# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=222 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 223 --- ## [Yoyo Jam Speedmaker + yoyo jam synergy caps?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-jam-speedmaker-yoyo-jam-synergy-caps/7213)
**Author:** [@tunasalad224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tunasalad224)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2009, 3:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-jam-speedmaker-yoyo-jam-synergy-caps/7213 "2009-10-08T03:33:21Z")
Is it possible to attatch a yoyojam synergy cap on a yoyo jam speedmaker? i would like to know. cause i dont want to but the cap and find out that its useless on a speedmaker. --- ## [recessed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessed/5258)
**Author:** [@boywhoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/boywhoyo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2009, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessed/5258 "2009-10-08T02:48:57Z")
these are pics of my recessed duncan freehand, i messed up with the one with the axle but the other one turned out WAY GOOD! Check it out --- ## [String on or off when lubing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-on-or-off-when-lubing/7212)
**Author:** [@Reflex](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Reflex)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2009, 2:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-on-or-off-when-lubing/7212 "2009-10-08T02:40:58Z")
Hey guys, quick question. When lubing your yoyo (Regardless of what type of lube it is) should you take your string off the bearing, then lube it or keep the string on and lube it? Does it matter? --- ## [bearing off](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-off/7205)
**Author:** [@hotshotsmit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hotshotsmit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2009, 11:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-off/7205 "2009-10-07T23:36:55Z")
I bought a new bearing for my DM and I cant get the old bearing off of my DM. --- ## [FIrst mod (mabey =p)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-mod-mabey-p/7180)
**Author:** [@manequin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/manequin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2009, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-mod-mabey-p/7180 "2009-10-06T23:30:04Z")
HI. I’m thinking about modding a kickside, but am not sure how to. What I would want to do is sand down to make smaller (to the first or second ring you can see in the souside groove under the caps) dye it black ( i ju… --- ## [Fast 201 mod, help?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fast-201-mod-help/7164)
**Author:** [@YOdudeJF03](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOdudeJF03)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2009, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fast-201-mod-help/7164 "2009-10-06T16:16:06Z")
So I have my old fast 201 and I hate it. It is so annoying, but I don’t want to get rid of it. It has a nice weight to it so I want to silicone it. I heard that you can just silicone the little starburst holes, but I rem… --- ## [Splatter Painted Journey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/splatter-painted-journey/7084)
**Author:** [@KAPcom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KAPcom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2009, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/splatter-painted-journey/7084 "2009-10-06T00:10:58Z")
I recently aquired a half painted white journey in a trade, so I decided to paint it. Enjoy! … --- ## [konkave for dark magic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/konkave-for-dark-magic/4048)
**Author:** [@benyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/benyo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/konkave-for-dark-magic/4048 "2009-10-05T21:48:11Z")
just wondering if konkave bearings make any difference for a Dark magic ??? --- ## [Silicone dropped off](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-dropped-off/7143)
**Author:** [@Dangergoppel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dangergoppel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-dropped-off/7143 "2009-10-05T19:49:54Z")
I lubed my Atmosphere, and left it open (for some reason). When I got back to it, one of the little silicone rings had popped off, and I can’t to fit it back. It seems to be slightly oversized for the mark where it shoul… --- ## [satin finish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satin-finish/7139)
**Author:** [@azn\_pride](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/azn_pride)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satin-finish/7139 "2009-10-05T16:10:31Z")
i was wanderin how does giving a yoyo a satin finish make it better? --- ## [got a saber raider to mod what do u suggest??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/got-a-saber-raider-to-mod-what-do-u-suggest/7001)
**Author:** [@Hardcore\_Max1986](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hardcore_Max1986)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/got-a-saber-raider-to-mod-what-do-u-suggest/7001 "2009-10-05T11:29:26Z")
so yeah i have a saber raider that i dont really use any more since I got my DM and I was thinking of playing around and modifing it by adding some weight to it but, i have no idea to start, maybe even adjust the gap if … --- ## [Question about KonKaves](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-konkaves/7003)
**Author:** [@YoYoAddict](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoAddict)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-konkaves/7003 "2009-10-05T11:25:26Z")
I just outfitted my DV888 with a KonKave about (i dont know) 2-3 weeks ago, but now it woulnt bind literaturaly. Im pretty sure its not the responce system because it looks fine, and someone told me its time to change a … --- ## [Unresponsive brain yoyo?!?!?!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-brain-yoyo/7118)
**Author:** [@Zer0F3AR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zer0F3AR)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-brain-yoyo/7118 "2009-10-04T22:06:42Z")
How did i do it? whoever takes the time to find out gets a thank you button, lol. --- ## [Hehe... another question- How to set a YYJ for Mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hehe-another-question-how-to-set-a-yyj-for-mods/6996)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hehe-another-question-how-to-set-a-yyj-for-mods/6996 "2009-10-04T21:30:33Z")
Okay, I just got my drill back, and I seem to be modding everything I can find. (Even my oboe reed case!) So, I was wondering how to set up a YYJ to mod the inside of it, like the response side, because I can’t figure ou… --- ## [opening a bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/opening-a-bearing/7079)
