# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=194 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 195 --- ## [What's the difference between the YYF SPEC bearing and Center Trac bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-the-yyf-spec-bearing-and-center-trac-bearing/18490)
**Author:** [@Starscreem88](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Starscreem88)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2010, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-the-yyf-spec-bearing-and-center-trac-bearing/18490 "2010-08-28T06:38:00Z")
Hey guys, I bought myself a Genesis from yoyonation.com, and it comes with a center trac bearing and a silicon respond pads and a string inside a mini envelope, and a SPEC bearing in the Genesis. I tried both bearing an… --- ## [bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings/18483)
**Author:** [@kino321](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kino321)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2010, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings/18483 "2010-08-28T01:20:29Z")
i lost a c clip for a kk bearing and im afraid if i throw it something will go wrong. is it ok to throw without the c clips?? if u have any for a ceramic kk c bearing can i buy it or have 1?? --- ## [dye](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dye/18420)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2010, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dye/18420 "2010-08-26T22:12:23Z")
i saw a wole guide on yyn about dyeing different materials i cant find it any more a link? --- ## [YYJ Silicone Pads Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-silicone-pads-problem/18390)
**Author:** [@Javier](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Javier)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2010, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-silicone-pads-problem/18390 "2010-08-26T16:25:46Z")
I have had my Dark Magic 2 for less then a week and both of my SPs stretch out? I think it might be from the heat. Both stretched out a couple days apart. I noticed them stretched out when it started acting responsive. I… --- ## [EPIC FAIL!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/epic-fail/18378)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/epic-fail/18378 "2010-08-25T23:46:59Z")
i want to see pics of your failed mods --- ## [how clean?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-clean/18372)
**Author:** [@mista8eight8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mista8eight8)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-clean/18372 "2010-08-25T22:51:29Z")
How clean does the silicone groove have to be in order to get the silicone to stick? --- ## [Lost axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lost-axle/18373)
**Author:** [@INFINITY](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/INFINITY)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lost-axle/18373 "2010-08-25T22:27:39Z")
Okay, so yesterday my Dv888 spun apart and I lost the axle…somehow… :P. So i was wondering if anybody knew any good sites to buy another one from, thanks. --- ## [velocity ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/velocity/18334)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/velocity/18334 "2010-08-25T12:27:53Z")
mad mod --- ## [Bearing Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-problem/18317)
**Author:** [@hebooz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hebooz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-problem/18317 "2010-08-25T08:04:02Z")
I don’ know,but my Axiom just became responsive,I cleaned the bearing seat,but still no help,so i checked the bearing,it was clean,nothing inside it.What could be the problem? Extra Details: 1:I dropped the bearing a c… --- ## [Pyro light setup.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pyro-light-setup/18349)
**Author:** [@nowhere\_kid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nowhere_kid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pyro-light-setup/18349 "2010-08-25T06:04:51Z")
I recently got a pyro light and I’m planning to get pads for it, I would just like to know what pad setup would be the best. (I’ve heard one gen. pad plays great is this true and if it does thick or thin?). --- ## [Yomega Dash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-dash/18192)
**Author:** [@Yoyolunatic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyolunatic)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-dash/18192 "2010-08-25T00:24:48Z")
So im getting a yomega dash.Its A goldish color.Has a few pinpricks on it.I want to make it dead unresponsive and do some cool mods to it.Any ideas? --- ## [How to easily lube your bearing after washing it.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-easily-lube-your-bearing-after-washing-it/18241)
**Author:** [@yoyoz1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoz1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2010, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-easily-lube-your-bearing-after-washing-it/18241 "2010-08-24T23:23:14Z")
Some people after wahsing their use the method of lubing with a needle, but here is and easier way: You take the washed and deshielded bearing, then simply put a couple of drops of thin lube or your lube of preference a… --- ## [cutting a recess for guts.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cutting-a-recess-for-guts/18310)
**Author:** [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2010, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cutting-a-recess-for-guts/18310 "2010-08-24T21:21:36Z")
I need help on cutting a recess in a golf ball for vampire guts or FHZ guts to sit in. What is the better/easier choice? I have the golf ball cleanly cut in half, and both sets of guts. I need to know what I need to u… --- ## [Need help on siliconing a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-on-siliconing-a-yoyo/18264)
**Author:** [@Patto\_80](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Patto_80)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2010, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-on-siliconing-a-yoyo/18264 "2010-08-24T14:10:48Z")
I bought Seeley’s glass silicon sealant will this work as a response for my Peak? --- ## [freehand zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand-zero/18293)
**Author:** [@yoyomaverick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaverick)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2010, 3:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand-zero/18293 "2010-08-24T03:22:07Z")
never modded anything before but the response pads came out of my freehand zero and i have no clue what to do. anyone help? --- ## [my modded throws... (some are not mine)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-modded-throws-some-are-not-mine/18122)
