# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=227 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 228 --- ## [Official Modding Help Thread! UPDATED AGAIN!!!! YEAH!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/official-modding-help-thread-updated-again-yeah/3123)
**Author:** [@Dudeofyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dudeofyo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2009, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/official-modding-help-thread-updated-again-yeah/3123 "2009-08-02T19:33:52Z")
On this thread, I want to help out modders (like myself) by posting help every now and then. I also want to help by posting my modding failures/mistakes to prevent other modders from messing up the same way while experim… --- ## [Hahaha.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hahaha/4883)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2009, 10:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hahaha/4883 "2009-08-02T10:39:09Z")
I really don’t know that my father is one of the suppliers of Adhesives/Silicone/Abrasives here in my country (Philippines) And he also supply Versachem, The one that is sold in YYN http://yoyonation.com/product.php?pr… --- ## [mixed yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mixed-yoyo/4880)
**Author:** [@wiibit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wiibit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2009, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mixed-yoyo/4880 "2009-08-02T02:05:58Z")
im workin on a mod where i mix a duncan mosquito an a profire whats the way to get the profie to stick to the mosquito --- ## [This is what I do!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/this-is-what-i-do/4788)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2009, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/this-is-what-i-do/4788 "2009-08-01T13:35:47Z")
I am a Mod shop. I mod yoyo’s. Here is some of my work. FH0 with vict rims. Shinwoo phantom with minimotu rims and the caps cut to fit the rims. KYO immortalis II pad recessed on one side. First run metal … --- ## [How do you paint yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-paint-yoyos/4022)
**Author:** [@davideyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/davideyo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2009, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-paint-yoyos/4022 "2009-07-31T20:00:57Z")
So yeah how do you paint them? I see lots of poeple with pianted fhz’s that they painted and i wan’t to know how. Thanks davideyo --- ## [FHZ silcone recess](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-silcone-recess/4288)
**Author:** [@hungryhippo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hungryhippo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2009, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-silcone-recess/4288 "2009-07-31T15:10:12Z")
is there any way to recess a fhz without a lathe or drill? Im planning to mod my old fhz, its gonna be my first mod. --- ## [Which string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-string/4680)
**Author:** [@littlej](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/littlej)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2009, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-string/4680 "2009-07-31T04:11:04Z")
Hi team, So I’m looking to get several packs of strings for my Speeder. I’ve seen Mondo or Highlites as makes. Any recommendations? Thanks, Jon. --- ## [Yo-Yo Modifications?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-modifications/4691)
**Author:** [@Keb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Keb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2009, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-modifications/4691 "2009-07-31T03:57:43Z")
Is modifying a yo-yo cheating, or is it breaking any rules? If it is not cheating could I use rubber O-ring on my Duncan mosquito? --- ## [Couple of bearing questions- please](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/couple-of-bearing-questions-please/4702)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Yoyo\_trader](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr_Yoyo_trader)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2009, 1:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/couple-of-bearing-questions-please/4702 "2009-07-31T01:50:59Z")
I have a Fast 201, maybe 10 years old with a lot of play. I looked at cleaning the bearing. The bearing looks like a three piece pressed fit bearing. Can this bearing be taken apart and cleaned? I also have a couple of … --- ## [Response Type Q's](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-type-qs/4728)
**Author:** [@DaFunk21](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaFunk21)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2009, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-type-qs/4728 "2009-07-30T19:45:57Z")
Hey every body, I am sort or new to yoyo, i’ve been doing it for about 3 months, and i have a few questions about response types. What’s so special about all the response types? And why are there so many? Aren’t they al… --- ## [Who Spiked my P2?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-spiked-my-p2/4718)
**Author:** [@dryoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dryoyo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2009, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-spiked-my-p2/4718 "2009-07-30T17:13:51Z")
I did! Well, had to come up with a use for the awesome spikes on the crappy Lucha Libre --- ## [what is your favorite "guinea pig" for modding?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-guinea-pig-for-modding/4581)
**Author:** [@hungryhippo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hungryhippo)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2009, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-guinea-pig-for-modding/4581 "2009-07-29T18:40:38Z")
which yoyo to you perform modding “experiements” on? i would say the Mosquito. its fun messing with that thing ;D --- ## [My Retro Axiom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-retro-axiom/4440)
**Author:** [@chameleon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chameleon)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2009, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-retro-axiom/4440 "2009-07-29T15:15:36Z")
Me and my dad modded it. It turned out better than we expected! ;D --- ## [Large Bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/large-bearing/4740)
**Author:** [@DaFunk21](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaFunk21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/large-bearing/4740 "2009-07-28T13:39:55Z")
How long does it take to brake in a large bearing? Will thin lube Help in making your yoyo spin longer? --- ## [Auto-responsive yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/auto-responsive-yoyo/4382)
**Author:** [@Solmo12](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Solmo12)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/auto-responsive-yoyo/4382 "2009-07-28T09:54:45Z")
Is there a way to mod an auto response yoyo to not be auto responsive? But it would be okay if it was responsive, just not auto responsive. Thanks! --- ## [Silicone reses?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-reses/4714)
**Author:** [@electricyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/electricyo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-reses/4714 "2009-07-28T00:04:49Z")
Some one said to me that I should silicone reses my yoyo, what does that mean? --- ## [How do you deal with vibrations?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-vibrations/3443)
**Author:** [@xtenglong](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xtenglong)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-vibrations/3443 "2009-07-28T00:03:55Z")
I have an x-convict and whenever i throw it, it always will vibrate. i’m not sure if that’s a big deal or not, but it kind of bothers me when i play with it. i use a KK bearing. i sanded down the metal rims on a lathe to… --- ## [Help with shimming Lyn Fury](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-shimming-lyn-fury/4637)
**Author:** [@yojishcar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yojishcar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2009, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-shimming-lyn-fury/4637 "2009-07-27T22:54:33Z")
I installed 2 red yoyojam shims in my Lyn, tightened the gap and my string kept sliding off the bearing onto the axle. So i tightened down on the gap causing the bearing to indent the shims (i know not to OVERtighten, bu… --- ## [k-pad help ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/k-pad-help/4710)
**Author:** [@m\_yoyo13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/m_yoyo13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2009, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/k-pad-help/4710 "2009-07-27T18:37:51Z")
i just order a pgm and i need to now,about how long does it take for the k-pads to woreout and does the hub stacks ever fall out will your playing --- ## [Why do people love Single A?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-do-people-love-single-a/4599)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2009, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-do-people-love-single-a/4599 "2009-07-27T09:58:43Z")
Haha, I just wondered, Though. :smiley: Well, Here it goes… Another China Yo-yo/Blazing teens Yo-yo. (They are so many Blazing teens here in the Philippines, And I have the “Brains” to mod them to a New and a great pla… --- ## [fhz sili recess.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-sili-recess/4609)
**Author:** [@davideyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/davideyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2009, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-sili-recess/4609 "2009-07-25T17:39:56Z")
Ok so i’m going to do my first sili recess today on my fhz and I wanted to know if any body had any tips or tricks that might help me out. thank, davideyo --- ## [wierd responce](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wierd-responce/4604)
**Author:** [@Phat\_Mom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Phat_Mom)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2009, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wierd-responce/4604 "2009-07-24T17:47:55Z")
My duncan mosquito can with brake pads than friction stickers. i didn’t custom order either --- ## [Threadlocher on dark magic?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/threadlocher-on-dark-magic/3176)
**Author:** [@3rikTheRed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/3rikTheRed)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2009, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/threadlocher-on-dark-magic/3176 "2009-07-24T14:52:39Z")
the adjustable gap wore off on my dark magic so I was thinking I could put on some threadlocker. any comment? --- ## [How to make a yoyo splashed + How to beadblast](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-yoyo-splashed-how-to-beadblast/4565)
**Author:** [@hobbygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbygod)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2009, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-yoyo-splashed-how-to-beadblast/4565 "2009-07-24T14:30:02Z")
Does anyone know how to beadblast a yoyo or know how to make a yoyo look splashed??? --- ## [Looking for mosquito mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-mosquito-mod/4225)
**Author:** [@yocrazygoofy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yocrazygoofy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2009, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-mosquito-mod/4225 "2009-07-24T12:45:07Z")
I’m looking for a good duncan mosquito weight mod not using weight rings. Any & all ideas welcome. --- ## [Big Ben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/big-ben/4298)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2009, 3:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/big-ben/4298 "2009-07-24T03:10:42Z")
Does any one know any ways how to mod a Big Ben? --- ## [Hydra](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hydra/4579)
**Author:** [@TidusVsSora](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TidusVsSora)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2009, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hydra/4579 "2009-07-23T17:08:52Z")
I’ve been contemplating trying out Hydra style for a while now (2 yoyos connected to one string, as described here: Styles Of Play | YoYo Wiki | Fandom). Just one problem. How would you mod the string to have normal loo… --- ## [flowable silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/3763)
**Author:** [@gostop266](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gostop266)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2009, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/3763 "2009-07-23T12:48:04Z")
once you put it on the bearing, what does it do? --- ## [lock tight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lock-tight/4340)
**Author:** [@TidusVsSora](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TidusVsSora)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2009, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lock-tight/4340 "2009-07-22T22:59:13Z")
I noticed in one of the videos, Andre recommends lock-tight to fix a loose axle, and that it was glue-like. I was wondering, will lock-tight glue the axle in place so that you can’t screw/unscrew it, or will it be loose … --- ## [Pro Fly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pro-fly/4544)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2009, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pro-fly/4544 "2009-07-22T15:40:20Z")
Can you take the spacers from a pgm and put them on a Pro Fly? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=226) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=228)