# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=212 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 213 --- ## [making a Shinwoo Zan Navi unresponsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-a-shinwoo-zan-navi-unresponsive/11843)
**Author:** [@songa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/songa)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2010, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-a-shinwoo-zan-navi-unresponsive/11843 "2010-03-02T21:34:14Z")
hey guys, I just got myself a shinwoo zannavi with the impression that it was pretty easy to get it to play unresponsive. however, even after turning the spacers to their widest setting i cant get it to play unresponsi… --- ## [machining a custom yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/machining-a-custom-yoyo/11889)
**Author:** [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2010, 3:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/machining-a-custom-yoyo/11889 "2010-03-02T03:59:55Z")
on of my friends works at a shop and can get a yoyo machined for pretty cheap. I’m going back and forth on ideas. what do you think would be a cool (prehaps radical?) shape for a one of a kind (playable) yoyo? --- ## [How to Make Yoyo String -Including Tricks to Make it Easier](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-yoyo-string-including-tricks-to-make-it-easier/11756)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2010, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-yoyo-string-including-tricks-to-make-it-easier/11756 "2010-03-01T23:54:07Z")
In case you want to know how to make yoyo string, look here! ;D Pictures are being uploaded to Photobucket, so I thought I’ll just start the typing part and then get the pictures. I’ll first explain how to make string… --- ## [Orange Dyed Yoyo + Navy Blue = What Color?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/orange-dyed-yoyo-navy-blue-what-color/11873)
**Author:** [@JakeKoffer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JakeKoffer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2010, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/orange-dyed-yoyo-navy-blue-what-color/11873 "2010-03-01T14:09:06Z")
I dyed one half of my Dragon Jams Orange (( The Dragon Jam is See-Through )) I have a Navy Blue dye, the orange dye is very light to. As I was saying what would happen if I were to dye it with Navy Blue? --- ## [modding my MVP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-my-mvp/11849)
**Author:** [@mayhem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mayhem)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2010, 1:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-my-mvp/11849 "2010-03-01T01:26:47Z")
hi, is there any modification that i can mod with my MVP? --- ## [Splash Effects ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/splash-effects/11872)
**Author:** [@JakeKoffer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JakeKoffer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2010, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/splash-effects/11872 "2010-02-28T20:50:45Z")
Now can I use sand paper to take off the dry glue for the splash effect? --- ## [Rit Dye](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rit-dye/11851)
**Author:** [@jtman562](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jtman562)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2010, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rit-dye/11851 "2010-02-28T16:01:57Z")
Hey. I’m trying to find Rit dye and all I can find is the liquid dye. I wasn’t sure if that would work. Where can I get the powder? --- ## [my MVP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-mvp/11848)
**Author:** [@mayhem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mayhem)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2010, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-mvp/11848 "2010-02-28T15:03:10Z")
hi can i know why my MVP have a squeking sound when i am closing the 2 yoyo caps together?(it is at the end, when the caps are touching the bearing) --- ## [What Kind of Plastic is the Kickside?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-plastic-is-the-kickside/11819)
**Author:** [@jtman562](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jtman562)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2010, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-plastic-is-the-kickside/11819 "2010-02-27T19:41:49Z")
I want to dye my kickside and I’m wondering what kind of plastic it is. --- ## [Dragon Jam axle removavle? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dragon-jam-axle-removavle/11812)
**Author:** [@JakeKoffer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JakeKoffer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2010, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dragon-jam-axle-removavle/11812 "2010-02-27T18:13:21Z")
Would removing the axle with Auto-Lock pliers mess up the axle? I wan’t to see if i can add the axle in my Dark Magic and I also want to Satin Finish it. --- ## [WD-40](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wd-40/11750)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2010, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wd-40/11750 "2010-02-27T17:20:22Z")
What’s wrong with using it? It fixes rust. I know that it gets responsive but other that that, WD-40 is a great lube if you put only a little on. --- ## [please help me mod my fire ball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help-me-mod-my-fire-ball/9504)
**Author:** [@mr888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mr888)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2010, 5:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help-me-mod-my-fire-ball/9504 "2010-02-27T05:26:07Z")
it spins for like 15 sec. and completly stops when it lands on the string --- ## [Is There Anything I can add to my YYF Genesis?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-add-to-my-yyf-genesis/11799)
**Author:** [@Twitchy\_O\_o](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Twitchy_O_o)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2010, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-add-to-my-yyf-genesis/11799 "2010-02-27T01:57:28Z")
So yeah is there anything i can add to it? Also Whats The difference and whats your opinion about the koncave and center track bearing? im having trouble deciding. --- ## [dm response idea](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-response-idea/11747)
**Author:** [@yoyofan11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyofan11)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2010, 12:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-response-idea/11747 "2010-02-27T00:46:26Z")
Well, on my DM will this work if done correctly: Sand down the starburst, make a silicone recess groove silicone it. Easier said than done, huh? --- ## [Can and how do you make yoyo responses?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-and-how-do-you-make-yoyo-responses/11789)
**Author:** [@jbowers07432](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbowers07432)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2010, 11:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-and-how-do-you-make-yoyo-responses/11789 "2010-02-26T23:34:24Z")
I was just wondering can and how do you make a homemade response system for my hectic splash? please help. --- ## [Modified Hitman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modified-hitman/11778)
