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by Bantam1
Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:08 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Stella SW 14000 XG (2019) servicing lubes
Replies: 14
Views: 4733

Re: Stella SW 14000 XG (2019) servicing lubes

A little play in the spool shaft is normal. The newest model of the Stella has a special coating on the shaft which reduces the friction amongst some other changes. We call it Infinity Drive. It allows you to turn the handle easier when under a load. The shaft is supported by a bearing on the rotor ...
by Bantam1
Tue Aug 22, 2023 5:29 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Stella SW 14000 XG (2019) servicing lubes
Replies: 14
Views: 4733

Re: Stella SW 14000 XG (2019) servicing lubes

The greases I listed are what we use when we service the Stella in the US. This was also coordinated with our QC engineer while he was here for 4 years. Many tests were completed and 20+ years of my experience went into formulating the best greases to use to provide the best performance and durabili...
by Bantam1
Tue Aug 15, 2023 5:26 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Bantam A Wrong Handle
Replies: 11
Views: 4513

Re: Bantam A Wrong Handle

You can call our customer service at 877-577-0600 to handle the return.
by Bantam1
Tue Aug 15, 2023 5:25 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Stella SW 14000 XG (2019) servicing lubes
Replies: 14
Views: 4733

Re: Stella SW 14000 XG (2019) servicing lubes

If you are not familiar with servicing the Stella I would strongly suggest sending it in for service. There are special tools needed to to remove the drag cover to service the drag washers. I can't remember if you need the special tool to remove the anti reverse bearing on the 14000 or not. Removing...
by Bantam1
Mon Aug 07, 2023 5:39 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: A lot of discontinued parts on fishshop.shimano
Replies: 1
Views: 2533

Re: A lot of discontinued parts on fishshop.shimano

Because of the part number change it is showing as discontinued. The new part numbers (5 digit global) are the correct numbers going forward. It's a long tedious process to change everything over. The gear itself is not discontinued. We are using up stock of the old part numbers if we still have the...
by Bantam1
Thu Jul 27, 2023 7:45 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Custom Reel Painting
Replies: 11
Views: 4688

Re: Custom Reel Painting

I have painted three low profile reels. Two for friends and one for myself. It is time consuming because of all the tape work required and you have to take care to ensure part fitment of the pieces that attach to the frame. Typically a good quality clear coat will be thicker than the actual paint us...
by Bantam1
Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:02 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: What happened to Aldebaran BFS 2022. Why Left and Right handle reels use the same contour star drag?
Replies: 2
Views: 3091

Re: What happened to Aldebaran BFS 2022. Why Left and Right handle reels use the same contour star drag?

I just inspected the first batch we received and the stars are right and left versions. I can only assume the images were from pre production reels or just a mistake was made.
by Bantam1
Mon Jul 17, 2023 5:04 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Is the Shimano/Loomis Conquest line of rods being discontinued or refreshed?
Replies: 2
Views: 2673

Re: Is the Shimano/Loomis Conquest line of rods being discontinued or refreshed?

There are no changes that I am aware of. I cannot comment on retailer stock. Typically they order heavy for the beginning of the season to sell through inventory. There are always backorders to contend with because the factory can only build so many rods per month. I can say that the reason they are...
by Bantam1
Mon Jul 10, 2023 6:59 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: New Stradic Fm
Replies: 19
Views: 3999

Re: New Stradic Fm

The clutch button (aka Thumb Bar) was changed during production. The issues were isolated to the first production runs. It was an adhesive issue that was resolved and eliminated the adhesive and changed to a sonic welded design. We took care of every customer that had an issue. First we had replacem...
by Bantam1
Wed Jul 05, 2023 5:20 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: What happened to Aldebaran BFS 2022. Why Left and Right handle reels use the same contour star drag?
Replies: 2
Views: 3091

Re: What happened to Aldebaran BFS 2022. Why Left and Right handle reels use the same contour star drag?

I can only assume the engineers found the shape to be slightly universal for both left and right hand models. The sweep isn't as aggressive on the star compared to other models.
by Bantam1
Wed Jun 14, 2023 7:31 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Reel Foot Scratches + Saltwater
Replies: 7
Views: 1263

Re: Reel Foot Scratches + Saltwater

The Stella should have a clear plastic decal in the box that is made to wrap around the foot to prevent damage to the finish. Modern reel seats are plastic or composite materials that should not damage the finish, but just in case you can use the clear decal to provide extra protection. If you do en...
by Bantam1
Wed Jun 14, 2023 7:28 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: What is THE crankbait reel in Shimano's lineup to you
Replies: 6
Views: 1816

Re: What is THE crankbait reel in Shimano's lineup to you

Just wanted to give a quick note about the gear ratio being slow on the Conquest. You have to remember it has a slightly taller spool. If you look at the inches per turn, the Conquest is 22" with the 4.8:1 ratio. For comparison a Curado 200PGK (5:1) is 21 IPT. So technically the gear ratio being low...
by Bantam1
Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:13 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: 3x8x2.5 bearings
Replies: 5
Views: 3488

Re: 3x8x2.5 bearings

That part number doesn't exist for us, so I would say we do not have it. With the new global part numbers it creates one part number for every part that cross reference.
by Bantam1
Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:25 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: 3x8x2.5 bearings
Replies: 5
Views: 3488

Re: 3x8x2.5 bearings

We don't list our bearings by size. I would need to at least know what reel and location of the bearing so I can check the part number, then double check the size.
by Bantam1
Mon May 15, 2023 5:15 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Gear Set
Replies: 2
Views: 3091

Re: Gear Set

If you have the 2016 model Curado 70 then yes they use the same gears. The part numbers are the same.

The current 70MGL does not share gears with the older 70 model or the Curado I. It uses it's own gears due to unique tooling.