# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=172 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 173 --- ## [Hybrid (O-ring + starburst) VS Friction stickers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hybrid-o-ring-starburst-vs-friction-stickers/25089)
**Author:** [@danielbjelan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/danielbjelan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2011, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hybrid-o-ring-starburst-vs-friction-stickers/25089 "2011-03-29T13:56:59Z")
OK now, I know that hybrid is way better than friction stickers but i just wanted to ask you guys to compare for me, which of these have stronger response, and how much better ??? Tnx in advance :wink: --- ## [xConvict mod fail?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/xconvict-mod-fail/25082)
**Author:** [@CrazedX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CrazedX)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2011, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/xconvict-mod-fail/25082 "2011-03-29T13:15:30Z")
I’ve tried to widen the gap and also cleaned the bearing. any other suggestions? --- ## [Duncan Raptor: responsive after 1 day](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-raptor-responsive-after-1-day/25058)
**Author:** [@kermalkersh888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kermalkersh888)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2011, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-raptor-responsive-after-1-day/25058 "2011-03-29T03:12:36Z")
so i got my duncan raptor yesterday and it was unresponsive for awhile. then it started to become responsive and it is making me really frustrated. The raptor is for sure my favorite yoyo and i want it to play unresponsi… --- ## [Switching responce in YYF Adjustomatic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/switching-responce-in-yyf-adjustomatic/25028)
**Author:** [@hakysak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hakysak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2011, 3:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/switching-responce-in-yyf-adjustomatic/25028 "2011-03-29T03:02:23Z")
I like the size and shape of the adjustomatic, so I am thinking about getting one. But star burst response is really bugging me. Since it has an o-ring response, will the guts of a Velocity fit into the guts of an adjus… --- ## [54 playing responsively](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/54-playing-responsively/25025)
**Author:** [@BiG\_FooT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BiG_FooT)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/54-playing-responsively/25025 "2011-03-28T20:53:56Z")
I have a OneDrop 54 and love it. I’ve owned it for 2 weeks, about a week ago it started to play responsively. Plastic whip and popping it up for a thumb grind are taboo now. I ordered a new baring from OneDrop and put it… --- ## [A use for old bearing shields, YoYoFactory Starlite Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-use-for-old-bearing-shields-yoyofactory-starlite-mod/25050)
**Author:** [@d42kn355](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/d42kn355)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-use-for-old-bearing-shields-yoyofactory-starlite-mod/25050 "2011-03-28T16:45:22Z")
Hey this is my first post and it happens to be an idea ive been using for a while now and have had absolutely no problems with. The only thing required is a Yo-Yo with Spacers (i.e. YYF Starlite, or a Duncan like the Me… --- ## [What's black and white and red?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-black-and-white-and-red/24593)
**Author:** [@Ricerocket](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ricerocket)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-black-and-white-and-red/24593 "2011-03-28T05:28:46Z")
No, not the newspaper, B-Rad’s new Adjust-O-Lite! Hub work: Gettin’ there! Annnnd, we’re done! --- ## [modde aquaries](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modde-aquaries/25013)
**Author:** [@connoryoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/connoryoyos)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modde-aquaries/25013 "2011-03-27T13:29:09Z")
i would like to get my aquaries large bearing flowable siliconed and maybe even medal rims for one a i could mail you the yoyo and money if intrested reply :slight\_smile: :slight\_smile: :slight\_smile: :slight\_smile: … --- ## [Z-Stacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/z-stacks/24980)
**Author:** [@TEAmPownage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TEAmPownage)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/z-stacks/24980 "2011-03-27T05:54:57Z")
Let’s just cut to the chase. On one of my previous posts: Now what? - Looking for Help/Recommendation - YoYoExpert I asked the community to tell me what yo-yo I should get, but a new topic has been brought to my attent… --- ## [painting a fhz...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-a-fhz/24987)
**Author:** [@smole388](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smole388)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2011, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-a-fhz/24987 "2011-03-26T22:07:37Z")
ok im painting a fhz with the whole splash thing with the dremel, but idk how to splash the caps, i tryed flicking paint with a brush onto it, but it didnt work, and also, how many coats should i put for the background? … --- ## [bearing????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing/24957)
**Author:** [@JuhnLuk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JuhnLuk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2011, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing/24957 "2011-03-26T14:19:12Z")
hey all. im a knuckle head and dont do a lot of maintenence on my yoyo since im too busy playing. lately though my yoyo bearing has been dying lately. when you take the yoyo apart and try to spin the bearing itself it wi… --- ## [Paint Stripper?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint-stripper/24968)
**Author:** [@Texasthrower](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Texasthrower)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2011, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint-stripper/24968 "2011-03-25T16:40:05Z")
i dont have any mineral spirits paint thinner, and i was wondering would it be possible to use paint stripper with the same effect? --- ## [Getting ready to Anodize in spring again! Look inside!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-ready-to-anodize-in-spring-again-look-inside/24592)
**Author:** [@England1414](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/England1414)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2011, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-ready-to-anodize-in-spring-again-look-inside/24592 "2011-03-24T23:48:58Z")
Hey everyone, im getting back into anodizing as winter winds down and the temperature rises. I already know how to properly splash/drizzle/acidwash anodize and stuff but do any of you fellow anodizers have tips that help… --- ## [Clean Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clean-bearings/24880)
**Author:** [@bad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2011, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clean-bearings/24880 "2011-03-24T21:17:24Z")
Ok I cleaned my bearing… (My first cleaning). Put a drop of thin lube. Its the Yomega Dash… the pads are worn, bearing broke in… After I cleaned it (I dried it obously), It was more responcive… Not like a flick of the wr… --- ## [Dv888 Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-mod/24936)
**Author:** [@XxKingDomxX23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XxKingDomxX23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2011, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-mod/24936 "2011-03-24T13:45:22Z")
So i got a new drill and wanted to do something with it. I found my old dv888 which was pretty beat up, full of scratches and dings. So i decided to satin the rims of the dv888. As for a noob at modding i think i did a g… --- ## [adding splash?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adding-splash/24889)
