# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=178 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 179 --- ## [Some quick Duncan Mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-quick-duncan-mods/23285)
**Author:** [@cdd1983](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cdd1983)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2011, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-quick-duncan-mods/23285 "2011-01-30T14:27:36Z")
So I have a FH2, FHZ, and a flying squirrel that I was having response issues with. Generally I pull one sticker off and throw the wide spacers in and they play ok, but then after a good day of throwing the one sticker w… --- ## [YoYojam lube vs Brain Lube?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-lube-vs-brain-lube/23246)
**Author:** [@Pheonix158](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pheonix158)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2011, 4:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-lube-vs-brain-lube/23246 "2011-01-30T04:42:42Z")
Well, i was on amazon looking for yoyo lube. What i found were this:http://www.amazon.com/YoyoJam-Jam-Lube-Thin/dp/B0016JEB68/ref=sr\_1\_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1296264590&sr=8-1 the yoyojam lube and this:Amazon.… --- ## [Techno 2 caps?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/techno-2-caps/23270)
**Author:** [@titanium221](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/titanium221)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2011, 4:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/techno-2-caps/23270 "2011-01-30T04:10:48Z")
Hey guys, just got my new Techno 2, which is awesome. I cant get the caps out though. I tried the FHZ cap trick and the prying trick, but nothing works. Any suggestions? --- ## [Lacquer thinner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lacquer-thinner/23243)
**Author:** [@willysol](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/willysol)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2011, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lacquer-thinner/23243 "2011-01-29T17:11:45Z")
Had a bearing in the Gorylla slow down and become noise. The bearing has a plastic bearing seat. I crossed my fingers and put it in lacquer hoping it would not effect the plastic. Worked better than new. Mineral spi… --- ## [KK bearing material?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kk-bearing-material/23264)
**Author:** [@issuzark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/issuzark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2011, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kk-bearing-material/23264 "2011-01-29T17:07:14Z")
What is the Dif-e-yo KonKave bearing made of? I think mine just rusted as a result of running it dry. :cry: --- ## [Carbon bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/carbon-bearing/23239)
**Author:** [@AwEsOmEnEsS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AwEsOmEnEsS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2011, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/carbon-bearing/23239 "2011-01-29T00:05:21Z")
I am having real trouble getting it off i tried putting it in the frezzer for 10 min. then using plyers and it wont come off i also did this 3 times --- ## [Large bearing free hand zero?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/large-bearing-free-hand-zero/23212)
**Author:** [@yoyomaverick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaverick)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2011, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/large-bearing-free-hand-zero/23212 "2011-01-28T18:10:40Z")
How do you do it? I have seen them for sale, but I dont know how to make it. --- ## [Center-Trac a Yoyo saver?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/center-trac-a-yoyo-saver/23183)
**Author:** [@DG1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DG1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/center-trac-a-yoyo-saver/23183 "2011-01-28T11:10:51Z")
Okay, I’ve got issues w/ YYF bearings. Both of my SPECS have had something go wrong with them, both of which required DEEP cleaning. Well, my G5’s acted up now, and I tried to clean it, but the shield guards wouldn’t com… --- ## [YYF PGM HEEEEELP!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-pgm-heeeeelp/23138)
**Author:** [@orfitelliYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/orfitelliYO)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2011, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-pgm-heeeeelp/23138 "2011-01-28T02:12:04Z")
Im new to the yoyo world and i need help! My PGM is broken. I dont know what the part is called but i know what it looks like. Its the part that holds the hubstacks and the two smaller bearings. It got striped. Anyone kn… --- ## [flow sili weardown](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flow-sili-weardown/23111)
**Author:** [@Rika-chan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rika-chan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2011, 1:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flow-sili-weardown/23111 "2011-01-28T01:08:03Z")
I just yesterday silied my yoyo and after 3 or so hours of play, the sili was gone, but only on one side. on the other it was pristine. did i do something wrong? Along with re-siliing i bought 2 pairs of sili o rings, we… --- ## [Unconventional thin Lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unconventional-thin-lube/23175)
**Author:** [@Dyes96](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dyes96)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2011, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unconventional-thin-lube/23175 "2011-01-27T20:25:17Z")
Hey guys I’m sorta like an intermediate yoyoer, but I found something new. A couple years ago I when I used to yoyo i had a fireball and i needed lube somewhere online i read that i needed oil so i stupidly used olive oi… --- ## [bearing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/23198)
**Author:** [@TBish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TBish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2011, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/23198 "2011-01-27T14:08:52Z")
i lost a bearing shield for my cbc center trac and i cant find it, do i really need one? --- ## [vibe on skyline?????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe-on-skyline/23172)
**Author:** [@themaddoughnut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/themaddoughnut)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2011, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe-on-skyline/23172 "2011-01-27T02:18:47Z")
okay, so just today i noticed my skyline had a vibe!!! it has always been incredibly smooth and never had this problem. how can i fix this? --- ## [Bass Boost bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bass-boost-bearing/23182)
**Author:** [@willysol](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/willysol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2011, 2:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bass-boost-bearing/23182 "2011-01-27T02:09:59Z")
Just got the Bass Boost yo yo. Spins super smooth, long spins untill 2 or more strings hit the bearing. The response rings have a way of slowing down the yo. I decided to put in flowable silicon. The bearing is very s… --- ## [DM2 gap between metal and plastic ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-gap-between-metal-and-plastic/23102)
**Author:** [@matttt55](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/matttt55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-gap-between-metal-and-plastic/23102 "2011-01-26T12:01:40Z")
Not too long ago I hit my dm on the ground and a 1 mm gap formed on about a third of one side. It doesn’t affect the play once so ever, but I was just curious if this gap could cause any problems in the future, like caus… --- ## [44 has two problems PROBLEM SOLVED](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/44-has-two-problems-problem-solved/23129)