**Author:** [@gostop266](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gostop266)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/opening-a-bearing/7079 "2009-10-04T17:29:31Z")
hi any tips on opening a bearing? i can’t get the c clip thingy off --- ## [BigYo2's uber tight gap](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bigyo2s-uber-tight-gap/6953)
**Author:** [@catorameus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/catorameus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bigyo2s-uber-tight-gap/6953 "2009-10-04T11:29:11Z")
As the title says, the BigYo2’s uber tight gap is a major problem for me. It’s way too responsive even with a thin-lubed XL bearing. Any suggestions on how to make it less responsive? P.S Here’s a pic of the uber tight… --- ## [My new Totally Ghetto Yoyo Binder!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-new-totally-ghetto-yoyo-binder/6735)
**Author:** [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-new-totally-ghetto-yoyo-binder/6735 "2009-10-04T00:19:06Z")
I know it’s stupid and stuff but I figured it broke down the yoyo case barriers and needed to be made as a prototype! I might make a tutorial if anyone wants it. --- ## [legacy mods?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-mods/7063)
**Author:** [@freehand001](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/freehand001)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2009, 3:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-mods/7063 "2009-10-03T03:36:40Z")
^^title --- ## [fast spins ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fast-spins/7010)
**Author:** [@hotshotsmit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hotshotsmit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2009, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fast-spins/7010 "2009-10-02T14:39:34Z")
i have got a dark magic and i want it to spin a little longer. is there a way to do that. maybe like a better bearing. --- ## [Duncan Metal Zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-metal-zero/7033)
**Author:** [@james](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/james)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2009, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-metal-zero/7033 "2009-10-02T14:36:23Z")
My friend just bought a duncan metal zero. (he’s a beginer.) And even though i told him to get a pgm he got mixed up and somehow got a metal zero. He is ready for unresponcive and better sleepers on his yoyo. I tried it … --- ## [Color Changing Project 2 ROUND 3: Gold to Magenta this time](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/color-changing-project-2-round-3-gold-to-magenta-this-time/6992)
**Author:** [@ibanezcollector](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ibanezcollector)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/color-changing-project-2-round-3-gold-to-magenta-this-time/6992 "2009-09-30T21:59:03Z")
--- ## [Satin with...1000 grit?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satin-with-1000-grit/6990)
**Author:** [@annoythedog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/annoythedog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 4:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satin-with-1000-grit/6990 "2009-09-30T04:04:13Z")
Hey guys, So I’m thinking of satining the flat rims of my DV888 (it’s blue by the way) and I don’t really have any other sandpaper than 1000 grit. More specifically, Tamiya Finishing Abrasive P1000. I also do have a DeW… --- ## [mosquito to an 4a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mosquito-to-an-4a-yoyo/6792)
**Author:** [@wiibit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wiibit)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mosquito-to-an-4a-yoyo/6792 "2009-09-29T19:48:50Z")
ok so i want to make an offstring yoyo out of a mosquito any tips plz --- ## [Yoyo axle won't unscrew](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-axle-wont-unscrew/6887)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-axle-wont-unscrew/6887 "2009-09-29T09:53:10Z")
Is it possible for a DM axle to be glued in? I used a drill, and put it on counterclockwise (It comes out counterclockwise right?) and I turned it on, and the drill failed. :o :o :o HELP? --- ## [Transforming a Peak from Gold to Fireworks.. :)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/transforming-a-peak-from-gold-to-fireworks/6923)
**Author:** [@ibanezcollector](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ibanezcollector)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/transforming-a-peak-from-gold-to-fireworks/6923 "2009-09-29T09:49:00Z")
Ok I got a hold of some paint. :slight\_smile: The victim this time my fools gold Gold Nugget Peak. I never was wild about that colorway but the thing just plays awesome so I always kept it. Anyways this paint im using … --- ## [risky satin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/risky-satin/6965)
**Author:** [@boywhoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/boywhoyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/risky-satin/6965 "2009-09-29T09:47:03Z")
ok, so this is my only metal and well i was sick of the the dings. it was driving me insane. WELL HERE IS IS SATINED!!! ;D ;D ;D --- ## [adding DM parts to a speed maker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adding-dm-parts-to-a-speed-maker/6500)
**Author:** [@Xig](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xig)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2009, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adding-dm-parts-to-a-speed-maker/6500 "2009-09-28T18:37:58Z")
my DM just broke after 1 1/2 years of service :cry: and im getting a speed maker soon and was wondering if any part of my DM would impruve a speed maker at all. btw, the part that broke was that nob in the bowl of the y… --- ## [Free Hand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/free-hand/4434)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2009, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/free-hand/4434 "2009-09-27T23:31:00Z")
I have silicone recessed a duncan free hand, but the bearing broke and I need to by a new one should I get a konkav. --- ## [NEW! Cheap mods!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-cheap-mods/6924)
**Author:** [@Adam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Adam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2009, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-cheap-mods/6924 "2009-09-27T16:54:54Z")
Ok YoYoExpert community. I have been doing some modding for a while and my stuff has turned out pretty good, so I’m going to start doing mods for money, at a very low price. Here’s some pics of my mods: Amber FHZ with… --- ## [What to mod with???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-mod-with/6857)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2009, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-mod-with/6857 "2009-09-26T20:45:35Z")
I need something to mod yoyos with. Like to make sili recess, schmoove, and concave bearings. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=221) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=223)