# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=207 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 208 --- ## [888 flowable silicon'd?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888-flowable-silicond/14303)
**Author:** [@ChokHollah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChokHollah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 2:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888-flowable-silicond/14303 "2010-05-12T02:03:27Z")
can a 888 be siliconed instead of pads? --- ## [Lunatic loose bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lunatic-loose-bearing/14259)
**Author:** [@caytorio](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/caytorio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lunatic-loose-bearing/14259 "2010-05-10T20:01:48Z")
Hi guys, I’ve had a large bearing lunatic for a few weeks now. Everything went fine, but 2 days ago my bearing got ‘‘loose’’. I was just throwing and got a knot around my bearing, so i unscrewed it, and i pulled of the… --- ## [lunatic-axel problems.:(](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lunatic-axel-problems/14252)
**Author:** [@yo-bear](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yo-bear)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lunatic-axel-problems/14252 "2010-05-10T13:16:41Z")
just the other day i was doing some rim polishing on my 888x and my lunatic.after i finished my lunatic,when i tried to screw it together it dosent tighten.it just keeps screwing,and screwing,and screwing.i figured it wa… --- ## [how to remove duncan logo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-duncan-logo/14132)
**Author:** [@Yoyolunatic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyolunatic)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 4:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-duncan-logo/14132 "2010-05-10T04:20:38Z")
how do i remove the logo on my duncan mosquito --- ## [Bearing type](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-type/13882)
**Author:** [@LemonLime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LemonLime)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-type/13882 "2010-05-10T04:18:37Z")
first off i have read the post on how to clean a bearing. So i have been yoyoing for about a month and my bearing looks like its rusting/getting really dirty. Should i clean it or just buy a new one? Also which one(i hav… --- ## [Aquarius problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aquarius-problems/14205)
**Author:** [@yo-yo\_dood\_95](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yo-yo_dood_95)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aquarius-problems/14205 "2010-05-10T02:18:55Z")
My bearing won’t spin at all. I cleaned it but it just wont spin on the string. Help! --- ## [hub stacked p2 ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hub-stacked-p2/14223)
**Author:** [@wellen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wellen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2010, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hub-stacked-p2/14223 "2010-05-09T17:29:43Z")
Could someone please tell me how to put hubs on a onedrop p2 any help is appreciated --- ## [Plz help me mod my yoyo???????????????????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/plz-help-me-mod-my-yoyo/14027)
**Author:** [@skillz123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skillz123)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2010, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/plz-help-me-mod-my-yoyo/14027 "2010-05-09T04:25:45Z")
Hi everyone. I was just thinking if somebody could help me mod my duncan metal zero. So I’ve played with it a little and changed string once. I’m going to put some lube (thin) on it. Is there anything else I should do. --- ## [My GhettoTek yoyo storage mobile](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-ghettotek-yoyo-storage-mobile/14018)
**Author:** [@psin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/psin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2010, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-ghettotek-yoyo-storage-mobile/14018 "2010-05-08T23:06:01Z")
I’ve been having difficulty finding a place for my throws where they don’t get knocked over or banged together. I threw this together in a couple minutes. It’s ugly, and chinsy, but most definitely serviceable (that mean… --- ## [Bearings... suck?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings-suck/14189)
**Author:** [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2010, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearings-suck/14189 "2010-05-08T22:43:25Z")
I just recently got my Hatrick replaced on Tuesday by Ernie, I think I shot the bearing a few minutes ago… I was yoyoing and all the sudden it got real loud and I took it apart I sounded like the balls were rattling and … --- ## [Celcon Resistant to chemicals?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/celcon-resistant-to-chemicals/14192)
**Author:** [@weinbe58](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/weinbe58)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2010, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/celcon-resistant-to-chemicals/14192 "2010-05-08T15:38:17Z")
Hey I have an Atmosphere, just wondering if the chemicals from cleaning the bearing will mess up the Celcon plastic or is is resistant, which is what I’ve heard but just wanna make sure. thanks --- ## [Plastic Grind Machine?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/plastic-grind-machine/14136)
**Author:** [@Cameron364](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cameron364)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2010, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/plastic-grind-machine/14136 "2010-05-08T12:32:20Z")
Just wondering if any ofyouhave PGM’s and if you do how long do they normally spin for, I also wanted to know if there was anyway to mod it sothat it spins forl onger? At the moment Ican do like ferris wheel, 1 1/2 moun… --- ## [Matador Stacks...?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/matador-stacks/11566)
**Author:** [@d4rqk0n3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/d4rqk0n3)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2010, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/matador-stacks/11566 "2010-05-08T12:22:53Z")
Anyone ever done this to ANY yoyo? A hubstack that is pointy like for matador play? If so, how did you do it? --- ## [Counter Weight 5a?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counter-weight-5a/14173)
**Author:** [@weinbe58](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/weinbe58)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2010, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counter-weight-5a/14173 "2010-05-08T00:50:13Z")
What is a good weight (in grams) for a counter weight for 5a? I would guess around the weight of the yoyo but idk… --- ## [try to design a yoyo, updated.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/try-to-design-a-yoyo-updated/13800)
**Author:** [@Kristiawan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kristiawan)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2010, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/try-to-design-a-yoyo-updated/13800 "2010-05-08T00:41:22Z")
first design i dont know where to put this. but im trying to find out what are people opinion about this. specialy some one who have modding skills or have made a yoyo before. i really want to make this happen, bu… --- ## [Led lights](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/led-lights/13971)
