# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=84 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 85 --- ## [Response systems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-systems/61539)
**Author:** [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2013, 11:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-systems/61539 "2013-12-01T23:56:20Z")
Currently I’ve been using flowable silicon, but it’s so annoying to replace, because it takes forever! I hate how if it falls out of my favorite flow, there goes a whole day of throwing it. I’ve also had my tube of silic… --- ## [What are good flowable silicone replacements?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-good-flowable-silicone-replacements/61664)
**Author:** [@DRN](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DRN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2013, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-good-flowable-silicone-replacements/61664 "2013-12-01T08:25:17Z")
Other than RTV. I recently figured that neither my nearby OSH nor Home Depot have any Flowable/RTV silicone. Is there any silicone that would replace it well? I did buy a “DAP All-purpose Adhesive Sealant 100% silicone… --- ## [Taking out Quest Caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/taking-out-quest-caps/61482)
**Author:** [@yomagic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomagic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2013, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/taking-out-quest-caps/61482 "2013-11-27T22:06:16Z")
Anyone know a good way to take out the caps on the quest? Not lateral caps but the regular caps that come on it. I didn’t know the quests caps were metal and assume they were plastic like every other yoyojam and tried to… --- ## [HELP!!! No! Shutter string eater now.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913)
**Author:** [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2013, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913 "2013-11-27T16:54:08Z")
NOO!!! So no more shutter for me… I was trying to take my shutter bearing out, but i didnt have my regular bearing removal tool on me so i used a pair of pliers that we had. In the process of taking the bearing out I sli… --- ## [Photon Spirit Stack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/photon-spirit-stack/61560)
**Author:** [@Fasky](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fasky)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2013, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/photon-spirit-stack/61560 "2013-11-27T05:34:58Z")
I was wondering how to take the stacks off. They’re really loud also can u put normal hubstacks on these? --- ## [Does YYJ Thin lube expire?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-yyj-thin-lube-expire/61467)
**Author:** [@CaoJAsian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaoJAsian)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2013, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-yyj-thin-lube-expire/61467 "2013-11-26T18:13:15Z")
So I spent the last half hour or so cleaning a bunch of bearings, put a, maybe, 3-4 year old drop of YYJ thin lube lube in each, and now they’re all responsive. They weren’t like that before, so did I just screw up clean… --- ## [Paperless damage removal pics.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paperless-damage-removal-pics/61531)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2013, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paperless-damage-removal-pics/61531 "2013-11-26T17:03:35Z")
Just a little something to show you that sand paper is not always needed to remove damage. These are some pics of my guarded secret. End result is a bead blast looking fresh and new! http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7309/1… --- ## [Made some string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/made-some-string/61391)
**Author:** [@avanord](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/avanord)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2013, 5:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/made-some-string/61391 "2013-11-25T05:13:19Z")
So I have been doing some research and decided I would like to tackle making my own string. Today after work I headed to walmart and picked out four obnoxious colors of polyester thread. Made a quick jig with info found… --- ## [What do you recommend I do to mod a Dark Magic 2?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-you-recommend-i-do-to-mod-a-dark-magic-2/61293)
**Author:** [@shawn18](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shawn18)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2013, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-you-recommend-i-do-to-mod-a-dark-magic-2/61293 "2013-11-24T18:52:04Z")
Okay I just bought a Dark Magic 2 and it should be here by the end of the week. Is there anything I should do to mod it? --- ## [MB's Soda lovers thread! Soda blast that is...Soda news!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mbs-soda-lovers-thread-soda-blast-that-is-soda-news/53419)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2013, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mbs-soda-lovers-thread-soda-blast-that-is-soda-news/53419 "2013-11-24T03:56:39Z")
I will soon to be not offering soda blasting anymore. My opinion is that it offers very little benefit if any over the bead blasting I provide. I will only be doing special order items with soda. I will offer it until my… --- ## [Bearing Break In](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-break-in/61364)
**Author:** [@PAPO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PAPO)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2013, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-break-in/61364 "2013-11-23T16:54:08Z")
Even after a handful of bearings that I (think) I’ve broken in I still feel a bit unsure as to what to expect, and I’m sure other newbies are too. so typically I find it will go like this (assuming it doesn’t come full … --- ## [removing paint](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-paint/61416)
**Author:** [@johnnymagic86](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/johnnymagic86)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2013, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-paint/61416 "2013-11-23T06:57:06Z")
A couple of years ago I had my onedrop 54 painted. What is the best way to remove the paint without messing up the finish of the yoyo underneath? --- ## [Fast Eddy Looper and Shooter quality control issues...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fast-eddy-looper-and-shooter-quality-control-issues/61445)
**Author:** [@SketchMan3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SketchMan3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fast-eddy-looper-and-shooter-quality-control-issues/61445 "2013-11-22T23:21:47Z")
Not really sure if this is the proper place to put this thread but oh well. So, I headed on over to the local Family Dollar store and happened to see a couple “YoYo” brand yoyos that touted themselves as “Pro Level, Per… --- ## [TMBR Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-problem/61427)
**Author:** [@J\_Singh\_2K](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/J_Singh_2K)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-problem/61427 "2013-11-22T15:43:21Z")
Hi guys! I purchased this freemont at the PA states after party. Today, I got a knot and unscrewed it. When screwing it back together, not overtightening, the woods side piece popped out. Should I contact the store, con… --- ## [DT string falls into spacer problem.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dt-string-falls-into-spacer-problem/61317)
**Author:** [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 11:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dt-string-falls-into-spacer-problem/61317 "2013-11-21T23:18:15Z")
Hey! I have a question- on the dollar tree yoyo, how do you keep the string from falling inbetween the spacer and the bearing? This happens on 2 out of the 4 DTs i have right now. Where should i sand the spacer to stop … --- ## [Urgent! PLease reply in the next hour!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/urgent-please-reply-in-the-next-hour/61338)
