# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=193 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 194 --- ## [Hubstack & Silicone Questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-silicone-questions/18747)
**Author:** [@catorameus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/catorameus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-silicone-questions/18747 "2010-09-04T14:31:09Z")
Can Z-stacks work on a PGM? If so, how does it play? Does the G5 (2010) come with regular hubstacks along with the Z-stacks? --- ## [Shims cause vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shims-cause-vibe/18648)
**Author:** [@Domin123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Domin123)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shims-cause-vibe/18648 "2010-09-04T06:51:39Z")
I tried putting a 0.35mm shim on each side of my Legacy and it started vibing. Is this normal? --- ## [arussell19981201's freehand zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/arussell19981201s-freehand-zero/18698)
**Author:** [@staten\_island\_man](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/staten_island_man)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 3:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/arussell19981201s-freehand-zero/18698 "2010-09-04T03:46:14Z")
hey guys. so 1 day ago i received a stock freehand zero from arussell19981201 to mod for him. so the list of mods was, silicone recess, slight H shape reshape, satin, and clean the bearing. so i did this all on a drill (… --- ## [How To Remove Fiesta Caps?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-fiesta-caps/18729)
**Author:** [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 12:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-fiesta-caps/18729 "2010-09-04T00:06:09Z")
I know the conventional method for caps are to use a suction cup but the Fiesta has the hole in the middle for the axle nipple thing to poke out of it so you can’t get the proper suction to pull it off. Has anyone tried … --- ## [Painting a FHZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-a-fhz/18596)
**Author:** [@titanium221](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/titanium221)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2010, 1:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-a-fhz/18596 "2010-09-03T01:36:55Z")
does anyone have xperience painting a clear FHZ with spraypaint? what are some tips, becaus eim next to clueless thx --- ## [Should I clean my general yo bearing or keep thin lubing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-clean-my-general-yo-bearing-or-keep-thin-lubing/18345)
**Author:** [@Aldo8250](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Aldo8250)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-clean-my-general-yo-bearing-or-keep-thin-lubing/18345 "2010-09-02T13:47:52Z")
I’m scared and confused please help --- ## [modding aoda](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-aoda/18676)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-aoda/18676 "2010-09-02T02:32:49Z")
i have an aoda and i high walled it rim satened and a ring ilke a shmove ring wat else btw i dont have a lathe ive been using a drill --- ## [HubStack Speed Beetle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-speed-beetle/18646)
**Author:** [@XxKingDomxX23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XxKingDomxX23)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-speed-beetle/18646 "2010-09-01T20:57:02Z")
Title Says it all Comment Rate Subscribe --- ## [depressed silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/depressed-silicone/18657)
**Author:** [@mista8eight8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mista8eight8)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/depressed-silicone/18657 "2010-09-01T20:55:41Z")
whenever i do a silicone job, the silicone starts to have a little, depressed zone where the silicone starts to cave in, it doesn’t affect play, its just bothering me… --- ## [Say 'Hi' To The Dingo Twins!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/say-hi-to-the-dingo-twins/18296)
**Author:** [@Ricerocket](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ricerocket)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/say-hi-to-the-dingo-twins/18296 "2010-09-01T20:41:26Z")
Got these as part of the OD Modder Fodder Kit. Stacked them both using aluminum rod that I machined down. The large bearing one is polished up and uses Flow Groove pads. The small bearing ones is spiral satined, with … --- ## [AXLE HELP!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-help/18649)
**Author:** [@ETH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ETH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-help/18649 "2010-09-01T20:40:43Z")
ok i know im stupid for doing this, so please dont judge me, but i put half of my 44 and half of my dv888 together. the axle from the dv got stuck on the 44 half… allen wrench side down. i need to get it off. ive tryed p… --- ## [What kind of replacement response should i get?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-replacement-response-should-i-get/18577)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-replacement-response-should-i-get/18577 "2010-09-01T01:52:05Z")
Dark magic- Has an o ring but its too grabby Chaotic- Regular pads fell out Legacy- Silcone fell out. Should i try putting a different type or stay with silcone? Grind machine- K pads in but is really slippy --- ## [Silicone For Project](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-for-project/18630)
**Author:** [@thrower121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thrower121)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2010, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-for-project/18630 "2010-08-31T23:51:03Z")
I have A Project 1 And the Chaz Pads Are Worn Out. What kind of silicone should i get? Also how do you silicone it? --- ## [How to Remove Yoyojam Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-yoyojam-axle/18613)
**Author:** [@jbyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbyoyo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2010, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-yoyojam-axle/18613 "2010-08-31T23:11:11Z")
Can you guys tell me how to remove the axle from a Dark Magic 1? I have looked it up but in a lot of the posts there’s someone who says that that’s not the way you do it and then someone else says that he’s wrong and so… --- ## [silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/18625)
**Author:** [@yoyopowers9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyopowers9)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2010, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/18625 "2010-08-31T23:07:13Z")
will yyj silicone fit in my xcon and if not what kind of silicone that is not done by me can fit --- ## [Lubing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubing/18626)
**Author:** [@Lets\_Yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lets_Yo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2010, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubing/18626 "2010-08-31T23:03:19Z")
Okay so i just lubed my bearing with thin lube. After i lubed it,I spun it a few times and then i tried it out. then when i threw it down and tuged it up(to check) it snap back into my hand \>.\< Is that normal or did … --- ## [G5 breaking bearings, how do i fix?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g5-breaking-bearings-how-do-i-fix/18631)
