# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=211 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 212 --- ## [Undersize Plastic Grind Machine? Check!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/undersize-plastic-grind-machine-check/9892)
**Author:** [@Ricerocket](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ricerocket)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2010, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/undersize-plastic-grind-machine-check/9892 "2010-03-19T01:25:36Z")
I did this one at the same time as the FHZ I posted yesterday. Just had to locate a stack kit and throw some dice on there. This one is 50mm, but only weighs 56.7 grams. Need to find some bulkier weight rings. Hard t… --- ## [Stacked Duncans](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stacked-duncans/5594)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2010, 11:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stacked-duncans/5594 "2010-03-18T23:29:32Z")
Ok i made my own fhz hubstack kit and i think it works with any duncan. I can post pics if you want --- ## [dark magic mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-mod/6697)
**Author:** [@buzzz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buzzz)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2010, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-mod/6697 "2010-03-18T23:10:07Z")
Hey has anybody tried adding homemade hubstacks on a dark magic ??? --- ## [Mosquito mods.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mosquito-mods/10347)
**Author:** [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2010, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mosquito-mods/10347 "2010-03-18T19:11:33Z")
Anybody have any good mosquito mods? I put dif pads, and alchemy string on mine, and its semi unresponsive. Any way to make it even more unresponsive? --- ## [Mosquito Mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mosquito-mods/5738)
**Author:** [@Contagon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Contagon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2010, 3:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mosquito-mods/5738 "2010-03-18T03:14:21Z")
I decided to mod a mosquito and felt like posting pictures and seeing how others mods turned out. So feel free to show your pics of you modded mosquito. I put in chu pads from YYN, Put in copper weight rings, (My Dad… --- ## [How to get a FHZ stack kit will pay well if sold on eBay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-get-a-fhz-stack-kit-will-pay-well-if-sold-on-ebay/12494)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2010, 2:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-get-a-fhz-stack-kit-will-pay-well-if-sold-on-ebay/12494 "2010-03-18T02:46:41Z")
Okay, I want a FHZ stack kit. Will some1 sell me one on ebay? i will pay $15-$20 i have bearings and stacks. OR! tell me if i can buy the stuff from home depot or lowes or like a hobby store --- ## [My first custom string!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-custom-string/12396)
**Author:** [@Nathaniel0912](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nathaniel0912)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2010, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-custom-string/12396 "2010-03-17T22:33:13Z")
I made my first homemade string today. After many fails, i finally got it. Its 100%poly yellow and kiwi green. Its long and heavy. Just how i like them.The problems with my other strings was when i would string my yoy… --- ## [Recessed and painted w/ color shifting paint FHZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessed-and-painted-w-color-shifting-paint-fhz/12320)
**Author:** [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2010, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessed-and-painted-w-color-shifting-paint-fhz/12320 "2010-03-17T18:44:55Z")
These pix do nothing for the paint on this, but you get the idea…I hope ;D I’ll have to take some when the sun comes back out to play. --- ## [201 Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/201-help/12473)
**Author:** [@G51](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G51)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2010, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/201-help/12473 "2010-03-17T13:35:45Z")
How do I get the caps off a fast 201 --- ## [M1 Satining Questions about the Result](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/m1-satining-questions-about-the-result/12081)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2010, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/m1-satining-questions-about-the-result/12081 "2010-03-17T05:25:53Z")
If I satin my m1 will it: A: Grind Better B: Rims get darker/ not shiny/ dirtyish. And if it will, does anything prevent that? --- ## [Rubber band response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rubber-band-response/11733)
**Author:** [@VoteforPaco](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VoteforPaco)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rubber-band-response/11733 "2010-03-16T19:03:46Z")
Ive had my DV888 for a while now and just recently the k-pads fell out. Ive ordered some and there in the mail, but i didnt want to not play with my yoyo for a while so i took rubber bands, cut them, superglued them tog… --- ## [I'ma Death Spike Meh CU!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ima-death-spike-meh-cu/11482)
**Author:** [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2010, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ima-death-spike-meh-cu/11482 "2010-03-15T23:24:11Z")
Haha. I death spiked my CU! Take that George Washington! http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12180.0;attach=1802;image http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12180.0;attac… --- ## [Yoyo easy mods?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-easy-mods/12391)
**Author:** [@20q234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/20q234)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2010, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-easy-mods/12391 "2010-03-15T20:03:33Z")
Well i have the speed beetle, legacy, butterfly, and imperial, i just wanted to know if anyone knows some easy mods for these? Next yoyo im getting is the hectic so, any mods would be helped, thank you --- ## [Butterfly Mod!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/butterfly-mod/10449)
**Author:** [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2010, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/butterfly-mod/10449 "2010-03-15T16:21:01Z")
Well, it’s a start. I’m not done yet, I need to tweek the axle a little. I used the bearing out of my FH2 to test it. I’ll post more once it is done. --- ## [My first silicone reccess](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-silicone-reccess/12185)
**Author:** [@Mr.888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr.888)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2010, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-silicone-reccess/12185 "2010-03-15T10:02:36Z")
Hi guys, I reccessed one half of my FHZ on a drill and painted the caps.But I have questions about that.Should I do a reccess to other half?What will change if I do? thanks for your help. --- ## [Some mods done for lilabner. Mini PGM, Lyn Fury X, MOMZ & FHZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-mods-done-for-lilabner-mini-pgm-lyn-fury-x-momz-fhz/12379)
