# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=173 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 174 --- ## [54 response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/54-response/24846)
**Author:** [@Rika-chan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rika-chan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2011, 10:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/54-response/24846 "2011-03-20T22:37:21Z")
so, i took my spare 888 size yyf pads and double stacked them onto my 54, because single was to slippy. i spent a half hour sanding them down and they are still too responsive. advice? --- ## [POPstar axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/popstar-axle/24847)
**Author:** [@Rika-chan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rika-chan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2011, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/popstar-axle/24847 "2011-03-20T22:12:50Z")
what size screw set would i get? I cant order from YYE ATM so… what screw set size is it? (guessing jhb is coming soon ::)) --- ## [Protostar Spacers Stuck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-spacers-stuck/24739)
**Author:** [@brandoide1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brandoide1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2011, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-spacers-stuck/24739 "2011-03-19T05:34:58Z")
Is there any way to get the spacers out of a protostar? They are NOT stuck on the bearing, they are stuck on the halves of the yoyo. Can they come off, or are they stuck there? --- ## [Problem with Protostar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-protostar/24787)
**Author:** [@DeKaze](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DeKaze)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2011, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-protostar/24787 "2011-03-18T21:19:59Z")
Hello everyone, I’ve just got a problem, I was throwing my protostar, when it suddenly got louder (Broke in, I think) And then it became responsive enough to come back to my hand, + it reduced the yo-yo’s sleep time heav… --- ## [stripped axel ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-axel/24649)
**Author:** [@1A1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/1A1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2011, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-axel/24649 "2011-03-18T19:25:20Z")
so ive been yoying for about a year and seven or eight months ago i got a superstar and because i was so unskilled I stripped the axle. unfortunatley that didnt teach me a lesson so when i got my northstar before christm… --- ## [2A yoyo help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-yoyo-help/24725)
**Author:** [@Yoyoguyicool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyoguyicool)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2011, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-yoyo-help/24725 "2011-03-18T08:33:44Z")
Hey,I just buy a new 2a yoyo and it work really good but the only thing is it cant sleep.I want my yoyo yoyo either sleep and loop!Please help me!Thankss :wink: --- ## [SUPER responsive sasquatch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/super-responsive-sasquatch/24702)
**Author:** [@dingo54](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dingo54)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2011, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/super-responsive-sasquatch/24702 "2011-03-16T18:06:21Z")
So my 2 week old Sasquatch is super resposive so if I tug it it comes back.it’s not the bearing cuz it’s broken in already and wen I called yye they said play it for a week and if it still is send it back. Well it’s been… --- ## [FHZ Mod Help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mod-help/24636)
**Author:** [@johnnymagic86](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/johnnymagic86)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2011, 1:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mod-help/24636 "2011-03-16T01:14:31Z")
I have a free hand zero that I am modding. I have added weight rings, a silicone groove, and have dyed it. I also have a hubstack kit but that adds an unbelievable amount of vibe so leaving the hubstacks off. The thing I… --- ## [HELP WITH PROTOSTAR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-protostar/24690)
**Author:** [@Superspylee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Superspylee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-protostar/24690 "2011-03-15T19:26:32Z")
So I oiled my protostar center trac bearing and put a 100% polyester string in and its so responsive it comes up with just one tug! :o --- ## [My yyj Hitman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yyj-hitman/24653)
**Author:** [@kingroxas206](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kingroxas206)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yyj-hitman/24653 "2011-03-15T17:45:46Z")
i modded my hitman for unresspinsive play and i need help cuz it still comes back to my hand without the bind what i did : i put my longest sleeping baring ( 13s), put thick shims , sicliconed , i even brought the thine… --- ## [Show Me Your Mods!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-me-your-mods/24533)
**Author:** [@cbaxt98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cbaxt98)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-me-your-mods/24533 "2011-03-15T06:14:55Z")
Well, show me what mods you have done! I just started (I only have a drill :-\\ ) and I have recessed two Hayabusas and FH2 (2010) and satined an Undeniable Genesis at first with 200 and 300 grit but now I mirror polishe… --- ## [DM2 axle size?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-axle-size/24642)
**Author:** [@dynikus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dynikus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2011, 2:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-axle-size/24642 "2011-03-14T02:28:37Z")
Hey, does anyone know what size axle the dm2 uses? Not sure what size my friend ordered, but they didn’t fit in his dark magic. (too small) would it just be YoYoJam Axles – YoYoExpert those, or something else? --- ## [the konkave bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-konkave-bearing/24628)
**Author:** [@banjosteve](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/banjosteve)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-konkave-bearing/24628 "2011-03-13T19:21:46Z")
I just recently picked up yoyoing about a couple of weeks ago, im now moving on to the advanced section. i was wondering how much of a difference the konkave bearing made for unresponsive play. the bearing im currently u… --- ## [POPstar being responsive?!? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/popstar-being-responsive/24597)
**Author:** [@BiG\_FooT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BiG_FooT)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/popstar-being-responsive/24597 "2011-03-13T17:32:28Z")
I got a YYF POPstar about a week ago, and I love it. Its been playing great, but tonight it started to play a little more responsive then it had been, e.g. When Im popping it up for thumb grinds, laceration ect. I chang… --- ## [Caliper question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/caliper-question/24520)
**Author:** [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/caliper-question/24520 "2011-03-13T14:23:43Z")
Ok my fellow mod friends, I’m looking into getting a Caliper and I was wondering, those that use them, do you prefer Digital or Manual better? Out of the two, what one do you feel is more accurate? I’ve never used one so… --- ## [separating protostar bearing and spacers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/separating-protostar-bearing-and-spacers/24545)
