Looking for an Avet MXJ! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

aguachico · 06-01-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tackle dummy

I would just get the AVET, use a wet sponge to clean it. They have dry drags (unlike most others, shimano and daiwa) and they have 8 bearings.

p.s. their 2 speeds is very versatile.

If there are 8 bearings in an MX, please list the part numbers beacuse I'm missing 2...

#7,14,17 and 20 on the spool and (2) #24 bearings on the drive shaft.

Only 6.

Handymansd · 06-01-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by aguachico

If there are 8 bearings in an MX, please list the part numbers beacuse I'm missing 2...

#7,14,17 and 20 on the spool and (2) #24 bearings on the drive shaft.

Only 6.

Correct 6 bearings for single speed MX & SX avets to date. I do not own any of the two speed models so I can't vouch for them.

tackle dummy · 06-01-2008, 10:54 PM

Just got back from the guys at AVET (reel/rod seminar), they claim their reels have 8 bearings.

When I asked them "where?" They said that the handle has 2.

I have never taken one apart yet, but I will on weds.

aguachico · 06-02-2008, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tackle dummy

Just got back from the guys at AVET (reel/rod seminar), they claim their reels have 8 bearings.
When I asked them "where?" They said that the handle has 2.
I have never taken one apart yet, but I will on weds.

OK I was thinking about that, The new rubber handles may have bearings. I own one , never tore it down. The new pdfs are going up soon according to Aleesa.

tackle dummy · 06-05-2008, 10:11 PM

YEP!!! They have 2 bearings in the handle, they are sealed like the rest of the reel, not as smooth as some others but a reel (LOL) good idea for handle bearings.

aguachico · 06-06-2008, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tackle dummy

YEP!!! They have 2 bearings in the handle, they are sealed like the rest of the reel, not as smooth as some others but a reel (LOL) good idea for handle bearings.

Do the bearings have the blue servicable plate?

Handymansd · 06-06-2008, 07:14 AM

Is this for a new Avet? I have 3 of my Avets open in front of me and there are only 6 bearings. Is the MXJ that much different than the MXL that it has 2 more bearings? I only have part #7- Spool bearing, #14 spool bearing,#17 brake bearing, #20 brake bearing, and two #24 drive shaft bearings. My reels are older so some have the sealed bearings and some have the blue plates.

tackle dummy · 06-07-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by aguachico

Do the bearings have the blue servicable plate?

As far as I can tell, they sure do.

06-01-2008, 10:54 PM	#3
tackle dummy Junior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SD Posts: 23	Just got back from the guys at AVET (reel/rod seminar), they claim their reels have 8 bearings. When I asked them "where?" They said that the handle has 2. I have never taken one apart yet, but I will on weds.

06-05-2008, 10:11 PM	#5
tackle dummy Junior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SD Posts: 23	YEP!!! They have 2 bearings in the handle, they are sealed like the rest of the reel, not as smooth as some others but a reel (LOL) good idea for handle bearings.

06-06-2008, 07:14 AM	#7
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	Is this for a new Avet? I have 3 of my Avets open in front of me and there are only 6 bearings. Is the MXJ that much different than the MXL that it has 2 more bearings? I only have part #7- Spool bearing, #14 spool bearing,#17 brake bearing, #20 brake bearing, and two #24 drive shaft bearings. My reels are older so some have the sealed bearings and some have the blue plates. __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover