# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=195 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 196 --- ## [Are my dicestacks supposed to be "semi-loose"?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-my-dicestacks-supposed-to-be-semi-loose/17949)
**Author:** [@ETH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ETH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2010, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-my-dicestacks-supposed-to-be-semi-loose/17949 "2010-08-21T18:28:45Z")
So… I got a 44special and i thought it would look cool with yellow dicestacks. I have never experimented or tried any other hubstack system than the one that was already installed. I watched a video-tutorial from Tyler S… --- ## [yoyojam dark magic 2 help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-dark-magic-2-help/18134)
**Author:** [@piguy81](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piguy81)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2010, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-dark-magic-2-help/18134 "2010-08-21T16:48:41Z")
hi i just got my dark magic 2 and was playing unresponsive and it suddently went responsive. im not sure what to do and i dont want to break the yoyo in the process. could somebody please help out if they know how to fix… --- ## [How to mod an One Drop M1\*\*\*](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-mod-an-one-drop-m1/18104)
**Author:** [@kevinyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinyos)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2010, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-mod-an-one-drop-m1/18104 "2010-08-21T11:42:19Z")
My M1 came responsive and I was wondering if someone could tell me how to make it unresponsive! --- ## [Bearing Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-problem/18133)
**Author:** [@XxNovaxXxYoYoxX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XxNovaxXxYoYoxX)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2010, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-problem/18133 "2010-08-20T19:42:47Z")
:frowning: My stupid Campfire bearing wont spin! I HATE IT! \>:( And I dont know what to do! :cry: --- ## [yoyo wont unscrew!!!!!!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-wont-unscrew/18097)
**Author:** [@yoyomaan8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaan8)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2010, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-wont-unscrew/18097 "2010-08-20T04:15:38Z")
When i unscrew my yoyofactory pocket change, the pink part of the yoyo wont open so i cant get to the ball bearing. I have a knot in there right now and with the yoyo not unscrewing i’m getting mad. I NEED HELP!!! \[b\]MO… --- ## [Exazrael's Hayabusa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/exazraels-hayabusa/18108)
**Author:** [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2010, 12:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/exazraels-hayabusa/18108 "2010-08-20T00:23:45Z")
Exazrael picked an awesome color combo on this puppy!!! --- ## [My New Lathe!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-new-lathe/18110)
**Author:** [@james](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/james)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-new-lathe/18110 "2010-08-19T23:09:53Z")
My neighbor gave me his old lathe. He cuts motorcycle parts or what ever. He said it’s really old but a really good lathe. He recently used it to cut steel for his motorcycle before he gave it to me. He also said he has … --- ## [how to make multi colored string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-multi-colored-string/18105)
**Author:** [@piguy81](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piguy81)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-multi-colored-string/18105 "2010-08-19T14:54:21Z")
could someone please reply to this with a video on how to make multi colored string :slight\_smile: :slight\_smile: --- ## [Cleaning hubstack bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-hubstack-bearings/18114)
**Author:** [@EvanW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-hubstack-bearings/18114 "2010-08-19T14:48:41Z")
I got my Worlds 2010 B-Grade 888 today and I LOVE the hubstacks! I was wondering if I could get a longer hubstack sleep time by cleaning the bearings. Would that actually increase the time? Would it screw it up? Thanks! --- ## [What size response fits in the Dark Magic v1?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-size-response-fits-in-the-dark-magic-v1/17910)
**Author:** [@EvanW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanW)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-size-response-fits-in-the-dark-magic-v1/17910 "2010-08-19T14:07:11Z")
Just like the title says. I have a Yoyojam Dark Magic v1 and would like to replace the o-ring with a silicone-like response and I want to know what size fits the Dark Magic. I was planning on buying some string and want … --- ## [Widening the gap on meh Hot Shot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/widening-the-gap-on-meh-hot-shot/18109)
**Author:** [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 3:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/widening-the-gap-on-meh-hot-shot/18109 "2010-08-19T03:06:19Z")
I gotta hot shot, and it plays swell, but the gap is a tad too small. So Any way i can widen the gap? (besides buying the thick spacers) THis yo has shims for all who don’t know (no ryme intended) so i can’t shim it i… --- ## [Peterfish Bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/peterfish-bearings/18087)
**Author:** [@catorameus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/catorameus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/peterfish-bearings/18087 "2010-08-18T19:05:56Z")
What size bearings do the Peterfish yo-yo’s use? It looks like it has almost the same diameter as the Duncan bearings but is thinner. --- ## [string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/17934)
**Author:** [@fh\_zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fh_zero)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/17934 "2010-08-18T18:00:37Z")
does anybody know how to make a string feel brand new again and dont tell to buy new strings cause my mom said no tell me if there is away if not say no !!! --- ## [PADS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/18022)
**Author:** [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 4:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/18022 "2010-08-18T04:10:27Z")
How do I make pads? I need to know so I don’t have to hand silicone all of my yoyo’s. --- ## [FHZ mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mod/18045)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Srebernak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tom_Srebernak)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mod/18045 "2010-08-18T02:05:51Z")
i want to mod a FHZ. i ant to paint and recess it. 1. how do you do a recess? 2. how do you get the caps off of a FHZ? if more questions pop into my head, ill post them. --- ## [new breed help!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-breed-help/18054)
