# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=218 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 219 --- ## [YYF 888x or DV888???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-888x-or-dv888/9373)
**Author:** [@mowhawkman290](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mowhawkman290)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2009, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-888x-or-dv888/9373 "2009-12-21T00:41:42Z")
im looking for a new yoyo. i currently have a dark magic, but i need a smoother yoyo. can the 888x come back up after just 1 layer of binding, or 2? is the dv888 easier to come back up? what are hubstacks and what will i… --- ## [yyj dm caps!!??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-dm-caps/9371)
**Author:** [@lczt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lczt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2009, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-dm-caps/9371 "2009-12-21T00:37:15Z")
how do i remove them?? --- ## [Questions about FOAM! :D](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-about-foam-d/9328)
**Author:** [@mattsk8nike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mattsk8nike)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2009, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-about-foam-d/9328 "2009-12-19T12:29:48Z")
What kind of foam should I get for my yoyo case in progress. Where can I get some? Whats the best kind? --- ## [Home Grown YoYo Case and Counterweights](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/home-grown-yoyo-case-and-counterweights/9283)
**Author:** [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2009, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/home-grown-yoyo-case-and-counterweights/9283 "2009-12-19T11:58:26Z")
I was a little crafty this week! ;D Case: Counterweights: I don’t know why, but I can’t seem to get the pix to post so h… --- ## [yyj DM info!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-dm-info/9306)
**Author:** [@lczt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lczt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2009, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-dm-info/9306 "2009-12-18T18:52:00Z")
is the dark magic responsive?? how can i make it as unresponsive as a YYF?? (if responsive) --- ## [New Breed and Synergy Caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-breed-and-synergy-caps/5355)
**Author:** [@Adam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Adam)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2009, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-breed-and-synergy-caps/5355 "2009-12-17T18:17:17Z")
Did anyone know you could synergize a New Breed? I just found that out… http://i26.tinypic.com/33lctgh.jpg --- ## [Genesis help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/genesis-help/9267)
**Author:** [@Mattylightning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mattylightning)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2009, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/genesis-help/9267 "2009-12-17T18:16:45Z")
I just got a genesis and one of the pads just broke and fell out. I don’t know what size pad the genesis would need and I also need a reccommendation on a good set of replacement pads. … --- ## [bearing cleaning method (my invention)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning-method-my-invention/9127)
**Author:** [@arasuludag](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/arasuludag)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2009, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning-method-my-invention/9127 "2009-12-16T13:06:52Z")
I found a superior method of cleaning my bearing … Get your hands on the bearing cleaning antiseptic hand gel tighten visible difference … ;D --- ## [X-Convict response quesiton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-convict-response-quesiton/9231)
**Author:** [@whatisfear96](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/whatisfear96)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2009, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-convict-response-quesiton/9231 "2009-12-16T13:05:44Z")
So after purchasing off the net a X convict yoyo with a spare bearing, all i could do is wait here in canada for it to arrive. I’ve waited over two weeks, but im confident in yoyoexpert.com. Afterwards, without anything … --- ## [g5 vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g5-vibe/9249)
**Author:** [@G51](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G51)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2009, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g5-vibe/9249 "2009-12-16T01:52:06Z")
How do I tune my g5? It has vibe. urgent --- ## [duncan, yyj & yyf yoyos that can use flowable silicone??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-yyj-yyf-yoyos-that-can-use-flowable-silicone/8942)
**Author:** [@lczt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lczt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-yyj-yyf-yoyos-that-can-use-flowable-silicone/8942 "2009-12-15T22:59:29Z")
i just bought a flowable silicone tube & im gonna boy one yoyo of each brand (the ones of the subject) but im gonna replace the response system with flowable silicone… can somebody tell me what yoyos can use flowable si… --- ## [new bread](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-bread/9241)
**Author:** [@seth121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/seth121)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-bread/9241 "2009-12-15T22:35:49Z")
what to do my new bread is geting wery wired but i like it should i get a new yo are update it --- ## [Duncan Mosquito](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-mosquito/9240)
**Author:** [@CaseyD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaseyD)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-mosquito/9240 "2009-12-15T20:59:18Z")
Anyone know how to dye a Duncan Mosquito, but keep the mosquito and logo uncovered?, if u do a video would be helpful --- ## [The offical "How to make a yoyo string?" thread!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-offical-how-to-make-a-yoyo-string-thread/3041)
**Author:** [@Robert2393](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Robert2393)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2009, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-offical-how-to-make-a-yoyo-string-thread/3041 "2009-12-14T22:04:26Z")
This thread is to teach you all the things that come into consideration when making yoyo string and using a yoyo string. The topics I will be going over are, “What is a yoyo string?”, “How do i make a string?” (obviously… --- ## [Bearing Problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-problems/9057)
**Author:** [@AeroSlaYa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AeroSlaYa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2009, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-problems/9057 "2009-12-14T20:17:47Z")
First of all, let me say that I’m not sure if this problem is in the bearing. Alright, so I was playing some 1/2A with my YYF Velocity. WHen I grabbed one half, my fingers slipped off and one half of the yoyo was dangl… --- ## [Can newbreed be hubstacked?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-newbreed-be-hubstacked/9009)
