# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=229 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 230 --- ## [lose ball in bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lose-ball-in-bearing/3863)
**Author:** [@E.T](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/E.T)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2009, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lose-ball-in-bearing/3863 "2009-07-03T18:12:39Z")
ok so I just got my kk bearing today and I noticed a small sound in my 888 so I took out the bearing and started shaking it and it made a noise what sounded like a lose ball. is this normal? --- ## [legacy dyeing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-dyeing/3876)
**Author:** [@jimidean97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jimidean97)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2009, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-dyeing/3876 "2009-07-03T18:03:53Z")
dyeing legacy what should i use to remove caps ??? --- ## [hubbing a legacy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubbing-a-legacy/3799)
**Author:** [@jimidean97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jimidean97)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2009, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubbing-a-legacy/3799 "2009-07-03T17:32:46Z")
let me know --- ## [Speedmaker Modding](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speedmaker-modding/3847)
**Author:** [@dcgreen97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dcgreen97)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2009, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speedmaker-modding/3847 "2009-07-03T14:00:12Z")
Anyone got any ways to mod a Speedmaker? Is it just me,or have I made a topic called Speedmaker Mod before? I’m having deja vu. --- ## [The most clean ganster cap ever](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-most-clean-ganster-cap-ever/3851)
**Author:** [@ZdProjects](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ZdProjects)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2009, 4:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-most-clean-ganster-cap-ever/3851 "2009-07-03T04:22:33Z")
I was bored and this was my idea for a custom cap, I think I’ll use it to make a cap later. ;D Dang, we need some smileys with a grill. http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/5353/themostgansteryoyocapev.jpg --- ## [dark magic mod questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-mod-questions/3745)
**Author:** [@TyphonSlayer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TyphonSlayer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2009, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-mod-questions/3745 "2009-07-02T20:05:36Z")
I have a dark magic (LOVE IT!) and I’m beginning to learn the master tricks. The problem though is that it keeps spinning out. For example: in the yukki slack, it when I sping it the yoyo just tilts and spins out. Als… --- ## [Another reason why...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/another-reason-why/3754)
**Author:** [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2009, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/another-reason-why/3754 "2009-07-02T18:23:39Z")
I love YoYoExpert! Before: http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1073/131pzt.jpg After: http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/8814/202keg.jpg Additional pictures: http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6033/208fkr.jpg http://imgcash3.i… --- ## [One question..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-question/3833)
**Author:** [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2009, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-question/3833 "2009-07-02T16:12:03Z")
Can you Dye a yo-yo (BigYo) with the Axle in? It is stuck and won’t come out… Thanks, ~Evan --- ## [kk + legacy + 50/50 string green](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kk-legacy-50-50-string-green/3819)
**Author:** [@jimidean97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jimidean97)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2009, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kk-legacy-50-50-string-green/3819 "2009-07-02T16:09:50Z")
is this a good comb --- ## [888 silicone Pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888-silicone-pads/3747)
**Author:** [@mattsk8nike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mattsk8nike)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2009, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888-silicone-pads/3747 "2009-06-30T04:11:25Z")
One keeps coming out while i’m throwing and my yo-yo suddenly shoots back up. --- ## [should I clean a new kk bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-clean-a-new-kk-bearing/3626)
**Author:** [@YoYoFun14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoFun14)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-clean-a-new-kk-bearing/3626 "2009-06-29T21:47:38Z")
Im going to get a kk bearing (non-ceramic) for my 888, and I was just wanted to know if I should clean it or not. Thanks --- ## [paint hubstacks ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint-hubstacks/3756)
**Author:** [@E.T](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/E.T)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint-hubstacks/3756 "2009-06-29T20:27:07Z")
Im thinking of painting my hubstacks cuz white is getting boring. what kind of paint should I use? --- ## [satin finish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satin-finish/3715)
**Author:** [@mikey77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mikey77)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satin-finish/3715 "2009-06-29T17:44:56Z")
can someone please post a vid on how to satin finish? my dv888 is dinged alot and parents won’t let me do it if i can do it. thanks! --- ## [Is there any way to reuse response stickers?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-reuse-response-stickers/3743)
**Author:** [@kongar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kongar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-reuse-response-stickers/3743 "2009-06-29T14:40:09Z")
I’ve a couple of “experimented on” silicone response stickers and pads. Is there a way to reuse them after removing? In other words, how can I reattach the pads/stickers to yo? Regards. --- ## [Black stripes on metal rims on hitman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/black-stripes-on-metal-rims-on-hitman/3547)
**Author:** [@speedmaker1101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/speedmaker1101)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/black-stripes-on-metal-rims-on-hitman/3547 "2009-06-29T08:46:12Z")
Haha i was yoyoing outside on our trampoline and i walked the dog and it left black stripes, pretty sweet since i have a black yoyo! and their temporary too! they look pretty sweet dont they? so for this mod…walk the do… --- ## [Custom Caps Tutorial](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-caps-tutorial/3552)
