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by tdm
Thu Jan 25, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Chronarch MGL...
Replies: 10
Views: 1073

Re: Chronarch MGL...

The Metanium has an Mg side plate. It is not CI4. The Aldebaran uses carbon side plates, maybe that is where the confusion happened. Stripped threads in the composite side plates isn't very common. It usually only happens if you overtighten the screw, or cross thread it slightly. Remember they are ...
by tdm
Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:13 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Chronarch MGL...
Replies: 10
Views: 1073

Re: Chronarch MGL...

I appreciate all the response so far but as an owner of 2 Metanium, 4 Bantam and a few more, I know for sure that the screws go through the frame and into the side handle plate so the new Metanium DC based on that platform should not be any different and yes, all pictures show that to be the case. ...
by tdm
Wed Jan 24, 2024 1:00 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Chronarch MGL...
Replies: 10
Views: 1073

Re: Chronarch MGL...

If the palm side plate and the star drag are Ci4 and the handle side plate stays magnesium, then I'm all in!
by tdm
Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Chronarch MGL...
Replies: 10
Views: 1073

Re: Chronarch MGL...

I appreciate all the response so far but as an owner of 2 Metanium, 4 Bantam and a few more, I know for sure that the screws go through the frame and into the side handle plate so the new Metanium DC based on that platform should not be any different and yes, all pictures show that to be the case. S...
by tdm
Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:26 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Chronarch MGL...
Replies: 10
Views: 1073

Chronarch MGL...

One of the screw holes in the handle side plate is now stripped for some reason (located at the bottom closest to the reel foot), I was just doing a regular maintenace and always been very careful with my reels when it comes down to tightening those screws specially when a screw is going into a plas...
by tdm
Fri Jan 19, 2024 5:58 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2024 Metanium DC
Replies: 45
Views: 22648

Re: 2024 Metanium DC

A Shimano Pro staff mentioned Ci4+ side plates on US version, both side plates or just palming side plate?

Screws going into a handle side Ci4+ side plate is a big NO NO for me.
by tdm
Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:24 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Bearing oil
Replies: 3
Views: 522

Re: Bearing oil

My apologies if this goes in a different forum. Wasn’t sure. Wondering what bearing oil are you using for Shimano reels. I used to use yellow rocket fuel but I’m running low. What’s the standard out there currently. Thanks. Bantam Oil dude! https://fishshop.shimano.com/collections/lubricants/produc...
by tdm
Mon Jan 08, 2024 8:45 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2024 Releases/Rumors
Replies: 42
Views: 151400

Re: 2024 Releases/Rumors

Why did it took them almost half a decade to add dc brakes into a 2020 reel? Its not like they had to build a brand new frame and a digital braking system. I could be wrong on this, but this new Metanium DC looks like it's a bit wider than the non-DC version. Only makes sense since the 20 Metanium ...
by tdm
Sun Jan 07, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: USDM Metanium spool
Replies: 1
Views: 33520

Re: USDM Metanium spool

If it's for a 20 Metanium then the link is below:

https://fishshop.shimano.com/products/100BS
by tdm
Sun Nov 19, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Antares DC 21 grease
Replies: 15
Views: 4296

Re: Antares DC 21 grease

NGLI-0 too thick for AR bearing?
by tdm
Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: 2017 Scorpion DC Handle Replacement Options
Replies: 4
Views: 3214

Re: 2017 Scorpion DC Handle Replacement Options

Most current Shimano casting reel handle will fit, I've replaced all of my Shimano HG reels that came with 84MM handle with 90MM -18 Bantam MGL XG handle assembly, including my 17 Scorpion DC and added couple more bearings, 96MM from other models should also fit with no problem. I know Curado 71 HG...
by tdm
Wed Oct 18, 2023 5:55 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: 2017 Scorpion DC Handle Replacement Options
Replies: 4
Views: 3214

Re: 2017 Scorpion DC Handle Replacement Options

Most current Shimano casting reel handle will fit, I've replaced all of my Shimano HG reels that came with 84MM handle with 90MM -18 Bantam MGL XG handle assembly, including my 17 Scorpion DC and added couple more bearings, 96MM from other models should also fit with no problem. I know Curado 71 HG ...
by tdm
Fri Aug 18, 2023 6:29 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Bantam A Wrong Handle
Replies: 11
Views: 4520

Re: Bantam A Wrong Handle

I'm speaking from experience since I've bought quite a few 18 and 22 Bantam XG handle assembly from Shimano. I use them to upgrade the stock handles on all of my reels. 18 and 22 Bantam 150 and 150HG comes with 84MM handles. 18 and 22 Bantam XG comes with 90MM handles. Chronarch MGL 6 gear and 7 ge...
by tdm
Wed Aug 16, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Bantam A Wrong Handle
Replies: 11
Views: 4520

Re: Bantam A Wrong Handle

I'm speaking from experience since I've bought quite a few 18 and 22 Bantam XG handle assembly from Shimano. I use them to upgrade the stock handles on all of my reels. 18 and 22 Bantam 150 and 150HG comes with 84MM handles. 18 and 22 Bantam XG comes with 90MM handles. Chronarch MGL 6 gear and 7 ge...
by tdm
Wed Aug 16, 2023 5:23 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Bantam A Wrong Handle
Replies: 11
Views: 4520

Re: Bantam A Wrong Handle

I'm speaking from experience since I've bought quite a few 18 and 22 Bantam XG handle assembly from Shimano. I use them to upgrade the stock handles on all of my reels. 18 and 22 Bantam 150 and 150HG comes with 84MM handles. 18 and 22 Bantam XG comes with 90MM handles. Chronarch MGL 6 gear and 7 ge...