# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=192 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 193 --- ## [removing small ball bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-small-ball-bearing/19039)
**Author:** [@brandoide1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brandoide1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-small-ball-bearing/19039 "2010-09-13T01:31:20Z")
I have a dm2, and it comes with 2 bearings. One is smaller one and the other is bigger. My problem is, I cant get the initial small one out. Does anyone that has a dm2 know how to get the little one off the yoyo? ??? --- ## [Silicone pads vs. flowable silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-pads-vs-flowable-silicone/18993)
**Author:** [@KebertXela](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KebertXela)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2010, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-pads-vs-flowable-silicone/18993 "2010-09-12T06:50:03Z")
I haven’t posted on these forums for a year or so, and was quite grateful to find that my account is still active. Anyway, even after a year, I still have newbish questions… let’s hope you all are still willing to answer… --- ## [strongest yoyo strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strongest-yoyo-strings/18984)
**Author:** [@fatjoe298](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatjoe298)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 5:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strongest-yoyo-strings/18984 "2010-09-11T05:06:09Z")
tell me which brand and material is the best. also where to buy them would be nice too --- ## [DV888 response types (how do I know what year my DV888 is?)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-response-types-how-do-i-know-what-year-my-dv888-is/18799)
**Author:** [@MyRevival](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MyRevival)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 3:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-response-types-how-do-i-know-what-year-my-dv888-is/18799 "2010-09-11T03:43:03Z")
I bought a custom ano-ed DV888 without knowing much about them. I recently found out that there are several different versions and at least two response types. The current response system is starting to wear, and I know … --- ## [switching darkmagic bearing.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/switching-darkmagic-bearing/18913)
**Author:** [@moezus840](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/moezus840)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 3:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/switching-darkmagic-bearing/18913 "2010-09-11T03:23:38Z")
i’m tryin to switch the bearing in my dark magic from the original to the speed bearing. i can’t seem to remove the original. is there a trick to it or do i just need to pull it out with pliers? --- ## [Need help !](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help/18991)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 2:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help/18991 "2010-09-11T02:28:43Z")
My circle in my spacers on my dienasty were sort of out of shape( deformed). When i tried pushing the spacers + bearing into where the axle is, it would not go in. So i stupidly decided to put the 2 parts of the yoyo tog… --- ## [What are you siliconing today?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-siliconing-today/18690)
**Author:** [@climber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/climber)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 2:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-siliconing-today/18690 "2010-09-11T02:00:52Z")
My 888 --- ## [here at BByoyo company](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/here-at-bbyoyo-company/18291)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/here-at-bbyoyo-company/18291 "2010-09-10T22:17:47Z")
we dont just make yoyos and string we mod and paint we do reshapes we do fhz off string mod aka agging rubber rims and silicone ressesing and paint we turn the fhz caps white 8 25 10 we dye now pics this weekend --- ## [Made this insane string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/made-this-insane-string/18960)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 5:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/made-this-insane-string/18960 "2010-09-10T05:26:07Z")
Guys… I just made this really really good string. IMO. As some of you may know, I’ve been making strings with a twist of plastic in them. This makes them insanely durable, stiff, and… plasticy. (No duh! :D) And I never… --- ## [Wobble Vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wobble-vibe/18936)
**Author:** [@x52](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/x52)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wobble-vibe/18936 "2010-09-10T00:05:41Z")
So my Yuuksta has a slight wobble vibe, but the axle looks fine. Anyways, I’m really upset right now, and what can I do to get rid of the wobble vibe? And sorry if this is in the wrong section. --- ## [dye](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dye/18918)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dye/18918 "2010-09-09T03:57:30Z")
can you dye a pgm with food dye --- ## [Painting yoyos.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844)
**Author:** [@A\_Person](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/A_Person)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 12:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844 "2010-09-09T00:13:09Z")
Are there any clear yoyos that are good for painting other than the FHZ? What kind of paint would I use? How would I get a drip pattern like this: How did I do? - Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance - YoYoExpert How would I ge… --- ## [Speeding Up String Making? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speeding-up-string-making/18859)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 12:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speeding-up-string-making/18859 "2010-09-09T00:01:10Z")
This is my current method It takes me 5 min. to do a single color, and 6 min. to do 2 colors. Anyways to speed it up? --- ## [Failed duncan butterfly mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/failed-duncan-butterfly-mod/18858)
**Author:** [@fatjoe298](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatjoe298)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2010, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/failed-duncan-butterfly-mod/18858 "2010-09-08T20:46:54Z")
well this yoyo i got when i was only 11 and it was my second yoyo. i was so bored with it sleeping for 1 second and not being able to do anything with it except keeping it on the shelf. so i decided to play around with i… --- ## [How to keep a white plastic yoyo white...?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-keep-a-white-plastic-yoyo-white/18909)
**Author:** [@rdh2121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rdh2121)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2010, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-keep-a-white-plastic-yoyo-white/18909 "2010-09-08T12:57:25Z")
I got a white Atmosphere recently and had just a couple of questions. First, the white plastic is showing very slight signs of discoloration where it makes contact with my fingers - is wearing a glove the only way to pr… --- ## [Bearing/Axle placement question...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-axle-placement-question/18894)
