# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=213 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 214 --- ## [silicone help?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-help/11522)
**Author:** [@buck\_choy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buck_choy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2010, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-help/11522 "2010-02-20T10:10:32Z")
When ever I silicone my yoyo’s with blue rtv silicone it is impossible to get out, if I buy red rtv will it be easier to get out. --- ## [Silicone help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-help/11008)
**Author:** [@yoyomaster39](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaster39)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2010, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-help/11008 "2010-02-19T14:00:48Z")
Every time i silicone my yoyos the silicone only stays in for like one day. I let it dry for atleast twelve hours before i use it. How can i make it stay in longer? It doesn’t just fall out but it also just rips out in l… --- ## [z-stacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/z-stacks/11411)
**Author:** [@AwEsOmEnEsS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AwEsOmEnEsS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 3:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/z-stacks/11411 "2010-02-18T03:03:39Z")
i was wondering if z-stacks where a ok to put in a pgm v2? and are they easy to install? --- ## [Duncan mosquito mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-mosquito-mod/11287)
**Author:** [@issuzark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/issuzark)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-mosquito-mod/11287 "2010-02-17T05:22:15Z")
Anyone has any suggestions on how to mod my duncan mosquito? I’ve heard of 1-miunte plus sleepers… And mine only does like… 30 seconds. :-\\ Anyone with suggestions on what should I do to get more sleep time? Oh the one … --- ## [YYF Response on Grind Machine ?????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-response-on-grind-machine/11124)
**Author:** [@yoyoboy1995](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy1995)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 2:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-response-on-grind-machine/11124 "2010-02-17T02:46:31Z")
YYF Response on Grind Machine ??? --- ## [Best cheap YYJ?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-cheap-yyj/10004)
**Author:** [@titanium221](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/titanium221)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 2:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-cheap-yyj/10004 "2010-02-17T02:43:13Z")
So I am thinking about getting a cheap YYJ to sili and reshape, but which one should I get? Journey? Lyn? Not kickside, its hybrid… Maybe even FHZ? what do you think? --- ## [I'm not sure if this is really a mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-not-sure-if-this-is-really-a-mod/11255)
**Author:** [@TMsoccer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TMsoccer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 2:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-not-sure-if-this-is-really-a-mod/11255 "2010-02-17T02:38:45Z")
Has anyone noticed that when you put legacy caps on the wrong way it doesn’t make the yoyo seem as loud. --- ## [starburst](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starburst/10984)
**Author:** [@buck\_choy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buck_choy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starburst/10984 "2010-02-16T22:29:48Z")
If I sand down my starburst in my black knight could it cause a vibe. --- ## [Friction Stickers.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/friction-stickers/10211)
**Author:** [@Troy\_oyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Troy_oyo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/friction-stickers/10211 "2010-02-16T22:25:34Z")
Ok, heres the deal. I am out of friction stickers. Any way to make some homemade ones? Im sure there has to be something simple. Also its for a speedle so i dont want something to make it unresponsive. thanks. --- ## [If You want to post an in-def Mod to a yoyo...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-want-to-post-an-in-def-mod-to-a-yoyo/11383)
**Author:** [@king825](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/king825)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-want-to-post-an-in-def-mod-to-a-yoyo/11383 "2010-02-16T05:15:13Z")
There’s a site instructables.com , that allows you to make an account (fast process, safe) and then post step by step tutorials. I was just wondering if any of you would like to make an in-def tutorial on a mod. You can … --- ## [Can i use this silicone?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-use-this-silicone/11393)
**Author:** [@piggybrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piggybrian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2010, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-use-this-silicone/11393 "2010-02-15T19:05:28Z")
It is Crl Laurence silicone it looks like this --- ## [bent axle = crazy vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bent-axle-crazy-vibe/11342)
**Author:** [@DanCDow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DanCDow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2010, 10:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bent-axle-crazy-vibe/11342 "2010-02-14T22:45:30Z")
Background: I let my students throw my yoyos before and after class, during study hall, etc. I can’t expect every yoyo to stay in mint condition, and they don’t, but for the most part, the kids take good care of them. To… --- ## [Hubs on a Hectic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubs-on-a-hectic/11301)
**Author:** [@jbowers07432](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbowers07432)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2010, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubs-on-a-hectic/11301 "2010-02-14T18:56:02Z")
My friend let me borrow his PGM and i decided to put the hubstacks on my hectic. i did not kno if it would work but i guess it did. did any of u guys ever try that? --- ## [how to mod a g5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-mod-a-g5/11200)
**Author:** [@theg5er](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theg5er)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2010, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-mod-a-g5/11200 "2010-02-11T23:41:10Z")
i want to mod it how would i do that --- ## [bigyo glow?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bigyo-glow/11226)
**Author:** [@yoyofan11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyofan11)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2010, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bigyo-glow/11226 "2010-02-10T22:47:57Z")
How does he get his yo-yo’s to glow, especially the bigyo because I’m getting it? --- ## [Cleaning a KK bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-kk-bearing/11205)
