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The MC Works aftermarket handles - maintenance issues

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Brandon Khoo:
I regard the aftermarket handle from MC Works as easily the best on the market. While the handle may seem bulletproof, I have found that it requires regular maintenance. The maintenance is simple in that what you need to do is strip the handle assembly completely and ensure that all parts are properly washed, particularly the bearings. If you don't do this, the bearings are very susceptible to corrosion.

I have had the bearings on one of my handles rust to the point where they simply fell apart. Regular maintenance will ensure this doesn't occur.

Rory McPherson:
Just read this post and rushed out to the studio and took my two handles off their reels- Aggh . Great you brought this up , one handle the bearing nearest the shaft is rough and I think rusted but I can't get it out of the handle part , tried heat ,Inox,and ice. The other handle I just can't even undo the screw.
So it's a trip to the tackle shop ,Yeehaa.
Love the handles , have them on 8000 stellas and think they transform the reels.

Jon Li:
Hi Brandon ,

Good posting , thanks . I will have inform those who have bought the MC Works handles on this issue and will ask Mogi-san to make sure MC Works is told about this so they can change the bearings to the better quality ones .

Jon .

Brandon Khoo:
thanks Jon
That would actually be a good idea. To be fair to MC Works, they may already be using top quality bearings.
All bearings would rust under those circumstances.

All I know is two of my handles are out of action till I can get replacement bearings.

Mark Harris:
I would hope they use standard sized bearings to make that replacement an easy job.

Interestingly I have never had any knob bearing issues with the factory Shimano handles, but my Dogfight rusted out in a fashion that sounds similar to the MC Works experience. The Shimano handles and Dogfight get the same regular treatment - i.e. no stripping but a wash and spray with a spot of WD40 after each use.

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