# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=190 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 191 --- ## [Scratch made hub mod on an 888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/scratch-made-hub-mod-on-an-888/19663)
**Author:** [@Ricerocket](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ricerocket)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2010, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/scratch-made-hub-mod-on-an-888/19663 "2010-10-03T14:18:22Z")
Dizzo sent me this European 888 that had gotten messed up somehow. The bearing seat was so bent that you couldn’t even screw the yoyo all the way together! Kinda resembled something an elephant may have sat on at some … --- ## [Can you put lynfury o-rings on a legacy?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-put-lynfury-o-rings-on-a-legacy/19453)
**Author:** [@piggybrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piggybrian)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2010, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-put-lynfury-o-rings-on-a-legacy/19453 "2010-10-02T21:41:39Z")
I was wondering if u can put o - rings into a legacy? as a response system --- ## [sillicone ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sillicone/19643)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2010, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sillicone/19643 "2010-10-02T21:38:25Z")
how do i remove it for the yoyo its a pad yoyo and i cant get it out --- ## [replay :(](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay/19624)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2010, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay/19624 "2010-10-02T19:52:09Z")
i have a repaly if you unscrew it it does not go back together it requires a trick and i droped it it lannded on the axle and pushed the axle through it popping off the cap and now with the caps on it wobbles.and this is… --- ## [silicone and bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-and-bearings/19528)
**Author:** [@AwEsOmEnEsS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AwEsOmEnEsS)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2010, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-and-bearings/19528 "2010-10-02T19:29:28Z")
ok i have 2 qustions 1.) i siliconed my icon which has that really shallow hspin silicone grove it stayed in for likr 5 min then fell out i used red rvt silicone let it cure for 24 hours and it was a pretty good and… --- ## [Any one has tried this?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-one-has-tried-this/19584)
**Author:** [@yoyoz1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoz1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2010, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-one-has-tried-this/19584 "2010-10-01T19:46:01Z")
I had in a box full of junk a really small motor, so I took it soddered some wires and attached a hook to it. Then I made the string with it. It makes the string really fast, I made a string in 3-6 minutes. It much faste… --- ## [Could I attach YYF hubstacks to a one drop dingo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/could-i-attach-yyf-hubstacks-to-a-one-drop-dingo/19552)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2010, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/could-i-attach-yyf-hubstacks-to-a-one-drop-dingo/19552 "2010-10-01T06:14:41Z")
I was thinking about this today, then I read the description of the hubstacks saying only compatable yoyos work. Are dingos compatable? Or only YYF compatable? Thankssss :slight\_smile: --- ## [How do I take out the axle on my die-nasty?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-take-out-the-axle-on-my-die-nasty/19549)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2010, 2:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-take-out-the-axle-on-my-die-nasty/19549 "2010-10-01T02:50:13Z")
Title says all. How do i take my axle out from my die nasty ? There are some broken pieces inside the yoyo and i want to take out the axle so that i can get the pieces out, --- ## [Would this work?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-this-work/19555)
**Author:** [@yoyoz1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoz1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2010, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-this-work/19555 "2010-09-30T11:31:32Z")
I was thinking that yoyos like the FH2 that have pad recess silicone doesnt stick well. But if you drilled holes and put string through the hole like the loop 720. Would the silicone adhere to the string? --- ## [satined auldey virus (now with semi-update)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satined-auldey-virus-now-with-semi-update/19504)
**Author:** [@djbcide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/djbcide)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2010, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satined-auldey-virus-now-with-semi-update/19504 "2010-09-30T00:37:24Z")
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/assassin\_billy0117/photo2.jpg http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/assassin\_billy0117/photo1.jpg http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/assassin\_billy0117/photo3.jpg Done by hand… --- ## [solid spin axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/solid-spin-axle/19220)
**Author:** [@rasengan-00](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rasengan-00)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 11:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/solid-spin-axle/19220 "2010-09-29T23:44:00Z")
What are the differences with the normal axle system and the solid spin axle ??? --- ## [homebrew dark magic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homebrew-dark-magic/19495)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homebrew-dark-magic/19495 "2010-09-29T22:14:50Z")
I had an old pro fly, dragon fly,and a pair of dm rings.I cut the rims off the Duncan’s to accept the rings attached the rings and cut the body to match the rings.Then i put an spr in it and cut down the hubs.Then i had … --- ## [Unresponsiveness with Response (READ INSIDE)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsiveness-with-response-read-inside/19422)
**Author:** [@dimension3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dimension3)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsiveness-with-response-read-inside/19422 "2010-09-29T06:43:46Z")
Okay earlier this morning my DM2 started screeching something fierce, the bearing had to be eating itself alive. so here’s what I did to fix it. I used baby oil to give it some kind of lube. Now I already know what you’r… --- ## [Die Nasty with YYJ Bearing actually good ?!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/die-nasty-with-yyj-bearing-actually-good/19473)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/die-nasty-with-yyj-bearing-actually-good/19473 "2010-09-27T22:30:30Z")
haha, So I switched my “black” broken in yyj size c bearing into my yyf die-nasty. Suprisingly, it spins Over 30 seconds longer. It plays better and it just is better and is a little quieter. Just thought i’d share that … --- ## [i probably screwed up but....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-probably-screwed-up-but/19466)
