)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2011, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-can-i-buy-o-rings/25143 "2011-04-04T19:36:57Z")
my dark magic lost it’s o-rings while i was playing with it. well i guess they fell out? they can’t seem to wanna stay in. i even cleanred the groove of the yoyo cause i did see some “bleck” in it. i need to replace them… --- ## [how to remove silicone from yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-silicone-from-yoyo/25249)
**Author:** [@gommer556](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gommer556)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2011, 1:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-silicone-from-yoyo/25249 "2011-04-04T01:26:29Z")
i need to know the best way to get rid of the silicone in the yoyo in case you need to replace it. should i just like scape it off w/ a knife? it seems like that would scratch the yoyo --- ## [what yyf axle fits in the supernova lite](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yyf-axle-fits-in-the-supernova-lite/25275)
**Author:** [@joeyoshmoeyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joeyoshmoeyo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2011, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yyf-axle-fits-in-the-supernova-lite/25275 "2011-04-03T22:13:56Z")
what one fits? --- ## [list of things a common modder would need](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/list-of-things-a-common-modder-would-need/25035)
**Author:** [@888throwyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/888throwyo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2011, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/list-of-things-a-common-modder-would-need/25035 "2011-04-03T01:54:02Z")
Some beginner modders who might not know what to use or what you need this is a list explaining why you need may need curtain items to keep your throw in top shape or to mod it greatly! First you should be able to find … --- ## [Rusted Bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rusted-bearing/25159)
**Author:** [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rusted-bearing/25159 "2011-04-02T17:36:51Z")
O.K. I have this bearing and I decided to clean it. I clean my other bearings in vinegar and they work extremely well. But this time when I cleaned my other bearing, 2 minutes later it would become super responsive and r… --- ## [flowable silicone on YYF starlite and YYJ SFX?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-on-yyf-starlite-and-yyj-sfx/25225)
**Author:** [@edgar24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edgar24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-on-yyf-starlite-and-yyj-sfx/25225 "2011-04-02T17:21:36Z")
can i put flowable silicone on my YYF starlite and also to my YYJ SFX?thank you --- ## [cleaning or lubing\>/?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-or-lubing/25222)
**Author:** [@YOYOJAMizm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOYOJAMizm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-or-lubing/25222 "2011-04-02T13:18:06Z")
so do i have to clean my bearing like in a solvent or can i just lube it … --- ## [Yuuksta](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yuuksta/25194)
**Author:** [@yoyonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyonut)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yuuksta/25194 "2011-04-02T05:30:13Z")
Hi Everyone, My yuuksta is making a weird noise and is not sleeping very long and is very responsive even when i put thin lube on. I try doing my plastic whip, but the yoyo smacks back to my hand. I cleaned the bearing … --- ## [How to keep yoyos in good shape?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-keep-yoyos-in-good-shape/25195)
**Author:** [@yoyonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyonut)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 3:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-keep-yoyos-in-good-shape/25195 "2011-04-02T03:54:11Z")
Hi, I was just wondering how people keep their yoyos in such perfect mint shape (Sleep time, bearing health) all the time? Tips to keeping yoyos good? --- ## [Hspin Icon pads problem?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hspin-icon-pads-problem/19894)
**Author:** [@issuzark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/issuzark)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hspin-icon-pads-problem/19894 "2011-04-01T01:40:41Z")
My Icon drops it’s pads in a month, and silicone only lasts 1 day in it. Any clue on what can be done? :cry: --- ## [wobbling yoyo/Starlite mod/fix?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wobbling-yoyo-starlite-mod-fix/24827)
**Author:** [@eric94306](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eric94306)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wobbling-yoyo-starlite-mod-fix/24827 "2011-03-31T20:02:21Z")
I have a starlite that wobbles in a really weird way. It wobbles and then spins normally and then wobbles then spins normally, and repeats. how often the pattern repeats depends on the speed it is spinning. I cant figure… --- ## [Siliconing a YYF Velocity?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-a-yyf-velocity/24837)
**Author:** [@Kolokoi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kolokoi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-a-yyf-velocity/24837 "2011-03-31T16:20:19Z")
My adjustable black reponse systems broke. can i just remove it and just fill in the gap with silicone? --- ## [clean or lubed?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clean-or-lubed/25158)
**Author:** [@dynikus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dynikus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clean-or-lubed/25158 "2011-03-31T14:34:36Z")
should I clean my steel kk? It came with my phenomizm, so I would still have my ceramic kk not cleaned in case it somehow went wrong. Just wondering what the benefits of cleaning were. --- ## [Mod a metal drifter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-a-metal-drifter/24606)
**Author:** [@dingo54](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dingo54)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 3:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-a-metal-drifter/24606 "2011-03-31T03:58:13Z")
Do any of u guys know how to mod a metal drifter. I have the feeling it has potential but needs modded. Also dont tell me to remove a silicone sticker cuz tht isnt a mod and ive already done that. --- ## [My caps are stuck!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-caps-are-stuck/25150)
**Author:** [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 3:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-caps-are-stuck/25150 "2011-03-31T03:21:18Z")
My caps on my Duncan Raptor are stuck. I sucked them out before but I pressed one of the caps real hard and now it’s stuck. I can play it, but I don’t like it. Anyone know why it’s stuck? I am using a suction cup but my… --- ## [Trinity Mods ;)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trinity-mods/25139)
**Author:** [@HOWxiao](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HOWxiao)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trinity-mods/25139 "2011-03-30T19:06:18Z")
Are there any mods that i can use to improve my trinity? i chnge the bearing to centertrac. other than that ?? --- ## [Epic problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/epic-problem/25007)
**Author:** [@Saskabilly\_Psychosis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saskabilly_Psychosis)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/epic-problem/25007 "2011-03-30T04:25:12Z")
So… my Epic was playing wonderfully in terms of the unresponsivness. But, the bearing was always super loud and it vibed a bit… i knew it needed some thin lube… but kept putting it off because i know the next couple days… --- ## [Velocity Bearing Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/velocity-bearing-help/25092)
**Author:** [@admiralnelson3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/admiralnelson3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 2:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/velocity-bearing-help/25092 "2011-03-30T02:46:47Z")
I have moved on from my YYF Velocity, but I was trying to fix it up for some other people to use. I got some thin lube from YoYo Jam but I wasn’t sure how to put it onto the bearing since it has those brass ends on it. … --- ## [how do you mod a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-mod-a-yoyo/25087)
**Author:** [@yoyogodx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyogodx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2011, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-mod-a-yoyo/25087 "2011-03-29T16:46:52Z")
please help im new to this stuff and i need to mod my throw monkey and fhz to make it spin longer, please help ;D --- ## [Dark Magic 2 broken? (Please help!)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-2-broken-please-help/24919)
**Author:** [@MikeD11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MikeD11)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2011, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-2-broken-please-help/24919 "2011-03-29T16:42:03Z")
Hi everyone, I noticed my dark magic 2 was acting odd and being responsive so I opened it and noticed the rubber was half off on one side (and starting to peel off on the other) I tried to put it back in, but the rubber … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=170) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=172)