# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=220 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 221 --- ## [meteor mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/meteor-mod/8292)
**Author:** [@yohead](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yohead)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2009, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/meteor-mod/8292 "2009-11-13T01:09:36Z")
how can I mod my meteor --- ## [Need help for bearing cleaning products](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-for-bearing-cleaning-products/8270)
**Author:** [@rasengan-00](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rasengan-00)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2009, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-for-bearing-cleaning-products/8270 "2009-11-12T16:27:29Z")
As the title says I need help for choosing a product for cleaning the bearing. I have the choice between acetone, lighter fluid and paint thinner If anybody could tell me which is better, and your experience with any o… --- ## [lathing/modding a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lathing-modding-a-yoyo/7461)
**Author:** [@yoyomanlance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomanlance)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2009, 5:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lathing-modding-a-yoyo/7461 "2009-11-12T05:14:45Z")
hello, i am in autoshop and have been checking out the lathe there, and was wondering if i could either lathe a mini yoyo, or possibly put my kickside on and lathe it a little smaller to get rid of dents and stuff??? or… --- ## [Well, I think it's the same with yo-yo's ?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/well-i-think-its-the-same-with-yo-yos/8000)
**Author:** [@Peaceful](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Peaceful)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2009, 3:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/well-i-think-its-the-same-with-yo-yos/8000 "2009-11-12T03:19:32Z")
--- ## [How to make a Splash Pattern](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-splash-pattern/8144)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2009, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-splash-pattern/8144 "2009-11-11T21:04:51Z")
I tried to splash on my speeder with glue for the dying, but it’s not working. :-\\ It ends up looking weird. Is there a pattern to splash in or something? --- ## [thinking of buying a lathe....I NEED HELP!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thinking-of-buying-a-lathe-i-need-help/7985)
**Author:** [@aznenemyxp](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aznenemyxp)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2009, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thinking-of-buying-a-lathe-i-need-help/7985 "2009-11-11T19:05:30Z")
Ok usually i ask my uncles friend to use his but he moved so i need find one does anyone know if this would be able to do the following cause i couldnt find any reviews or anything. silli reccess/schoomve high wall an… --- ## [How to make dice stacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-dice-stacks/8092)
**Author:** [@aznenemyxp](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aznenemyxp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2009, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-dice-stacks/8092 "2009-11-11T18:52:19Z")
ok at shop class someone stole my co2 car and couldnt make a new one in time so i though i would make some hubs for my pgm and i have to say they turned out well except for not being centred cause my friend bumbed me whe… --- ## [I need longer and smoother spin times on metal zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-longer-and-smoother-spin-times-on-metal-zero/6742)
**Author:** [@liljonpsp](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/liljonpsp)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2009, 4:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-longer-and-smoother-spin-times-on-metal-zero/6742 "2009-11-11T04:30:09Z")
im thinking about getting a KK bearing for my 3 week old metal zero because the yoyo this few days has been been acting…random. A. it wont throw down all the way and hit u in the neck -.- B.if i can get the throw down it… --- ## [fh mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fh-mods/8111)
**Author:** [@Arthur\_D](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Arthur_D)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2009, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fh-mods/8111 "2009-11-10T20:01:57Z")
what else can you do to free hand 2 to mod it besides siliy recess?? that is within reach of a lathe? ??? Arthur --- ## [hitman bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-bearing/8017)
**Author:** [@freehand001](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/freehand001)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2009, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-bearing/8017 "2009-11-10T08:14:22Z")
ok…so i cleaned the bearing on my hitman and now it sounds weird and it has a vib most of the time i throw it.( vib not cause by my throw) --- ## [Bearing wont come out.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-wont-come-out/5817)
**Author:** [@Reflex](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Reflex)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2009, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-wont-come-out/5817 "2009-11-10T07:54:51Z")
Title says it all. I tried pliers already. What else can I do? I have a DM and I want to put in my KK bearing but my bearing is being very stubborn. --- ## [Storable Silicone???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/storable-silicone/8083)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2009, 4:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/storable-silicone/8083 "2009-11-09T04:39:38Z")
Okay, I have a M1. I’m using flowable silicone at the moment, but is it possible to take out the silicone and just store it? Then later you can just pop the silicone back in. Will that work? Will the silicone stick in th… --- ## [anybody know what yyj thin grease is made of](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anybody-know-what-yyj-thin-grease-is-made-of/7925)
**Author:** [@shmoe93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shmoe93)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2009, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anybody-know-what-yyj-thin-grease-is-made-of/7925 "2009-11-08T16:09:02Z")
anybody know what yyj thin grease is made of ??? --- ## [The one, the only, Corrode!!!!(I made a yo-yo.)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-one-the-only-corrode-i-made-a-yo-yo/8142)
**Author:** [@Skunktail](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Skunktail)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2009, 3:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-one-the-only-corrode-i-made-a-yo-yo/8142 "2009-11-08T03:58:32Z")
The First yo-yo that I made! ;D This took me two days and I had some cool experiences. First, the sides are the tops of spray paint cans. We used them up and my dad busted them open with an ax! Awesome and super dangerou… --- ## [Freehand Zero Cap slam.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand-zero-cap-slam/8029)