**Author:** [@broyo13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/broyo13)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2010, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-a-kk-bearing/11205 "2010-02-10T14:10:06Z")
I just put a KK in my Dark Magic and its very responsive. I think tried it with spacers and it was slipping some binds. I was wondering if I should just break it in, clean it and lube it, or just lube it. Thanks. --- ## [HOW TO PUT HUBSTACKS ON DV888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-put-hubstacks-on-dv888/11046)
**Author:** [@Jeliares11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jeliares11)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2010, 12:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-put-hubstacks-on-dv888/11046 "2010-02-10T00:30:48Z")
DOESSSSS ANYONE KNOW HOW TO PUT HUBSTACKS ON THE DV888? i really wanna knoww, if anyone out there can show me please do. --- ## [effective way to rtv?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/effective-way-to-rtv/11193)
**Author:** [@Zer0F3AR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zer0F3AR)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/effective-way-to-rtv/11193 "2010-02-09T14:20:47Z")
anyone have a way to get the rtv to really fill up the recess? --- ## [How to make Spikes for FH2????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-spikes-for-fh2/11119)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 4:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-spikes-for-fh2/11119 "2010-02-09T04:14:44Z")
I want to make spikes for my FH2, but I have very little idea… I would prefer for it to be detachable… and was thinking of taking something and then making it into a spike… --- ## [I HUBSTACKED MY HECTIC AND RESHAPED IT!!! Look on page 2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-hubstacked-my-hectic-and-reshaped-it-look-on-page-2/11139)
**Author:** [@james](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/james)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-hubstacked-my-hectic-and-reshaped-it-look-on-page-2/11139 "2010-02-09T00:08:38Z")
You can say I polished a turd! Lol! Really, this is the perfect example of polishing a turd! Hey guys! My dad has a drill motor and I used it to satin my TOTALY beat Hectic! And I mean it was beat! Beat to the point tha… --- ## [How to make YoYo String!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-yoyo-string/11158)
**Author:** [@JakeKoffer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JakeKoffer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2010, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-yoyo-string/11158 "2010-02-08T21:52:30Z")
What you need: Tape A Nail on some piece of Wood A Drill A Hook you put in the drill,(( I use a bended Paper Clip )) Thread-(( As in Polyester, cotton etc )) Scissors First you need to set everything up to start. … --- ## [I Wanna Mod a Hayabusa!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-wanna-mod-a-hayabusa/11148)
**Author:** [@xxPERFECT1xx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xxPERFECT1xx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2010, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-wanna-mod-a-hayabusa/11148 "2010-02-08T02:30:12Z")
Since I have 2 Hayabusa SL’s I wanna mod one just for fun! Any ideas on what to do and how to do it? --- ## [fixing the wasabi so the string wont snap](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixing-the-wasabi-so-the-string-wont-snap/11099)
**Author:** [@yoyolvr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyolvr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2010, 5:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixing-the-wasabi-so-the-string-wont-snap/11099 "2010-02-07T05:31:57Z")
it got a pre-production wasabi in a trade today. it is in mint condition. i was told to use a 2 sided sponge to sand down the inner edges so that the string wont snap. does anyone know of any other ways to acomplish this… --- ## [yyj response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-response/11061)
**Author:** [@AwEsOmEnEsS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AwEsOmEnEsS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2010, 9:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-response/11061 "2010-02-05T21:56:25Z")
i was wondering if you can put yyj silicon rings in a o ring space like on the x-convict. --- ## [Modding a Mosquito](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-a-mosquito/10963)
**Author:** [@Yojo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yojo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2010, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-a-mosquito/10963 "2010-02-05T17:31:30Z")
My 6 year old has a Mosquito That I filled with plastic beads. It definitely improved the sleep time but it gave it a rattle like a nervous Maraca! I was thinking of filling the halves with caulking silicone or somethin… --- ## [Mod A Legacy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-a-legacy/11009)
**Author:** [@iranjha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iranjha)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-a-legacy/11009 "2010-02-04T20:32:41Z")
Is there a way to mod a Legacy by color. or appearence --- ## [My First Silicone Recess! With Pictures!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-silicone-recess-with-pictures/10900)
**Author:** [@titanium221](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/titanium221)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-silicone-recess-with-pictures/10900 "2010-02-04T18:28:30Z")
Okay, this is my first time siliconing/recessing, so tell me what you think! also, I need a paint color/design/picture for this clear FHZ. suggestions are appreciated! http://picasaweb.google.com/art9722/RecentlyUpdated… --- ## [My first silijob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-silijob/11019)
**Author:** [@Yo\_Yo\_Ma\_X](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo_Yo_Ma_X)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-silijob/11019 "2010-02-04T15:16:52Z")
i just apllied flowable silicone to my DV888 and it is my first try ever. i don’t have pictures yet (if i have them on my desktop, could i just drag it into the text box like in microsoft word?) what i did was aply it s… --- ## [any flying squrril mods?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-flying-squrril-mods/10977)
**Author:** [@AwEsOmEnEsS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AwEsOmEnEsS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 2:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-flying-squrril-mods/10977 "2010-02-03T02:38:58Z")
is there any way to make a flying squrril unresponsive or a litte more unresponsive or coule i just take off a friction sticker --- ## [scilicone question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/scilicone-question/10968)
**Author:** [@TMsoccer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TMsoccer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/scilicone-question/10968 "2010-02-03T00:04:48Z")
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