# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=177 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 178 --- ## [Bearing Specs?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-specs/23593)
**Author:** [@jtman562](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jtman562)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 10:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-specs/23593 "2011-02-08T22:37:53Z")
Just wondering, what is the ID and OD of a size C bearing? --- ## [Can you use skateboard lube on yoyo bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-use-skateboard-lube-on-yoyo-bearings/23570)
**Author:** [@exziler56](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/exziler56)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-use-skateboard-lube-on-yoyo-bearings/23570 "2011-02-08T22:33:47Z")
OKAY. odd question I know. But sadly, its the only lube i have besides vasoline and baby oil. :-\[ Im getting my grindmachine in the mail soon and i was wondering if it would make it responsive. I DONT WANT THAT. btw im… --- ## [Help! DM2 is responsive!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-dm2-is-responsive/23568)
**Author:** [@theragu40](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theragu40)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-dm2-is-responsive/23568 "2011-02-08T04:25:16Z")
Ok, so the story is my brother got a DM2 about a month ago. It worked great for about 3 weeks, and then it suddenly went responsive. As in, extremely responsive, coming up with the slightest tug. He tried lubing the b… --- ## [Siliconing a Hspin Gorylla 411](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-a-hspin-gorylla-411/23518)
**Author:** [@dazookeeper0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dazookeeper0)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-a-hspin-gorylla-411/23518 "2011-02-07T22:44:50Z")
Hey guys, Just wondering, is the recess in a gorylla 411 too small for it to be siliconed? I tried twice already but the silicone just ended up ripping out both times in like 3 days… I use clear RTV silicone, adhesive… --- ## [How to Silicone a Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-silicone-a-yoyo/23548)
**Author:** [@jtman562](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jtman562)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 2:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-silicone-a-yoyo/23548 "2011-02-07T02:39:01Z")
I hope this helps some people. --- ## [I need a modder.......](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-a-modder/23510)
**Author:** [@ztrain36](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ztrain36)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-a-modder/23510 "2011-02-06T15:55:53Z")
I have a bc rainbow(broken at axle) and I would love for this to be a great 1a player…if someone could add weight rings, make it a ball bearing yoyo and sili recess it I would pay pay pay!!! --- ## [Homemade Yoyo Shims](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-yoyo-shims/23512)
**Author:** [@DMIIrox](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DMIIrox)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 3:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-yoyo-shims/23512 "2011-02-06T03:46:41Z")
I was just wondering how to make homemade yoyo shims. Is wood OK? How should i make the outer diameter small enough to fit in my yoyo. BTW i have a kickside yoyo, so i want to make shims not spacers (if there is a dif… --- ## [Just got a YYF BOSS a little over a month ago, it turned responsive suddenly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-got-a-yyf-boss-a-little-over-a-month-ago-it-turned-responsive-suddenly/23479)
**Author:** [@String\_Cheese](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/String_Cheese)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-got-a-yyf-boss-a-little-over-a-month-ago-it-turned-responsive-suddenly/23479 "2011-02-06T03:28:45Z")
I bought a YYF BOSS a little over a month ago, it all of a sudden turned responsive, i played with it for about an hour. It still remains repsonsive, i put some thin lube on it, let it dry, but still responsive. I’m gett… --- ## [Old YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/old-yoyo/23507)
**Author:** [@MPagoada](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MPagoada)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/old-yoyo/23507 "2011-02-06T01:53:56Z")
I have found one of my old yo-yos, it is scratch and the the paint is peelling peeling off. Can any one help. --- ## [Superwide Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/superwide-problem/23269)
**Author:** [@Lookatthisjerk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lookatthisjerk)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/superwide-problem/23269 "2011-02-05T05:56:03Z")
My Yoyofactory Superwide is not screwing back together. The axle doesn’t appear to be damaged at all and nothing else seems wrong with it. I’m fairly new to maintaining my yoyos and I would imagine that this is not an un… --- ## [888Rim Repair , Need HELP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888rim-repair-need-help/21827)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888rim-repair-need-help/21827 "2011-02-05T04:11:10Z")
Hey guys , my 888’s rims is badly beat up and i was wondering if i could just sand it or do i need a machine? --- ## [how do you make a fhz unresponsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-fhz-unresponsive/23375)
**Author:** [@bluetape66](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bluetape66)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 1:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-fhz-unresponsive/23375 "2011-02-04T01:35:50Z")
a dont know how to make a fhz unresponsive :frowning: --- ## [Duncan Bearing/Spacer Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bearing-spacer-help/23420)
**Author:** [@XLazyThrowerX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XLazyThrowerX)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 1:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bearing-spacer-help/23420 "2011-02-04T01:32:22Z")
My bearing is stuck to a Duncan spacer with string smashed inbetween them and I have tried everything I can think of to get them apart. Any ideas? --- ## [Unresponsive Yomega Dash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-yomega-dash/23321)
**Author:** [@drummerboy365](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/drummerboy365)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2011, 2:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-yomega-dash/23321 "2011-02-03T02:11:23Z")
well just like the title says i have a yomega dash and its uber responsive. an ideas to make it dead? i cant find any silicone rings for it. and i dont even know if you guys use yomega --- ## [DM II's rims lost, reattached... problems?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-iis-rims-lost-reattached-problems/23337)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2011, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-iis-rims-lost-reattached-problems/23337 "2011-02-03T00:50:01Z")
