# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=232 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 233 --- ## [DM Mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-mods/2149)
**Author:** [@obiwan1410](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/obiwan1410)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2009, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-mods/2149 "2009-05-07T22:46:55Z")
are there any DM mods besids silacone. and should i sand my starburst --- ## [How many shims?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-many-shims/2191)
**Author:** [@1337pikachu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/1337pikachu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2009, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-many-shims/2191 "2009-05-07T00:11:02Z")
So i have 6 .10in shims and 2 .45in shims, how many of each should i put on? Im not sure how many xD --- ## [What to do if your yoyo is too responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-do-if-your-yoyo-is-too-responsive/2147)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2009, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-do-if-your-yoyo-is-too-responsive/2147 "2009-05-06T00:24:29Z")
Many people were asking, so here goes nothing! If your yoyo is responsive, and it was meant to be unresponsive, do the list. Just play with it for a while. Playing for around 7 hours will break in most, but 10 Balls … --- ## [the panda reborn fail](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-panda-reborn-fail/2133)
**Author:** [@yoyobum](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyobum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2009, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-panda-reborn-fail/2133 "2009-05-04T23:13:41Z")
so i was messin around with the idea of takeing my old flying panda and giving it new life as wings for my pheonix diabolo and so far total fail put pictures up later --- ## [Yo-Yo W/ Caps mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-w-caps-mod/2043)
**Author:** [@Witherslick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Witherslick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2009, 4:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-w-caps-mod/2043 "2009-05-04T04:17:48Z")
Guys if you have a Yo-Yo with caps (like a DM) you can take em off and put string in the gap! I had this idea today. Just wind it in. --- ## [How can i mod my FAST 201](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-mod-my-fast-201/1981)
**Author:** [@onedropeze](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/onedropeze)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2009, 4:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-mod-my-fast-201/1981 "2009-05-03T04:49:20Z")
i saw a youtube video where some kid had moded his FAST. How can i do this --- ## [To make a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/to-make-a-yoyo/2091)
**Author:** [@yoyo\_kid\_easttown\_GR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_kid_easttown_GR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/to-make-a-yoyo/2091 "2009-05-02T15:39:23Z")
I wanted to make a wooden yoyo called the lightining bolt, problem is I have no idea how and I got a couple questions. (I also plan to use a 10 ball bearing, slightly under sized yoyo\[45mm\], and a secret shape ;)) 1)how… --- ## [Best Way](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-way/2087)
**Author:** [@Expert-Tolga](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Expert-Tolga)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-way/2087 "2009-05-02T14:47:32Z")
If you have a yoyo with caps take them of.After that close the area where the response and bearing seat is with tape.Later paint the caps and yoyo. Tip:if it is a Dark Magic etc. you should leave the aluminium rins the … --- ## [Making Yo-Yo's](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-yo-yos/2023)
**Author:** [@raymondini](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/raymondini)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 2:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-yo-yos/2023 "2009-05-02T02:49:27Z")
My dad and I are trying to make a yo-yo. My goal is to make a suitable yo-yo that is all metal, so I don’t have to pay 109 dollars for a cut. Does any one have suggestions for response systems and for size, weight, mater… --- ## [FHZ mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mod/2057)
**Author:** [@PandaJoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PandaJoe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2009, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mod/2057 "2009-05-01T02:12:41Z")
Does anyone know how to do the recessed silicon thing on a FHZ? Perhaps a tut? Or an explanation? Thanks. --- ## [response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response/2042)
**Author:** [@yoyo\_kid\_easttown\_GR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_kid_easttown_GR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2009, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response/2042 "2009-05-01T01:40:41Z")
I have a M1. When I got my slick 6 string it shreaded the silicone. What response should I get that wont get shreaded and will make it unresponsive. (will smooth gen pads work?) --- ## [DIY Hub Spike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-hub-spike/2032)
**Author:** [@jimmyb0nz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jimmyb0nz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2009, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-hub-spike/2032 "2009-04-30T17:17:08Z")
Boredom = mod. I made my own hub spike fly with the tip of a mechanical pencil. Spun it out on a drill and shaped it with a Dremel. It works perfect, snaps in and spins with my hubs. 3 more to go. http://img514.imagesha… --- ## [Thin lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube/1790)
**Author:** [@raymondini](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/raymondini)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2009, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube/1790 "2009-04-30T13:16:24Z")
Does any one have a substitution I could use for thin lube on my DM, I’m moving into advanced and I need to make it less responsive (I’ve using thick lube for a while). Any one have any ideas? ;D --- ## [raiders mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/raiders-mod/1874)
**Author:** [@rh888king](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rh888king)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2009, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/raiders-mod/1874 "2009-04-29T08:56:12Z")
…i understand the sanding plastic spacer thing but wouldnt it be the same size as the mtal spacer??what’s the difference?and i thought overtightening can ruin yoyos? --- ## [glow in the dark string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glow-in-the-dark-string/1848)
**Author:** [@chameleon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chameleon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2009, 5:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glow-in-the-dark-string/1848 "2009-04-29T05:27:43Z")
i need glow in the dark string. anybody have any? or is able to make them!!! --- ## [M1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/m1/1979)