**Author:** [@mlewis38](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mlewis38)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2011, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adding-splash/24889 "2011-03-24T13:11:30Z")
Ive seen lots of painting vids out there, and im really inspired to paint my "10 dV888, its stock gray and i was thinking of adding some splash to it. honestly i just wanted to add some black to it. below is a link of wh… --- ## [How should I mod my dm1?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-mod-my-dm1/24928)
**Author:** [@zerrubabbel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zerrubabbel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2011, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-mod-my-dm1/24928 "2011-03-23T21:22:21Z")
My dm is one of my favorites, however it’s a little too responsive for my taste ( for those unfamiliar it has starbursts on one half and an o ring on the other) so my plan to fix it was to sand down the starbursts and dr… --- ## [Yoyorecreation responsive? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-responsive/24833)
**Author:** [@issuzark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/issuzark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2011, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-responsive/24833 "2011-03-23T18:49:44Z")
So I got a second hand B-grade Stargazer which played awesome. The thing is, the bearing (kk) became noisy after a while and became responsive. The pads came off too. So I washed the bearing with water and replaced the … --- ## [Bearing Removal Tool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-removal-tool/24896)
**Author:** [@CiderDad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CiderDad)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2011, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-removal-tool/24896 "2011-03-23T07:05:01Z")
Hey you guys, I recently got myself this beautiful little DV888 and was horrified that after about 4 days the bearing went bust. So naturally i dug around and found some people having the problem. I then proceeded to at… --- ## [POPstar rim 'MOD'? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/popstar-rim-mod/22489)
**Author:** [@CLYW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CLYW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2011, 5:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/popstar-rim-mod/22489 "2011-03-23T05:17:12Z")
i modded my popstar…sorta. well, I sanded down the outer rims and then i mirror polished them. it looks pretty amazing. pics will hopefuly come soon. thanks. :slight\_smile: --- ## [busted hub? axle?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/busted-hub-axle/24913)
**Author:** [@cactusinalaska](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cactusinalaska)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2011, 4:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/busted-hub-axle/24913 "2011-03-23T04:06:26Z")
i did try searching for this but couldnt find exactly what it is… been yoyoing a few months, just got a yyf 44 special less than a week ago. hit the cement ground once and not even hard and my yoyo has the hardest time s… --- ## [Where is flowable silicone available?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-is-flowable-silicone-available/24784)
**Author:** [@zerrubabbel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zerrubabbel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2011, 2:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-is-flowable-silicone-available/24784 "2011-03-23T02:52:09Z")
I have used the search bar and didn’t find what I’m looking for… Where can I buy flowable silicone ( online prefered, local stores kinda acceptable( I live in the sticks)) --- ## [Responsive Legacy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-legacy/24883)
**Author:** [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2011, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-legacy/24883 "2011-03-22T18:05:33Z")
My YYJ Legacy has been very responsive for the past month. I know the problem and I justcan’t fix it. It’s the silicone making it TUG-responsive and it is very annoying since the disability of tricks. Like I used Permate… --- ## [To silicone or not to silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/to-silicone-or-not-to-silicone/24888)
**Author:** [@mlewis38](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mlewis38)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2011, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/to-silicone-or-not-to-silicone/24888 "2011-03-22T18:03:49Z")
well i have a dv888, with a center trac bearing. Ive noticed with the stock flat bearing in it the binds are perfect, but with this centertrac bearings the bind does slip a bit, which is expected. Anyways ive came to the… --- ## [Center Trac Bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/center-trac-bearing/24144)
**Author:** [@mlewis38](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mlewis38)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2011, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/center-trac-bearing/24144 "2011-03-22T03:35:25Z")
Its amazing! Anways its completley unresponsive, but i dropped a drop of thin lube in it, anyways my question is, is it ok to take the shelds off when u clean and lube it? like a regular flat bearing? or just leave them … --- ## [Pros and cons of powder coating?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pros-and-cons-of-powder-coating/24884)
**Author:** [@stephosh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stephosh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2011, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pros-and-cons-of-powder-coating/24884 "2011-03-22T02:19:36Z")
I don’t hear too much about powder coating. Does it chip like paint? --- ## [rubber response systems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rubber-response-systems/24874)
**Author:** [@Rika-chan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rika-chan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2011, 11:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rubber-response-systems/24874 "2011-03-21T23:50:30Z")
how long does it take to wear it down to a better height? its to responsive right now :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [my bearing lock up ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bearing-lock-up/24717)
**Author:** [@seangon10](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/seangon10)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2011, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bearing-lock-up/24717 "2011-03-21T12:53:19Z")
what do i do now that my bearing locked up how do i fix it? plz help and thanks. --- ## [is this the right rit dye for a fhz?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-right-rit-dye-for-a-fhz/24854)
**Author:** [@Camjameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Camjameron)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2011, 2:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-right-rit-dye-for-a-fhz/24854 "2011-03-21T02:57:34Z")
is the powder one the right amount of dye for this vid --- ## [can you put flowable in any recess?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-put-flowable-in-any-recess/24858)
**Author:** [@oyoyyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oyoyyoyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2011, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-put-flowable-in-any-recess/24858 "2011-03-21T02:48:44Z")
I was just wondering if I could put flowable in my counter attack as it is or if it would be better to make the recess deeper/wider? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=171) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=173)