# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=219 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 220 --- ## [I can get my dark magic to sleep 1 minute 10 seconds should I](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-can-get-my-dark-magic-to-sleep-1-minute-10-seconds-should-i/8868)
**Author:** [@camer0n21](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/camer0n21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2009, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-can-get-my-dark-magic-to-sleep-1-minute-10-seconds-should-i/8868 "2009-12-03T23:10:24Z")
Should I upgrade the bearing or buy a better yoyo? Or if I’m still not making it sleep good enough and I should wait or any suggestions let me know. --- ## [recess DM](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recess-dm/8798)
**Author:** [@boywhoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/boywhoyo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2009, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recess-dm/8798 "2009-12-03T00:10:00Z")
Ok, so title mainly says it. I cant seem to find a way to grip the yoyo. I dont have the lathe with a big enough chuck to fit the whole yoyo. I also cant seem to fit the hub part on the drill? Anyone got any ideas? ??? --- ## [how can i tune a 09 888 to play smoother?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-tune-a-09-888-to-play-smoother/8686)
**Author:** [@xdeadeye00x](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xdeadeye00x)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-tune-a-09-888-to-play-smoother/8686 "2009-12-02T08:27:40Z")
title says it all --- ## [Superstar help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/superstar-help/8703)
**Author:** [@atrain-1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/atrain-1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2009, 11:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/superstar-help/8703 "2009-12-01T23:05:31Z")
Soo i just ordered a yoyo factory superstar (pale red with white) and i also got flowable silicone for it. i also already have a konkave bearing i was thinking of putting in it Can anyone tell me if these are good idea… --- ## [silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/8422)
**Author:** [@Trace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Trace)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2009, 5:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/8422 "2009-12-01T05:33:52Z")
Whats the best silicone for a yoyo? I went to an AutoZone and there was like 10 differnt kinds.Are the good for differnt things?will only one type work? any help is appreciated :slight\_smile: --- ## [How to make a Shim](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-shim/8026)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2009, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-shim/8026 "2009-11-29T10:00:24Z")
I happened to need shims, but didn’t want to spend money on getting a shim. So I decided to make one. My method is taken from separate sources, and then I combined the best ones to make a cheap and reliable shim. Homemad… --- ## [how to mod speed beetle 2-3 minute sleeper!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-mod-speed-beetle-2-3-minute-sleeper/8733)
**Author:** [@maranellokid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/maranellokid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2009, 3:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-mod-speed-beetle-2-3-minute-sleeper/8733 "2009-11-29T03:53:40Z")
to do this i have of course a speed beetle a bearing from broken speed dial. yoyojam thin lube. first you over fill the cheap original bearing and that will get the frikton stikers all soggy. thenput the halves of the yo… --- ## [New Peak Setup! Works really well.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-peak-setup-works-really-well/8719)
**Author:** [@Paolo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paolo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2009, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-peak-setup-works-really-well/8719 "2009-11-28T20:51:32Z")
So recently the silicone on my Peak wore out, and I didn’t want to silicone it due to lazyness. I expitemented. K-Pads didn’t work, due to the exess silicone I couldn’t remove. I figured after that I wouldjust have to si… --- ## [speed maker axle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speed-maker-axle/8617)
**Author:** [@yoyoninja](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoninja)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2009, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speed-maker-axle/8617 "2009-11-28T19:07:32Z")
if i wanted to make my speed maker a double o ring yoyo, and i buy two to put together, what would i do if the axle stayed in the wrong side? what would i do --- ## [tuning A Milk 2%](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tuning-a-milk-2/8706)
**Author:** [@YoKid5000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoKid5000)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2009, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tuning-a-milk-2/8706 "2009-11-28T15:55:48Z")
How do you tune a Milk 2%? --- ## [Dyed Milk!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dyed-milk/8709)
**Author:** [@Adam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Adam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2009, 4:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dyed-milk/8709 "2009-11-28T04:06:30Z")
I dyed it into a kiwi milk, but it isn’t a real one. Tell me what you think! --- ## [Need help with modding a Saber Raider or duncan bumble bee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-modding-a-saber-raider-or-duncan-bumble-bee/8673)
**Author:** [@camer0n21](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/camer0n21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-modding-a-saber-raider-or-duncan-bumble-bee/8673 "2009-11-26T17:35:36Z")
I would like to improve any of these yoyo’s any advice would be appreciated. I have yyj silicone rings and yyj shims thick and thin. --- ## [Dark magic modding question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-modding-question/8652)
**Author:** [@camer0n21](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/camer0n21)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-modding-question/8652 "2009-11-26T04:36:49Z")
I just got a dark magic and I want to make it as good as possible for string tricks, some of the items I have are silicone rings and a set of thin and thick shims, is their anything I can do with any of this to make it s… --- ## [Would removing the caps make thumb grinds easier?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-removing-the-caps-make-thumb-grinds-easier/8615)
**Author:** [@Keb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Keb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2009, 10:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-removing-the-caps-make-thumb-grinds-easier/8615 "2009-11-24T22:53:21Z")
I was just wandering: Would removing the caps out of my Big Ben make thumb grinds easier? If I removed the caps, are there any weight rings inside it that would fall out? Would removing the caps make my Big Ben to ligh… --- ## [I need A LOT of satining done.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-a-lot-of-satining-done/8547)
