# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=208 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 209 --- ## [Protostar Fail (or noob fail)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-fail-or-noob-fail/13760)
**Author:** [@treeturtle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/treeturtle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2010, 2:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-fail-or-noob-fail/13760 "2010-05-02T02:49:31Z")
Well I got my first yoyo not long ago and its been fine for a few weeks, but all of a sudden… First, my bearing started getting really loud; I didn’t notice much of a slow down, but something definitly wasn’t right. Th… --- ## [easiest way to take off a bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/easiest-way-to-take-off-a-bearing/13959)
**Author:** [@lukerasoft](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lukerasoft)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2010, 2:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/easiest-way-to-take-off-a-bearing/13959 "2010-05-02T02:16:00Z")
Whats the easiest way to take the baring off from the yo-yo? --- ## [Duncan imperial to butterfly mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-imperial-to-butterfly-mod/13957)
**Author:** [@piggybrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piggybrian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2010, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-imperial-to-butterfly-mod/13957 "2010-05-02T01:59:56Z")
I’ve been bored and found my imperial lying around and was wondering if I could mod it in a way. --- ## [drilling dice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/drilling-dice/13804)
**Author:** [@justink1025](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/justink1025)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2010, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/drilling-dice/13804 "2010-05-01T17:01:42Z")
Hey guys, I got my drill(my dad had it) and I found some decent sized cool looking dice. I practiced drilling a hole with 12mm small dice that is really hard. But it took me forever to drill a hole and i stopped doing … --- ## [Flow-able Silicon?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flow-able-silicon/13822)
**Author:** [@weinbe58](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/weinbe58)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2010, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flow-able-silicon/13822 "2010-05-01T14:51:47Z")
how long does flowable silicon last compared to manufacturing response systems? --- ## [My YYF Genesis is being somewhat responsive? help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yyf-genesis-is-being-somewhat-responsive-help/13922)
**Author:** [@arion676](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/arion676)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2010, 4:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yyf-genesis-is-being-somewhat-responsive-help/13922 "2010-05-01T04:52:35Z")
I’ve tried cleaning the bearing multiple times. using anything from paint thinner, to WD 40, to even industrial grade brake cleaner! I even followed the youtube video precisely! Idk what else to do. I’ve had it for about… --- ## [how would i go about making my DM dual silicon?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-would-i-go-about-making-my-dm-dual-silicon/13753)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_rocks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Johnny_rocks)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2010, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-would-i-go-about-making-my-dm-dual-silicon/13753 "2010-05-01T04:48:49Z")
i hate hybrid, how would i go about making it dual silicon? maybe a tut? --- ## [How do u clean the axle and axle seat?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-u-clean-the-axle-and-axle-seat/13926)
**Author:** [@piggybrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piggybrian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2010, 4:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-u-clean-the-axle-and-axle-seat/13926 "2010-05-01T04:16:09Z")
My axle is dirty and i want to clean it… --- ## [Micro CNC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/micro-cnc/13895)
**Author:** [@alchemist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/alchemist)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2010, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/micro-cnc/13895 "2010-05-01T01:20:36Z")
Micro CNC Mill http://www.taigtools.com/cmill.html --- ## [Beef Caked Maverick won't sleep](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beef-caked-maverick-wont-sleep/13845)
**Author:** [@Amdroid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Amdroid)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2010, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beef-caked-maverick-wont-sleep/13845 "2010-04-30T18:50:41Z")
I beefcaked my Yomega Maverick, but now it doesn’t sleep very long. Do beefcaked yoyos do that, or did I do something wrong? --- ## [Can someone please explain response systems to me?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-someone-please-explain-response-systems-to-me/13755)
**Author:** [@Freckle310](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Freckle310)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2010, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-someone-please-explain-response-systems-to-me/13755 "2010-04-30T10:59:54Z")
I wanna know what the difference are between them, what they do, and which is better for what. I’d appreciate it if someone explained. Thanks. ??? --- ## [Vendetta won't take work, now who?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vendetta-wont-take-work-now-who/13848)
**Author:** [@quinton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/quinton)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2010, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vendetta-wont-take-work-now-who/13848 "2010-04-29T22:48:11Z")
Alright guys, I emailed Vendetta about an anno job, but he isn’t taking jobs, so I checked out Gruntbull, and they are EXPENSIVE, now who do I turn to for a neat splash designed yoyo? --- ## [how do take off caps?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-take-off-caps/13855)
**Author:** [@weinbe58](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/weinbe58)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2010, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-take-off-caps/13855 "2010-04-29T18:59:56Z")
I just got my YYJ atmosphere how do you take out the caps? --- ## [Making Counterweights??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-counterweights/13791)
**Author:** [@syna7x94](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/syna7x94)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2010, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-counterweights/13791 "2010-04-29T18:29:11Z")
How can i make my own counterweights? --- ## [how to clean your bearing ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-clean-your-bearing/13810)
**Author:** [@bhavax](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bhavax)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2010, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-clean-your-bearing/13810 "2010-04-29T15:29:29Z")
i heard that lighter fluid is a good cleaning solution for the bearing. is there anything else that a good cleaning solution? --- ## [custom andonization (or how ever you spell it)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-andonization-or-how-ever-you-spell-it/13522)
