# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=184 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 185 --- ## [Dark Magic Bearing Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-bearing-question/21474)
**Author:** [@brandoide1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brandoide1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2010, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-bearing-question/21474 "2010-12-03T19:33:53Z")
I bought a KK bearing to put in my DM. It arrived today, and I cant get the original speed bearing out. I’ve tried plyers. Any suggestions? ??? --- ## [Recess problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recess-problems/21452)
**Author:** [@titanium221](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/titanium221)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2010, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recess-problems/21452 "2010-12-03T00:07:00Z")
Hey guys, I pad recessed a new FHZ today with .555 dif pads. However, I went a little too deep, making binds slippy. Any ideas of something to use as a sort of shim to bring the pad up to flush? Thanks --- ## [Lubing your Spacer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubing-your-spacer/21428)
**Author:** [@Jiknm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jiknm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2010, 11:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubing-your-spacer/21428 "2010-12-02T23:44:42Z")
Will using a bit of YYJ thin lube make the bearing spin longer? --- ## [Pads for my Envy 64?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads-for-my-envy-64/21409)
**Author:** [@Smoke770077](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Smoke770077)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2010, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads-for-my-envy-64/21409 "2010-12-01T22:21:22Z")
I’ve never had to buy large pads besides duncan stickers… What are some good ones I can use in both my Envy and FHZ’s for unresponsive play? --- ## [POPStar Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/popstar-problem/21380)
**Author:** [@Hadoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hadoe)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2010, 3:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/popstar-problem/21380 "2010-12-01T03:00:16Z")
Hey guys, just wanted to write this because I don’t want the same thing to happen to you. So I just got my POPStar and I was really excited, I really love the AIGR on one of my other yoyo’s so to see if it made any diff… --- ## [Could I dye a sunset trajectory with Rit dye?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/could-i-dye-a-sunset-trajectory-with-rit-dye/21359)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/could-i-dye-a-sunset-trajectory-with-rit-dye/21359 "2010-11-30T20:42:34Z")
Ordering some sunset trajectories when my birthday comes, but I don’t really like the caps of the trajectory, or the color. I was wondering if I could dye type 6 string, and a trajectory red or white, with Rit dye, or a… --- ## [Protostar Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-help/21377)
**Author:** [@yosuf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yosuf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-help/21377 "2010-11-30T17:26:45Z")
One of the spacers on my YYF Protostar is kinda stuck to the bearing.Need help and advice for taking it off!!! :frowning: :-\[ --- ## [Flowable silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/21378)
**Author:** [@yosuf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yosuf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/21378 "2010-11-30T17:25:57Z")
I siliconed my YYJ Revolution a while back, and when i was trying to remove the silicone from one side,it was coming off in pieces and it was quite stuck in the recess.Need some help and advice removing the flowable sili… --- ## [My DM v1 problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dm-v1-problem/21340)
**Author:** [@Preinfalk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Preinfalk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dm-v1-problem/21340 "2010-11-30T16:48:10Z")
I am not new to yoyoing, so I know a lot of what to do, but I can’t figure this out. I have a V1 Dark Magic. I believe the bearing seat it too tight. it seems like it is too small to hold the bearing fully. I have clean… --- ## [Locked Bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/locked-bearings/21353)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 12:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/locked-bearings/21353 "2010-11-30T00:32:12Z")
What exactly is a locked bearing? --- ## [new bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-bearing/20626)
**Author:** [@yoyoscout](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoscout)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2010, 11:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-bearing/20626 "2010-11-29T23:50:26Z")
my bearing has been cleaned too many times and i want a new bearing. My yoyo is the ilyy FURY and has a 6 x 13 x 5 mm size bearing. i looked on this site and googled it but cant find one. If i need a different brand to g… --- ## [Cleaning yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-yoyos/21339)
**Author:** [@anthonygreco](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anthonygreco)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2010, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-yoyos/21339 "2010-11-29T17:33:50Z")
so i’ve recently gotten into dropping the yos for abot 3 months now and i’m curious how folks go about cleaning their actual yoyos. I have some plastic and some plastic/metal rimmed yoyos (dark magic, new breed, speed ma… --- ## [How to hubstack a Bolt!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-hubstack-a-bolt/21242)
**Author:** [@Ricerocket](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ricerocket)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2010, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-hubstack-a-bolt/21242 "2010-11-29T17:10:10Z")
Oldedges sent a Bolt to me to be hubstacked. I wanted to leave as much ‘Doc Pop’ in the yoyo as possible, so instead of gutting it and building a new bearing seat with the hubstack, I decided to machine the nipple on th… --- ## [What can I do now?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-can-i-do-now/21333)
**Author:** [@Hadoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hadoe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2010, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-can-i-do-now/21333 "2010-11-29T13:08:41Z")
So the inside of my PGM2 is stripped on one side where the axle screws in. Is there anything I can do to fix this? I really love this yoyo, I don’t want to lose it. P.S. Sorry for the absolutely terrible picture, I j… --- ## [stacking a metal drifter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stacking-a-metal-drifter/21328)
**Author:** [@bigj122802](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bigj122802)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2010, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stacking-a-metal-drifter/21328 "2010-11-29T04:59:40Z")
hey guys I’m looking to stack my Duncan Metal Drifter. I’ve heard stacking duncans can be quite easy but i’ve never attempted it before. anybody got any suggestions on where to start. thanks Big J --- ## [Yuuksta screw problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yuuksta-screw-problem/21323)
**Author:** [@yoyonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyonut)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2010, 3:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yuuksta-screw-problem/21323 "2010-11-29T03:59:43Z")
I have a Yuuksta, and it is a great yoyo, but whenever i get a snag and unscrew it, the actual screw comes off and i have to screw it back in. Also, i think this may be the reason why it sometimes unscrews in play. Solut… --- ## [Help with my Dark Magic 1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-my-dark-magic-1/19825)
