# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=186 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 187 --- ## [My cosmo turns my bearings noisy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-cosmo-turns-my-bearings-noisy/20746)
**Author:** [@hadoq](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hadoq)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-cosmo-turns-my-bearings-noisy/20746 "2010-11-12T11:54:21Z")
Hi well, here it is, I got my cosmo today, so I started to throw it, noticed it was responsive with a fairly short spin time, so I changed the string to see what happens then it became very noisy, still running fine, r… --- ## [Y factor axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/y-factor-axle/20821)
**Author:** [@Nathaniel0912](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nathaniel0912)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/y-factor-axle/20821 "2010-11-12T10:52:34Z")
can you change the y factors axle to something like side-effects? it looks possible but i dont wanna risk it --- ## [protostar pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-pads/20810)
**Author:** [@SocksWthSandals](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SocksWthSandals)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 10:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-pads/20810 "2010-11-11T22:45:02Z")
anyone have any suggestions for replacement pads for a protostar? i tried the yyf replacement pads but they are too fat and the string catches a lot. any help would be great! thanks in advance --- ## [Bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings/20803)
**Author:** [@yoyonerd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyonerd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings/20803 "2010-11-11T19:07:09Z")
Ok, so I have a DV888 and whenever I bind, it’s not as tight as it used to be and I’ve used it consecutively for only about 3 weeks… Can anyone help me? --- ## [Dry bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dry-bearing/20725)
**Author:** [@kingroxas206](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kingroxas206)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dry-bearing/20725 "2010-11-11T16:44:55Z")
People have been posting things about leaving the baring dry so I tried it out (I have 3 extra baring) I cleaned the baring and put it on my black knight and guess what it has been 2 days ( I played with it 8h a day) and… --- ## [How to get the bearing off of my Dv888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-get-the-bearing-off-of-my-dv888/20408)
**Author:** [@\_Dodge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_Dodge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 4:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-get-the-bearing-off-of-my-dv888/20408 "2010-11-11T04:40:39Z")
The bearing on my tV888 is stuck on the boot and I have clue how to get it off with out scratching it or denting it. --- ## [How much Thin Lube?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-much-thin-lube/20755)
**Author:** [@Beginner11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Beginner11)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 4:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-much-thin-lube/20755 "2010-11-11T04:37:10Z")
I put a drop on my bearing and it became responsive enough that I couldn’t grind. Did I put too much on? Does anyone know a good amount to use? --- ## [Halloween Bolt with Spikes!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/halloween-bolt-with-spikes/20782)
**Author:** [@Ricerocket](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ricerocket)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 4:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/halloween-bolt-with-spikes/20782 "2010-11-11T04:22:55Z")
Was working on hubstacking this Bolt for my buddy oldedges. Landon had previously shmooved and recessed it, which unfortunately weakened the walls to the point where when I tried pressing a new bearing seat in the whole… --- ## [Hand Made Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hand-made-yoyo/20720)
**Author:** [@Hback9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hback9)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hand-made-yoyo/20720 "2010-11-11T04:00:37Z")
Hey all, this is my handmade ball bearing yoyo. it was turned on a lathe and fitted with rivets that were pressed to create a starburst pattern. From there a bearing seat was laid in them and then I added an axle throug… --- ## [yyj Newbreed hubstacks?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-newbreed-hubstacks/20785)
**Author:** [@YORYAN](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YORYAN)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 3:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-newbreed-hubstacks/20785 "2010-11-10T03:59:53Z")
anyone know any way to gice a yoyojam hubstacks? im entering a moding contest and i would want to do that along with my reshaping etc please help --- ## [dm2 unscrew ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-unscrew/20679)
**Author:** [@AllAroundYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AllAroundYoyo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-unscrew/20679 "2010-11-10T01:25:15Z")
For no reason that I know of, all of the sudden my dm2 won’t unscrew because the little metal thing in the center is sliding with the plastic instead of staying firm… so now when I try to unscrew it, it just slides… help… --- ## [JAMMED AXEL! ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/jammed-axel/20777)
**Author:** [@WhiteBuddahBoi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WhiteBuddahBoi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/jammed-axel/20777 "2010-11-10T00:42:56Z")
i got a pgm2 axel jammed in the thread of my DNA. i measured first to see if it would fit, and it did. i guess it just got jammed. any suggestions? and ps, anyone have an original 888 for sale? --- ## [Onedrop thin lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/onedrop-thin-lube/20597)
**Author:** [@j\_lowell9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/j_lowell9)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 1:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/onedrop-thin-lube/20597 "2010-11-08T01:36:10Z")
I recently saw that yye now sells one drop thin lube How does it compare yyj’s thin lube Has any tried it --- ## [silicone found in garage ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-found-in-garage/20727)
**Author:** [@themaddoughnut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/themaddoughnut)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-found-in-garage/20727 "2010-11-08T01:00:25Z")
hi i just found a bottle of silicone in my garage and it said it was for windows, doors, attics and basements. would this be good to silicone my pgm? --- ## [Flowable or RTV?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-or-rtv/20717)
**Author:** [@Beginner11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Beginner11)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 12:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-or-rtv/20717 "2010-11-08T00:58:20Z")
I am thinking about re-siliconing my Superstar as well as a few other yo yos. I recently picked up And was going to try it to see if it worked. But was wondering if anyone else has used this product for a response syst… --- ## [silicone recess](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-recess/20689)