**Author:** [@neil.parsa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/neil.parsa)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2010, 2:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-andonization-or-how-ever-you-spell-it/13522 "2010-04-29T02:51:35Z")
How much would it cost for a coustom andonization job and if you do them then reply --- ## [Modding Questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-questions/13758)
**Author:** [@Troy\_oyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Troy_oyo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2010, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-questions/13758 "2010-04-28T08:19:44Z")
1: I need a more in depth explaination about spiral satining, and also what it will do. 2: Is silicone recessing a yoyo the best way to make it play unresponsive, will using a duct tape pad work as well? --- ## [Journey Mods?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/journey-mods/13630)
**Author:** [@Ethan\_XD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ethan_XD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2010, 4:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/journey-mods/13630 "2010-04-28T04:06:19Z")
Are there any Journey Mods? --- ## [Need Modding Ideas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-modding-ideas/13558)
**Author:** [@Troy\_oyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Troy_oyo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2010, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-modding-ideas/13558 "2010-04-27T16:53:46Z")
I bought a mosquito as mod fodder and am wondering what i should do. I am planning on silicone recessing it and adding weight. Reshaping? Satining? any ideas to make it play good. I thought it would be cool to have this … --- ## [11 ways to modify your Yo-Yo.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/11-ways-to-modify-your-yo-yo/5236)
**Author:** [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2010, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/11-ways-to-modify-your-yo-yo/5236 "2010-04-26T15:19:21Z")
I see a ton of posts about “What can I do to " or "\_ Mods?” so I decided to make a post of 10 mods to help people out. 11 Mods WARNING: SOME OF THESE MODS REQUIRE POWER TOOLS AND CHEMICALS, BE SURE TO HAVE AN ADULT SUP… --- ## [How do i make my yoyo less responsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-my-yoyo-less-responsive/13730)
**Author:** [@yoyoguy888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy888)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2010, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-my-yoyo-less-responsive/13730 "2010-04-26T03:16:51Z")
I have a duncan yoyo and its really responsive and it barely sleeps i tried putting vaseline on the axle and in the recesses but it didnt help much is there a diferent way i could make it less responsive with out buying… --- ## [What are weight rings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-weight-rings/13464)
**Author:** [@vine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vine)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-weight-rings/13464 "2010-04-24T18:06:46Z")
I know i can find them in hardware store, but i dont know what they look like, how much they cost, how big should i get for a California. ALso what do you use to cut them? --- ## [Lyn fury mods?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lyn-fury-mods/13559)
**Author:** [@piggybrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piggybrian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lyn-fury-mods/13559 "2010-04-24T07:01:16Z")
ANY LYN FURY MODS? JUST BOUGHT IT --- ## [Plastic yoyo satining?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/plastic-yoyo-satining/13648)
**Author:** [@piggybrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piggybrian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/plastic-yoyo-satining/13648 "2010-04-24T06:13:05Z")
What is it and what does it look like? --- ## [NVX silicone mystery solved](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nvx-silicone-mystery-solved/13452)
**Author:** [@godfather763](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/godfather763)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nvx-silicone-mystery-solved/13452 "2010-04-24T00:42:16Z")
Okay, for Christmas I got an NVX from Hspin, one of the best throws I have ever owned. I had a few issues with the pads coming out, wrote to Hspin, and they did their best to make things right. I wanted to thank Rajani f… --- ## [Dark magic brightness](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-brightness/13621)
**Author:** [@NoNeck57](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NoNeck57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-brightness/13621 "2010-04-23T23:06:11Z")
I was wondering if there was a way to get my dark magic as bright as the andre’s in the learn section. The red part of my dm doesn’t seem too bright. Any tips on how to get this nice and bright? I’m new to the whole m… --- ## [Can you annoe stainless steel?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-annoe-stainless-steel/13632)
**Author:** [@alchemist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/alchemist)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-annoe-stainless-steel/13632 "2010-04-23T21:39:17Z")
I was going through someone’s B/S/T once and seen a red CU, which is made of stainless steel. The problem is, I’m not sure if it was painted or annoed. Can someone give me a yes or no answer? Thank you much. --- ## [L.E.D. ANY YYF HUBSTACKED YO. EASY MOD.picture.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/l-e-d-any-yyf-hubstacked-yo-easy-mod-picture/13567)
**Author:** [@justayo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/justayo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/l-e-d-any-yyf-hubstacked-yo-easy-mod-picture/13567 "2010-04-23T06:14:22Z")
OK so i’ve been searching and searching for a good L.E.D. board that i could put in a yoyo ( Yes i know of the shinwoo l.e.d. kit but that is for plastic and the holes in the middle of the board are to big.) So i was at … --- ## [What's going on with my bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-going-on-with-my-bearing/13172)
**Author:** [@Xyjiryo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xyjiryo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2010, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-going-on-with-my-bearing/13172 "2010-04-22T17:32:24Z")
My bearing on my yoyo is making absolutely no sound. Not only that, but when I spin the bearing with my finger, it hardly moves. What should I do? --- ## [can you change a kpad bearing to a o-ring](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-change-a-kpad-bearing-to-a-o-ring/13574)
**Author:** [@Weesaw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Weesaw)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2010, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-change-a-kpad-bearing-to-a-o-ring/13574 "2010-04-21T20:24:41Z")
Just as the topic says. I want to get a boss, but it has a K pad bearing, could i fit an o-ring in thier with ease? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=207) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=209)