Okay, so one of my friends managed to slam a DM II onto the ground hard enough to lose the ring. :stuck\_out\_tongue: Afterwards, we jammed it back on, it vibed like crazy, so I pushed the rims in pretty hard, and now it’… --- ## [Paints for Plastic Yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paints-for-plastic-yoyos/23409)
**Author:** [@DG1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DG1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paints-for-plastic-yoyos/23409 "2011-02-02T22:51:09Z")
I’m modding my Atmosphere (Already Fixed the Bearing seat w/ the help of sandpaper :slight\_smile: ), and I’d like to paint it after I do a slight recess and add grooves. I just need to know what to use. I’d like to pain… --- ## [SPR Kit?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spr-kit/23403)
**Author:** [@cbaxt98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cbaxt98)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spr-kit/23403 "2011-02-02T18:18:13Z")
So I really want to SPR some freehands to have a large bearing and I was wondering how I install them? Any help is appreciated, thanks! -Cbaxt98 --- ## [how do i get the finish off of my dv888?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-get-the-finish-off-of-my-dv888/23369)
**Author:** [@coldone777](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/coldone777)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-get-the-finish-off-of-my-dv888/23369 "2011-02-02T06:15:03Z")
what do i use? i just want to take off the paint so its silver --- ## [Rough Bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rough-bearing/23357)
**Author:** [@HOWxiao](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HOWxiao)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 2:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rough-bearing/23357 "2011-02-02T02:55:46Z")
my bearing became slower in spinning i cant even snap start. ! because of the slow bearing how can ifix this need your tips… --- ## [axle problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-problem/23360)
**Author:** [@yoyomatt2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomatt2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 2:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-problem/23360 "2011-02-02T02:39:07Z")
i need a way to take out my dv888 axle from the yoyo body. i realy need it out, so please tell me what you think i should do. --- ## [what does a crossthreaded yoyo mean?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-does-a-crossthreaded-yoyo-mean/23287)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-does-a-crossthreaded-yoyo-mean/23287 "2011-02-01T14:25:41Z")
what does it mean and how do you fix it? --- ## [Wobbles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wobbles/23353)
**Author:** [@HOWxiao](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HOWxiao)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wobbles/23353 "2011-02-01T14:24:22Z")
im having wobbles in my protostar and i noticed that the arrows are not aligned. so i take off and checked the bearing, i returned it and i aligned the arrows and its fine . have i overtwisted it ? because the arrows be… --- ## [PROTOSTAR (HELP)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-help/23327)
**Author:** [@HOWxiao](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HOWxiao)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 11:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-help/23327 "2011-01-31T23:15:20Z")
Can someone help me with the VIBE of my protostar ? ??? ??? --- ## [Does Mineral Water Help?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-mineral-water-help/23237)
**Author:** [@Orisu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Orisu)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-mineral-water-help/23237 "2011-01-31T23:00:06Z")
Im trying to get my yoyo to become less responsive and I don’t have lube. Im asking if Mineral Water will help --- ## [yo rack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-rack/23025)
**Author:** [@willysol](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/willysol)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-rack/23025 "2011-01-31T14:31:25Z")
Here is a way I cleared yos off the counter. Made a yo yo rack on driftwood. Just ideas for anyone interested.http:// --- ## [Dv888 problem please help.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-problem-please-help/23236)
**Author:** [@yoyoingmonkey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoingmonkey)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-problem-please-help/23236 "2011-01-31T14:01:11Z")
I was useing my dv888 the other day and it broke off the string and got all dinged up :frowning: . when I opened it, there was a little peice of yoyo string stuck in between the yoyo and the bearing, the bearing is tigh… --- ## [projams.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/projams/23302)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/projams/23302 "2011-01-31T03:31:44Z")
If i put a silicone sticker on one side it wont rip off right? --- ## [im soo mad!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-soo-mad/23299)
**Author:** [@obxx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/obxx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2011, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-soo-mad/23299 "2011-01-30T22:09:40Z")
i tried to remove my bearing from my dv888 but the bearing just snapped… now the center part is stuck on my yoyo and i cant take it out --- ## [Need Softer, Thicker String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-softer-thicker-string/23242)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2011, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-softer-thicker-string/23242 "2011-01-30T16:54:43Z")
So quite a few guys at my school have started throwing- mostly YYJ celcons- kicksides/speeders.etc, and also a DM, but I’ve tried to give them string… and it doesn’t really work. If any of you still remember, I make 4 t… --- ## [A small question about bearing shields](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-small-question-about-bearing-shields/23251)
**Author:** [@Preinfalk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Preinfalk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2011, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-small-question-about-bearing-shields/23251 "2011-01-30T15:24:50Z")
I just got a question… I have a 10 ball with no shields, and it seems louder than my other 10ball with shields installed. Are shields swappable? Could I take shields from any other C bearing and put it into the 10 ball? … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=176) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=178)