# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=201 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 202 --- ## [Gnarwhal spin time](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gnarwhal-spin-time/16431)
**Author:** [@Dgiant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dgiant)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2010, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gnarwhal-spin-time/16431 "2010-07-07T19:42:59Z")
I recently got a gnarwhal, I also ordered. KK for it too, I lubes the KK with thin lube and replaced the original bearing, it seems the gnarwhal is only spinning door 2 minutes which odd because people say it spins longe… --- ## [Splash Homeade CW.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/splash-homeade-cw/16404)
**Author:** [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2010, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/splash-homeade-cw/16404 "2010-07-07T10:18:35Z")
Gizzyo handmade a CW for me (thanks dude :)) and I splash painted it. I started off with a base color of black, then a red splash, then three thin coats lacquer to bring out the shine and durability. http://img28.images… --- ## [My Beadblasting set-up (please help)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-beadblasting-set-up-please-help/16275)
**Author:** [@james](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/james)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-beadblasting-set-up-please-help/16275 "2010-07-06T22:56:22Z")
If I can get my beadblasting thing up and running, I may just start a yoyo beadblasting bussiness for the people, so if you can help that would be great! :slight\_smile: Hi guys, I recently got myself a beadblasting set … --- ## [Does humidity effect yoyo response?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-humidity-effect-yoyo-response/16127)
**Author:** [@pavig](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pavig)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 10:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-humidity-effect-yoyo-response/16127 "2010-07-06T22:55:51Z")
Hiya folk. Strange thing happened to me today. We’ve had a few hot and humid days, and when I started playing my yoyos again today several of them had suddenly become much more responsive (from dead unresponsive to twit… --- ## [dingo bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo-bearing/16361)
**Author:** [@collazoch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/collazoch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo-bearing/16361 "2010-07-06T17:37:39Z")
hey guys i was recently throwing my dingo that i got a couple of days ago when it started making this loud grinding sorta noise.I had already put in lube so i thought it had ran out so i lubed it again and its still maki… --- ## [trying to get my cream to out perform my protostar, any help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trying-to-get-my-cream-to-out-perform-my-protostar-any-help/16355)
**Author:** [@Saldoom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saldoom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trying-to-get-my-cream-to-out-perform-my-protostar-any-help/16355 "2010-07-06T04:59:04Z")
So here’s my issue I have a protostar stock that sleeps for a full min which is 30 seconds longer than my crucial cream with a ceramic KK bearing installed, i thought my cream would be the beast, but its not, atleast its… --- ## [Modifications?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modifications/16109)
**Author:** [@Ethan\_XD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ethan_XD)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2010, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modifications/16109 "2010-07-05T19:12:23Z")
Are there any good Modifications for The New Breed or Kickside? I’ve taken the caps out of my kickside and its Bearing has been clean and is dry. My New Breeds bearing has also been cleaned and it is dry. Are there any M… --- ## [My Duncan Imperial ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-duncan-imperial/16323)
**Author:** [@YoYoDesire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoDesire)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2010, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-duncan-imperial/16323 "2010-07-05T15:36:38Z")
Hmpph … I Bought A Duncan Imperial Today … What Can I Do To Mod It … I Thinks It Dosent Have Much Mods Cause It Is A Fixed Axle … True ? Yes … Give Yr Creative Ideas Or Basic Ideas To Me … Thx , YoYoDesire ! --- ## [String made out of human hair ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-made-out-of-human-hair/14443)
**Author:** [@alchemist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/alchemist)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2010, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-made-out-of-human-hair/14443 "2010-07-04T22:57:35Z")
I’ll have pics up soon 100% Indian hair works and functions. also have some other types, silk, nylon, cotton, polyester, and bamboo fibers anything thready… :smiley: --- ## [does this mineral spirit work?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-this-mineral-spirit-work/16311)
**Author:** [@Lets\_Yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lets_Yo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2010, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-this-mineral-spirit-work/16311 "2010-07-04T21:46:03Z")
hi i just came home from buying silicone and siliconeing my yo-yo for the first time(YAY XD) And i forgot to buy mineral spirits for my bearing.Which i am glad that i did. Its because i wasn’t sure if you needed a spec… --- ## [Can The NEW Fast 201 Caps Be Removed ?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-the-new-fast-201-caps-be-removed/16290)
**Author:** [@YoYoDesire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoDesire)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2010, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-the-new-fast-201-caps-be-removed/16290 "2010-07-04T06:55:08Z")
Reminder : tHE New One … Not The Old One … Thanks ! , --- ## [Measurements!!! Please A.S.A.P.!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/measurements-please-a-s-a-p/16308)
**Author:** [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/measurements-please-a-s-a-p/16308 "2010-07-03T23:48:27Z")
Can some one tell me the measurements of a size C bearing seat, and the size of hat pads? Basically if you own a caliper, can you get me the measurements? --- ## [Where to Get Arexons Motorsil D Silicone ?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-get-arexons-motorsil-d-silicone/16291)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-get-arexons-motorsil-d-silicone/16291 "2010-07-03T22:01:05Z")
Im in a huge hurry. where can i find arexons motorsil d silicone not online? whats stores sell it?? --- ## [how deep does the flowable silicon have to be in the recces???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-does-the-flowable-silicon-have-to-be-in-the-recces/16269)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_rocks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Johnny_rocks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-does-the-flowable-silicon-have-to-be-in-the-recces/16269 "2010-07-03T19:17:30Z")
