# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=228 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 229 --- ## [Metal Zero Mods?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-zero-mods/3768)
**Author:** [@mongoriller](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mongoriller)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2009, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-zero-mods/3768 "2009-07-21T00:39:06Z")
Does anybody know of any ways to mod a Metal Zero? (Example, make it unresponsive, I don’t know, make stuff up!) Also, this is off topic, but wouldn’t it be crazy if we made a SUPER MOD POST!!! We could list every yo-yo… --- ## [Finally And Successfully! :D](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finally-and-successfully-d/4423)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2009, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finally-and-successfully-d/4423 "2009-07-20T12:05:53Z")
Sorry for the Bad Quality. (Finally, Because the Spacer fits in the hole, I sculpt it, It’s so Tiresome but worth it! ;)) It’s a China Yo-yo That I Mod, Is It Okay? (for the mean time, no bearing Because I misplaced i… --- ## [My first mod.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-mod/4347)
**Author:** [@dcgreen97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dcgreen97)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2009, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-mod/4347 "2009-07-18T15:15:31Z")
1 Mosquito friction sticker replacing starburst on Speedmaker. Now I have no need for my responsive Mosquito! Bwahaha. --- ## [Should I KK my Flying Squirrel?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-kk-my-flying-squirrel/4396)
**Author:** [@NickDano](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NickDano)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2009, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-kk-my-flying-squirrel/4396 "2009-07-18T05:56:15Z")
Hello there users of YoyoExpert, Is it a good idea to add a KK bearing to my FS? For me exceeding the limits of a beginner yoyo player and in doing bind returns for unresponsive play, Is it a good idea to KK it? --- ## [One Thing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-thing/4387)
**Author:** [@mikey77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mikey77)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2009, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-thing/4387 "2009-07-18T05:30:36Z")
I want to mod my kickside. Help please? --- ## [kk shims legacy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kk-shims-legacy/4358)
**Author:** [@jimidean97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jimidean97)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2009, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kk-shims-legacy/4358 "2009-07-17T18:11:10Z")
is this a good idea --- ## [how big of a gap?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-big-of-a-gap/4338)
**Author:** [@TidusVsSora](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TidusVsSora)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2009, 12:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-big-of-a-gap/4338 "2009-07-17T00:30:49Z")
I’m making my own custom yoyo out of wood (walnut). Its a modified shape, more imperial than butterfly. How big of a gap should i use? I want it to be able to sleep for a short while for simple string tricks, while stil… --- ## [Spec vs gold vs 10-ball vs konkave (bearing)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spec-vs-gold-vs-10-ball-vs-konkave-bearing/3048)
**Author:** [@Domin123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Domin123)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2009, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spec-vs-gold-vs-10-ball-vs-konkave-bearing/3048 "2009-07-16T12:40:54Z")
Hi everybody,just wanted to ask, what bearing do you recommend? I am learning advanced 1 tricks on this site and I want to get a smoother and more unresponsive bearing. --- ## [Fireball transformed to string trick yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fireball-transformed-to-string-trick-yoyo/3231)
**Author:** [@speedmaker1101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/speedmaker1101)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2009, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fireball-transformed-to-string-trick-yoyo/3231 "2009-07-15T13:47:02Z")
Ok so i love my fireball. it was the first “high performance” yoyo i had. i learned all the intermediate string tricks on it, yes a plastic transaxle lol but i wore it out :frowning: i used it so much that it squeaked wh… --- ## [recessed and splattered freehand zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessed-and-splattered-freehand-zero/4284)
**Author:** [@knobbemoki1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/knobbemoki1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2009, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessed-and-splattered-freehand-zero/4284 "2009-07-14T20:20:33Z")
My new mod. --- ## [Deshielding Speedmaker bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deshielding-speedmaker-bearing/4289)
**Author:** [@dcgreen97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dcgreen97)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2009, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deshielding-speedmaker-bearing/4289 "2009-07-14T20:04:21Z")
I was trying to get the shields off of my Speedmaker the other day, and I put the pin under the shield in between the shield’s edge and the outer rim, and lifted, but the shield wouldn’t come out. It seemed like after I … --- ## [2 yoyo' s in 1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-yoyo-s-in-1/4169)
**Author:** [@boywhoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/boywhoyo)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2009, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-yoyo-s-in-1/4169 "2009-07-14T19:26:03Z")
I took apart my Axiom and DM and then combined it, i was supprised at how good it worked, even thought the Axiom is alot smaller, try combining them. --- ## [DM + K-Pad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-k-pad/4259)
**Author:** [@JM1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JM1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2009, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-k-pad/4259 "2009-07-14T16:00:18Z")
Ever wanted to silicone your Dark Magic but didn’t have the time or steady hand? Fear no more my friends! I had an extra set of Grind Machine sized K-Pads and got curious. So I opened my DM, removed the silicone I had… --- ## [888 mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888-mods/4060)
**Author:** [@muchacho](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/muchacho)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2009, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888-mods/4060 "2009-07-13T23:21:50Z")
what can i do to “upgrade” my 888.??? thanks to best answer --- ## [Speeder Modding](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speeder-modding/4253)