**Author:** [@mattsk8nike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mattsk8nike)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2009, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-a-lot-of-satining-done/8547 "2009-11-23T03:35:27Z")
I’ll pay anyone to do it for me? I need my 888, p2, x-convict, and a m1 done? --- ## [wooden yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooden-yoyo/8456)
**Author:** [@yoyomanlance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomanlance)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2009, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooden-yoyo/8456 "2009-11-22T15:31:35Z")
hey iwas thining of making a wood yoyo, can u use a metal lathe and a file??? --- ## [Sandblasting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sandblasting/8176)
**Author:** [@muchacho](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/muchacho)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2009, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sandblasting/8176 "2009-11-22T14:10:16Z")
I am going to sandblast my 888 to give it a “raw” look. has anyone done this and if so, any tips? ill post pics soon --- ## [HOW I MAKE VOYAGE SPIN LONGER???!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-i-make-voyage-spin-longer/8525)
**Author:** [@Fish\_Mime3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fish_Mime3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2009, 4:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-i-make-voyage-spin-longer/8525 "2009-11-21T04:21:43Z")
:o --- ## [Satin M1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satin-m1/8503)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2009, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satin-m1/8503 "2009-11-20T04:15:23Z")
I just had a bad day today… somehow the string fell of my finger during a trick, and I dropped my M1 when taking it out. On concrete. :-\[ Some of the hits affect grinds, so I’m wondering, if I want to, how to satin an… --- ## [dark magic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic/8372)
**Author:** [@G51](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G51)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2009, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic/8372 "2009-11-19T13:19:00Z")
when i satin should i satin the plastic also --- ## [How to Mod A Dragonfly?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-mod-a-dragonfly/8413)
**Author:** [@iranjha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iranjha)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2009, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-mod-a-dragonfly/8413 "2009-11-18T04:18:40Z")
Hey! Guys, does anyone know how to mod a duncan dragonfly yoyo? I really want to. Like I mean is there any way to make is sleep longer without having to spend money? Someone Plz Tell Me… :slight\_smile: --- ## [Duncan Wheels mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-wheels-mod/8410)
**Author:** [@drumma\_yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/drumma_yoyo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2009, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-wheels-mod/8410 "2009-11-18T02:13:17Z")
I did my first real mod on my brother’s Duncan wheels (i splattered my DM before). First i took out the hubcaps and removed the axle. I thought i could get the axle down to size for a bearing, after 10 long minuites, an… --- ## [sanding the o-ring and star burst response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sanding-the-o-ring-and-star-burst-response/6810)
**Author:** [@Xig](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xig)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2009, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sanding-the-o-ring-and-star-burst-response/6810 "2009-11-16T02:29:50Z")
I am going into advanced tricks(WOOHOO) and i want to make my speed maker less responsive. so, how much should i sand off of the o-ring and star-burst? --- ## [hot glue response on a mosquito](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hot-glue-response-on-a-mosquito/7605)
**Author:** [@yoyomanlance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomanlance)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2009, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hot-glue-response-on-a-mosquito/7605 "2009-11-15T16:09:44Z")
ok, u take off the cruddy stickers, put some hot glue on, then shave it flush with an exacto, makes it semi responsive soo awsome sleep times, but still u can pul it back up :slight\_smile: warning:dont do this to any s… --- ## [New Breed Caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-breed-caps/8343)
**Author:** [@yoyoninja](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoninja)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2009, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-breed-caps/8343 "2009-11-15T16:01:29Z")
If i take out the caps on my New Breed, how would i put it back in? --- ## [Reflet and FH Zero as one](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/reflet-and-fh-zero-as-one/8314)
**Author:** [@YoGo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoGo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2009, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/reflet-and-fh-zero-as-one/8314 "2009-11-14T21:35:17Z")
OK. I put a Reflet and a FH Zero togther to make a good yoyo any one want to know how? ;D --- ## [New Breed Mod?????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-breed-mod/8341)
**Author:** [@yoyoninja](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoninja)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2009, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-breed-mod/8341 "2009-11-14T18:47:54Z")
Do any of you guys know how I could modify my New Breed so that it works like Andre’s Dark Magic in the tutorials??? ??? --- ## [Help with mods as in... Satins, Dyes, Recesses](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-mods-as-in-satins-dyes-recesses/8260)
**Author:** [@Gizzyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gizzyo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2009, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-mods-as-in-satins-dyes-recesses/8260 "2009-11-14T13:38:10Z")
Hey guys, I am looking into modding a yoyo of mine. I have watched quite a few videos on mods, but they need a little more info. I was wondering if you have any tips for, satins, dyes, recesses etc. If you could make a … --- ## [Can anyone make my Fast Spinstar Spin longer????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-anyone-make-my-fast-spinstar-spin-longer/8240)
**Author:** [@Skyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Skyoyo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2009, 2:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-anyone-make-my-fast-spinstar-spin-longer/8240 "2009-11-14T02:24:58Z")
PLZ HELPME MAKE MY YOYO(FAST SPINSTAR) A YOYO THAT CAN SPIN LONGER!!! --- ## [Homemade FAST Yoyo Holder](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-fast-yoyo-holder/1211)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2009, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-fast-yoyo-holder/1211 "2009-11-13T19:53:21Z")
So, I’m starting with a story, for entertainment, and background information. So I was just browsing through our site, and I saw the FAST yoyo holder. I read the description: There is finally a cool way to keep your yo-… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=218) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=220)