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redlite · 08-21-2003, 11:24 AM

Having trouble with my Shimano 4500 B baitrunner. The knob on the handle doesn't seem to want to turn so good. I have tried spraying all kinds of lubricants on it, even Motion Lotion, and it still won't spin freely. I took it to the place I bought it and he did the same (minus the motion lotion) and still nothing. The handle is not removable ( a fixed pin system) so I can't just take it out. I just tried soaking it in WD-40 for two days and still no improvement. It doesn't appear to be bent either. Is there any where around the Quincy area I could just buy a replacement handle? I don't want to have to send it to Shimano and be with out it. Advice appreciated.

08-21-2003, 11:24 AM	#1
redlite Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kingston, Ma Posts: 2,294	Shimano Reel parts Having trouble with my Shimano 4500 B baitrunner. The knob on the handle doesn't seem to want to turn so good. I have tried spraying all kinds of lubricants on it, even Motion Lotion, and it still won't spin freely. I took it to the place I bought it and he did the same (minus the motion lotion) and still nothing. The handle is not removable ( a fixed pin system) so I can't just take it out. I just tried soaking it in WD-40 for two days and still no improvement. It doesn't appear to be bent either. Is there any where around the Quincy area I could just buy a replacement handle? I don't want to have to send it to Shimano and be with out it. Advice appreciated.