Ryoga 2020 Thumb Bar Issue

[BazDaBarra]

After each cast my beloved Ryoga 2020 thumb bar is not returning to position when I wind the handle.

I look forward to your advice on how to fix.

[hoohoorjoo]

Sounds like either the pinion gear has a burr on it that wont let the pinion gear slide freely inside the lower pinion bearing race, or the clutch yoke springs need to be replaced. It could possibly be a combination of both those things.

[LgMouthGambler]

Sounds like either the pinion gear has a burr on it that wont let the pinion gear slide freely inside the lower pinion bearing race, or the clutch yoke springs need to be replaced. It could possibly be a combination of both those things.

What about the cog and kicklever system? Maybe the cog on the driveshaft is rounding edges?

[hoohoorjoo]

Sounds like either the pinion gear has a burr on it that wont let the pinion gear slide freely inside the lower pinion bearing race, or the clutch yoke springs need to be replaced. It could possibly be a combination of both those things.

What about the cog and kicklever system? Maybe the cog on the driveshaft is rounding edges?

Yep, could be that also. I mentioned pinion gear damage and weak springs, as they are more common problems. Those 2 things are what I check first if a reel comes across my bench with that problem description.

[LgMouthGambler]

Sounds like either the pinion gear has a burr on it that wont let the pinion gear slide freely inside the lower pinion bearing race, or the clutch yoke springs need to be replaced. It could possibly be a combination of both those things.

What about the cog and kicklever system? Maybe the cog on the driveshaft is rounding edges?

Yep, could be that also. I mentioned pinion gear damage and weak springs, as they are more common problems. Those 2 things are what I check first if a reel comes across my bench with that problem description.

Gotcha. Im not familiar with a Ryoga, as Ive never been inside one. I imagine it cant be too different from any other round reel.

[hoohoorjoo]

Sounds like either the pinion gear has a burr on it that wont let the pinion gear slide freely inside the lower pinion bearing race, or the clutch yoke springs need to be replaced. It could possibly be a combination of both those things.

What about the cog and kicklever system? Maybe the cog on the driveshaft is rounding edges?

Yep, could be that also. I mentioned pinion gear damage and weak springs, as they are more common problems. Those 2 things are what I check first if a reel comes across my bench with that problem description.

Gotcha. Im not familiar with a Ryoga, as Ive never been inside one. I imagine it cant be too different from any other round reel.

It's very similar to other Daiwa reels. I've also been in a Pluton a few times, which is almost identical to the Ryoga.

[SSS]

You should open it up and take some pictures.

[BazDaBarra]

Thanks folks for the advice. I will open it up for a look and provide feedback.