**Author:** [@Yojo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yojo)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2010, 2:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-my-dark-magic-1/19825 "2010-11-29T02:43:20Z")
Hey guys and gals… I love my DM1 but I’m tired of my knuckles getting smacked from snagging. I am planning on filing down the starburst and silicon in the O-ring space. I use slick-six strings. I don’t want to go ahead… --- ## [yoyo sound help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-sound-help/21315)
**Author:** [@kyankite](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kyankite)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2010, 11:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-sound-help/21315 "2010-11-28T23:34:49Z")
Hey for an early x-mas present my mom bought me an orange and black superstar (It is a great yoyo) any way whenever i throw my it sometimes it has a normal sounding spin then recentaly when i throw it, it has a higher pi… --- ## [I need some help with my G.5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-some-help-with-my-g-5/21306)
**Author:** [@skillz123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skillz123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2010, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-some-help-with-my-g-5/21306 "2010-11-28T19:34:55Z")
Alright well I have a G.5 and I was going to put in a size A center trac and put flowable silicone in but when I took out the pads the was some nasty gunk where they were sitting. If you guys could help me by telling me … --- ## [YoYoJam shim alternative!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-shim-alternative/21265)
**Author:** [@Yojo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yojo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2010, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-shim-alternative/21265 "2010-11-27T03:11:13Z")
I was at the Dojo tonight (I teach martial arts for a living) and because it was the day after Thanksgiving here in the USA it was very empty for the most part. The 6 to 645 class was completely empty tonight and at firs… --- ## [yyr messiah response?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-messiah-response/21264)
**Author:** [@MichaelN](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MichaelN)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2010, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-messiah-response/21264 "2010-11-27T03:01:38Z")
i was just wondering if the yoyorecreation paads they sell here on yoyoexpert fit on the messiah that they sell here. this is because on another website it says that you need to buy a “thick” yyr pad for the messiah. --- ## [wut do i do if my northstar became more responsive because of flowable silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wut-do-i-do-if-my-northstar-became-more-responsive-because-of-flowable-silicone/21235)
**Author:** [@jasperjeng](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jasperjeng)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2010, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wut-do-i-do-if-my-northstar-became-more-responsive-because-of-flowable-silicone/21235 "2010-11-25T20:12:58Z")
Recently, my kpad for my north star fell out and wouldn’t go back in. I went to Kragens and bought the flowable silicone VERSACHEM. I messed up 2 times putting the silicone in, but the third time (now). Made my yo yo a … --- ## [Overtightened? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/overtightened/21166)
**Author:** [@x52](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/x52)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2010, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/overtightened/21166 "2010-11-25T18:56:40Z")
Well, my Superstar was working fine, and then one time I unscrewed it to get a knot out, and then when I tried to screw it back it took way more pressure to screw it together than it did before. I managed to screw it ba… --- ## [new to yoyoing need help please!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-yoyoing-need-help-please/21004)
**Author:** [@benny18](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/benny18)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2010, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-yoyoing-need-help-please/21004 "2010-11-25T10:04:18Z")
thanks --- ## [Bearing Flick Time](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-flick-time/21146)
**Author:** [@Jiknm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jiknm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2010, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-flick-time/21146 "2010-11-25T04:32:54Z")
Hi guys,recenetly I siliconed my Protostar and cleaned its bearing. However now the bearing flick time has gone from 11-16 seconds to 6-9 seconds. Here are some of my theories but I still don’t know what to do. I got so… --- ## [Hubstacking a New Breed ?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstacking-a-new-breed/21211)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2010, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstacking-a-new-breed/21211 "2010-11-25T04:27:07Z")
Can this be possible ? Has anyone tried this ? If it was possible how would I do it ? Also, would anything happen if I sand the little metal circle thing on the new breed when it doesnt have caps ? The reason why is b… --- ## [Silicone Question?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-question/21172)
**Author:** [@L11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/L11)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2010, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-question/21172 "2010-11-25T04:18:08Z")
Ok so I am going to silicone my Legacy and Kickside and I was wondering what is the difference between Flowable Silicone, RTV, and Gasket Maker. Is one better than the other? Thanks in advance. --- ## [bearing / lube question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-lube-question/21056)
**Author:** [@icekidchang](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/icekidchang)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2010, 2:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-lube-question/21056 "2010-11-25T02:39:58Z")
hey guys. so i had a really awsom bearing that would spin 14+ seconds and it seemed like it was getting rly low on lube and was alot louder i put in one drop and now it feels more “stuck” and responsive and spins only … --- ## [my unresponsive went responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-unresponsive-went-responsive/21077)
**Author:** [@kyankite](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kyankite)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2010, 2:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-unresponsive-went-responsive/21077 "2010-11-25T02:38:51Z")
HI my name is Joey and i am kinda new to unresponsive play i throw a dark magic 2 with speed barring. I lubed it up with some thin lube and resently when i try to do a move the requires an unresponsive yoyo it comes back… --- ## [dark magic 2 response help !!! HELP !!! HELP !!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-2-response-help-help-help/21205)
**Author:** [@kyankite](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kyankite)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2010, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-2-response-help-help-help/21205 "2010-11-25T02:23:10Z")
The silicone pads in my Dark Magic 2 just fell out one day. Can I glue them back in or what should I do? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=183) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=185)