**Author:** [@ZdProjects](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ZdProjects)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2009, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-caps-tutorial/3552 "2009-06-28T17:34:11Z")
Well, I just made an account. I really like this site. This is a little thing me and my friend made up. I didn’t see anything around here about custom caps so here’s a little tutorial. First of all find the size of your… --- ## [Modded FHZ's who's interested](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-fhzs-whos-interested/3531)
**Author:** [@Dv888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dv888)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2009, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-fhzs-whos-interested/3531 "2009-06-26T15:56:18Z")
Just thought I’d show off my mod. I may be selling FHZ’s like this sometime soon --- ## [Cracked Dark Magic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cracked-dark-magic/3572)
**Author:** [@ZdProjects](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ZdProjects)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cracked-dark-magic/3572 "2009-06-25T04:00:41Z")
Well, I just found out today that my YYE DM had a crack around the hub. I’ve had it for a little more or less than 2 weeks. I also let quite a few friends try it out and it hit concrete quite a few times. So any suggest… --- ## [DM + Ceramic KonKave ???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-ceramic-konkave/3292)
**Author:** [@Samurai-Hacker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Samurai-Hacker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 3:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-ceramic-konkave/3292 "2009-06-25T03:59:40Z")
DM + Ceramic KonKave if i got these 2 well it be better or sleeps longer than the 888 or superstar or no ??? --- ## [Dying Mosquito](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying-mosquito/3574)
**Author:** [@Contagon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Contagon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2009, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying-mosquito/3574 "2009-06-24T21:24:43Z")
I’ve been trying to dye my mosquito, I’ve tried, RIT dye, Hot water, and Acetone RIT dye, Hot water RIT dye, Cold water, and Acetone All these have done is make it darker red instead of Navy Blue. Anyone suggestions … --- ## [dice hubstacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dice-hubstacks/3499)
**Author:** [@yoyobro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyobro)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2009, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dice-hubstacks/3499 "2009-06-23T20:15:39Z")
do they work? if they do could u put them on a dark magic? --- ## [M1 hubstacks??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/m1-hubstacks/3505)
**Author:** [@druminpython](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/druminpython)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/m1-hubstacks/3505 "2009-06-23T18:55:42Z")
I was on yyn and i read that a pgm is modder fodder for m1 hubstacks. What the heck is he talking about?? --- ## [Help On Doing Modification!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-on-doing-modification/3419)
**Author:** [@moefv](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/moefv)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2009, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-on-doing-modification/3419 "2009-06-22T02:10:01Z")
I need help doing a modification and the modification is how do you put a hubstack on a DV888. --- ## [thin lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube/2949)
**Author:** [@m\_yoyo13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/m_yoyo13)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2009, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube/2949 "2009-06-21T06:56:40Z")
is there any thing i can use as thin lube besides yyj’s ??? … --- ## [New case (with pictures!)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-case-with-pictures/2837)
**Author:** [@Kim-Lan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kim-Lan)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2009, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-case-with-pictures/2837 "2009-06-20T15:37:44Z")
So, I put together a case for myself over the last weekend. Here are some pictures. ;D Top: Bottom: Inside: The “foam” is made out of a couple sponges cut with a pair of scissors. It looks worse when there aren… --- ## [panda can thumb grind](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/panda-can-thumb-grind/2951)
**Author:** [@m\_yoyo13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/m_yoyo13)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2009, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/panda-can-thumb-grind/2951 "2009-06-20T14:31:10Z")
did u that if u remove the caps off of the flying panda there is so space were u can do a \[shadow=red,left\]thumb grind\[/shadow\] u might need to sanded down the inside.its not the best but its good to start learning if u … --- ## [dark magic help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-help/3400)
**Author:** [@m\_yoyo13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/m_yoyo13)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2009, 1:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-help/3400 "2009-06-20T01:23:01Z")
i have a problem with my DM.the plastic on it is a little bit higher then the metal so whin go to do to do a arm grind it hurts any tips or can i sand it down or will that damage it --- ## [removing hubstacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-hubstacks/3397)
**Author:** [@gostop266](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gostop266)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2009, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-hubstacks/3397 "2009-06-19T21:40:35Z")
how do i remove the hubstacks? i dont care if it involves breaking the hubstacks :slight\_smile: --- ## [Hubstack mods?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-mods/3389)
**Author:** [@mattsk8nike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mattsk8nike)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2009, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-mods/3389 "2009-06-19T19:19:38Z")
Is there anyway to mod the hubstack itself? I have another pair so I wanna do something to them. xD --- ## [Paint on top of a dye?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint-on-top-of-a-dye/3377)
**Author:** [@Contagon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Contagon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2009, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint-on-top-of-a-dye/3377 "2009-06-19T16:25:21Z")
I am planning on dying my mosquito and making a splash sort of thing. I was wondering if it is possible to paint on top of the dye to make sure I can make the splash. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=228) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=230)