# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=226 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 227 --- ## [bull run](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bull-run/5352)
**Author:** [@empiretrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/empiretrings)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2009, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bull-run/5352 "2009-08-14T18:45:07Z")
hello all… the other day I was sitting there yoing with my cross bones and was thinking how sweet it would look anod. so i’m putting together a 5 person bull run. the colors are most likely gonna be some kind of aqua or… --- ## [Mods or improvements for the Velocity?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mods-or-improvements-for-the-velocity/5361)
**Author:** [@AeroSlaYa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AeroSlaYa)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2009, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mods-or-improvements-for-the-velocity/5361 "2009-08-14T14:12:40Z")
…Yeah??.. --- ## [Another mod..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/another-mod/5287)
**Author:** [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2009, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/another-mod/5287 "2009-08-14T03:30:13Z")
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/6205/img0619h.jpg http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/3491/img0620p.jpg Silicone recessed, Schmooved, Legacy ringed, and Grooved (For awesome grinds)(You can see in the second picture) … --- ## [Ultimate 5A!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ultimate-5a/5291)
**Author:** [@Paolo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paolo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2009, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ultimate-5a/5291 "2009-08-13T18:38:24Z")
Well, I just modded my Mosquito to glow, and while I was at it, I decided I’d make a cool 5A set. So I paited a Bouncy ball counterweight to glow, and put a proto Glow in the Dark Elemant Oon there. It plays terible, a… --- ## [Cleaner Recess?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaner-recess/5314)
**Author:** [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2009, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaner-recess/5314 "2009-08-13T03:01:42Z")
Hey, I am recessing a lot of random cheap yo-yos that I found for practice and I was looking and they don’t look “Clean” to me. I have been jumping around from tool to tool to find the best item to recess with but can’t … --- ## [Cleaning my bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-my-bearing/5268)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2009, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-my-bearing/5268 "2009-08-12T21:06:03Z")
is wd40 a mineral spirit? does it work like one? --- ## [DM "upgrades"..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-upgrades/5137)
**Author:** [@DarthVaughn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DarthVaughn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2009, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-upgrades/5137 "2009-08-12T15:21:44Z")
I wasnt to sure if what im planning on doing is “modding” so whatever. I want to “upgrade” my DM, im pretty sure thatt im gonna be doing as follows: cleaning my bearing then applying thin lube, ive watched the tut putt… --- ## [How to dye Celcon plastic?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-dye-celcon-plastic/5087)
**Author:** [@druminpython](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/druminpython)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2009, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-dye-celcon-plastic/5087 "2009-08-12T14:28:52Z")
hi i was wondering how i would effectively dye a kickside or a lyn or a legacy. i watched this on youtube http:// and i was wondering if it is the same with celecon. also with the acetone would it melt the kickside l… --- ## [My little Baby...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-little-baby/5209)
**Author:** [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2009, 11:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-little-baby/5209 "2009-08-11T23:29:26Z")
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/8414/279h.jpg Additional Pics: Dual Siliconed, Hubstacked, Shined. Might be for trade, if you want to offer PM me. --- ## [Double Bearing Freehand.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/double-bearing-freehand/5187)
**Author:** [@JM1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JM1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2009, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/double-bearing-freehand/5187 "2009-08-11T13:32:24Z")
So, to all my modders out there: I bought a Duncan Freehand from Toys R Us because they were there (I don’t know which edition, it just says Freehand). I experimented and this is what i came up with: I took the slim… --- ## [duncan freehand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-freehand/5254)
**Author:** [@boywhoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/boywhoyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2009, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-freehand/5254 "2009-08-11T00:02:13Z")
ok so i was wondering if it would be a good idea to recess a duncan yoyo, i just want to try it and i dont really care for this yoyo much. im thinking of siliconing it what do you guys thin? --- ## [stacking a hayabusa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stacking-a-hayabusa/5241)
**Author:** [@boywhoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/boywhoyo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2009, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stacking-a-hayabusa/5241 "2009-08-10T20:57:07Z")
i wondered will stacking the hayabusa make it unbalanced and so it will vibe or something. I saw people do it in this vid. --- ## [lyn fury mods?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lyn-fury-mods/5154)
**Author:** [@freehand001](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/freehand001)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2009, 4:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lyn-fury-mods/5154 "2009-08-10T04:43:38Z")
wat the title says… ;D --- ## [matrix bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/matrix-bearing/5202)
**Author:** [@Phat\_Mom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Phat_Mom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2009, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/matrix-bearing/5202 "2009-08-09T16:58:12Z")
cant get bearing out of my matrix by yyj tried pliers and didn’t come out. any help --- ## [yoyo superstar bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-superstar-bearing/5161)
**Author:** [@nekosenzei](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nekosenzei)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2009, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-superstar-bearing/5161 "2009-08-09T03:18:49Z")
Need help on my superstar yoyo. The bearing is totally wedge onto the bearing seat. I have try to take it out, but this one part of the bearing is still really stuck on it. Any ideas how i can get this out ??? ??? --- ## [Need Advice.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice/4335)
**Author:** [@Mot5600](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mot5600)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2009, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice/4335 "2009-08-08T21:14:44Z")
OK, so im relatively new to yoyoing and on a recomendation i bought a legacy. It works great, i love it and im learning at a fast rate, but it is really unresponsive. It responds to long loop binds from a braintwist… --- ## [Silicone Preferences.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-preferences/5078)
**Author:** [@JM1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JM1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2009, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-preferences/5078 "2009-08-08T19:09:57Z")
What brand of silicone do you guys use? Personally I use GE 100% Silicone Sealant, and it works wonders for mod projects. --- ## [How to make a Yo-yo string and Couple of explanations.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-yo-yo-string-and-couple-of-explanations/5132)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2009, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-yo-yo-string-and-couple-of-explanations/5132 "2009-08-07T22:29:26Z")
Questions in the video?, Just post a reply in this thread then I’ll help you. Thanks Xela for the helpful Video, I hope I don’t get in Copyright Issues. :slight\_smile: Yo-Yo String Guide by Tommy Gun, … --- ## [X-ConVict Silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-convict-silicone/4965)
**Author:** [@SpiderPig](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SpiderPig)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2009, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-convict-silicone/4965 "2009-08-07T13:55:38Z")
So I bought my X-ConVict about a month ago and I really like it. One of the only problems I have with it is that the double O-rings paired with a fairly narrow gap make it only semi-unresponsive. So when I am doing longe… --- ## [Making the 888 Raw?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-the-888-raw/5069)
**Author:** [@mattsk8nike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mattsk8nike)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2009, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-the-888-raw/5069 "2009-08-06T14:29:26Z")
There are minor imperfections in my yo-yo. :stuck\_out\_tongue: But, i’m too scared to mess it up. D: What should I do? Also, I’ll pay someone to do it for me. xD --- ## [show me your Pyro mods!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-me-your-pyro-mods/5053)
**Author:** [@Brad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Brad)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2009, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-me-your-pyro-mods/5053 "2009-08-05T23:11:48Z")
Hi all, I have a Pyro that I’m considered modding, I’m interested in seeing what you’ve done with yours. I’m thinking of chopping it for starters, but looking for other ideas as well. I saw this one after a search, loo… --- ## [lyn mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lyn-mods/5056)
**Author:** [@yoyobro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyobro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2009, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lyn-mods/5056 "2009-08-05T20:51:10Z")
post pics of modded lyn furries so i can see wat to do with mine --- ## [the best reversable Dark Magic mod!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-best-reversable-dark-magic-mod/4548)
**Author:** [@benyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/benyo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2009, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-best-reversable-dark-magic-mod/4548 "2009-08-05T16:25:29Z")
okay check this out… :wink: no this is not me… :- --- ## [M1 Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/m1-mod/5037)
**Author:** [@Paolo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paolo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2009, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/m1-mod/5037 "2009-08-05T05:21:35Z")
So I have a beater M1 on my hands, and want to try a mod with it. I really want to try sanding the rims, but had a question. Has any one tried this and gotten a vibe? --- ## [Instead of silicone...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/instead-of-silicone/4997)
**Author:** [@Below\_Zer0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Below_Zer0)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2009, 12:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/instead-of-silicone/4997 "2009-08-05T00:33:59Z")
Well, when I asked my dad if we had any silicone, he told me to use glue from a hot glue gun. I said that it wouldn’t work, but he insisted me to ask someone if it would work, so naturally, I came to these forums. … --- ## [pgm mods anyone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pgm-mods-anyone/4729)
**Author:** [@m\_yoyo13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/m_yoyo13)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2009, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pgm-mods-anyone/4729 "2009-08-03T23:51:27Z")
i need some mods for a pgm do any of you have some the bearing on my dm locked up i hav clean 5 times and its still locked help --- ## [Metal zero.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-zero/4961)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2009, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-zero/4961 "2009-08-03T19:54:58Z")
How or Is it okay to silicone recess a Metal zero? And how? --- ## [Does hectic have a large enough flowable sili groove?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-hectic-have-a-large-enough-flowable-sili-groove/4873)
**Author:** [@hobbygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbygod)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2009, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-hectic-have-a-large-enough-flowable-sili-groove/4873 "2009-08-03T16:29:16Z")
Hi guys i am trying to put flowablle silicone in my yoyofactory hectic and i wanted to make sure it has a big enough silicone groove. This is my third time attempting to silicone and my silicone always turns out bad so t… --- ## [FHZ String Slip Fix.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-string-slip-fix/4899)
**Author:** [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2009, 2:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-string-slip-fix/4899 "2009-08-03T02:06:44Z")
Ello. I recently recessed my FHZ but now it have string slip a ton. Anyone know of a fix? It plays awesomely when it doesn’t slip but it slips every 3 or 4 throws. Any ideas? --- ## [mosquito](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mosquito/4944)
**Author:** [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2009, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mosquito/4944 "2009-08-03T01:34:49Z")
i was getting my oil changed at walmart yesterday and bought a mosquito to pass the time with. that’s about all it was good for until today. i spent less than hour and sili recessed, satined, and weighted it with a cou… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=225) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=227)