# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=233 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 234 --- ## [Painting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting/1604)
**Author:** [@Josh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Josh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2009, 1:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting/1604 "2009-04-21T01:37:30Z")
how can i paint my yoyo in a decent quality without it smearing or bulging ??? any tips on how to make cool images --- ## [Silicone pad stickers???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-pad-stickers/1756)
**Author:** [@realityinabox](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/realityinabox)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2009, 10:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-pad-stickers/1756 "2009-04-20T22:55:01Z")
Hey guy, I was wondering if these: http://yoyoexpert.com/product/yoyojam/silicone/index.php are a good idea instead of buying a tube of silicone and doing it myself. Do they last as long? Do they work as well? Would… --- ## [Is there a way to fix my darkmagic axle?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-fix-my-darkmagic-axle/1750)
**Author:** [@L3adrine5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/L3adrine5)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2009, 3:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-fix-my-darkmagic-axle/1750 "2009-04-20T03:36:12Z")
My axle got switched and it became longer than my other darkmagic axle. HELP PLZ!!! :-\[ http://i39.tinypic.com/28kn0j9.jpg http://i41.tinypic.com/j7zzwy.jpg --- ## [New Hybrid Hitman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-hybrid-hitman/1704)
**Author:** [@Tommie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tommie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2009, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-hybrid-hitman/1704 "2009-04-20T03:08:28Z")
I just received a new Hybrid Hitman. It’s waaay unresponsive! I’m paranoid about overtightening so what’s the best way to make it more responsive? I also have a Dark Magic (no mods) and it’s way more responsive. --- ## [Polishing Rims](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-rims/1623)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2009, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-rims/1623 "2009-04-18T16:33:16Z")
The title says it all! How do you do it to a DM? I’m Back! \[shadow=red,left\]I’m Back!\[/shadow\] --- ## [o rings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-rings/1687)
**Author:** [@yoyoman96](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoman96)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2009, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-rings/1687 "2009-04-17T19:27:15Z")
hey guys im kinda new to yoyoing and i was wondering how you change from friction stickers to o rings thanks --- ## [modding a yoyo for free?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-a-yoyo-for-free/1422)
**Author:** [@darkmagic121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/darkmagic121)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2009, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-a-yoyo-for-free/1422 "2009-04-17T03:45:47Z")
Does anybody know if you can mod a Legacy yoyo for free? Like, helping it spin? --- ## [matador spikes on a yyj](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/matador-spikes-on-a-yyj/1683)
**Author:** [@yoyobum](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyobum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2009, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/matador-spikes-on-a-yyj/1683 "2009-04-17T00:26:37Z")
is it possible has anyone tried it grinding the nubs to spikes i might once i get a job and a less expensive yoyo to try it on like a lyn furry or kick side --- ## [Shave double O-rings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shave-double-o-rings/1047)
**Author:** [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2009, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shave-double-o-rings/1047 "2009-04-16T23:47:40Z")
Hey. so today i passed by a small hobby store and asked my dad if we could check it out. They have the basic yo-yos like ST NXG , yomegas, duncans, and some other YYJ like the Lyn Fury. Ok, so It’s Double O-ring and how … --- ## [Strings are mine to short ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-are-mine-to-short/1322)
**Author:** [@Josh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Josh)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2009, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-are-mine-to-short/1322 "2009-04-15T02:54:10Z")
i watch vids and people always have plenty of sting to do their tricks but i barley have enough to do stuff like triple or noting so black hops are Xtra hard i usually just use what ever i was sent in those 6 count bags … --- ## [similar to thin lube =)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/similar-to-thin-lube/1545)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2009, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/similar-to-thin-lube/1545 "2009-04-12T12:51:21Z")
other Thin-Lube-Like Liquids…(i mean other oil, or somthin’ else out there that can make the yoyo unresponsive & not damage (rust) the bearing… “No Using Of Thin Lube & Loosening The Gap.” Other Liquid Thingy Please! P… --- ## [acidental mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/acidental-mods/1339)
**Author:** [@kaiyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kaiyo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2009, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/acidental-mods/1339 "2009-04-12T05:25:54Z")
Has anybody moded there yoyo without trying to. Maybe you could tell about it. Heres my "acidental mod " storie. One day I was playing with my realy responsive Legacy when one of the silocone pads fell out. When I looked… --- ## [First time with the goop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-time-with-the-goop/1468)
**Author:** [@Pheenix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pheenix)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2009, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-time-with-the-goop/1468 "2009-04-09T14:10:28Z")
I bought some silicone at a hardware store. It was flowable and transparent, so I thought it would fit in a yoyo. I love my M1 so much that I decided to put my speedmaker first in line to get some experience with this st… --- ## [How to mod yomega raiders for 2A tutorial!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-mod-yomega-raiders-for-2a-tutorial/1454)
**Author:** [@JeiCheetah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JeiCheetah)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2009, 3:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-mod-yomega-raiders-for-2a-tutorial/1454 "2009-04-08T03:22:22Z")
Many have wondered how. I made a nice video tut for all! http://www.vimeo.com/2253077 check it out, and mod yourself a nice pair of raiders for 2A! Good luck! J. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Legacy mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-mods/1403)