**Author:** [@MUFFINxPRIM3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MUFFINxPRIM3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2011, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/separating-protostar-bearing-and-spacers/24545 "2011-03-12T20:32:06Z")
I got my protostar a month ago and the bearing just doesnt come out and its time for a good cleaning. Help me! --- ## [axle question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-question/24596)
**Author:** [@xaix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xaix)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2011, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-question/24596 "2011-03-12T10:27:03Z")
Hey I was wondering can I change my yoyojam axle with yoyofactory axle? --- ## [Question about my trinity](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-my-trinity/24541)
**Author:** [@HOWxiao](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HOWxiao)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2011, 2:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-my-trinity/24541 "2011-03-11T02:06:23Z")
recently my trinity dings our doorknob then today it fell on the ground when im playing it. it has no wobbles . how will i know if something is wrong with it ? i now its made up of metal but can it be broken by just lik… --- ## [changing bearing size in a throw monkey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/changing-bearing-size-in-a-throw-monkey/24515)
**Author:** [@oyoyyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oyoyyoyo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/changing-bearing-size-in-a-throw-monkey/24515 "2011-03-10T07:11:40Z")
I’m pretty sure it would be possible to mod a duncan throw monkey with a size c bearing. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me how i should go about doing it. --- ## [Popstar bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/popstar-bearings/24535)
**Author:** [@Schmoyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Schmoyoyo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/popstar-bearings/24535 "2011-03-10T05:48:04Z")
can you switch out the large bearing in the popstar with a small one ? Also will you have to change the axle ? --- ## [Protostar Tightness](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-tightness/24528)
**Author:** [@brandoide1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brandoide1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 3:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-tightness/24528 "2011-03-10T03:06:56Z")
I recently got a protostar and I love it! But I have a question about the arrows and over-tightning. Am I suppose to line the arrows up? Because I am trying to but, they’re about an inch away from each other and it is pr… --- ## [my Big Ben yo yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-big-ben-yo-yo/24531)
**Author:** [@Superyoyodude9000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Superyoyodude9000)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-big-ben-yo-yo/24531 "2011-03-10T01:57:28Z")
Hey i just bought a Big Ben yo yo, and the description said you can adjust it to make it unresponsive, and it’s still responsive. what should i do? --- ## [some question...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-question/24481)
**Author:** [@kevinn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-question/24481 "2011-03-09T12:05:42Z")
I have a superstar acidwash, what i want to ask is: The area around outer of the silicone hole and wall of the silicone hole itself is a bit rusty, what things that causing this? does it effect my play? i can’t unscrew… --- ## [HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!Stuck Dark magic 2 axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-dark-magic-2-axle/24513)
**Author:** [@migodealo123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/migodealo123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-dark-magic-2-axle/24513 "2011-03-09T12:01:06Z")
Help my dark magic 2’s axle is stuck and i cant get it out please help me and i dont want to pay for a new one \>:( --- ## [Silicone Lubrication for Yoyo Lube? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-lubrication-for-yoyo-lube/24300)
**Author:** [@Kolokoi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kolokoi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-lubrication-for-yoyo-lube/24300 "2011-03-09T03:47:11Z")
So i have this silicone lube and it says it doesnt oxidize or it doesnt leave any residue. do you think this will be a good replacement for yoyo lube? :slight\_smile: Direct link to large image removed -jhb8426- --- ## [How do you insert O rings? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-insert-o-rings/24502)
**Author:** [@Plan\_D\_man\_25](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Plan_D_man_25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 2:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-insert-o-rings/24502 "2011-03-09T02:16:08Z")
Ok, so, I have a DM and I want to put O ring’s in it. Do I superglue them in or what? :-\\ --- ## [hspin icon pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hspin-icon-pads/24505)
**Author:** [@the\_old\_dog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/the_old_dog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hspin-icon-pads/24505 "2011-03-09T01:59:00Z")
Howdy all, I bought an icon from someone else, and now one of the pads has given up. I got one pad and an axel when i bought the yo yo. I’m good for now, but i can’t seem to find replacements, for the future. From what … --- ## [Need help with My YYF Velocity](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-my-yyf-velocity/24389)
**Author:** [@jaybo1996](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jaybo1996)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-my-yyf-velocity/24389 "2011-03-09T01:16:01Z")
So, I got my YYF Velocity this christmas, and allready, one of teh silicon friction pads has fallen out, I’m not sure if I should keep out, for doing more unresponsive tricks, or put it back in, If I put it back in, how … --- ## [Responsive Sasquatch (PLEASE HELP!)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-sasquatch-please-help/24324)
**Author:** [@DG1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DG1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2011, 11:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-sasquatch-please-help/24324 "2011-03-08T23:20:24Z")
Okay, I’ve never faced a problem like this. My sasquatch has been unresponsive up until now. I thought the bearing just needed a cleaning. Cleaned it. Responsive. Cleaned it again. Responsive. Cleaned again. Responsive … --- ## [How to properly care for TA-Tas... by MadHouse](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-properly-care-for-ta-tas-by-madhouse/24477)
**Author:** [@Mad\_Yoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mad_Yoer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2011, 5:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-properly-care-for-ta-tas-by-madhouse/24477 "2011-03-08T05:11:17Z")
Hi Guys, I had some people ask about how to take care of TA-Tas, and I felt it was an important question that needed to be delved into. First off TA-Tas are the heart and soul of life. They are what make things Epic an… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=172) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=174)