# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=230 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 231 --- ## [888 mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888-mod/3274)
**Author:** [@gostop266](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gostop266)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2009, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888-mod/3274 "2009-06-19T01:39:03Z")
what is the best way to mod a yoyofactory eight8eight? --- ## [Beefcaking a Duncan Mosquito?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beefcaking-a-duncan-mosquito/3372)
**Author:** [@Contagon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Contagon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2009, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beefcaking-a-duncan-mosquito/3372 "2009-06-19T01:07:16Z")
Does anyone know if it is possible to beefcake a Duncan Mosquito? And can you add thicker duncan spacers in it? I know you can't add YYJ shims in it. Thanks, Co… --- ## [!!!URGENT!!! Mosquito Mod !!!URGENT!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/urgent-mosquito-mod-urgent/2955)
**Author:** [@eal87ha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eal87ha)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2009, 11:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/urgent-mosquito-mod-urgent/2955 "2009-06-18T23:33:35Z")
YO PEEPS, I told my friend I’d Mod his mosquito, any help??? I’d like to make It sleep long, and have it be unresponsive. \[shadow=red,left\]HELP, I NEED THIS SOON!!!\[/shadow\] http://HELP!!! :o :o :o :o … --- ## [Is there any way to mod a One Drop?....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-mod-a-one-drop/3340)
**Author:** [@xteejayx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xteejayx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2009, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-mod-a-one-drop/3340 "2009-06-18T11:42:14Z")
:wink: m1 and Project?.. --- ## [speedmaker starburst?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speedmaker-starburst/3071)
**Author:** [@nowhere\_kid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nowhere_kid)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2009, 2:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speedmaker-starburst/3071 "2009-06-18T02:34:18Z")
I’m getting a speedmaker soon and i prefer a unresponsive yoyo an i was wondering if i should sand down the starburst --- ## [help!!!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/3338)
**Author:** [@sonotfair](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sonotfair)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2009, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/3338 "2009-06-17T23:48:44Z")
I have a throw monkey yo yo & when i went to the store to get an o ring they had 32 sizes. What size should i get?Help!!! I need it soon because my friction sticker is wearing thin! I’m desperate. --- ## [my string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-string/3257)
**Author:** [@Apetrunk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apetrunk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2009, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-string/3257 "2009-06-17T20:10:19Z")
This might go in the General Yoyo Topic, but I have to say that I just made my first string. I think it ended up being type 6 because one of the threads broke but I still like it. I used cotton covered polyester and it’s… --- ## [legacy weights](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-weights/2970)
**Author:** [@m\_yoyo13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/m_yoyo13)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2009, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-weights/2970 "2009-06-16T16:44:04Z")
does anyone now how to remove the washer in a legacy ??? ;D --- ## [ultamate sleeping DM](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ultamate-sleeping-dm/2459)
**Author:** [@Tiki-Rex](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tiki-Rex)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2009, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ultamate-sleeping-dm/2459 "2009-06-14T07:54:12Z")
Ok here is my formula for anyone that just got a dm, when you get it, you use it enough to break in the bearing (Don’t clean it that is not as affective as breaking it in). After the bearing is broken in I use thin lube … --- ## [bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing/3167)
**Author:** [@vincent](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vincent)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2009, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing/3167 "2009-06-13T18:02:57Z")
i need to clean my bearing but i dont have mineral spirits…wat else is good for cleaning bearings? --- ## [metal zero kits?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-zero-kits/3158)
**Author:** [@druminpython](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/druminpython)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2009, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-zero-kits/3158 "2009-06-13T17:34:43Z")
i know you can buy hubstacks for a fhz and weight rings for them too but i just recently bought a satined sillirecessed 1st run metal zero and i ant hubstacks on them but i dont know if there are kits any way any kits at… --- ## [fhz dot brake mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-dot-brake-mod/2981)
**Author:** [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2009, 3:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-dot-brake-mod/2981 "2009-06-13T03:23:54Z")
i’ve posted around asking about this mod after hearing it described and no one seemed to know what i was talking about. so, being the brave soul i am (did i say brave? i meant stupid!), i decided to just go ahead and tr… --- ## [My first yoyo Mod (feedback appreciated)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-yoyo-mod-feedback-appreciated/2903)
**Author:** [@Dabrenn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dabrenn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2009, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-yoyo-mod-feedback-appreciated/2903 "2009-06-12T15:41:47Z")
I recently modded my FHz because i wasn’t playing with it much since I recently got a PGM and i like it much better so i though i would try my hand at modding. I did the recessing with a drill and a jewelers screwdriver… --- ## [How to make a better yo-yo string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-better-yo-yo-string/3079)
**Author:** [@yoyodude](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodude)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2009, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-better-yo-yo-string/3079 "2009-06-11T01:16:35Z")
I already know how to make yo-yo string, but I would like to know any other ways to do it so that I can make various strings at once. Also a list of thread types along with their average cost and durability. Also how man… --- ## [My DM went responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dm-went-responsive/3073)