**Author:** [@skilledyoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skilledyoyoer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/urgent-please-reply-in-the-next-hour/61338 "2013-11-21T19:10:12Z")
I’m trying to clean my friend’s bearing. But I can’t get it out of the bearing seat. It is so tight. The yoyo is a Magic yoyo T6 superbow or something and I am using a YYF Multitool. Any suggestions? --- ## [How do I fix my yoyo???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-fix-my-yoyo/61387)
**Author:** [@shawn18](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shawn18)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-fix-my-yoyo/61387 "2013-11-21T03:56:24Z")
Okay so I’ve had to unscrew my yoyo a hundred times and now it won’t tighten :cry: is there any way I can fix it? --- ## [A Permanent Fix for YYF Spacers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-permanent-fix-for-yyf-spacers/59800)
**Author:** [@J31](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/J31)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2013, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-permanent-fix-for-yyf-spacers/59800 "2013-11-20T14:44:19Z")
Leading up to the release of the CLYW Yeti, I read a lot of complaints and information related to the YYF spacers being used. After receiving my Yeti along with a YYF Protostar, I had agree with what I had read, the only… --- ## [What string comes with Werrd yo yos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-comes-with-werrd-yo-yos/61343)
**Author:** [@hiltonking](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hiltonking)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2013, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-comes-with-werrd-yo-yos/61343 "2013-11-20T13:51:28Z")
Doe anyone know what string Werrd ships their yo yos with? --- ## [Yoyojam Matrixx C bearing/dual silicone conversion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-matrixx-c-bearing-dual-silicone-conversion/61301)
**Author:** [@3yo3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/3yo3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2013, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-matrixx-c-bearing-dual-silicone-conversion/61301 "2013-11-20T02:15:52Z")
Hey guys, did one of these about 2 weeks ago, and shipped it off. Meant to take pics but forgot! Whoops! Guy really liked it, so much so that he sent 2 more to do!!! This time I decided to document it so I could show a… --- ## [help on bearing sizes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-on-bearing-sizes/61361)
**Author:** [@SaltySalvador](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SaltySalvador)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2013, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-on-bearing-sizes/61361 "2013-11-20T01:42:28Z")
Hello. We all know that the 2 most common bearing sizes we use are c and d sized bearings correct? I happen to have a yoyo that is missing a bearing but requires one that is smaller than a d sized bearing. Any clue what … --- ## [Bearing stuck on Multi-Tool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-stuck-on-multi-tool/61327)
**Author:** [@LeftyLink](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyLink)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2013, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-stuck-on-multi-tool/61327 "2013-11-19T18:34:57Z")
I tried getting the bearing out of my G-Funk, but now the bearing is EXTREMELY stuck on my multi tool. Any thoughts on how to get it out? --- ## [O-Ring too big???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-ring-too-big/61285)
**Author:** [@JuhnLuk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JuhnLuk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2013, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-ring-too-big/61285 "2013-11-19T14:11:21Z")
Hey guys, I’m having an issue with my YYF Onestar. I’m not sure what happened, but somewhere along the way, one of my o-rings fell out in the middle of a throw. However, I can’t get it back in! It seems too big! When I … --- ## [Yoyo string making help!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-string-making-help/61321)
**Author:** [@\_YO\_2team](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_YO_2team)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2013, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-string-making-help/61321 "2013-11-19T11:50:39Z")
I am going to start making yoyo string.I have general idea of what you need like a drill but is there any other easer way to make.Im going to sell it on the forums later so who ever helps the most I’ll send some out to y… --- ## [A Request for a Duncan ButterFly Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-request-for-a-duncan-butterfly-mod/61341)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2013, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-request-for-a-duncan-butterfly-mod/61341 "2013-11-19T10:46:09Z")
As the subject states, I am looking for a modification for a Duncan Butterfly. I think this has been done before. I cannot do it. 1: Budget. I have budget, but I will need to know estimated real costs. I may be way off.… --- ## [Hey brass players.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hey-brass-players/61287)
**Author:** [@Seazerd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Seazerd)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2013, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hey-brass-players/61287 "2013-11-18T17:15:19Z")
Have you ever tried putting valve oil in a bearing? I just got some after recently getting into yoyoing. I’m just curious if anybody tried this. Or is t even effective. --- ## [Laser Engraving?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/laser-engraving/61305)
**Author:** [@Capes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Capes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2013, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/laser-engraving/61305 "2013-11-18T05:25:11Z")
anyone do laser engraving? --- ## [Flowable Silicone...all metal throws? how to improve the grip?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-all-metal-throws-how-to-improve-the-grip/61024)
**Author:** [@kay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kay)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2013, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-all-metal-throws-how-to-improve-the-grip/61024 "2013-11-17T20:50:50Z")
i’ve siliconed my CLYW, for some reason it works amazingly well, it’s grips fine and the silicone stays in place for a long period of use… but asian throws usually have thinner response “circles” and the silicone doesn’… --- ## [OD 10 Ball Shields Q](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-10-ball-shields-q/61158)
**Author:** [@thedash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thedash)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2013, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-10-ball-shields-q/61158 "2013-11-17T20:46:29Z")
In a OD 10 Ball does having the shields on or off affect how quite the bearing is? --- ## [Anodization weight differences](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodization-weight-differences/61163)
**Author:** [@beezy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beezy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2013, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodization-weight-differences/61163 "2013-11-17T19:44:37Z")
OK, so I could’ve sworn I read somewhere that depending on the anodization thickness, type of dyes used, etc… the final weight of a yoyo will vary within a gram or so. Please, someone who knows what is up, enlighten me b… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=83) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=85)