**Author:** [@zomah2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zomah2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2010, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g5-breaking-bearings-how-do-i-fix/18631 "2010-08-31T22:57:28Z")
hey guys its zomah, and i have a G5. my g5 has never been lubed , and its breaking bearings. the bearings dont spin very long after about half an hour of play in my G5 and start to become ultra responsive, like come up w… --- ## [Responce Falling Out](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responce-falling-out/18603)
**Author:** [@icekidchang](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/icekidchang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2010, 2:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responce-falling-out/18603 "2010-08-31T02:58:23Z")
my cbc pad fell out and the adhesive is worn down…what should i use to put it back? (back on a metal btw, not plastic but info for plastic would be usefull as well) THANKS A BUNCH --- ## [Weight distribution question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weight-distribution-question/18582)
**Author:** [@catorameus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/catorameus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2010, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weight-distribution-question/18582 "2010-08-30T21:02:56Z")
I was messing around with my Luminators and some poster putty, trying out different weights. At first, I tried to add rim weight with the poster putty. The yo-yo felt slower and a lot heavier on a throw. Then I tried add… --- ## [good inexpensive replacement bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-inexpensive-replacement-bearings/18414)
**Author:** [@bartman22](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bartman22)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2010, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-inexpensive-replacement-bearings/18414 "2010-08-30T08:40:12Z")
Im looking for a good yoyo bearing that is farely cheap. $5-$10 --- ## [trinity](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trinity/18449)
**Author:** [@drewbrew816](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/drewbrew816)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2010, 5:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trinity/18449 "2010-08-30T05:36:30Z")
Just purchased YYJ trinity with konkave ceramic bearing, thin lube and string. I’m pretty new to this and just wanted to know if there is anything else I should get or do to the yo yo to make it even more amazing. … --- ## [big-yo, big problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/big-yo-big-problems/18529)
**Author:** [@Tagori](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tagori)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2010, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/big-yo-big-problems/18529 "2010-08-30T01:49:44Z")
let me start by saying that im not sure this thread belongs in this forum. ok, i got a big yo see. i played with it for a few months after i got it, then put it down for maybe 2 or 3 months. wen i try offstring on it … --- ## [yomega spr thingy mod ideas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-spr-thingy-mod-ideas/18567)
**Author:** [@hubstack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hubstack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2010, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-spr-thingy-mod-ideas/18567 "2010-08-30T01:16:12Z")
ok i have one of those yomega spr thingys that come in lancers and i need ideas to mod them into a yoyo like a regular spr i have: (these are broken) big ben journey if i can find it speed maker half a kick side la… --- ## [shims](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shims/18463)
**Author:** [@yoyopowers9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyopowers9)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2010, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shims/18463 "2010-08-29T23:43:24Z")
can i use an adjustable gap with red shims on my xconvict --- ## [crappy annodization on 888x](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crappy-annodization-on-888x/18476)
**Author:** [@zomah2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zomah2)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2010, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crappy-annodization-on-888x/18476 "2010-08-29T14:14:23Z")
is something wrong with my 888x? cuz I took off the hubstack assembly so i could do thumb grinds and such, and the inner annodization just comes off if i rub my finger on it. could someone help? --- ## [satined and polished maverick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satined-and-polished-maverick/18506)
**Author:** [@hubstack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hubstack)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2010, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satined-and-polished-maverick/18506 "2010-08-29T14:12:07Z")
tell me what you think --- ## [frantic shaped protostar?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/frantic-shaped-protostar/18528)
**Author:** [@Nathaniel0912](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nathaniel0912)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2010, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/frantic-shaped-protostar/18528 "2010-08-29T04:29:22Z")
has anyone done this? Is it even possible? --- ## [Easy mod for a Duncan Butterfly?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/easy-mod-for-a-duncan-butterfly/18527)
**Author:** [@EvanW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2010, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/easy-mod-for-a-duncan-butterfly/18527 "2010-08-29T04:25:29Z")
I know there are tons of posts like this but is there some kind of easy mod to do to a Duncan Butterfly? Something with generally easy to find materials? Thanks! BTW Its the new one with cheap plastic --- ## [Grind Machine hubstacks problem ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine-hubstacks-problem/18487)
**Author:** [@YoYoAUS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoAUS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2010, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine-hubstacks-problem/18487 "2010-08-28T23:31:52Z")
Ive had my GM for i bit now and all of a sudden the hubs dont spin for as long as they did when i broke them in.Ive thin lubed the bearings on the hubs i dont know if thats the problem if it is could someone plz post a h… --- ## [How to make the cheapest counterwieght with household items](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-the-cheapest-counterwieght-with-household-items/18467)
**Author:** [@yoyoz1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoz1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2010, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-the-cheapest-counterwieght-with-household-items/18467 "2010-08-28T11:30:47Z")
Materials: -Plastic coated electric wire, preferably the cheap and hard wire. There are two types of wires one the one that have thin flexible wire and the ones with thick wires inside. You want the thick wires because … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=192) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=194)