**Author:** [@sonotfair](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sonotfair)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2010, 12:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/led-lights/13971 "2010-05-07T00:55:39Z")
Does anyone know how to put led lights in a flying panda or any yoyo for that matter. --- ## [New Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo/14051)
**Author:** [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2010, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo/14051 "2010-05-06T14:04:19Z")
I might be making a new yoyo guys! I’m asking my engineering teacher tomorrow to teach me how to use the lathe and them I am going to see what I can fashion… lol. Does anyone know what type of metal to use I’m thinking A… --- ## [Where to send yoyos for painting.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-send-yoyos-for-painting/14118)
**Author:** [@tourqe\_yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tourqe_yo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2010, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-send-yoyos-for-painting/14118 "2010-05-06T02:15:21Z")
Alright, so lately I thought it would be cool to get the rims on my blacked out superstar painted white so I could use it with a black shirt without the colors blending together. I was wondering who would be a reliable … --- ## [New bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-bearing/14102)
**Author:** [@arion676](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/arion676)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2010, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-bearing/14102 "2010-05-05T20:26:39Z")
So, I’m about to buy a new bearing for my genesis, and I was wondering which one to get. I’m either getting an AIGR bearing, or a Ceramic KK bearing, so halp! --- ## [ how do I get my yo-yo to be unresponsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-get-my-yo-yo-to-be-unresponsive/13867)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2010, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-get-my-yo-yo-to-be-unresponsive/13867 "2010-05-05T13:28:36Z")
I have a yomega dash but it is responsive and I want is to be unresponsive so I looked at the video about making my yo-yo unresponsive it told my to loosen it I did so, but when I loosened it and I threw a sleeper it loo… --- ## [Hand-Drilled CWs?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hand-drilled-cws/14083)
**Author:** [@Newbies\_United](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Newbies_United)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2010, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hand-drilled-cws/14083 "2010-05-05T02:32:48Z")
Hi everyone, Due to the recent number of posts about drilling your own counterweights, I am quite intrested in trying this. My only problem is, what do i use to drill a hole into the dice/bouncy ball? I tried the screwd… --- ## [201 caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/201-caps/14016)
**Author:** [@anon84462861](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon84462861)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2010, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/201-caps/14016 "2010-05-05T00:03:38Z")
how the heck do you get these things off, i,ve tryed metal rods and nearly every fork in the house is now bent and i’ve just had a go at it with my engraving tool. i think since people have started moding the 201 YYF has… --- ## [unbalanced yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unbalanced-yoyo/14020)
**Author:** [@anon84462861](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon84462861)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2010, 11:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unbalanced-yoyo/14020 "2010-05-04T23:49:12Z")
i just took the caps off my 201 and now it sleeps for about 10 sec and then it starts to UFO. theres still bits of the cap left on one side and i think its pulling it off balance. what should i do? --- ## [Siliconed my Skyline](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconed-my-skyline/13981)
**Author:** [@Amdroid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Amdroid)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2010, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconed-my-skyline/13981 "2010-05-04T23:06:39Z")
I siliconed my Skyline yesterday. I used this Silicone: http://lh5.ggpht.com/\_SiwaJK6-WDE/S9zKFOLs5cI/AAAAAAAAAPo/aQ78yOzHsGA/s800/DSCN5342.JPG I don’t want to put all the pics in this thread, so here is a link to the… --- ## [How do I remove Big Deal Hubstacks?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-remove-big-deal-hubstacks/14061)
**Author:** [@psin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/psin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2010, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-remove-big-deal-hubstacks/14061 "2010-05-04T19:30:04Z")
Does anyone know how to get the hubstacks off of a Big Deal. While amusing to look at, his thing plays horrifically. Thinking removing the stacks might help stabilize it, but there looks like there are springs or somethi… --- ## [String Tension](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-tension/14013)
**Author:** [@anon84462861](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon84462861)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2010, 11:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-tension/14013 "2010-05-03T23:39:34Z")
Right now i’m useing a YYF Rast 201 with the YYF strings, and i’m having a heck of a time with the tension. I’ll straighten it out and release all the tension and wind it up and after about 2-3 tricks the sting is so tig… --- ## [Show off your lathe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-off-your-lathe/13656)
**Author:** [@tyler3490](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tyler3490)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2010, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-off-your-lathe/13656 "2010-05-03T18:22:27Z")
Ive always liked seeing the ways other people do things and maybe get some ideas so post pics of your lathe you use for modding here. Here’s mine- http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs451.ash1/24825\_1179858717… --- ## [What does the Taig metal lathe on yoyoguy do?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-does-the-taig-metal-lathe-on-yoyoguy-do/13979)
**Author:** [@BuddhaFusion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BuddhaFusion)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2010, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-does-the-taig-metal-lathe-on-yoyoguy-do/13979 "2010-05-03T11:39:19Z")
Okay so I was going to buy that lathe because my friends yoyo broke and I could fix it which inspired me to get that lathe fix his yoyo and to fix others for like 5-8 bucks depending on how hard it is to fix, and to sell… --- ## [How do u make your own response systems? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-u-make-your-own-response-systems/13938)
**Author:** [@piggybrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piggybrian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2010, 5:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-u-make-your-own-response-systems/13938 "2010-05-03T05:44:10Z")
Ive been hearing you can u cloth tape ( wat is that), electrical tape… but im not sure --- ## [Can u satin a yomega fireball?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-u-satin-a-yomega-fireball/13929)
**Author:** [@piggybrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piggybrian)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2010, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-u-satin-a-yomega-fireball/13929 "2010-05-02T07:33:34Z")
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