# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=209 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 210 --- ## [888 vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888-vibe/12605)
**Author:** [@rasengan-00](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rasengan-00)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2010, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888-vibe/12605 "2010-04-21T14:57:24Z")
Hey everyone, I need help because my '09 888 has a bit of vibe, I think that it’s the axle, because I can move it a little bit up and down, does anybody know how I can repair this ?? --- ## [How To Paint a Freehand Zero?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-paint-a-freehand-zero/10518)
**Author:** [@yoyoaddict96](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoaddict96)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2010, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-paint-a-freehand-zero/10518 "2010-04-21T01:16:00Z")
how do you paint a fhz the right way? i couldnt find a guide anywere else so can somebody help me. Im trying to paint the caps and inside of the yoyo and have something like adams FH’Z witch looks awesome btw. Thank y… --- ## [Flowable Silicone and Gasket Maker?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-and-gasket-maker/13398)
**Author:** [@YoYoAddict](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoAddict)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-and-gasket-maker/13398 "2010-04-20T04:57:11Z")
I have been to Lowe’s and Home Depo. but they didn’t sell it… or not the small tube of it. Anyone know where else i might be able to get some? --- ## [asking prices](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/asking-prices/13278)
**Author:** [@smole388](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smole388)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2010, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/asking-prices/13278 "2010-04-19T15:34:44Z")
how much should i charge for a paint job on a FHZ? --- ## [ Satined Skyline](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satined-skyline/13125)
**Author:** [@G51](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G51)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2010, 2:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satined-skyline/13125 "2010-04-19T02:52:30Z")
I satined my b-grade skyline. It was a purple gold splash and the ano didn’t come off perfectly. Now it has a darker grey with a polish colored splash. It looks really cool. --- ## [Three questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/three-questions/13252)
**Author:** [@arion676](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/arion676)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2010, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/three-questions/13252 "2010-04-19T01:47:26Z")
Is it safe to use hot glue instead of flowable sili in the O-ring groove of my YYJ Dark Magic? aaaaand Any good thread combinations I should try for my handmade yoyo string, and maybe how you make yoyo string (presum… --- ## [My Duncan Avenger Died](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-duncan-avenger-died/13475)
**Author:** [@Manny\_bee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Manny_bee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2010, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-duncan-avenger-died/13475 "2010-04-18T16:21:21Z")
I was recessing it with a drill press…and went all the way through. :'(. --- ## [flowable silicone qustions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-qustions/13414)
**Author:** [@AwEsOmEnEsS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AwEsOmEnEsS)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2010, 11:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-qustions/13414 "2010-04-17T23:20:52Z")
i just want to know if a pgm v2 and a legacy are siliconable --- ## [An old mod of mine.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/an-old-mod-of-mine/13164)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2010, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/an-old-mod-of-mine/13164 "2010-04-17T21:43:44Z")
This is a kickside or a projam. I’m not sure anymore. the other is of course an Element X. --- ## [How do you polish the rims of a yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-polish-the-rims-of-a-yoyo/13401)
**Author:** [@vine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vine)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2010, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-polish-the-rims-of-a-yoyo/13401 "2010-04-17T14:12:36Z")
Like a DV888 or California? ??? --- ## [Modded Speed Maker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-speed-maker/13317)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2010, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-speed-maker/13317 "2010-04-15T19:05:49Z")
So i modded my speed make a while ago, I flat Rimmed/ CUTTED it so it grinds a little better. I also silicone recessed both side and might schmoove it soon. I took off the nubs on both sides because i felt they got in t… --- ## [World of Radioactive Color](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/world-of-radioactive-color/13354)
**Author:** [@kyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kyo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2010, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/world-of-radioactive-color/13354 "2010-04-15T14:13:58Z")
So I was lucky enough to end up with a large pile of original World of Color halves… but they have no guts in them, and they have no caps to match. So, being me… I just had to do something with them. This is the first o… --- ## [Peak+Oring? Paolo would know! Please Reply!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/peak-oring-paolo-would-know-please-reply/13372)
**Author:** [@speedmaker1101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/speedmaker1101)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2010, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/peak-oring-paolo-would-know-please-reply/13372 "2010-04-15T02:44:28Z")
Hi all, I read a post a while back by Paolo saying that if you put o-rings from yyj yoyos in a peak it would make great response. Well i was thinking of doing this to my peak, and i looked and the o rings wont fill the … --- ## [Weight Rings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weight-rings/13306)
**Author:** [@the\_hungry\_boy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/the_hungry_boy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2010, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weight-rings/13306 "2010-04-13T12:27:48Z")
Can i find weight rings in hardware stores? --- ## [satining 8 dollars (includs shipping back) ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satining-8-dollars-includs-shipping-back/13046)
**Author:** [@yoyoandrew](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoandrew)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2010, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satining-8-dollars-includs-shipping-back/13046 "2010-04-12T21:35:21Z")
I satined my 888 im going to start satining yoyo for 8 $ here is how they will look if you want this done for 15 dollars that includs shipping back to you. if your interested t then shoot me a pm. --- ## [can someone please tell me how to mod a duncan FHZ.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-someone-please-tell-me-how-to-mod-a-duncan-fhz/13193)
