# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=202 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 203 --- ## [When should I put thin lube on my Dark Magic????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-should-i-put-thin-lube-on-my-dark-magic/16030)
**Author:** [@TJ1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TJ1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-should-i-put-thin-lube-on-my-dark-magic/16030 "2010-06-27T15:53:23Z")
So, I just ordered a Dark Magic, and I was wondering if I should put thin lube on it right when I get it, or wait until the bearing breaks down? --- ## [what yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo/15877)
**Author:** [@YoyoMango](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoMango)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo/15877 "2010-06-27T15:34:36Z")
What yoyo is best 4 modding? --- ## [How to take apart a mosquito? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-take-apart-a-mosquito/15636)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-take-apart-a-mosquito/15636 "2010-06-27T13:06:43Z")
Ok. So the Duncan Mosquito has a take apart design. It works for the first 10 times and after that i tried taking it apart and it wont unscrew from the bolt. WTH? any ideas or help ? --- ## [Tuning a PGM](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tuning-a-pgm/15776)
**Author:** [@A\_Person](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/A_Person)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tuning-a-pgm/15776 "2010-06-27T01:42:45Z")
I have a PGM2 that has an awful vibe that i want to fix. The vibe goes away if i take out the stacks and use a duncan axle, but i might be selling this yo and it needs to be tuned up. So, here is what’s goin’ on. When i… --- ## [dig deal/rice,dice stacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dig-deal-rice-dice-stacks/15968)
**Author:** [@FoSho-XVIII](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FoSho-XVIII)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2010, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dig-deal-rice-dice-stacks/15968 "2010-06-25T22:13:29Z")
yoyo n’ is AWSOME --- ## [Taking out the Side caps...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/taking-out-the-side-caps/15918)
**Author:** [@Ethan\_XD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ethan_XD)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2010, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/taking-out-the-side-caps/15918 "2010-06-25T19:19:15Z")
Can you take the sidecaps out of a New Breed and a Kickside without damaging them? ??? --- ## [fhz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz/15943)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2010, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz/15943 "2010-06-25T15:25:35Z")
how do you remove the decal from a fhz cap --- ## [Are yoyofactory spec bearings good and how many ball bearings do they have](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-yoyofactory-spec-bearings-good-and-how-many-ball-bearings-do-they-have/15460)
**Author:** [@holdenyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/holdenyo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2010, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-yoyofactory-spec-bearings-good-and-how-many-ball-bearings-do-they-have/15460 "2010-06-25T04:12:51Z")
Are yoyofactory spec bearings good and how many ball bearings do they have PM me With Info --- ## [What material is used on a Punchline?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-material-is-used-on-a-punchline/15899)
**Author:** [@BuddhaFusion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BuddhaFusion)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2010, 2:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-material-is-used-on-a-punchline/15899 "2010-06-25T02:17:40Z")
I wanted to know what material it is and i think its aluminum but which aluminum --- ## [YYF SuperStar Response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-superstar-response/15820)
**Author:** [@jasonfujita](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jasonfujita)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2010, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-superstar-response/15820 "2010-06-24T12:01:27Z")
Hey guys, I was wondering which response system to buy for my superstar. The information page says its a CBC slim pad, but its not there. Do I buy like a Standard CBC white, Standard K-pad yellow, a different one, or … --- ## [Dark Magic HELP!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-help/15878)
**Author:** [@yoyoman11635](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoman11635)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2010, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-help/15878 "2010-06-23T13:01:26Z")
What should I do to make it more unresponsive? Silicone, O-Ring,??? HELP --- ## [Speedle 720](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speedle-720/13896)
**Author:** [@dirty\_birdy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dirty_birdy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2010, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speedle-720/13896 "2010-06-23T10:35:43Z")
Every couple of months someone comes calling looking for details about a mod a did a while back to the Duncan Speed Beetle. After reviewing my posts on other forums I realized that I had never published my mod here, and,… --- ## [dv888 axle look](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-axle-look/15865)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2010, 2:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-axle-look/15865 "2010-06-23T02:46:14Z")
dv888 death spike --- ## [Shortening String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shortening-string/15816)
**Author:** [@XaGoNiX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XaGoNiX)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2010, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shortening-string/15816 "2010-06-22T13:49:40Z")
I have Angel Hair string. What is the proper way of shortening Angel Hair string? Is it similar to the conventional way with 100% poly strings? I’ve used Alchemy string in the past and every time I cut it the conventi… --- ## [Mint Chocolate splash FHZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mint-chocolate-splash-fhz/15785)
**Author:** [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2010, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mint-chocolate-splash-fhz/15785 "2010-06-22T12:55:55Z")
One more that I have painted for another. Have’n too much fun w/ this ;D --- ## [Genesis Axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/genesis-axle/15835)
**Author:** [@K3N](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/K3N)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2010, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/genesis-axle/15835 "2010-06-22T07:44:42Z")
Anyone know the length of the axle the genesis uses? Is it 18mm or other lenth? --- ## [good way to make scratches go away](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-way-to-make-scratches-go-away/15814)