I did flush awhile back, but it was to responsive. So i was told to make it under flush, but how much under flush? (2mm, 3mm, 1mm, etc, etc.) --- ## [whats the mvp made of](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-mvp-made-of/16268)
**Author:** [@thrower121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thrower121)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-mvp-made-of/16268 "2010-07-03T14:33:40Z")
i have an mvp and dont know what its made of --- ## [Loose axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loose-axle/16281)
**Author:** [@EvanW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 3:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loose-axle/16281 "2010-07-03T03:25:11Z")
My Yoyofactory Tactic’s axle keeps coming loose, causing vibe. Should I get some locktight to secure it in? --- ## [rice stacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rice-stacks/16256)
**Author:** [@Demon8828](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Demon8828)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rice-stacks/16256 "2010-07-02T17:01:50Z")
does anyone know of a tut of how to make rice stacks? --- ## [Dif-E-YO concave ceramic size C](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-e-yo-concave-ceramic-size-c/15691)
**Author:** [@bms416](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bms416)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-e-yo-concave-ceramic-size-c/15691 "2010-07-02T16:18:28Z")
Just got my Dif-E-YO ceramic bearing I must say Im in love with it. Only question is the sound. It makes I would say almost a grinding sound, and I know with bearings grinding cant be good. Im hoping someone will com… --- ## [Tuning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tuning/16245)
**Author:** [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tuning/16245 "2010-07-02T14:29:31Z")
How do I tune the vibe out of a yoyo, I know it has to do with tightening and loosening of the axel. --- ## [How do you take an axle out???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-take-an-axle-out/16169)
**Author:** [@Manny\_bee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Manny_bee)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-take-an-axle-out/16169 "2010-07-01T20:16:24Z")
I’m polishing my X-ConVict rims and need to know how to take the axle out so I can polish the other side? --- ## [Thinn Lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thinn-lube/16166)
**Author:** [@Newbies\_United](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Newbies_United)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thinn-lube/16166 "2010-07-01T12:12:35Z")
Does Lacquer thinner work as thin lube? ??? --- ## [Painted 201 Caps and FAST 201~](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painted-201-caps-and-fast-201/16138)
**Author:** [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 3:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painted-201-caps-and-fast-201/16138 "2010-07-01T03:34:28Z")
Some 201 caps Gizzyo and I made. The laquour didn’t crack the paint on the splash ones for some reason, but did on the fade ones (which is why I don’t have a pic of the fade ones.) So here we go. (these caps are FS/FT… --- ## [Metal Zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-zero/16134)
**Author:** [@G51](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G51)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-zero/16134 "2010-06-30T19:25:25Z")
How do I get the axle out of the metal freehand zero? I also wanted to recess it. Would I be able to do this with a drill and screw driver like a plastic yoyo? If not,what would you do to recess it.(I don’t want to se… --- ## [satining ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satining/16150)
**Author:** [@AwEsOmEnEsS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AwEsOmEnEsS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satining/16150 "2010-06-30T19:23:43Z")
i recently found a yoyo that i lost and it was kinda scrached up so i was thinking i can satin it it is a raw yoyo and i only have 150 grit sand paper so if i satin it will it be better for grinding and will it hide t… --- ## [Dm and k-pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-and-k-pads/15942)
**Author:** [@Lets\_Yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lets_Yo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-and-k-pads/15942 "2010-06-29T01:47:49Z")
So this is my first time using this poll thingy and i need some help. I want to change my dm’s o-ring and idk wich works better. Flow able silicone or k-pads. All my friends from the yo-yo club told me silicone. But i… --- ## [Brain Lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/brain-lube/15778)
**Author:** [@hidas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hidas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 12:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/brain-lube/15778 "2010-06-29T00:48:11Z")
So I like to lube my yoyos a lot but I’ve noticed that using my Yomega Brain lube makes my yoyo more responsive. I was wondering, is Brain Lube is thin or thick? --- ## [Dark Magic EMERGENCY!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-emergency/16068)
**Author:** [@davesimpson](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/davesimpson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-emergency/16068 "2010-06-29T00:43:41Z")
I JUST bought a Dark Magic a couple weeks ago. It just broke. it looks like on one site the circular plastic area where the axle screws into broke all the way around. Now the axle there spins and that side of the yoyo do… --- ## [Colorful Counterweights](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colorful-counterweights/16064)
**Author:** [@burningdarkness](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/burningdarkness)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colorful-counterweights/16064 "2010-06-29T00:42:04Z")
I’ll just leave this here… http://lh5.ggpht.com/\_hkx-JeqtSpU/TChEfoZ-SXI/AAAAAAAAAmk/s7h9sCPADes/s1024/IMG\_2924.JPG --- ## [Trying to cut down an o-ring?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trying-to-cut-down-an-o-ring/16053)
**Author:** [@EvanW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trying-to-cut-down-an-o-ring/16053 "2010-06-28T03:50:48Z")
On my YYJ Journey could I cut down the o-rings to make them flush with the yoyo with a utility knife? Or are they too hard? --- ## [And this is why we don't dye Protostars.....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/and-this-is-why-we-dont-dye-protostars/16013)
**Author:** [@tyler3490](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tyler3490)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 12:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/and-this-is-why-we-dont-dye-protostars/16013 "2010-06-28T00:22:37Z")
I think the acetone melted a seam because it just fell apart as soon as it hit the dye/acetone mix…I’m just glad I have another Protostar lol http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs162.snc4/37429\_1223604850678\_18… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=200) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=202)