**Author:** [@Kevincxy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kevincxy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2009, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-newbreed-be-hubstacked/9009 "2009-12-11T15:53:33Z")
Can the newbreed be hubstacked? And how to remove the cap of newbreed? --- ## [Modded lyn furry... everything was done on a drill](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-lyn-furry-everything-was-done-on-a-drill/8806)
**Author:** [@aznenemyxp](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aznenemyxp)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2009, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-lyn-furry-everything-was-done-on-a-drill/8806 "2009-12-11T14:19:40Z")
ok i just got a lyn in the mail so i decided to mod it cause well it was kinda melted like a chemical one so i thought what ever i dont even care now. So here are the pics. … --- ## [How to hubstack a yyj lyn fury?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-hubstack-a-yyj-lyn-fury/9080)
**Author:** [@Ariq\_PGM\_2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ariq_PGM_2)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2009, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-hubstack-a-yyj-lyn-fury/9080 "2009-12-11T14:02:47Z")
How to hubstack a yyj lyn fury? ??? --- ## [legacy mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-mod/8929)
**Author:** [@collazoch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/collazoch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2009, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-mod/8929 "2009-12-11T13:28:51Z")
is there a way to get a legacy to have o-rings and can you take the caps out of a legacy. --- ## [New Mod Idea- Removing Center Weight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-mod-idea-removing-center-weight/9064)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2009, 4:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-mod-idea-removing-center-weight/9064 "2009-12-11T04:55:35Z")
Would it work if you just took a drill, and drilled out holes? The holes would have to be right across from each other to avoid unbalancing, but would that actually work? --- ## [Hubstack M1 ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-m1/8315)
**Author:** [@DoBa7a](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DoBa7a)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2009, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-m1/8315 "2009-12-11T01:16:51Z")
Can i stack my M1 … and how ?? --- ## [Type of paint to use](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-paint-to-use/9050)
**Author:** [@BigbroLaoda](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BigbroLaoda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2009, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-paint-to-use/9050 "2009-12-09T17:10:24Z")
Hi guys :slight\_smile: ive been camping in this forum for a long time now and i finally decided to make an account :smiley: ok moving on, as mentioned in the title, this is my first time trying to paint a yoyo and i rea… --- ## [Satining ????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satining/9044)
**Author:** [@YOUNGatHEART](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOUNGatHEART)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2009, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satining/9044 "2009-12-09T13:27:19Z")
What grade sand paper should i use to make my FHZ better for grinding --- ## [Aquarius mod.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aquarius-mod/8966)
**Author:** [@Paolo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paolo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2009, 4:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aquarius-mod/8966 "2009-12-07T04:24:22Z")
Okay guys, today I came to the conclusion that the aquarius snags too much. I thought of a mod and tried it. Its VERY simple. All you do is, take some sandpaper (150 is what I used) and sand the area around the bearing … --- ## [sanded starburst](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sanded-starburst/8901)
**Author:** [@newbee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/newbee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2009, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sanded-starburst/8901 "2009-12-06T22:01:41Z")
I have yoyo with starbust responses on both sides,i tried to sand the starburst on 1 side,my yoyo became less responsive but not that unreponsive.Is that okay? --- ## [Jammed Bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/jammed-bearing/8915)
**Author:** [@Xyjiryo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xyjiryo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2009, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/jammed-bearing/8915 "2009-12-05T20:53:34Z")
My bearing is jammed on my yo-yo. But all other instances, peoples’ bearings have been stuck on the non-axle side, while mine is stuck on the actual axle. This is my first yo-yo (Velocity V.3), and I’ve tried the freezin… --- ## [yyf hectic help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-hectic-help/8917)
**Author:** [@shmoe93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shmoe93)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2009, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-hectic-help/8917 "2009-12-05T20:52:12Z")
what kind of axle do i need to replace my old hectic axle and how to i get bearing out? --- ## [A New Yoyo In the Making ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-new-yoyo-in-the-making/8882)
**Author:** [@evnouski](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/evnouski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2009, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-new-yoyo-in-the-making/8882 "2009-12-04T13:17:12Z")
Howdy everyone! I have a question for anyone who would like to answer. i am in the process of getting a patent for a new yoyo. i just wanted to know if anybody would be interested in a one that can preform tricks both … --- ## [String Keeping On](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-keeping-on/8851)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2009, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-keeping-on/8851 "2009-12-04T02:48:01Z")
I made this like indestructible string, but it’s stiff, and it slips off my finger. Is there a way to keep it on? Like weaving in something else or something… --- ## [Z-Stacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/z-stacks/8588)
**Author:** [@moefv](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/moefv)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2009, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/z-stacks/8588 "2009-12-03T23:26:03Z")
Hey I want to know if I can paint clear Z-stacks and if I can what paints would I use and how would I do it. :slight\_smile: :wink: :smiley: ;D [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=217) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=219)