# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=191 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 192 --- ## [How can I mod...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-mod/19234)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2010, 3:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-mod/19234 "2010-09-22T03:48:12Z")
My yoyo’s totally suck now. I am getting better and starting to learn new tricks that are advanced and require tons of movements to learn. My Speedmaker, is light, Is there anyway I can make it heavier without putting th… --- ## [How did I do?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-did-i-do/18838)
**Author:** [@titanium221](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/titanium221)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2010, 3:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-did-i-do/18838 "2010-09-22T03:02:46Z")
My second Painted yoyo: http://images5b.snapfish.com/232323232fp6327%3A\>nu%3D5783\>855\>25%3A\>WSNRCG%3D32%3B%3A88%3B56234%3Bnu0mrj http://images5b.snapfish.com/232323232fp63283\>nu%3D5783\>855\>25%3A\>WSNRCG%3D32%3B%3A88%3… --- ## [Does this silicone work and fit?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-this-silicone-work-and-fit/19323)
**Author:** [@x52](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/x52)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2010, 2:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-this-silicone-work-and-fit/19323 "2010-09-22T02:58:17Z")
So my friend is really nervous about this, so I decided to make a thread of this. Does Permatex black silicone fit into a Maverick, and a Project 1? If you could answer these questions, I would really appreciate this. --- ## [Ah! My Eyes!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ah-my-eyes/19227)
**Author:** [@titanium221](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/titanium221)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2010, 1:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ah-my-eyes/19227 "2010-09-22T01:05:04Z")
My second satin: http://images5b.snapfish.com/232323232fp63284\>nu%3D5783\>855\>25%3A\>WSNRCG%3D32\<3%3B6587%3A34%3Bnu0mrj http://www5.snapfish.com/snapfish/slideshow/AlbumID=2096353028/PictureID=77573161028/a=2551623028\_2… --- ## [YYJ Hitman problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-hitman-problems/19331)
**Author:** [@WillDaBeast509](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WillDaBeast509)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2010, 1:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-hitman-problems/19331 "2010-09-22T01:02:13Z")
I have a yoyojam hitman that was great when I first got it, but it barely sleeps long enough to do more advanced tricks. It has all the stock parts in it. Is there anything I can do to make it sleep longer and be more st… --- ## [bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings/19293)
**Author:** [@icekidchang](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/icekidchang)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2010, 11:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings/19293 "2010-09-21T23:50:42Z")
i was thinking about getting new bearrings and wanted to know what you guys like since most of you are prob moer experienced than i am ( 9 months ). thanks --- ## [night moves 5 cap](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/night-moves-5-cap/19307)
**Author:** [@johnny\_le1494](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/johnny_le1494)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2010, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/night-moves-5-cap/19307 "2010-09-21T21:45:38Z")
ok yeah i know there are many post about taking off caps with stuff like duct tape and suction cups. but like i have a night moves 5 and the suction cup doesn’t work any recommendations ? --- ## [Can you answer these and help me?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-answer-these-and-help-me/19316)
**Author:** [@mada0207](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mada0207)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2010, 1:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-answer-these-and-help-me/19316 "2010-09-21T01:44:10Z")
Just a couple questions… Is there any possible way to get out really tight knots? I went through three strings in one day due to those &%@#ing knots lol… Can i use an eraser as a counterweight? Is there anything i can… --- ## [Friction sticker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/friction-sticker/19318)
**Author:** [@scyshc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/scyshc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2010, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/friction-sticker/19318 "2010-09-21T01:40:26Z")
anybody know how to make a good friction sticker --- ## [Project Two Pad Question ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/project-two-pad-question/19290)
**Author:** [@Gizzyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gizzyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2010, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/project-two-pad-question/19290 "2010-09-20T17:04:38Z")
Hey Guys, I recently got a “Flow Groove” Project. and I was wondering instead of siliconing, are there any pads that fit the Flow Groove response area? Thanks in advance, Gizzyo --- ## [acetone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/acetone/19012)
**Author:** [@fh\_zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fh_zero)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2010, 2:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/acetone/19012 "2010-09-20T02:34:35Z")
i clean my bearing with it can i leave it dry because i dont have lube --- ## [elliot jackson peak wont unscrew](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/elliot-jackson-peak-wont-unscrew/19222)
**Author:** [@zomah2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zomah2)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2010, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/elliot-jackson-peak-wont-unscrew/19222 "2010-09-19T03:08:10Z")
i just got my peak yesterday because i finally managed to pay my mom back, and i cant unscrew it (help ???) does anyone know how to solve this? --- ## [friction sticker help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/friction-sticker-help/19191)
**Author:** [@fady](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fady)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/friction-sticker-help/19191 "2010-09-18T23:09:08Z")
one of my auldey fire diamond (xodus 2 knock off) friction stickers are totally ruined and there are no acc. in egypt and if i order one it will cost like 10 $ which is 57 E.P (Egyptian pounds) so what should i do :wink: … --- ## [velocity pgm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/velocity-pgm/19232)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 12:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/velocity-pgm/19232 "2010-09-18T00:35:02Z")
wat r they made of --- ## [FHZ MODS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mods/18870)