**Author:** [@kaiyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kaiyo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2009, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-mods/1403 "2009-04-05T14:54:16Z")
Can anybody sugest some Legacy mods. If you can thanks. keep spinning yokaiyo --- ## [What can I get?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-can-i-get/1390)
**Author:** [@kpllk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kpllk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2009, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-can-i-get/1390 "2009-04-05T00:44:29Z")
After looking at the accecories ate YYE, I decided I wanted to get a few. I just have one problem. I have a drakmagic. It has an O-ring and some other stuff like that. It just made me wonder what I could and couldn’t… --- ## [bearing cleaners and lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaners-and-lube/1356)
**Author:** [@ATLyoyohitman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ATLyoyohitman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 12:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaners-and-lube/1356 "2009-04-04T00:49:50Z")
besides lighter fluid and mineral spirits, are there any alternative bearing cleaners and do they have a worse effect. and i dont have lube so if i dont lube the bearing after i clean it, what will the results be? also, … --- ## [The Magical Axiom formula!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-magical-axiom-formula/1345)
**Author:** [@MadDog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MadDog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 12:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-magical-axiom-formula/1345 "2009-04-04T00:48:10Z")
I know that many of you people out there have been having problems with Axiom gap slippage problems. Well I have the formula for you. Last night I as messing around with my Axiom and noticed it was slipping more than us… --- ## [Modded Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-bearings/1314)
**Author:** [@jimmyb0nz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jimmyb0nz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 2:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-bearings/1314 "2009-04-03T02:22:24Z")
Any1 do the concave bearing mod to duncan bearings? (standard Mosquito size) Its very thin but can be done very carefully. Mine sits nicely in the center every time. Dif-E konkave cost about 15 bux plus shipping http://y… --- ## [how did Sima do this?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-did-sima-do-this/1351)
**Author:** [@yoyoman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-did-sima-do-this/1351 "2009-04-02T21:44:59Z")
I was just watching 3A Syndrome and it says that in his left hand he is using a Sigma Blade Zwie and it is starburst with a KK aluminum shim and responcive. then in his right hand he is using a Sigma Blade Zwie also an… --- ## [Silicone Recessing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-recessing/985)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-recessing/985 "2009-04-02T06:17:17Z")
Can someone please post what you can use to silicone recess, and how to do it? --- ## [How to take of a bearing shield](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-take-of-a-bearing-shield/1336)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2009, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-take-of-a-bearing-shield/1336 "2009-04-01T22:57:35Z")
So, for those who remember (and care) I broke my duncan bearing. It was dented. So, I discovered how to take of the shield. Do these in order until it comes off. Bang it on the table. Take the C-clip and get it out Use… --- ## [Mods for Legacy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mods-for-legacy/1000)
**Author:** [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2009, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mods-for-legacy/1000 "2009-04-01T18:00:30Z")
Anyone know some??? Not like Silicone, Clean the bearing, stain and those easy ones but like real mods… --- ## [Weight Mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weight-mods/1327)
**Author:** [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2009, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weight-mods/1327 "2009-03-31T02:18:58Z")
How can you make a speedmaker heavier??? --- ## [Show your modified Yo-Yo's.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-modified-yo-yos/999)
**Author:** [@StevenYoYos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StevenYoYos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2009, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-modified-yo-yos/999 "2009-03-30T09:45:25Z")
Let’s see some modified Yo-Yo’s. I will have pictures of my Duncan Butterfly one up. It’s not really modded but it says YoYo on it. I tried to put YoYoExpert on it but i coulden’t put it on there. Let’s see your’s! ~… --- ## [flowable silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/1242)
**Author:** [@Paolo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paolo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2009, 5:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/1242 "2009-03-30T05:23:21Z")
should I put flowable silicone on my m1 or keep it stock --- ## [What does silicone do? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-does-silicone-do/1135)
**Author:** [@realityinabox](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/realityinabox)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2009, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-does-silicone-do/1135 "2009-03-30T02:45:59Z")
Hey guys, I hear a lot of talk on here about silicone and flowable and which to buy and yada yada, but I can’t figure out what it does to the yoyo and why everybody seems to like it so much. Could somebody explain what … --- ## [How to modify yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-modify-yoyos/1151)
**Author:** [@XXXYoyomasterXXX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XXXYoyomasterXXX)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2009, 2:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-modify-yoyos/1151 "2009-03-30T02:36:55Z")
How to modify yoyos? --- ## [Any Modders in The "Hiz Houz"?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-modders-in-the-hiz-houz/1299)
**Author:** [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2009, 12:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-modders-in-the-hiz-houz/1299 "2009-03-30T00:01:42Z")
Ok, that me trying to be slang. But, any modders? Just curious what mods you do. I dont mean like siliconeing and cleaning bearing but like BIG kill yoyo mods!!! -Evan --- ## [nylon string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nylon-string/1269)
**Author:** [@adamistheyoyomaster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamistheyoyomaster)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2009, 3:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nylon-string/1269 "2009-03-29T03:25:27Z")
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