# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=187 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 188 --- ## [Mixed string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mixed-string/20567)
**Author:** [@Trace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Trace)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2010, 12:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mixed-string/20567 "2010-11-03T00:51:27Z")
How can I make the two color string like this? http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/83/5-Pack-of-Yo-Yo-String I can only get them to blend together… I would also like to learn other patterns for yoyo string. --- ## [PGM Mod Questioning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pgm-mod-questioning/20486)
**Author:** [@TheFerret2010](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheFerret2010)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2010, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pgm-mod-questioning/20486 "2010-11-02T02:41:55Z")
Okay, so I want to remove the hubstacks on my pgm, and I’ve browsed the forums with no real luck on any idea of this. Only question is the specifications for the hex screw/nut and is it possible (I’m new to modding). Not… --- ## [bearing help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/20390)
**Author:** [@kevinn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinn)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2010, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/20390 "2010-11-01T09:05:20Z")
I have a Centre Trac bearing that once i spin it, it just spin for less than 5 seconds. And i already try to lube it, but it’s still the same and become more responsive. What happen to my CT and how can i do a maintenanc… --- ## [What should I clean my bearings with?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-clean-my-bearings-with/20231)
**Author:** [@yoyomaverickgt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaverickgt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2010, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-clean-my-bearings-with/20231 "2010-10-31T19:46:52Z")
I was going to use mineral oil but I heard someone say it was kind of thick and they use sewing machine oil. What should I get ??? Thanks --- ## [Lubricaing bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubricaing-bearings/20418)
**Author:** [@\_Dodge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_Dodge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2010, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubricaing-bearings/20418 "2010-10-31T19:15:35Z")
Hey how should i apply one drop lube on a bearing? And what do i after it is put on? --- ## [I need a yoyo diagnosis.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-a-yoyo-diagnosis/20456)
**Author:** [@YoyoMango](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoMango)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2010, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-a-yoyo-diagnosis/20456 "2010-10-30T16:50:58Z")
I was playing with my protostar outside and tryed that looping thing and hit it to the ground. it now is very loud and sounds like someone scraping a knife on a cave wall and it echos. so now i have that on top of all th… --- ## [Silicone help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-help/20311)
**Author:** [@elninyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/elninyo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2010, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-help/20311 "2010-10-30T03:41:10Z")
I’ve siliconed my Legacy a few times, so i’m still not that great at it. My question is, I’ve heard that the silicone lasts some people months at a time, but whenever i do it, it always tears and falls out after only a f… --- ## [How do I clean a Yoyo Bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-clean-a-yoyo-bearing/20292)
**Author:** [@CodyJam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CodyJam)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2010, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-clean-a-yoyo-bearing/20292 "2010-10-30T01:53:44Z")
Hey Guys! I just bought a Metal Drifter from Toys R’ Us, and I want it to be Unresponsive, but I don’t know how to clean a bearing. Can somebody tell me how to clean a Yoyo Bearing? Thanks! --- ## [help! silicone rings fell out on my dv888!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-silicone-rings-fell-out-on-my-dv888/20445)
**Author:** [@coldone777](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/coldone777)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-silicone-rings-fell-out-on-my-dv888/20445 "2010-10-29T19:18:37Z")
the rings fell out and i tried puting them back in but the rings are bigger than the holes, do i need to glue them in? what am i supposed to do? --- ## [Northstar vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-vibe/20106)
**Author:** [@rasengan-00](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rasengan-00)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-vibe/20106 "2010-10-29T02:41:19Z")
Hi guys, i need help. My Northstar is giving me a bad pulsating vibe and it didn’t have it before :-\\ does anybody know how I can take it out ??? --- ## [Severe ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/severe/20206)
**Author:** [@johnny\_le1494](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/johnny_le1494)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/severe/20206 "2010-10-29T01:40:50Z")
ok so well does the caps come off and if they do how? suction cups don’t work by the way severe is the model before the new 2010 one --- ## [Delrin Version 3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/delrin-version-3/20268)
**Author:** [@jrodriguez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrodriguez)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/delrin-version-3/20268 "2010-10-29T00:08:48Z")
I just finished this guy up this evening, my third delrin design thus far. Diameter: 49mm Width: 42mm Weight: 61g Response: BC Pad Spacers I began with the basic design of the Styker, but reduced the diameter and… --- ## [response pad help please!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pad-help-please/20316)
**Author:** [@dcs937](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dcs937)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2010, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pad-help-please/20316 "2010-10-28T02:26:49Z")
i am hating the response system on this heavy cream. does anyone know if i can take out whatever is in there and throw in a different response pad like general yo pads or something? --- ## [how to put bearings into a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-put-bearings-into-a-yoyo/20396)
**Author:** [@YoyoMango](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoMango)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-put-bearings-into-a-yoyo/20396 "2010-10-27T22:51:28Z")
how do you put bearings or make it able to accept bearings? Something like a duncan butterfly will used. --- ## [Duncan butterfly mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-butterfly-mods/20010)