**Author:** [@staten\_island\_man](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/staten_island_man)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2010, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-breed-help/18054 "2010-08-17T22:24:42Z")
hey guys. ive had my new breed for a while and i decided to dye it. when i put it in the hot water after a couple minutes the metal weight rings fell off!! i guess they put the rings on by cold then hot treatment? can an… --- ## [Buddy Jim's FHZ!!!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buddy-jims-fhz/17864)
**Author:** [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2010, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buddy-jims-fhz/17864 "2010-08-17T13:11:41Z")
I’m love’n the way these colors came out!!! Schmoove rings and fresh sili…its what’s for dinner. --- ## [problem with the bearing on my Dv888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-the-bearing-on-my-dv888/17959)
**Author:** [@ExAzrael](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ExAzrael)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2010, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-the-bearing-on-my-dv888/17959 "2010-08-17T06:19:42Z")
Like the title says I’m having a problem with my bearing on my YYF dv888. It started to make this really loud obnoxious sound when I throw it and also when I hand spin the bearing it only lasts for about a second now. an… --- ## [Painting a plastic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-a-plastic/18024)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2010, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-a-plastic/18024 "2010-08-17T05:21:01Z")
How would you go about doing that?? --- ## [grooving???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grooving/17998)
**Author:** [@yo-bear-1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yo-bear-1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2010, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grooving/17998 "2010-08-17T05:05:18Z")
anyone ever tried grooving your own yoyo,if not ill try it and post pics but i was just wondering.and when i say grooving i mean the strait lines in the yoyo for less friction for better grinds.also,if you have done it,t… --- ## [who likes nos energy drinks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-likes-nos-energy-drinks/17992)
**Author:** [@djjjyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/djjjyo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2010, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-likes-nos-energy-drinks/17992 "2010-08-16T16:02:26Z")
i made the sickest stacks ever nos stacks http://\[img width=640 height=480\]http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab142/djjjyo/mod/Snapshot\_20100815.jpg?t=1281938841 --- ## [spacers and lubing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-and-lubing/17655)
**Author:** [@johnny\_le1494](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/johnny_le1494)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2010, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-and-lubing/17655 "2010-08-16T02:13:16Z")
ok so i have the protostar and decided tht is is time to thin lube it. the center track bearing is attached to spacers and the yoyo half it self. so should i remove the spacer+bearing from the yoyo half, then remove th… --- ## [need help!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help/17946)
**Author:** [@patman305](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patman305)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2010, 11:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help/17946 "2010-08-15T23:36:00Z")
ok u guys i got a dark magic about 20 days ago and i need to modtfy it. i seen some mods but i need 2 of them ??? ??? --- ## [Throwmonkey problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throwmonkey-problem/17961)
**Author:** [@rusty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rusty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2010, 11:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throwmonkey-problem/17961 "2010-08-15T23:32:41Z")
Hi I am using a Duncan Throwmonkey to practice some 5A. I have cleaned the bearing and removed one friction sticker, but now I have problems with binding. I manage to use binds to get the yo-yo to return to the hand, bu… --- ## [How can I modify my lyn fury???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-modify-my-lyn-fury/17810)
**Author:** [@agaddis123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/agaddis123)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2010, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-modify-my-lyn-fury/17810 "2010-08-15T20:37:36Z")
I am brand new to yoyoing, just got a lyn fury a couple of days ago, And really have a passion to get good. I can do the brain twister, stop and go, and in the bucket, which are the best ones I can do, I want my lyn fury… --- ## [limelight mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/limelight-mods/17940)
**Author:** [@hubstack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hubstack)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2010, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/limelight-mods/17940 "2010-08-15T16:21:16Z")
ok my cousin wants me to mod his limelight help me out and tell me what to do --- ## [Check This out](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/check-this-out/17918)
**Author:** [@yomagic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomagic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2010, 11:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/check-this-out/17918 "2010-08-14T23:37:03Z")
Dont mind my voice and ugliness lol. Quality isnt the best but works decently. This is my first attempt and i plan on trying a few more times to get it perfect. I really enjoy it so far and i had a blast doing it. … --- ## [Yet another FHZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yet-another-fhz/17927)
**Author:** [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2010, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yet-another-fhz/17927 "2010-08-14T19:39:20Z")
FHZ I did for lilbcozmic13. Aquamarine splash w/ a color shift background (can’t really see the color shift in this but its there). Enjoy! --- ## [YYF Protostar Dropped twice, more pronounced bearing noise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-protostar-dropped-twice-more-pronounced-bearing-noise/17507)
**Author:** [@MyRevival](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MyRevival)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2010, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-protostar-dropped-twice-more-pronounced-bearing-noise/17507 "2010-08-14T16:26:16Z")
I got my protostar about a month ago brand new, and noticed more bearing noise out of the box then I was used to. It’s my first unresponsive, and not uncommon, I’ve heard. But I dropped it twice on a craft store while I … --- ## [What is the difference?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-difference/17862)
**Author:** [@Preinfalk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Preinfalk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2010, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-difference/17862 "2010-08-13T14:30:29Z")
This might soung stupid, but what is the difference between “slick” 50/50 string, and 100% poly strings. To me, they play almost the same, so what’s the difference? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=194) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=196)