[Drifter]

The Handle Shank Assy broke on my Stella 20K on the DSH Pelican last week, . I contacted Shimano and they sold me the part @ $52 (my reel is 2 years old). I also ordered a handle screw cap @ $11 for my TwinPower 8000 using the Sustain 8000 model part number.The parts arrived in 3 days with $0 on the invoice. That's great service!

By the way, it's a SW 20K.

 

[BAOSABI]

Excellent!

 

[gimmedeal]

I've had to order a handle for a Twinpower 8000 (ordered a Stella handle) and several other small parts from Shimano. None of the parts had broken, only got lost. I've never had a charge for any of the parts. Yeah, I've received great service from Shimano also.

Fred

 

[Uncle Russ]

I have an excellent solution for broken Stella parts which I learned from either Gunsmoke or Mr Bill (I always get those two mixed up) :

Use Twinspins.

Russ

 

[gimmedeal]

I've never broken one, i've only lost or misplaced parts. And Russ, you OWN Twinspins, very little used. When you going fishing, hombre?

Fred

 

[DanS]

In reading various posts, many mention sending their Shimano reels in for annual servicing. Is there a charge for this maintenance? Does it only apply to their higher-end reels?

 

[Guest]

dans
there is no reason or sense to their billing. i have been charged for some service and cleaning and the next time they don't charge. i have requested parts and have been charged and not charged. just the luck of the draw. once i sent them 7 trinidads for cleaning and service and they charged me nothing. sent them 6 tiagra's and they charged me over $200. so just be prepared and hope for the best....rick