**Author:** [@Ricerocket](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ricerocket)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2010, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-mods-done-for-lilabner-mini-pgm-lyn-fury-x-momz-fhz/12379 "2010-03-15T00:00:16Z")
Hope you like 'em Ab! http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i120/Ricerocket00/Yo-Yos/IMG\_1174.jpg http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i120/Ricerocket00/Yo-Yos/IMG\_1183.jpg Just the minis Edge Glow MOMZ compared to ‘sto… --- ## [If i clean a bearing without lubing it?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-i-clean-a-bearing-without-lubing-it/12359)
**Author:** [@piggybrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piggybrian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2010, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-i-clean-a-bearing-without-lubing-it/12359 "2010-03-14T21:13:28Z")
What would happen if i didnt lube a bearing after cleaning it --- ## [legacy and k pad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-and-k-pad/12329)
**Author:** [@YoYo0r3ls3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYo0r3ls3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2010, 3:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-and-k-pad/12329 "2010-03-13T03:34:41Z")
which k pad do i use for the legacy? --- ## [YYJ Legacy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-legacy/12186)
**Author:** [@JRT95](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JRT95)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 2:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-legacy/12186 "2010-03-12T02:58:05Z")
Ok I have had the legacy for awhile and I havn’t found out a way to remove the caps (if its possible). So does anyone have some ideas? -JRT --- ## [Synergy Caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/synergy-caps/12264)
**Author:** [@noyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/noyo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2010, 3:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/synergy-caps/12264 "2010-03-11T03:53:35Z")
How well do they work and what size goes in a lyn fury? --- ## [HOw do i take out o-rings on the x-convict?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-take-out-o-rings-on-the-x-convict/12161)
**Author:** [@vine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vine)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2010, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-take-out-o-rings-on-the-x-convict/12161 "2010-03-10T02:21:59Z")
I want to take them out and im not sure if i should put someting to replace it, what will happen if i dont replace it --- ## [Removing a Axle - Don't care if it gets damaged](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-a-axle-dont-care-if-it-gets-damaged/11852)
**Author:** [@JakeKoffer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JakeKoffer)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2010, 12:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-a-axle-dont-care-if-it-gets-damaged/11852 "2010-03-09T00:22:19Z")
I have a messed up axle in my DM that has lost its threads, I don’t care if the method damages the axle, any one here got anything other than the 2 nut thing? --- ## [cleaning silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-silicone/12166)
**Author:** [@bigj122802](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bigj122802)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2010, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-silicone/12166 "2010-03-08T02:29:27Z")
Just silconed my lyn fury with red silicone and got some in the bearing seat and it is slowing down the bearing. Is there any way to clean out the bearing seat with out damaging the bearing seat itself? --- ## [Yoyo blanks?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-blanks/12082)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2010, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-blanks/12082 "2010-03-08T02:10:59Z")
I remember someone had delrin blanks, and test dyed them… and I was wondering where to buy delrin or plastic blanks? --- ## [yoyo legacy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-legacy/12033)
**Author:** [@pure360](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pure360)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2010, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-legacy/12033 "2010-03-07T23:59:44Z")
Does legacy spin long ??? i dont know much about yoyo ??? --- ## [how to anno and satinize](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-anno-and-satinize/12049)
**Author:** [@jrmdhdc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrmdhdc)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-anno-and-satinize/12049 "2010-03-06T22:08:55Z")
//JM EDIT: This kind of thing is extremely dangerous and this is not the place to post a text description of how to do it. I’m glad to see the effort, but it’s just not appropriate here. --- ## [My first mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-mod/11886)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Srebernak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tom_Srebernak)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-mod/11886 "2010-03-06T19:43:28Z")
today, I woke up, and decided to mod my mosquito. First, i siliconed it, but it seemed a bit too light, so I removed the caps and put in some apoxy, to add weight. then I cleaned the bearing, and even repainted it. --- ## [sleep time mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sleep-time-mods/11784)
**Author:** [@AwEsOmEnEsS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AwEsOmEnEsS)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sleep-time-mods/11784 "2010-03-05T04:15:41Z")
any one got any way to mod a yoyo to sleep longer? besides practicing my sleeper --- ## [How to Widen the Gap of your Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-widen-the-gap-of-your-yoyo/11992)
**Author:** [@jtman562](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jtman562)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-widen-the-gap-of-your-yoyo/11992 "2010-03-03T12:06:10Z")
I know theres a tutorial in the learn section, but I figured I might as well post it. --- ## [odorless mineral spirits??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/odorless-mineral-spirits/9158)
**Author:** [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 2:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/odorless-mineral-spirits/9158 "2010-03-03T02:42:39Z")
Has anyone used odorless mineral spirits or is there something in it that makes it odorless that can cause a problem w/ the bearing? I live in a small apartment w/ kids and I don’t want them getting dizzy from the fumes. … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=210) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=212)