**Author:** [@YoYoAUS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoAUS)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2010, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mods/18870 "2010-09-17T22:50:03Z")
Hi everyone i just ordered 2 FHZ’s one is clear the other is opaque black. Any way im going to silicone recess them and schmoove them but i need some tips on the schmoove if anyone dosn’t mind. Im a first time modder an… --- ## [i introduce the royal flamingo!!!!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-introduce-the-royal-flamingo/18886)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2010, 10:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-introduce-the-royal-flamingo/18886 "2010-09-17T22:37:37Z")
this was an aoda 888 i picked up at worlds it was beat to heck rim satin did the job then i high walled it removed some anno in a ring and now i have a royal flamingo plays awsomly no vibe interested? --- ## [Quick Bearing question... sorry](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-bearing-question-sorry/19156)
**Author:** [@hyperyo000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hyperyo000)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2010, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-bearing-question-sorry/19156 "2010-09-17T14:40:59Z")
Sorry I guys, I promise to delete this as soon as I get a answer. And yes I already looked in the search. So my protostar is breaking in (yay…not) and of course its semi-responsive. Don’t get me wrong I can still play wi… --- ## [Got my smoov back from yomega today](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/got-my-smoov-back-from-yomega-today/19185)
**Author:** [@fatjoe298](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatjoe298)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/got-my-smoov-back-from-yomega-today/19185 "2010-09-16T23:09:31Z")
;D so i sent my yoyo back to yomega last friday and got it back today brandy new and working great. they actually said it was defective and gave me 100 poly strings because they were sorry for the inconvenience. the not … --- ## [Dye Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dye-question/19183)
**Author:** [@XLazyThrowerX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XLazyThrowerX)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dye-question/19183 "2010-09-16T23:06:45Z")
Would I be able to do dye a black Kickside half white? --- ## [Is my bearing dead? seeking bearing advice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-my-bearing-dead-seeking-bearing-advice/19192)
**Author:** [@gtyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gtyoyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-my-bearing-dead-seeking-bearing-advice/19192 "2010-09-16T22:35:45Z")
So I’ve had this ceramic konkave for about a week (used for 2 hours per day). Fresh from the box, i flicked it with my finger, and it spun for 5 seconds. I put it in my yoyo, and slept for about 3 minutes. A few days … --- ## [tuning out a vibe.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tuning-out-a-vibe/19186)
**Author:** [@yydude](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yydude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tuning-out-a-vibe/19186 "2010-09-16T20:42:03Z")
i have heard all this stuff about tuning out a vibe and i was wondering how do you do this? thx ;D --- ## [replace a yoyo axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replace-a-yoyo-axle/19104)
**Author:** [@herkis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/herkis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replace-a-yoyo-axle/19104 "2010-09-16T14:17:21Z")
How do you change a yoyo axle? --- ## [Help A Noobie ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-a-noobie/18996)
**Author:** [@mada0207](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mada0207)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 4:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-a-noobie/18996 "2010-09-16T04:17:11Z")
Just a few questions -How can i make my yo yo a little bit more/less resposive? -How do i mod a Kickside? -Can some advance tricks be done on a kickside? -And lastly how can i make my kick side sleep longer? Thnx fe… --- ## [LED caps: has anyone tried this? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/led-caps-has-anyone-tried-this/18587)
**Author:** [@ExAzrael](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ExAzrael)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2010, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/led-caps-has-anyone-tried-this/18587 "2010-09-15T02:31:00Z")
I’m probably gonna make a set for my DM2 --- ## [ANYONE PLEASE HELP D: BEARING PROBLEM](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-please-help-d-bearing-problem/19120)
**Author:** [@icekidchang](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/icekidchang)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2010, 11:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-please-help-d-bearing-problem/19120 "2010-09-14T23:29:12Z")
so i put in a yyf size c bearing inside one of my yyf yoyos. it went in and it played but then it got stuck i mean REALLY STUCK to the point where pliers did not take it out and to the point where i had to use so much … --- ## [too much lube?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/too-much-lube/19071)
**Author:** [@yydude](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yydude)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2010, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/too-much-lube/19071 "2010-09-14T13:37:14Z")
if u put too much lube on, how can you fix it? --- ## [MOdED Lyn Fury](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/moded-lyn-fury/19094)
**Author:** [@Planeterror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Planeterror)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2010, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/moded-lyn-fury/19094 "2010-09-14T12:55:40Z")
Hey guys yesterday i moded my lyn fury. well u are probaly wondering how i moded it! very simple all i had to do was shave the o rings :slight\_smile: by shaving the o rings it made it handle the string alot better and it… --- ## [Diffrent view of a bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diffrent-view-of-a-bearing/19049)
**Author:** [@Scoobyvroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Scoobyvroom)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2010, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diffrent-view-of-a-bearing/19049 "2010-09-14T03:08:51Z")
Well so I was at work on Friday and was looking for something to do to waste an hour or so. I then realized I had a YYF Protostar in my toolbox (in case the power goes out). I really liked the concave bearing but I didn’… --- ## [Wooden CW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooden-cw/19117)
**Author:** [@yoyoz1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoz1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 11:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooden-cw/19117 "2010-09-13T23:49:49Z")
http://i55.tinypic.com/2zdvts6.jpg I made it by cutting a piece of wood and sanding it. It wieghts 7.8 grams --- ## [Re-Anodized Yomega Maverick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/re-anodized-yomega-maverick/19024)
**Author:** [@Hback9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hback9)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/re-anodized-yomega-maverick/19024 "2010-09-13T09:29:50Z")
Hey everyone! I did this mod a while ago however after some recent requests to put this up i decided too! http://i52.tinypic.com/2weklsz.jpg This is the first pic of 2. http://i52.tinypic.com/351bu5l.jpg This is the… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=190) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=192)