**Author:** [@skenzer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skenzer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2010, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-axle-placement-question/18894 "2010-09-08T00:21:43Z")
Hi Everyone! I was watching a video on removing bearings and cleaning them. I took my velocity apart and it looks like, at least to me, that the bearing is on the same side as the axle. According to the video the bearin… --- ## [How do I know when to change the response system?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-know-when-to-change-the-response-system/18888)
**Author:** [@mgiroux77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mgiroux77)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2010, 10:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-know-when-to-change-the-response-system/18888 "2010-09-07T22:53:52Z")
Hi all, I am new to the modern yo-yo and I was wondering when I should change out the response system in my yo-yo’s. I have two CLYW’s with flowable silicone. A mini star, a Hectic and two one drops a dingo and a y fa… --- ## [help on hubstacking a hectic ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-on-hubstacking-a-hectic/18744)
**Author:** [@connerleblanc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/connerleblanc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2010, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-on-hubstacking-a-hectic/18744 "2010-09-07T03:15:37Z")
anyone know u can do it i have a pgm so that gives me parts i know this can be done because look thanks --- ## [Looking for Protostar scuff removal and silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-protostar-scuff-removal-and-silicone/18808)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-protostar-scuff-removal-and-silicone/18808 "2010-09-06T23:54:03Z")
I need a job for my Protostar. The scuffs are really bad, there is about 13 scuffs, 2 bad ones, 8 minor, and 3 factory marks. It needs to be tuned to not vibe, and a silicone recess. I need a cheap job, and anyone who ca… --- ## [Flowable Silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/18731)
**Author:** [@Rancor16](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rancor16)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/18731 "2010-09-06T20:58:15Z")
Every time I see flowable silicone in a yoyo it’s clear. The flowable I purchased and have been putting into my yoyos is more of a murky white, it also seems to sort of flake out after very little use. It doesn’t flake o… --- ## [Suggestions?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/suggestions/18755)
**Author:** [@Matty\_14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Matty_14)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/suggestions/18755 "2010-09-06T18:20:01Z")
Im looking to get a new plastic i can mod myself. What i mean by mod is like shims, bearing, silicone pads. Ive got about 40 bucks, any suggestions? --- ## [dv888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888/18820)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888/18820 "2010-09-06T17:34:49Z")
has anyone highwalled a dv888 please put pics --- ## [Painted throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painted-throws/18813)
**Author:** [@Nibru](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nibru)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painted-throws/18813 "2010-09-06T17:33:39Z")
Hey guys I was wondering if you could post some of you’re painted throws. I just re-entered the yoyo world not to long ago, snagged myself a a new DM2 and now want to paint something in it lol. --- ## [Projam Material?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/projam-material/18768)
**Author:** [@titanium221](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/titanium221)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/projam-material/18768 "2010-09-06T01:41:58Z")
I need to know the type of plastic projams are. no “i think” or “it might be”. I need to know whether its celcon or polycarb. thx --- ## [ooch smoov's breaking strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ooch-smoovs-breaking-strings/18473)
**Author:** [@fatjoe298](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatjoe298)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ooch-smoovs-breaking-strings/18473 "2010-09-06T00:00:56Z")
i got this stupid yoyo yesterday. it broke 4 strings in 2 hours. i tried to sand down the inner ring with a piece of denim. didnt work! i like the way this yoyo performs but it is a string monster!!! i really don’t know… --- ## [yoyo string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-string/18770)
**Author:** [@scyshc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/scyshc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2010, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-string/18770 "2010-09-05T16:48:19Z")
does anybody know how to make the best string ever --- ## [Sillicone in bearing seat problem!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sillicone-in-bearing-seat-problem/18774)
**Author:** [@TheOrangeYoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheOrangeYoYo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2010, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sillicone-in-bearing-seat-problem/18774 "2010-09-05T16:09:08Z")
Okay so I accidentally got some flowable sillicone in the bearing seat of my DV888 and my PROTOSTAR and it’s BARELY any like I scraped it all off with a little tack and there’s like 1/10th of a hair left and it’s stoppin… --- ## [Help with YoYoFactory slim CBC pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-yoyofactory-slim-cbc-pads/18767)
**Author:** [@GrahamM23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GrahamM23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2010, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-yoyofactory-slim-cbc-pads/18767 "2010-09-05T00:20:39Z")
Hi all This may have already been answered but i could not find anything on it. So just a quick question, how long do you think a slim CBC pad should last? Like i know it’s kinda down to preference, but a few of my th… --- ## [Hubstack troubleshooting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-troubleshooting/18754)
**Author:** [@zerrubabbel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zerrubabbel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-troubleshooting/18754 "2010-09-04T18:03:14Z")
My lil bro got a new grind machine less than a week ago and a day or two of playing it has surfaced a problem with one of the stacks… It spins about as well as trying to sled up a hill… To give an idea, no matter how tig… --- ## [Wet yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wet-yoyo/18514)
**Author:** [@JDent](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JDent)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wet-yoyo/18514 "2010-09-04T16:55:56Z")
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