**Author:** [@jtman562](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jtman562)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2010, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modified-hitman/11778 "2010-02-26T17:21:20Z")
Ok so here’s what happened: At MA states I needed new k-pads for a dv888. Well, the guy gave me the wrong size. Today, I noticed something. The k-pads I got (I think they’re large skinny k-pads) are almost the exact sam… --- ## [my DM](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dm/11080)
**Author:** [@Skyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Skyoyo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2010, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dm/11080 "2010-02-25T18:30:37Z")
My dm is getting more responsive and cleaning and applying lube is just making it more responsive! any suggestions? --- ## [yoyo response.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-response/11634)
**Author:** [@noyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/noyo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2010, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-response/11634 "2010-02-25T05:35:24Z")
I have a boss and im not sure what response pads other than k-pads will work in it. Anyone know? --- ## [awsome speed dial mod!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/awsome-speed-dial-mod/10942)
**Author:** [@yo-yo\_dood\_95](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yo-yo_dood_95)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2010, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/awsome-speed-dial-mod/10942 "2010-02-25T05:35:17Z")
if you have a speed dial do this! sillicone it. then add a kk bearing. it sleeps for like 4 min!!! its crazy awsome!!!=) --- ## [Shine Rims](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shine-rims/11698)
**Author:** [@Bddrumcorps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bddrumcorps)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2010, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shine-rims/11698 "2010-02-24T14:38:14Z")
Hello. I bought a metal-rimmed Yo-Yo on eBay, and the rims were tarnished. SO, I threw it down, took 3X sandpaper, not sure what grit, and put it on the rims multiple times. Now, it shines incredibly, and has cool lines… --- ## [Next generation trans=axles...?:O](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/next-generation-trans-axles-o/11652)
**Author:** [@whatisfear96](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/whatisfear96)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2010, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/next-generation-trans-axles-o/11652 "2010-02-24T13:56:21Z")
Just the other day, I recieved some magazines from H.K. from my uncle there. To my surprise, the very same show that got me to start yoyoing is being aired again.:smiley: As i scrolled through what the article was about,… --- ## [My bling rims I did today lol.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bling-rims-i-did-today-lol/11632)
**Author:** [@yoyofool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyofool)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2010, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bling-rims-i-did-today-lol/11632 "2010-02-24T01:59:11Z")
I was inspired to also try shining my rims so here is how mine turned out. --- ## [painted z stacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painted-z-stacks/11633)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2010, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painted-z-stacks/11633 "2010-02-23T21:42:56Z")
hey guys did you know that yoyofactorys clear z stacks are paintabl you could put the yyf symbul logo of the yoyo your name or fire blaze here is a video that i dont own but saw on youtube here is the link below … --- ## [bling rims](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bling-rims/11377)
**Author:** [@Hardcore\_Max1986](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hardcore_Max1986)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2010, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bling-rims/11377 "2010-02-23T06:00:08Z")
I got bored today and wiped out my DV888 and polished up the rims I recon it came up pretty sweet If I say so myself. --- ## [How do I make my yoyo look like this..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-my-yoyo-look-like-this/11596)
**Author:** [@Rabbadxs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rabbadxs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2010, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-my-yoyo-look-like-this/11596 "2010-02-23T05:28:30Z")
I have a dv888 and I want it to look like this http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,12226.0.html What type of sandpaper do I use --- ## [Idea- Grinding Grooves!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/idea-grinding-grooves/11636)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2010, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/idea-grinding-grooves/11636 "2010-02-23T03:50:13Z")
I was thinking that you can dig a groove into the rims of a yoyo, maybe just one for rounded, and a few for flat rims. A thin groove, maybe around half a millimeter down. Would it actually help? I tried on a FH2, but it … --- ## [Designing a Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/designing-a-yoyo/11215)
**Author:** [@G51](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G51)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2010, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/designing-a-yoyo/11215 "2010-02-23T01:16:57Z")
I have been waning to design a yoyo and I was wondering what a good web site would be to make all of the blue prints and lay out of the yoyo before bringing it to a machining shop. --- ## [Audi Freehand TT...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/audi-freehand-tt/11577)
**Author:** [@ProfRoderickLikeman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ProfRoderickLikeman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/audi-freehand-tt/11577 "2010-02-22T20:20:10Z")
I did this custom mod for a … --- ## [Need help with my protostar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-my-protostar/11567)
**Author:** [@JRam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JRam)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 12:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-my-protostar/11567 "2010-02-22T00:32:05Z")
I just unscrewed my protostar and screwed it back together. Now it vibes like crazy. I think its because the arrows aren’t pointing at each other. How do i screw it together so both arrows pointing at each other? --- ## [BvM](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bvm/11137)
**Author:** [@amsg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/amsg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2010, 10:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bvm/11137 "2010-02-20T22:53:47Z")
Got the orange/blue splash in the mail about a week ago, and the bearing is broken in. On several attempts, I could only manage about 1 minute max on a good hard throw, and I’ve heard great things about the spin time of … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=211) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=213)