**Author:** [@bokk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bokk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2010, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-modded-throws-some-are-not-mine/18122 "2010-08-23T21:32:42Z")
now guys im a beginner modder… i have only 1 power tool and it is my drill which is useless cuz it vibes a lot… and i cant afford to buy a latte… which i wish have for modding… here my mods for now... i satined some yoy… --- ## [Cleaning A yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-yoyo/18173)
**Author:** [@PikachuCanYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PikachuCanYoyo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2010, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-yoyo/18173 "2010-08-23T16:48:25Z")
My yoyo is always sticky. I try cleaning it with water but that doesn’t help. Help? --- ## [Dark magic ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic/18267)
**Author:** [@YoYoAUS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoAUS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2010, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic/18267 "2010-08-23T12:22:16Z")
will polish make my rims on my dm look shiny and also could i dye the plastic without stuffing up the rims --- ## [YYF Die Nasty Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-die-nasty-help/18228)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2010, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-die-nasty-help/18228 "2010-08-23T11:26:20Z")
So, I accidently dropped my Die-Nasty on a hard chair few minutes ago… Picked it up, started to play with it, Responsive & the sound is different. When i spin the bearing with my finger it sounds funny. What happened and… --- ## [Hub stack a Yuuksta?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hub-stack-a-yuuksta/18248)
**Author:** [@arem250](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/arem250)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2010, 2:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hub-stack-a-yuuksta/18248 "2010-08-23T02:53:04Z")
I was wondering if it would be possible to hub stack my new YYF Yuuksta, and if it would be easy or require some serious modding? Thanks --- ## [grind machine wont work](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine-wont-work/18181)
**Author:** [@yoyodanny](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodanny)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2010, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine-wont-work/18181 "2010-08-23T00:50:27Z")
on my plastic grind machine one of the side hubstacks wont spin that well so i can only hold it in my hand for like 5 seconds at most and i cant do the trick where you hold the hubstacks and start the yoyo like that. so … --- ## [key oil](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/key-oil/18224)
**Author:** [@fh\_zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fh_zero)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2010, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/key-oil/18224 "2010-08-22T19:53:56Z")
will key oil be a substiute for thin lube --- ## [Gung Fu Bearing Seat "Repair"](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gung-fu-bearing-seat-repair/18211)
**Author:** [@Ricerocket](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ricerocket)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2010, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gung-fu-bearing-seat-repair/18211 "2010-08-22T15:21:58Z")
I got this Gung Fu for lilabner. The bearing seat was pretty mashed up, so it was decided to SPR it. The only problem is that the stock 1/4" axle wouldn’t fit through the Born Crucial SPR! So, the first thing that I d… --- ## [mosquito ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mosquito/18209)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2010, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mosquito/18209 "2010-08-22T15:08:24Z")
wat r mods for a mosquito or flying squirrel --- ## [bearing shield](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-shield/18223)
**Author:** [@fh\_zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fh_zero)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2010, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-shield/18223 "2010-08-22T15:08:06Z")
if the shield is dented would it affect play --- ## [Satining](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satining/18219)
**Author:** [@hebooz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hebooz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2010, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satining/18219 "2010-08-22T14:09:30Z")
I don’t know whether his should be in the mod and maintainence section,but how do I satin a yoyo and what tools do I need? Thanks --- ## [BB YOYO COMPANY](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bb-yoyo-company/18101)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2010, 2:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bb-yoyo-company/18101 "2010-08-22T02:46:03Z")
im making ayoyo from a duncan cw this one is called the roller and a golf ball the golf balls are called the fairway updated finished prototype #2 of fairway first working prototype i have documentation of the design … --- ## [bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing/18199)
**Author:** [@fh\_zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fh_zero)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2010, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing/18199 "2010-08-22T01:21:53Z")
how do u know if the bearing is dead ??? --- ## [Thin lube Substitution??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube-substitution/18168)
**Author:** [@syna7x94](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/syna7x94)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2010, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube-substitution/18168 "2010-08-21T22:34:31Z")
Is there anything that would be a good substitution for thin lube? --- ## [Siliconing Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-help/18191)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2010, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-help/18191 "2010-08-21T21:39:16Z")
I Just siliconed my die-nasty on both sides. Some silicone got on my axle and inside where the bearing and spacers sit. How can I get it out ? and will it affect play ? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=193) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=195)