Shimano Caius Part Help

[Lewi]

I have the Shimano Caius and am missing one the reel grip caps (I guess I'll call it that) which covers the screw down in the grip.  Someone have a line on where i can get one?

 

 

Thanks 

 

Lewi

[Dwight Hottle]

Call Shimano. They might send you one nc.

[John G]

On the JDM websites, they are called knob caps.

[warpath58]

Hedgehog  

[John G]

On the Shimano Website it says that you need to buy a complete handle assembly and it's discontinued. The Curado 50E knob seals are 99 cents apiece and the part# is 4150. Last time I bought from Shimano, the shipping charge was a flat rate of $6.00.

[EvanT123]

Does the reel work without it?

[Lewi]

Thanks guys and yes, the reel works without it......just wanted to replace it since I notice it!

 

They can keep em for $6 shipping. 

[TrippyJai]

Call Shimano. Tell them your Caius is missing one of the knob caps and they will probably send it to you for free.

[adam32]

Shimanos customer service is not what it used to be, I doubt they will send you one free of charge.

I have some of those caps and would be happy to send you one for free. Message me your address and I'll stick one in the mail.

[Lewi]

PM sent.

[adam32]

It's in the mail bud. Hope it works for you!

[TrippyJai]

Shimanos customer service is not what it used to be, I doubt they will send you one free of charge.

I have some of those caps and would be happy to send you one for free. Message me your address and I'll stick one in the mail.

 

I find their customer service either a hit or miss depending on the rep you get on the phone. I always have to call to place an order because they don't offer shipping to Canada from the website. I noticed that their shipping charge also went from $3 to $6.

[John G]

I noticed that their shipping charge also went from $3 to $6.

I am not upset about them raising their shipping costs. Every time they send me something, it's in a box and it shipped via UPS. There is no way they can ship from California to Florida for three bucks and I don't expect them to lose money on me.

[Lewi]

It's in the mail bud. Hope it works for you!

Thank you!  Hope it works too even though its all cosmetic and just driving me nuts!

[adam32]

I don't mind shipping charges. I just wish they had the part's I need in stock, especially for reels still in production. Seems like every time I need a part it's out of stock and I have to go searching.