**Author:** [@onedropeze](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/onedropeze)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2009, 1:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/m1/1979 "2009-04-29T01:36:42Z")
please help --- ## [Did I get the right silicone?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/did-i-get-the-right-silicone/1486)
**Author:** [@realityinabox](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/realityinabox)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/did-i-get-the-right-silicone/1486 "2009-04-28T14:01:57Z")
hey guys, I know that flowable silicone is the stuff you’re supposed to use, but i could only find one type at target. It was $3, so I picked it up. It says it is clear silicone II for windows and doors. indoor/outdoo… --- ## [Stuck ball bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-ball-bearing/1716)
**Author:** [@rsmod123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rsmod123)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2009, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-ball-bearing/1716 "2009-04-27T12:38:41Z")
I was randomly yoyoing, when my meteor’s bearing suddenly went silent. It is so akwardly silent, that i think its not even spinning. With a flick, my meteor’s bearing can spin for only 3 seconds, and then dies out. I th… --- ## [making a responsive M1 unresponsive w/o a new bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-a-responsive-m1-unresponsive-w-o-a-new-bearing/1856)
**Author:** [@yoyo\_kid\_easttown\_GR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_kid_easttown_GR)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2009, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-a-responsive-m1-unresponsive-w-o-a-new-bearing/1856 "2009-04-27T06:02:41Z")
As the title suggests I want to make my M1 unresponsive w/o a new bearing. I was thinking a new pad response, but if you have something else for a low cost I’m listining --- ## [I just got done with my face lifts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-just-got-done-with-my-face-lifts/1667)
**Author:** [@ape7566](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ape7566)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2009, 2:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-just-got-done-with-my-face-lifts/1667 "2009-04-26T02:24:47Z")
I just finished my Dark Magic and X-con face lifts and want to show them off And I engraved my X-com just for fun. They are not mirror but they are clean. --- ## [I CAN"T REMOVE MY AXLE!!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-can-t-remove-my-axle-i-need-help/1804)
**Author:** [@L3adrine5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/L3adrine5)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2009, 3:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-can-t-remove-my-axle-i-need-help/1804 "2009-04-25T03:54:08Z")
OK I can’t remove my axel with a rubber band and pliers. I ordered a new axle and got it today. Here is the story: I had a loosen axle about a few days ago, and tried to find my dad’s locktite. I noticed something spill… --- ## [dyeing my yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dyeing-my-yoyo/1838)
**Author:** [@chameleon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chameleon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dyeing-my-yoyo/1838 "2009-04-24T15:52:54Z")
i need to know if i could dye my yoyo its a metal superstar. --- ## [G.5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g-5/1839)
**Author:** [@chameleon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chameleon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g-5/1839 "2009-04-24T13:17:02Z")
can people post some pics of the G.5, NOT G5. G POINT 5 --- ## [I dyed an Mexican Wrestler ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-dyed-an-mexican-wrestler/1821)
**Author:** [@ape7566](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ape7566)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2009, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-dyed-an-mexican-wrestler/1821 "2009-04-23T20:42:48Z")
This is the first time I have dyed any thing and it turned out OK I guess. :-\\ The yo-yo is an Luchador from Throw Down yo-yos, some one modded it to have a SPR and it wobbles like a bad tire. The counted weights are so… --- ## [synergy caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/synergy-caps/1827)
**Author:** [@Trace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Trace)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2009, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/synergy-caps/1827 "2009-04-23T18:07:24Z")
Does any one know if they work good in an X ConVict? --- ## [Ding/Scratch ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ding-scratch/1805)
**Author:** [@1337pikachu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/1337pikachu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2009, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ding-scratch/1805 "2009-04-22T14:23:38Z")
Well today I hit my Dark magic on the ground by accident and it made a ding/scratch, but it didnt go through the metal or anything, but i was wondering if there is a way to like coat it so it looks like nothing is there … --- ## [Making Strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-strings/1755)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2009, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-strings/1755 "2009-04-22T01:22:56Z")
I have a problem. When I’m done making my strings, you have the nail on one end, the string stretched across, and the drill right? How do you put the string together after that? My string just bundles up together and I h… --- ## [Dyes???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dyes/1797)
**Author:** [@DavetheDude](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DavetheDude)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2009, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dyes/1797 "2009-04-22T01:22:16Z")
So guys i decided to dye some of my string.At first i used this tablet dye but i felt like it wasn’t dark enough.I could still see some white spots and stuff. So I was wondering is there any specific dyes you use or any … --- ## [string swivels ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-swivels/1780)
**Author:** [@yoyobum](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyobum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2009, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-swivels/1780 "2009-04-21T17:13:47Z")
here is what i know it removes string tension adjustment needs and it took me 6 hours to finally get it proper i used 2 strings but it works dont know about with metals though might get scratched basically measure enough… --- ## [Kickside mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kickside-mod/1772)
**Author:** [@AJelsma](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AJelsma)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2009, 3:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kickside-mod/1772 "2009-04-21T03:34:54Z")
So I am brand new to yo-yoing i just ordered my first yo-yo last Saturday. It is a YYJ kickside (white) and I was wondering if I have to do anything to it. Also tell me if yo-yoing is the correct term thanks [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=231) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=233)