**Author:** [@YoyoMango](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoMango)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-butterfly-mods/20010 "2010-10-27T20:29:37Z")
what are some duncan butterfly modds. I think i can silicone recess and silicone and sand it, but if you have done one or have instructions for mods not mentioned then that would be awesome. :slight\_smile: I am going to… --- ## [Basic help with Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/basic-help-with-yoyos/20351)
**Author:** [@Cream9000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cream9000)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/basic-help-with-yoyos/20351 "2010-10-27T00:52:28Z")
Alright so I recently learned and mastered the basic things keeping the yoyo in full effect. Such as -Bearing Cleaning -Lubing -Removing axles -Siliconing -Polishing \[Metals (Making it shinier) \]. I will soon be a… --- ## [Painting Fhz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-fhz/20195)
**Author:** [@YoYoAUS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoAUS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-fhz/20195 "2010-10-26T12:15:54Z")
Hi everyone i want to know what spary paint i should use to paint my clear FHZ. The catch is i need to be able to buy the paint from a shop n Australia. Any help is appreciated Luke, --- ## [changed bearings today](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/changed-bearings-today/20360)
**Author:** [@SocksWthSandals](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SocksWthSandals)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/changed-bearings-today/20360 "2010-10-26T09:45:03Z")
so today i received 2 terrapin x wing chrome bearings today. i put one in my protostar and the other in my modfather fhz. i mostly just threw my protostar. the center trac bearing is tough to get out of the protostar.… --- ## [Pulsating vibe on the C13?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pulsating-vibe-on-the-c13/20354)
**Author:** [@EvanW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanW)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pulsating-vibe-on-the-c13/20354 "2010-10-26T09:14:14Z")
I got my C13 toady, and it has a pulsating vibe. You can also see the vibe, it is coming from a pulsating wobble. It is not very big, but it is there. I already tried tuning it. What else can I do? --- ## [Elliot/3aAllDay's Prototype](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/elliot-3aalldays-prototype/20339)
**Author:** [@jrodriguez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrodriguez)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/elliot-3aalldays-prototype/20339 "2010-10-26T03:41:09Z")
Elliot/3aAllDay’s Prototype I needed a break from figuring out the best way to go about making an undersized, non-center weighted delrin so I decided to spend some time working on a yoyo idea Elliot/3aAllDay had. He’s a… --- ## [silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/20321)
**Author:** [@Demon8828](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Demon8828)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/20321 "2010-10-26T00:20:39Z")
im wanting to silicone a fhz but i want to do it on something else first i have a mosquito wud doing it on that be similar to the fhz --- ## [Hubstack cleaning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-cleaning/20334)
**Author:** [@YYFgirl\_LT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YYFgirl_LT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-cleaning/20334 "2010-10-25T13:25:56Z")
So I have PGM with hubstacks. So I heard I can clean hubstacks but how? --- ## [Best amount of flowable silicon?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-amount-of-flowable-silicon/20235)
**Author:** [@funkyman50](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/funkyman50)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 2:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-amount-of-flowable-silicon/20235 "2010-10-25T02:39:40Z")
Hey guys, I am not exactly new to siliconing yoyos but I am definitely still learning. So right now my question is how much silicon I actually want to put in? I am trying to find a balance between unresponsive play and t… --- ## [PGM Axle..stripped?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pgm-axle-stripped/19357)
**Author:** [@TheFerret2010](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheFerret2010)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pgm-axle-stripped/19357 "2010-10-25T02:30:37Z")
Okay…so I got the PGM today, and while playing and working on my skills (noob here) it hit the floor by accident, I’d say about as hard as every beginner hits the floor, not hard enough to smash it but not exactly a ligh… --- ## [Trumpet valve oil as lube?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trumpet-valve-oil-as-lube/20259)
**Author:** [@fatjoe298](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatjoe298)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trumpet-valve-oil-as-lube/20259 "2010-10-24T21:02:17Z")
I play trumpet and have lots of valve oil bottles just sitting around. I heard in another thread that it can double as thin lube. If this is true, i could make some beastly lube. there is this valve oil i have called blu… --- ## [hubstack bearing size](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-bearing-size/20315)
**Author:** [@AwEsOmEnEsS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AwEsOmEnEsS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-bearing-size/20315 "2010-10-24T20:55:19Z")
wht is the bearing size for a yyf hubsatck? size a right? --- ## [Kickside mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kickside-mods/20140)
**Author:** [@me1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/me1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kickside-mods/20140 "2010-10-23T23:24:08Z")
so I’m thinking of modding my kickside instead of getting a new yo yo, and I have a few options listed above and below. I’m just wondering which would be the best buys. On top of these I will clean the bearing. I will ha… --- ## [fhz painting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-painting/20258)
**Author:** [@smole388](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smole388)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-painting/20258 "2010-10-23T00:15:52Z")
okay so im probly gonna pain meh fhz, i need to know to things though… please list some of the recommended paints to use and i heard that painting can cause vibe, im not to worried bout the vibe as long its not like supe… --- ## [RESPONSE HELPP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-helpp/20238)
**Author:** [@Aldo8250](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Aldo8250)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2010, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-helpp/20238 "2010-10-22T04:29:49Z")
can you put one drop silicone in a yyf slim pad??? --- ## [K-Pad and CBC pad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/k-pad-and-cbc-pad/20025)
**Author:** [@johnny\_le1494](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/johnny_le1494)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2010, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/k-pad-and-cbc-pad/20025 "2010-10-21T20:04:31Z")
is there a difference between the two? i plan on buying the slim response pad from YYF but they come in two different options: Slim Pad CBC white and Slim Pad K-pad yellow [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=186) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=188)