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Title: GPA Custom Power Knob for Shimano
Post by: Jay Burgess on September 14, 2011, 06:17:32 PM

Ok so I've just received my GPA knob in L (42mm) for my Stella 5000SW and it didn't come with any instructions... ok, so I thought it would just be a straight swap with the old one, simple enough... except for the fact that the existing bearings don't seem to fit the recess on the GPA knob?? Dunno if it's something stupid that I'm not considering or maybe I've just had too many beers  ???

Title: Re: GPA Custom Power Knob for Shimano
Post by: Ricky Lim on September 14, 2011, 07:41:57 PM

 :D  :D can't help u with the handle Jay.
Just want to say no such thing as too many beers  ;D ;D

Title: Re: GPA Custom Power Knob for Shimano
Post by: Jay Burgess on September 14, 2011, 07:46:53 PM

Quote from: Ricky Lim on September 14, 2011, 07:41:57 PM

:D  :D can't help u with the handle Jay.
Just want to say no such thing as too many beers  ;D ;D

I like your thinking Ricky!

Title: Re: GPA Custom Power Knob for Shimano
Post by: Michael Adolfsen on September 15, 2011, 04:40:30 AM

Hi Jay
I have the same problem, bought one for my 8000 SW, but funny enough i fits my 6000 fa instead. F.....K
Now i need to buy a new for the 8000, not GPA though.

Cheers

Michael

Title: Re: GPA Custom Power Knob for Shimano
Post by: Sam Morrison on September 15, 2011, 05:43:16 AM

Power Knob tutorial - Lurepassion Production (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI5CQLlG3ss#)

Hows your Italian? May help you out Jay... 8)

Title: Re: GPA Custom Power Knob for Shimano
Post by: Jay Burgess on September 15, 2011, 09:46:05 AM

Quote from: Michael Adolfsen on September 15, 2011, 04:40:30 AM

Hi Jay
I have the same problem, bought one for my 8000 SW, but funny enough i fits my 6000 fa instead. F.....K
Now i need to buy a new for the 8000, not GPA though.

Cheers

Michael

Glad to hear that I am not the only one with problems, Michael. I have sent an email to the store that sold it to try to find out any info.

Looks like I might need to buy another one for my 5000SW  :-\ No timee before my next trip though, I fly out tomorrow!

Title: Re: GPA Custom Power Knob for Shimano
Post by: Tim Jeffs on September 15, 2011, 05:30:51 PM

Jay I had the same problem with another aftermarket knob that didn't fit the reel it was meant to "go straight onto". I went to Statewide Bearings with the handle and knob and walked out $20 later with the right fitting bearings. It did put me off aftermarket stuff though, especially when something you buy to fit doesn't.

Title: Re: GPA Custom Power Knob for Shimano
Post by: Jay Burgess on September 15, 2011, 06:19:04 PM

Quote from: Tim Jeffs on September 15, 2011, 05:30:51 PM

Jay I had the same problem with another aftermarket knob that didn't fit the reel it was meant to "go straight onto". I went to Statewide Bearings with the handle and knob and walked out $20 later with the right fitting bearings. It did put me off aftermarket stuff though, especially when something you buy to fit doesn't.

Doesn't put me off aftermarket stuff, just this brand!

Think I might stick to knobs that I know will 'go straight onto'... haven't had problems with Fisherman and Yumeya.