TLD 50 Handle repair

[ohfishalee]

Is there a post on the forum about repairing the TLD 50 LRSA handle?

[alantani]

this one is closest.....

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=38.0

[jonathan.han]

Is there a post on the forum about repairing the TLD 50 LRSA handle?

Is the handle bent? Or is it the handle not turning (i.e. stuck)?

[ohfishalee]

The handle is loose where it connects to the handle grip (or vice versa). it is the new ergonomic handle grip.I tried to drill and re-tap (in the meantime bought two new handles from Shimano direct) but still want to have a solution

[jonathan.han]

I believe they are riveted, your best bet may be to re-peen the rivet with a small punch, but that may only snug it up a little until it gets dropped or throttled again. If it's loose, your only option may be to get a new handle (like you did) or look for a beefed up aftermarket handle. Alan's handles are good. They may not be anodized and have gaudy skeletonizing, but they don't corrode and are very solid. I would never consider those types of handles, but that may be due to the fact that I have outgrown the flash and bling from my reel accessories.