Daiwa Zillion handle
Daiwa Zillion handle
I just picked up a Zillion HD TW. It has those huge foam knobs and I’d like to swap them for more normal sized knobs.
How do you remove the knobs?
Will any of the Daiwa RCS knobs fit?
Or would I be better off to get a whole new handle assembly?
How do you remove the knobs?
Will any of the Daiwa RCS knobs fit?
Or would I be better off to get a whole new handle assembly?
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Re: Daiwa Zillion handle
Remove the cap on the end of each knob.
Remove the knob screws.
Replace with any knob that fits Daiwa reels.
Remove the knob screws.
Replace with any knob that fits Daiwa reels.
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Thanks ... I’ve always just replaced complete handles before. Do I need a special tool to get the caps off? I don’t want to scratch things up being a dumbass.
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Re: Daiwa Zillion handle
Yes there is a tool for doing those knob caps. It can be purchased I believe from Hedgehog and possibly Daiwa.Warhawk wrote:Thanks ... I’ve always just replaced complete handles before. Do I need a special tool to get the caps off? I don’t want to scratch things up being a dumbass.
Re: Daiwa Zillion handle
you can use a clip to pull out the cap.PikeRoadBassn wrote:Yes there is a tool for doing those knob caps. It can be purchased I believe from Hedgehog and possibly Daiwa.Warhawk wrote:Thanks ... I’ve always just replaced complete handles before. Do I need a special tool to get the caps off? I don’t want to scratch things up being a dumbass.
https://japantackle.com/change_cork_knobs
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Re: Daiwa Zillion handle
The Zillion HD has screw in handle knob caps.MisterQ wrote:you can use a clip to pull out the cap.PikeRoadBassn wrote:Yes there is a tool for doing those knob caps. It can be purchased I believe from Hedgehog and possibly Daiwa.Warhawk wrote:Thanks ... I’ve always just replaced complete handles before. Do I need a special tool to get the caps off? I don’t want to scratch things up being a dumbass.
https://japantackle.com/change_cork_knobs
Re: Daiwa Zillion handle
Ops!
For these knobs I use the Daiwa tool or a bent nose needle plier like this.
Be carefull, it's easy to scratch the cap
For these knobs I use the Daiwa tool or a bent nose needle plier like this.
Be carefull, it's easy to scratch the cap
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Re: Daiwa Zillion handle
I had the same issue. I used a fork where I bend all but two of the fingers back.
Still havent found knobs that fit the handle of the Zillion HD though. Did you have any luck?
Still havent found knobs that fit the handle of the Zillion HD though. Did you have any luck?
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Re: Daiwa Zillion handle
Any Daiwa or RCS knob will fit it.freelancer27 wrote:I had the same issue. I used a fork where I bend all but two of the fingers back.
Still havent found knobs that fit the handle of the Zillion HD though. Did you have any luck?
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Re: Daiwa Zillion handle
It does not!PikeRoadBassn wrote:Any Daiwa or RCS knob will fit it.freelancer27 wrote:I had the same issue. I used a fork where I bend all but two of the fingers back.
Still havent found knobs that fit the handle of the Zillion HD though. Did you have any luck?
I tried the knobs of my SV103 on the Zillion HD and the knobs do not fit...
Re: Daiwa Zillion handle
The new Zillion TW HD definitely has a different handle and knob design I haven't seen before. Possibly it is just not compatible with the other standard Daiwa knobs.
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Re: Daiwa Zillion handle
Ahhh did not realize you were referrencing the new one from Japan. That little information would have been helpful in the beginning.freelancer27 wrote:It does not!PikeRoadBassn wrote:Any Daiwa or RCS knob will fit it.freelancer27 wrote:I had the same issue. I used a fork where I bend all but two of the fingers back.
Still havent found knobs that fit the handle of the Zillion HD though. Did you have any luck?
I tried the knobs of my SV103 on the Zillion HD and the knobs do not fit...
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Re: Daiwa Zillion handle
PikeRoadBassn wrote:Ahhh did not realize you were referrencing the new one from Japan. That little information would have been helpful in the beginning.freelancer27 wrote:It does not!PikeRoadBassn wrote:Any Daiwa or RCS knob will fit it.freelancer27 wrote:I had the same issue. I used a fork where I bend all but two of the fingers back.
Still havent found knobs that fit the handle of the Zillion HD though. Did you have any luck?
I tried the knobs of my SV103 on the Zillion HD and the knobs do not fit...
I am not. I am referring to this model: https://www.tackledirect.com/daiwa-zlnh ... gJUDfD_BwE
The knobs of the SV103 def do not work on it.
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Re: Daiwa Zillion handle
Interesting, because I have a set of knobs from a Zillion Type R handle on mine. And those knobs interchange with every other Daiwa and RCS knob out there.
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