**Author:** [@yoyokid123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyokid123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2010, 3:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-someone-please-tell-me-how-to-mod-a-duncan-fhz/13193 "2010-04-12T03:32:17Z")
I really need a mod for my duncan FHZ --- ## [fully modded kickside](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fully-modded-kickside/12853)
**Author:** [@yoyoandrew](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoandrew)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2010, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fully-modded-kickside/12853 "2010-04-11T17:27:14Z")
kickside that is reshaped starburst removed and silicon recessed some pics --- ## [Can you switch YYJ's axle?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-switch-yyjs-axle/1727)
**Author:** [@L3adrine5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/L3adrine5)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2010, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-switch-yyjs-axle/1727 "2010-04-11T17:20:27Z")
Like my dm, I want to switch the axel to where the o-rings are. --- ## [rim polished DV888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rim-polished-dv888/13201)
**Author:** [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2010, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rim-polished-dv888/13201 "2010-04-11T13:54:48Z")
After seeing so many people doing this with beautiful results, I figured I would give it a try on my dinged up DV888. It looks soooooo purrrrdy!! and some pics of it in progress: tell me what you think!! --- ## [sili a dm?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sili-a-dm/13005)
**Author:** [@smole388](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smole388)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sili-a-dm/13005 "2010-04-09T01:17:18Z")
i wanna put flowable silicone where my o ring is on my dm. i know it will make it less responsive but will it still bind tight and will i ever slip a bind??? --- ## [DV 888 bering](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv-888-bering/13113)
**Author:** [@neil.parsa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/neil.parsa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv-888-bering/13113 "2010-04-08T22:02:03Z")
So I started messing with my DV888 again andit was resporsive so i put a bit more thin lube than nessisary and now i can basicly pull the string of the bering. What happened to it!? ??? --- ## [My Mods ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-mods/12431)
**Author:** [@tyler3490](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tyler3490)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-mods/12431 "2010-04-08T02:26:19Z")
This is more for me to see what i’ve done and to have the pics in one place but I would very much appreciate any comments/criticism from some of the experienced modders. I cant find the pic of my first recess but it was… --- ## [ceramic kk?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ceramic-kk/13065)
**Author:** [@smole388](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smole388)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ceramic-kk/13065 "2010-04-07T19:46:57Z")
ok i got a new dv888 and a ceramic kk and my dv is great. i wanna put the kk on my dv but its responsive so im keepin it on my dm. how can i clean it good without usin like mineral spirits cuz i dont wanna ruin it. (i r… --- ## [Knot placement](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/knot-placement/12505)
**Author:** [@whatisfear96](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/whatisfear96)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 2:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/knot-placement/12505 "2010-04-07T02:25:36Z")
So im more used to putting the slip knot behind my second knuckle instead of between the first and second knuckles. What problems if any would be caused by this? --- ## [modding a bolt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-a-bolt/13085)
**Author:** [@bigj122802](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bigj122802)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 2:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-a-bolt/13085 "2010-04-07T02:24:42Z")
just wondering if the yoyojam spacers would work in a Doc. Pop. Bolt? The yoyo itself is perfect but the gap is a little too small for my taste. Thanks in advance JJ --- ## [post mods and what they do plz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/post-mods-and-what-they-do-plz/12975)
**Author:** [@smole388](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smole388)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2010, 4:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/post-mods-and-what-they-do-plz/12975 "2010-04-06T16:08:39Z")
Ive been yoyoing but i never knew what the whole modding thing was so plz post mods and what they do to improve your yoyo.thx very much appreciated --- ## [Modfather Rim Polishing Video by BoJack!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modfather-rim-polishing-video-by-bojack/12169)
**Author:** [@Modfather](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Modfather)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2010, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modfather-rim-polishing-video-by-bojack/12169 "2010-04-06T15:37:18Z")
--- ## [Sigma Blade Zwei Caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sigma-blade-zwei-caps/12955)
**Author:** [@Anand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anand)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2010, 11:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sigma-blade-zwei-caps/12955 "2010-04-05T23:37:38Z")
Hi guys, I got a sigma blade zwei but received no suction cup. Are there any other ways to take the caps out, or does some one have a extra suction cup that they can give me? --- ## [Fh Mg + DNS = Sexy YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fh-mg-dns-sexy-yoyo/12898)
**Author:** [@kyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kyo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2010, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fh-mg-dns-sexy-yoyo/12898 "2010-04-05T00:50:09Z")
So this one was actually a repair job for a friend… in the process of being modified for silicone one of the hubs was accidentally cut out. The wall of the Mg are very thin, so one pass too many and boom, hub is gone. S… --- ## [DV888 suggestions?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-suggestions/13003)
**Author:** [@smole388](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smole388)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2010, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-suggestions/13003 "2010-04-04T13:35:19Z")
just got a new dv888 and looking for what mods would be best. preferably to improve sleep time or make less responsive??? THX [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=208) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=210)