**Author:** [@johnny\_le1494](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/johnny_le1494)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/44-has-two-problems-problem-solved/23129 "2011-01-26T02:05:58Z")
Hey YYE forums, well basically you see my screw seem to have went more in one side and i am unable to screw the yo-yo together. the yoyo seems to be responsive. (any suggestions)??? By the way the bearing which came w… --- ## [How to remove Big-Yo Bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-big-yo-bearing/22955)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-big-yo-bearing/22955 "2011-01-26T01:17:11Z")
I know I’m usually all “oh it’s so easy to take out a bearing” but ironically, I can’t do it with a big yo. My pliers don’t fit the bearing in the little hole in them, and they slip all over the place when used otherwise… --- ## [Axle problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-problems/22667)
**Author:** [@crocks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crocks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2011, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-problems/22667 "2011-01-25T01:52:17Z")
Ok my 888x axle was lost lol so I wanted to compare my wm to my 888x so I got the wm axle out so easily but when I placed it in the 888x it got stuck in the 888x and I can’t get it out. ok second problem my genesis when… --- ## [Campfire axle stripped ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/campfire-axle-stripped/23075)
**Author:** [@helloyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/helloyo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2011, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/campfire-axle-stripped/23075 "2011-01-24T02:21:59Z")
Okay, so my campfire’s axle is stripped, and it is a shame to just not use it, its one of my best players. any modders out here that can do this? PM me please! i cant stand not using this yoyo :cry: --- ## [Help with Die-Nasty spacers!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-die-nasty-spacers/23064)
**Author:** [@thegodofyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thegodofyoyo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2011, 1:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-die-nasty-spacers/23064 "2011-01-24T01:30:53Z")
Okay, I got my Die-Nasty 2 days ago and was very pleased with it, besides the fact that it is very loud, anyways I used it quite a bit. Then all of the sudden it became very responsive, I checked everything I could and I… --- ## [Anyone want to spend $100 on a bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-want-to-spend-100-on-a-bearing/22881)
**Author:** [@hoggwild89](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hoggwild89)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2011, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-want-to-spend-100-on-a-bearing/22881 "2011-01-24T01:16:32Z")
100% ceramic http://cgi.ebay.com/5x10x4-Full-Ceramic-Bearing-Yoyo-YoYoFactory-Bearings-/140268260665?pt=LH\_DefaultDomain\_0&hash=item20a8a3cd39 --- ## [Is there a axle for a DV888?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-a-axle-for-a-dv888/23059)
**Author:** [@Pineapple8823](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pineapple8823)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2011, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-a-axle-for-a-dv888/23059 "2011-01-23T21:29:41Z")
i want to put Z-stacks on it but i need a axle. i will buy one if there is a axle or ill just buy a G5 --- ## [Responsive Battosai](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-battosai/23030)
**Author:** [@Ronin\_Remnant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ronin_Remnant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2011, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-battosai/23030 "2011-01-23T20:12:15Z")
Hi everyone I recently got a VsNYYC Battosai, and it is by far my favorite yoyo, or it would be for just one problem. The response in it seems pretty inconsistent. I haven’t changed the response, bearing string or anyt… --- ## [Metal Zero Too Unresponsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-zero-too-unresponsive/23016)
**Author:** [@clarklizard23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/clarklizard23)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2011, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-zero-too-unresponsive/23016 "2011-01-22T22:18:39Z")
So I bought the Metal Zero, I kinda wish I would’ve gotten a DM or something else, but I’ll make the best of it. Anyway, I wore out the friction stickers that came packaged with it the first day, I knew they would wear … --- ## [Painting - Going to be getting into it :)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-going-to-be-getting-into-it/21851)
**Author:** [@DG1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DG1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2011, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-going-to-be-getting-into-it/21851 "2011-01-22T17:00:24Z")
I’m going to be learning the tricks of the trade at painting throws :slight\_smile: Which means all custom colorways (And a few projects here and there… coughInfin8ty paintedcough. ) Of course, any projects would be in '1… --- ## [begginer's modder guide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/begginers-modder-guide/23002)
**Author:** [@yoyoscout](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoscout)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2011, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/begginers-modder-guide/23002 "2011-01-22T06:39:03Z")
I’m sorry if you are a beginner modder and want suggestions, because this is what i am requesting not giving. I do not know how to mod a yoyo. If those who do have suggestions on where to start, what to mod, how to mod, … --- ## [What to use to clean my bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-use-to-clean-my-bearing/22975)
**Author:** [@Ley](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ley)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2011, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-use-to-clean-my-bearing/22975 "2011-01-22T06:34:35Z")
So i was digging through my garage looking to see what i could find to clean out my bearing. I ended up finding Ronsonol (lighter fluid) and a liquid called Jasco TSP. Will any of these work? --- ## [Making my own sidecaps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-own-sidecaps/23007)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2011, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-own-sidecaps/23007 "2011-01-22T06:19:38Z")
I want to make some sidecaps for my speeder. I dont really care how they look, or what theyre made of. When i got it in trade, it had no caps, so. --- ## [My Werrd TFL went responsive (I need help)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-werrd-tfl-went-responsive-i-need-help/22972)
**Author:** [@Patto\_80](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Patto_80)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2011, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-werrd-tfl-went-responsive-i-need-help/22972 "2011-01-20T08:43:16Z")
I was playing with my TFL and I was going to do a plastic whip and as soon as I pulled it up it shot back to my hands causing a huge bruise. The next day I went to play it I did a sleeper and I tugged it and shot right b… --- ## [Protoge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protoge/22989)
**Author:** [@yy44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yy44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2011, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protoge/22989 "2011-01-20T04:00:18Z")
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