**Author:** [@dcgreen97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dcgreen97)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2009, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speeder-modding/4253 "2009-07-13T19:31:01Z")
I am thinking of ways to mod my Speeder when it gets here. Any cool ideas? ??? http://ep.yimg.com/ip/I/yhst-4659286579361\_2060\_218023 --- ## [AIGR help :\]](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aigr-help/4252)
**Author:** [@PinoyProject](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PinoyProject)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2009, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aigr-help/4252 "2009-07-13T19:28:40Z")
why is it responsive even after i cleaned it?? soaked it in mineral spirits shook it for several minutes. lightly thin lubed it. very lightly and now its still responsive. and it has a little vibe. : / ???/ ps. … --- ## [Will Recess yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-recess-yoyos/3935)
**Author:** [@3yo3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/3yo3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2009, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-recess-yoyos/3935 "2009-07-13T08:47:51Z")
3yo3 will recess your yyjs/duncans/difeyos/etc. Pricing looks like this 10 per plastic 15 per metal 5 for shipping prices go DOWN the more yoyos I do. So if you send atleast 3, I’ll take off 3 dollars, making it 7 … --- ## [duncan butterfly mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-butterfly-mods/4026)
**Author:** [@m\_yoyo13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/m_yoyo13)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2009, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-butterfly-mods/4026 "2009-07-13T02:29:39Z")
does any have any mods for the duncan butterfly i have all the colors and nothing to do with since i in the master section so please give me so mods idont wat to throw them a way --- ## [Please show me how to hubstack a Project](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-show-me-how-to-hubstack-a-project/4076)
**Author:** [@PinoyProject](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PinoyProject)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2009, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-show-me-how-to-hubstack-a-project/4076 "2009-07-12T15:21:48Z")
i need instructions in doing so… i have “done” it… but not the proper way im guessing… because the yoyo isnt locked on tight. please post me a reply of instructions on how to do this please?.. thanks a bunch!!! --- ## [Cap removal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cap-removal/4171)
**Author:** [@Contagon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Contagon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2009, 5:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cap-removal/4171 "2009-07-12T05:09:37Z")
I just got my used Legacy today and what to perserve what’s left of the caps. I got one out, (used a suction cup) but the other one is a bugger! Any tips? --- ## [FHZ question..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-question/3872)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2009, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-question/3872 "2009-07-09T10:30:35Z")
Is this kind of FHZ can be silicone recess? http://redmantoys.multiply.com/photos/album/4/Duncan#39 If it is, is the surface of the both gaps of the FHZ are sufficient to make a groove in it? Or it is be… --- ## [Shims and Silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shims-and-silicone/3939)
**Author:** [@mattsk8nike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mattsk8nike)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shims-and-silicone/3939 "2009-07-07T21:26:37Z")
Should I buy shims for a Dark Magic? I want the yo-yo to be unresponsive. And should I replace O-rings with silicone? --- ## [ceramic bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ceramic-bearings/4008)
**Author:** [@YoJames](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoJames)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ceramic-bearings/4008 "2009-07-07T19:09:04Z")
what are so great about ceramic bearings to sell them at $30 --- ## [kk responsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kk-responsive/3801)
**Author:** [@E.T](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/E.T)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kk-responsive/3801 "2009-07-07T18:45:43Z")
is a regular kk bearing responsive on an 888 when you first get it? --- ## [Has anyone ever tried to clean a YYJ Small bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-ever-tried-to-clean-a-yyj-small-bearing/3724)
**Author:** [@L3adrine5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/L3adrine5)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-ever-tried-to-clean-a-yyj-small-bearing/3724 "2009-07-07T03:50:22Z")
Has anyone ever tried to clean a YYJ Small Bearing. What are the conclusions? Is it successfull or failed? Did you still need to lube it? --- ## [Ultimate Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ultimate-mod/3977)
**Author:** [@titanium221](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/titanium221)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2009, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ultimate-mod/3977 "2009-07-06T20:30:58Z")
I really want to get a clear FHZ for my dream mod. Hers how it works: -Recess -Put in Dif-Pads -Paint it Blue with a gold splatter -Put in a KK Tell me what you think. And to anybody who has done any of this, do you… --- ## ["Hitman Mod" Guide By Evan.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-mod-guide-by-evan/3752)
**Author:** [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2009, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-mod-guide-by-evan/3752 "2009-07-06T20:20:30Z")
Ello! I am making a guide! This is also like a Raw-ing guide. The Cheese The point of this mod is to Satin or Sand the rims a metal Yo-Yo to make it look like a Metal rimmed YoYoJam or such. The mod is usually done w… --- ## [Axle Removal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-removal/3528)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2009, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-removal/3528 "2009-07-05T19:22:48Z")
I can’t do it. It just unscrews out of my plier… :cry: --- ## [Mods for a ProFly?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mods-for-a-profly/3902)
**Author:** [@YoYoGuy66](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoGuy66)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2009, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mods-for-a-profly/3902 "2009-07-04T23:54:28Z")
What are some mods for a ProFly? Like to give it a bearing and different response and what not. Any advice or help? Thanks --- ## [mighty flea string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mighty-flea-string/3890)
**Author:** [@gostop266](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gostop266)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2009, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mighty-flea-string/3890 "2009-07-03T21:09:53Z")
so, i got a mighty flea today. i really like it, but, teh string keeps snapping off the bearing. (breaking) is there any way to fix that? (better string or something) oh yeah, i got the string you can get on yye on the f… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=227) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=229)