**Author:** [@Peaceful](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Peaceful)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2009, 2:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand-zero-cap-slam/8029 "2009-11-08T02:40:57Z")
So, If you successfully remove the cap of the axle side of the zero, then remove the axle then put it to the other halve right?, So You’ll screw it, Is that thing won’t crack?, I mean it would become tighter It make caus… --- ## [Dv888 Help?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-help/8101)
**Author:** [@Dragrain](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dragrain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2009, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-help/8101 "2009-11-06T17:05:47Z")
Hey guys ive had my dv888 for about 2 weeks now… and i think i got a REALLY Weird one. for one, the axle wont come out.( Maybe its in crooked ? ) 2, the bearing wont come out. Pliers? Tried. String trick? Tried. Ive eve… --- ## [legacy weight rings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-weight-rings/7466)
**Author:** [@freehand001](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/freehand001)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2009, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-weight-rings/7466 "2009-11-06T07:48:59Z")
i was wondering if it was possible to remove a legacy’s weight rings??? ??? --- ## [Splatter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/splatter/7946)
**Author:** [@Skunktail](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Skunktail)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2009, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/splatter/7946 "2009-11-06T06:40:15Z")
Is there any way to make a good looking Home-made splatter on a Dv888 and a C-13? --- ## [Deep Black Dye?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deep-black-dye/8021)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2009, 4:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deep-black-dye/8021 "2009-11-06T04:22:51Z")
What kind of dye, and where should I get it, to get a deep red dye for my orange speeder? I want to make it red with orange splash. Or maybe another color if you want to suggest. --- ## [pgm question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pgm-question/8025)
**Author:** [@aznenemyxp](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aznenemyxp)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2009, 11:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pgm-question/8025 "2009-11-04T23:55:31Z")
ok i am stuck at my grandparents for the weekend so i want to mod my pgm i plan to dye and silli so first question is can i put silli directly in the place the k pads were or do i need to make it deeper. Two do i need a… --- ## [DM mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-mod/8013)
**Author:** [@TMsoccer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TMsoccer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2009, 2:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-mod/8013 "2009-11-04T02:11:16Z")
Would this work? I’ve heard of people buying two dm’s and making a full starburst and a full o-ring. What is you bought the two, a spare axel, red shims, and silicone pads. Make a double o-ring with shims because of t… --- ## [Hat pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hat-pads/7999)
**Author:** [@rasengan-00](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rasengan-00)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2009, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hat-pads/7999 "2009-11-03T22:31:13Z")
Does anyone know if hat pads fit yoyojams and yoyofactorys ??? --- ## [duncan metal zero help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-metal-zero-help/7900)
**Author:** [@gostop266](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gostop266)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2009, 12:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-metal-zero-help/7900 "2009-11-03T00:06:27Z")
hi so my friend gave me his metal zero to mod and stuff, but i can’t make it unresponsive. i cleaned bearing well, took out a friction sticker, still doesn’t work! help? --- ## [Response and Bearing.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-and-bearing/7980)
**Author:** [@DreadAlert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DreadAlert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2009, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-and-bearing/7980 "2009-11-03T00:03:10Z")
Heya guys. I’m interested in getting a YYF Genesis soon, hopefully in Yoga Flame color. I see that it takes a Silicone Pad response system. Is this a good response system? I’m a complete noob when it comes to response… --- ## [thin lube ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube/7951)
**Author:** [@G51](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G51)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2009, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube/7951 "2009-11-01T20:07:40Z")
I already searched and found alternatives for thin lube, but I have some key oil for my saxophone and was wondering if that would work. --- ## [Bearing Mod!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-mod/7916)
**Author:** [@Skunktail](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Skunktail)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2009, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-mod/7916 "2009-11-01T02:26:45Z")
Yesterday, I started to hear a very loud rattling from the bearing on my C-13, so I decided to replace it with another. When I got my new ones, it was horribly slow :-. So I picked off the shields, and sprayed it with so… --- ## [Fixed gap help, please?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-gap-help-please/7879)
**Author:** [@lordfungus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lordfungus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2009, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-gap-help-please/7879 "2009-10-31T00:24:53Z")
Does anyone have a good recommendation on how to mod a kickside to have a fixed gap? --- ## [pimp my yoyo.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pimp-my-yoyo/7839)
**Author:** [@mrsnipes82](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mrsnipes82)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2009, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pimp-my-yoyo/7839 "2009-10-30T23:30:05Z")
why would you take all that time buying dye and dying your yoyo when you can paint designs on it. what do do. go out and buy some cheap paint markers. I use decocolors. than simply put the marker on your yoyo and dra… --- ## [Homemade Yoyo???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-yoyo/7662)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2009, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-yoyo/7662 "2009-10-30T12:47:00Z")
Is it possible to make a homemade yoyo with bearings and stuff??? --- ## [splash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/splash/7207)
**Author:** [@hotshotsmit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hotshotsmit)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2009, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/splash/7207 "2009-10-30T12:45:12Z")
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