**Author:** [@yoyoteacher](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoteacher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2010, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-way-to-make-scratches-go-away/15814 "2010-06-21T22:07:08Z")
i really need help my dark magic has a scratches all over from my little brother scratched it up --- ## [My Dv888 has a lot of dings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dv888-has-a-lot-of-dings/15709)
**Author:** [@piggybrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piggybrian)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2010, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dv888-has-a-lot-of-dings/15709 "2010-06-20T02:31:45Z")
What shoulld i do to my Dv888 to get the scratches off? --- ## [Do any of you get this ¨problem¨ on your protostar?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-any-of-you-get-this-problem-on-your-protostar/15718)
**Author:** [@yoyoz1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoz1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2010, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-any-of-you-get-this-problem-on-your-protostar/15718 "2010-06-19T16:49:39Z")
When I am screwing back my protostar it makes a screeching noise. --- ## [Stacked mah DV888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stacked-mah-dv888/15661)
**Author:** [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2010, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stacked-mah-dv888/15661 "2010-06-19T16:27:02Z")
Check it out Both yoyos are still playable (I put a 201 axle and nut into the PGM) Thanks Max for the PGM! Personally I like the PGM stackless. Later on I’m going to grind down the stack post a tad from the back … --- ## [FreeHand 2 axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand-2-axle/15738)
**Author:** [@icedoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/icedoc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2010, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand-2-axle/15738 "2010-06-19T14:32:40Z")
Can anyone tell me what size bolt to use as a replacement axle for a FH2 (Steve Brown edition, not the new recessed one)? Looks like my son might have bent the axle slightly, as the two halves wobble when being screwed t… --- ## [Do you think this would look good?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-think-this-would-look-good/15729)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2010, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-think-this-would-look-good/15729 "2010-06-18T18:09:26Z")
Do you think it would look good if I only satined the rims of this: http://i46.tinypic.com/2ch54rl.jpg Even though it is splash? BTW, It’s a Bgrade, Dv888, purple with blue splash. --- ## [my bearing is stuck!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bearing-is-stuck/15667)
**Author:** [@gunvalf00](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gunvalf00)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2010, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bearing-is-stuck/15667 "2010-06-18T16:07:36Z")
i just got a dv888 and bought a ceramic kk bearing. but the stock bearing on my dv888 is stuck!!! it spins fine getting really long sleepers but i cant get it off my yoyo!\[color=navy\]\[/color\] --- ## [need some help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-some-help/15701)
**Author:** [@Yoyolunatic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyolunatic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2010, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-some-help/15701 "2010-06-17T17:33:39Z")
okay guys in about an hour after i get some replys on this im going down to my garage and gonna get to some serious modding. so i have a lathe in my garage and im gonna see what i can doi also have brake fluid,and a bun… --- ## [new modder](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-modder/14696)
**Author:** [@Yoyolunatic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyolunatic)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2010, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-modder/14696 "2010-06-17T17:16:45Z")
okay i just started modding(well actually modding good)and i will start modding for people. i will state what i can do and then how much i will charge. so here it goes I can custom paint clear or translucent yoyos-you w… --- ## [how to silicone recess yyj plastic?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-silicone-recess-yyj-plastic/15627)
**Author:** [@justink1025](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/justink1025)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2010, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-silicone-recess-yyj-plastic/15627 "2010-06-17T14:09:55Z")
Hi guys! So I want to silicone recess some of the yyj plastic but I have no idea how I should do it… any suggestion? --- ## [Can F.A.S.T 2.0.1 Be Modded .](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-f-a-s-t-2-0-1-be-modded/15604)
**Author:** [@YoYoDesire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoDesire)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2010, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-f-a-s-t-2-0-1-be-modded/15604 "2010-06-17T14:04:54Z")
If The FAST 201 CAN be modded , Can U TeLL Me How To Mod It … And What To Use ., --- ## [FHZ I painted and recessed for Q! UPDATE w/ new pix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-i-painted-and-recessed-for-q-update-w-new-pix/15613)
**Author:** [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2010, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-i-painted-and-recessed-for-q-update-w-new-pix/15613 "2010-06-17T11:57:27Z")
Here are pic’s of the FHZ that painted and recessed for Q. I’m happy w/ my work on this one. ;D --- ## [Flowable silicone in my Yoyojam Journey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-in-my-yoyojam-journey/15683)
**Author:** [@EvanW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2010, 5:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-in-my-yoyojam-journey/15683 "2010-06-17T05:00:48Z")
I want to make my YYJ Journey less responsive so im going to silicone it. Any recommendations on what brand/kind of silicone I should use? UPDATE: I have been looking on Home Depot’s website and I saw this http://www.ho… --- ## [Planning on satining my Dv888, bestow your help on me, masters of mod...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/planning-on-satining-my-dv888-bestow-your-help-on-me-masters-of-mod/15686)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2010, 4:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/planning-on-satining-my-dv888-bestow-your-help-on-me-masters-of-mod/15686 "2010-06-17T04:30:59Z")
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