tom made this for me a while back, but i'm finally getting around to posting the installation tutorial. we've eliminated the need to drill, but actually bolting the handle on has proven to be a little more tedious than intended. we want to get rid of the oval grip and bolt on something a little larger. basically, you remove the old rubber grip and you're are left with the arm and a stainless steel post. no more drilling.
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for tools, you will need a size "O" phillips, a dental pick, a quarter inch driver extension, and a flat driver bit.
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back out the two small screws and remove the handle cap.
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you'll see a tiny hex nut. to remove this, use the 1/4" drive extension. it's a perfect fit!
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the oval knob will lift right off.
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but, wait, there's more! inside the knob are more washers. beneath the hex nut is a lock washer, then a "D-shaft" washer, and then three flat washers.
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for those of you not familiar with D-shaft washers, they are designed to fit on a shaft with a matching cut out. you can see it here.
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slide on the new handle, then two of the flat washers, and finally the D-shaft washer.
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now install the new screw cap. if you're lucky, you are done. ok, it's too tight? remove a flat washer. too loose? add a washer. generally, two washers works.
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you will have these left over parts. save them. you never know.....
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your new handle is ready to enjoy. they are $35 each plus shipping!
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thanks! alan
Took longer to grab my tools from the garage than to remove and replace the handle! Avet HX R ready to go. :d. 815D6DB1-91FE-477F-B201-8CDA708F0945.jpeg
Nice!
I had Alan install that knob on my HX Raptor while on the boat back in June. Great upgrade on an HX. The handle on the HXW Raptor is similar so I left it stock. I like the standard egg knob on the JX's for yo-yoing.
Will you be making any smaller sizes for sx series avets ?
Quote from: RUSTY OLD COLT on April 01, 2023, 07:54:17 PMWill you be making any smaller sizes for sx series avets ?
no plans to. the difference between the egg shaped grip and my 3/0 grip is very small. :-\