**Author:** [@iron\_doom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iron_doom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-recess/20689 "2010-11-07T15:43:04Z")
ok for my birthday I will get fhz to practice 5a (I sux in it).And I wont it to be silicon recessed but I don’t wont to do it myself (I sux at modding too :S).So is here anybody who could do it? And how much would cost … --- ## [Starlite](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starlite/20663)
**Author:** [@yy44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yy44)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starlite/20663 "2010-11-07T12:26:30Z")
i got the starlite and im not sure if it should untwist or not because mine doesn’t any information --- ## [bearing issues](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-issues/20704)
**Author:** [@yoyoTM](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoTM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-issues/20704 "2010-11-07T12:11:15Z")
k so i orderd 2 kk bearings on yye i recieved them today and bolth bearings play responsive what should i do other than clean them and how do i get the bearing caps off i am using the one drop lub also --- ## [skyline pads ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/skyline-pads/20711)
**Author:** [@connerleblanc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/connerleblanc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/skyline-pads/20711 "2010-11-07T06:00:09Z")
im sorry if this is the wrong place to post this but what type of pads dose the skyline use --- ## [I just came back from the store with... (weighted mosquitoes)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-just-came-back-from-the-store-with-weighted-mosquitoes/19766)
**Author:** [@R.C\_Sproul](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/R.C_Sproul)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 2:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-just-came-back-from-the-store-with-weighted-mosquitoes/19766 "2010-11-07T02:39:47Z")
A few five dollar Duncan Mosquitos with screw-bound sidecaps. Lead fishing weights. Super glue. I’ma see what I can do. --- ## [Speed Bearing Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speed-bearing-question/20691)
**Author:** [@brandoide1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brandoide1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speed-bearing-question/20691 "2010-11-07T00:52:11Z")
Every yoyo I own comes with a speed bearing. Either it is the main bearing or it come with it. And remember: speed bearings are for UNresponsive play. Anyway, my problem is, after awhile these speed bearings I have turn … --- ## [HELP needed!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-needed/20677)
**Author:** [@yosuf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yosuf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-needed/20677 "2010-11-06T13:14:32Z")
I have a YYJ Revolution yoyo and when i try to twist and separate the 2 halves, it kind of skids and doesn’t let me open it.You could say its ‘sliding’ when i try to open it.Need help plz! :o :o :-\\ --- ## [The Hspin Plastic/Steel hybrid bearing: Can you clean it with mineral spirits?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-hspin-plastic-steel-hybrid-bearing-can-you-clean-it-with-mineral-spirits/20673)
**Author:** [@EvanW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-hspin-plastic-steel-hybrid-bearing-can-you-clean-it-with-mineral-spirits/20673 "2010-11-06T11:07:48Z")
The title says it all, I want to clean it to get it unresponsive but I don’t know if it will melt the plastic or something. Thanks! --- ## [Duncan Dragonfly Mod ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-dragonfly-mod/20473)
**Author:** [@Tsilo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tsilo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-dragonfly-mod/20473 "2010-11-05T16:25:47Z")
Hi :slight\_smile: this is my first topic :slight\_smile: Duncan dragonfly mod, i made it unresponsive and added weight. http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/8107/30102010.jpg for weight i added tube like this. I us… --- ## [masking 4 sodablasting?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/masking-4-sodablasting/20607)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 12:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/masking-4-sodablasting/20607 "2010-11-05T00:30:53Z")
Hey, I got a sandblaster.Im going to sodablast my duncan drifter but i don’t know how to make the mask to mask off the response area.Please show me how to do so. Happy throwing, BB --- ## [HELP!! CRACKED YOYOFACTORY STARLITE](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-cracked-yoyofactory-starlite/20411)
**Author:** [@ChubboWakee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChubboWakee)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-cracked-yoyofactory-starlite/20411 "2010-11-04T11:57:44Z")
how do i get this fixed?! sorry for the crappy quality i took it from my blackberry while in class today. http://i53.tinypic.com/bdp98h.jpg --- ## [Night moves 5 bearing stuck?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/night-moves-5-bearing-stuck/20553)
**Author:** [@issuzark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/issuzark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/night-moves-5-bearing-stuck/20553 "2010-11-04T08:08:17Z")
What do I do if the bearing I have is stuck and I can’t remove it with pliers? It also has some bearing lock which makes it responsive. --- ## [bearing broke](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-broke/20533)
**Author:** [@OpTiC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OpTiC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2010, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-broke/20533 "2010-11-03T19:15:20Z")
my bearing broke somehow and the metal started to shread…i have a yoyojam revolution…what kind of bearing should i get now? --- ## [lube or no lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lube-or-no-lube/20566)
**Author:** [@SocksWthSandals](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SocksWthSandals)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2010, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lube-or-no-lube/20566 "2010-11-03T12:07:48Z")
just wanted to know who likes to lube their bearings and who leaves them the way they are. --- ## [thin lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube/20581)
**Author:** [@kingroxas206](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kingroxas206)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2010, 3:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube/20581 "2010-11-03T03:32:30Z")
i dont have yyj thin lube so i use sewing machine oil but it takes about 30 min (bileve it or not) to “break in” the baring is there any other lube i can have that takes less “breaking in” [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=185) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=187)