**Author:** [@YoyoMango](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoMango)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-probably-screwed-up-but/19466 "2010-09-27T22:24:57Z")
last night me and my bud siliconed or caulked ,not sure which, a yomega hotshot. It was our first siliconing and i think it turned out good. If not it was a yomega plastic with a crack in it. :slight\_smile: I did one ha… --- ## [Please help silicone....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help-silicone/19404)
**Author:** [@kevinn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinn)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help-silicone/19404 "2010-09-27T12:02:51Z")
I want to ask something, i use a red rtv silicone brand name “USA”…when i use it to my protostar, why it stays only 3 days?? is there something wrong with the silicone?? or are there some ways to make it last longer?? i … --- ## [Protostar response pads.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-response-pads/19362)
**Author:** [@yoyomaverick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaverick)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-response-pads/19362 "2010-09-27T03:08:59Z")
They came off after about a month of play… what do i do? --- ## [Project tuning method](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/project-tuning-method/19460)
**Author:** [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2010, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/project-tuning-method/19460 "2010-09-26T22:15:24Z")
I recently recieved a pink Project in a trade. I spent a good timetuning it and I beleive I have a solid method for doing it. Now put on some music or something, because it takes a while: STEP 1: Preperation The first … --- ## [Skywalker Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/skywalker-problem/19394)
**Author:** [@Matty\_14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Matty_14)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2010, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/skywalker-problem/19394 "2010-09-26T17:18:53Z")
Hey, I got a b grade Skywalker in a trade, and the silicone is becoming snaggy, and catching on a double or nothing. It isnt responsive in any way, just snags when i go into any trick, braintwister or Yuuki slack. I thin… --- ## [need help with kickside](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-kickside/19434)
**Author:** [@yo\_yo\_newbie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yo_yo_newbie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2010, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-kickside/19434 "2010-09-26T01:20:40Z")
I am really new to yo yoing and i don’t know much about anything. whenever i do a sleeper with my kick side it is really hard to bring it back up. i have to pull up a lot and it is really irritating me. i want it to come… --- ## [fh2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fh2/19433)
**Author:** [@Demon8828](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Demon8828)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2010, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fh2/19433 "2010-09-25T22:51:55Z")
wht is a fh2 made of like wht type of plastic and wht type of plastic is the sunset --- ## [what size bearing does the ooch smoov have](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-size-bearing-does-the-ooch-smoov-have/19431)
**Author:** [@fatjoe298](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatjoe298)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2010, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-size-bearing-does-the-ooch-smoov-have/19431 "2010-09-25T21:09:06Z")
just out of curiosity what size is it. And so i don’t have to make another topic, if you have a smoov, tell me how long it sleeps for. i get like close to a minute somtimes. but other times i get 10 seconds. i am not sur… --- ## [Binding PGM Conflict..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/binding-pgm-conflict/19415)
**Author:** [@TheFerret2010](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheFerret2010)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2010, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/binding-pgm-conflict/19415 "2010-09-25T19:52:32Z")
Okay, so up until a day or two ago, my PGM (stock) was completely fine aside from an axle issue,which is fixed from an axle replacement (Yay wasn’t the hub that was broke), after doing a break away (right handed so it go… --- ## [Hayabusa Painting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hayabusa-painting/19399)
**Author:** [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2010, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hayabusa-painting/19399 "2010-09-24T14:13:08Z")
This is my first painting and I think it came out good. I just started with a simple sponging method. If I realized how to use toothpics to paint on the caps before I painted it it would have the WTF² logo. Sorry abou… --- ## [Custom Anodization Question.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-anodization-question/18645)
**Author:** [@Beginner11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Beginner11)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2010, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-anodization-question/18645 "2010-09-23T14:10:11Z")
Is there anyone on who does custom Anodization? I remember hearing about some one named Vendetta or Spinvio who does it. --- ## [Flowable Silicone PGM2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-pgm2/19360)
**Author:** [@whebzy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/whebzy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2010, 4:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-pgm2/19360 "2010-09-23T04:58:21Z")
Hey just wondering if it would be possible to put silicone in plastic grind machine v2? Mine hasn’t turned up yet so i wouldn’t know if they even have a recess, plz let me know if i could and possibly how. Oh - and doe… --- ## [Blasted this DNA for a guy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blasted-this-dna-for-a-guy/19356)
**Author:** [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2010, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blasted-this-dna-for-a-guy/19356 "2010-09-23T01:18:49Z")
Sorry for phone pics, I’m at work. Ready for blast (off)! Fresh Blast! I made it really fine and it feels great. Dare I say it rivals General Yo??? :-o --- ## [first dye](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-dye/19269)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2010, 11:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-dye/19269 "2010-09-22T23:36:58Z")
i dyed my pgm (black w green splash) and velocity (black w green dotz) each one has had the rims enlarged (i cut into the body to make the rims bigger) minor high wall the velocity can be seen here velocity - #11 by BB… --- ## [what size....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-size/19348)
**Author:** [@YoyoMango](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoMango)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2010, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-size/19348 "2010-09-22T14:17:38Z")
i’m moding my yomega hot shot and am wondering if there is a yomega size so i can get a better bearing --- ## [dark magic weight rings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-weight-rings/19324)
**Author:** [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2010, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-weight-rings/19324 "2010-09-22T14:00:20Z")
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