**Author:** [@Smoke770077](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Smoke770077)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2009, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dm-went-responsive/3073 "2009-06-10T22:58:37Z")
I was trying to learn Organized and got stuck and a little frustrated so I just started screwing around and went to do Ninja Vanish and my DM shot back to my hand.Ouch… So I rubbed my knuckles and loosened the gap a litt… --- ## [Mod my FHZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-my-fhz/3057)
**Author:** [@ATLyoyohitman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ATLyoyohitman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2009, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-my-fhz/3057 "2009-06-09T13:51:27Z")
i have a custom dyed higby fhz that i won at nc states and i wanted to know if somebody very trustworthy could sili recess it and like satin it or something. I could ship it to you w/ the money for the mod and you could … --- ## [remove caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remove-caps/2990)
**Author:** [@m\_yoyo13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/m_yoyo13)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2009, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/remove-caps/2990 "2009-06-08T21:37:04Z")
can anyone tell me how to remove the caps on a dark magic w/o a suction cup ??? --- ## [FHZ MODS PLZ???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mods-plz/2953)
**Author:** [@eal87ha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eal87ha)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2009, 12:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mods-plz/2953 "2009-06-07T00:55:39Z")
??? ??? ??? DOES ANYONE KNOW ANY GOOD MODS FOR THE FHZ I mainly would like to know how to add hubstacks to one :slight\_smile: HELP \[shadow=red,left\]HELP\[/shadow\] HELP --- ## [What yoyo should I buy and how should I mod it?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-should-i-buy-and-how-should-i-mod-it/2557)
**Author:** [@TyphonSlayer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TyphonSlayer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2009, 12:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-should-i-buy-and-how-should-i-mod-it/2557 "2009-06-07T00:54:10Z")
I’m going to be going on a yoyonation “shopping spree” :wink: and I’m not sure what to get. Here’s my list so far. Aquarius Dark Magic KonKave bearing with spacers/shims Does this sound good? Is there anything I sho… --- ## [dark magic tips](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-tips/2945)
**Author:** [@m\_yoyo13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/m_yoyo13)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2009, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-tips/2945 "2009-06-06T22:09:34Z")
does anyone have any tips on playing with a dark magic? because i just order one 2 days ago and was just wondering --- ## [How do you remove a Aquarius bearing out of a Sunset Trajectory?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-remove-a-aquarius-bearing-out-of-a-sunset-trajectory/2926)
**Author:** [@L3adrine5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/L3adrine5)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2009, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-remove-a-aquarius-bearing-out-of-a-sunset-trajectory/2926 "2009-06-06T18:45:33Z")
Lets see… I tried messing around and got my aquarius bearing and place it with the sunset bearing in the sunset trajectory. Now that I beefcaked it, I cant seem to remove the bearing out. I tried pliers. Help Plz --- ## [Furry Yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/furry-yoyo/2701)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2009, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/furry-yoyo/2701 "2009-06-05T23:02:21Z")
Can you make a furry yoyo? If you can, I’m patenting it! :smiley: Edit: Furry as in metal with fluff over it. --- ## [can you replace worn brakepads on Duncan Avenger??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-replace-worn-brakepads-on-duncan-avenger/2924)
**Author:** [@rocky](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rocky)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2009, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-replace-worn-brakepads-on-duncan-avenger/2924 "2009-06-05T19:18:45Z")
Can you replace breakpads on Duncan Avenger?? --- ## [Friction stickers/Dif Pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/friction-stickers-dif-pads/2930)
**Author:** [@titanium221](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/titanium221)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2009, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/friction-stickers-dif-pads/2930 "2009-06-05T13:43:57Z")
does anybody know what size dif pads are the same size as friction stickers on a duncan freehand? I am leaving for a week at 10:00 this morning, so quick answers are much apreciated. Thanks! -Titanium221 --- ## [Not a Mod, but still...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/not-a-mod-but-still/2842)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2009, 1:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/not-a-mod-but-still/2842 "2009-06-04T01:12:25Z")
I want to make a wooden yoyo, mighty flea shaped. It’ll be my “junk yoyo”, small, for trips, so if I lose it it’s not that bad, and it will be able to fit anywhere (almost) So, the problem is the yoyo is going to be real… --- ## [Sili?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sili/2858)
**Author:** [@Mitch\_G](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mitch_G)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2009, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sili/2858 "2009-06-03T15:41:06Z")
Can you sili a project 1? ??? --- ## [my string tear ........](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-string-tear/2711)
**Author:** [@moshko](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/moshko)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-string-tear/2711 "2009-06-02T15:59:05Z")
well now i have a yoyo but no string… and i live in a place which a sheepment from your site cost 20$ so well im sure i hav the string i need in my country but i dont know what its name or from where can i get it… plea… --- ## [how do you paint loop 720s?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-paint-loop-720s/2827)
**Author:** [@xdeadeye00x](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xdeadeye00x)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 5:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-paint-loop-720s/2827 "2009-06-02T05:10:08Z")
i was wondering what paint i should buy for my clear 720s?what works best? --- ## [need help with my 720s](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-my-720s/2615)
**Author:** [@xdeadeye00x](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xdeadeye00x)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-my-720s/2615 "2009-06-02T00:50:42Z")
how do you change the string response in the loop 720s, i’m pretty lost Sad anyone have a tut? --- ## [Can you mod a Lyn fury?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-mod-a-lyn-fury/2814)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2009, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-mod-a-lyn-fury/2814 "2009-06-01T04:08:08Z")
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