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Step 7Re-assemble the yo-yo.
Once the silicone is dry, the excess silicone removed, and the sides sanded, it's time to put your yo-yo back together.
If you have shims, place one on each side of the bearing before screwing the yo-yo back together.
Shims are available through various yo-yo stores. They help make your gap wider, thus enabling more room for layers of string and making your yo-yo more unresponsive.
Some YoYoJam yo-yos (such as the newer Bolts and the Lyn Fury) already have pretty wide gaps, so shimming is not necessary.
Once you have put the shims in, screw the yo-yo back together and then put your string on. It's always a good idea to fully assemble the yo-yo before putting string on because it helps ensure the string does not end up on the side of the bearing.
Now your yo-yo is ready to go. It takes a few throws for the silicone and bearing to break in – in fact, the first throw of a newly cleaned bearing can seem more responsive than if it was lubed. Don't worry, it loosens up, and soon binding becomes necessary.
If the yo-yo remains highly responsive after a few minutes of play, check the area around the bearing seat for bits of plastic or dried silicone that you may have missed.
Good luck with modding! Please feel free to ask any questions or give me tips on how to make this instructable easier to use.
If you have shims, place one on each side of the bearing before screwing the yo-yo back together.
Shims are available through various yo-yo stores. They help make your gap wider, thus enabling more room for layers of string and making your yo-yo more unresponsive.
Some YoYoJam yo-yos (such as the newer Bolts and the Lyn Fury) already have pretty wide gaps, so shimming is not necessary.
Once you have put the shims in, screw the yo-yo back together and then put your string on. It's always a good idea to fully assemble the yo-yo before putting string on because it helps ensure the string does not end up on the side of the bearing.
Now your yo-yo is ready to go. It takes a few throws for the silicone and bearing to break in – in fact, the first throw of a newly cleaned bearing can seem more responsive than if it was lubed. Don't worry, it loosens up, and soon binding becomes necessary.
If the yo-yo remains highly responsive after a few minutes of play, check the area around the bearing seat for bits of plastic or dried silicone that you may have missed.
Good luck with modding! Please feel free to ask any questions or give me tips on how to make this instructable easier to use.
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