Looking for an Avet MXJ!

[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.

[aguachico]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[aguachico]

Originally Posted by Handymansd

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.

The rubber handle avets have two additional bearings. The older aluminum hanldes are sleaved and bushings.

The MXJ is a narrow MXL.

The bearing issues are that Avet has finally switched to a servicable bearing. Blue rubber plates are easy to remove repack and fish. Older metal and some blue or very hard to service. If you can take a sharp point and easily flip up the rubber plate, it's new. If the plate is metal or the blue plate has a metal plate undere it - they are old. They are $5 a piece.

[Handymansd]

OK, I'm a little slow, but now I got it.

I have a mixture of both bearings as I have replaced them from time to time to keep them running like new. The outer bearings seem more prone to corrosion than any of the others. I did not realize that I could just repack some of the bearings myself, hmmm.... on the other hand $5 a bearing isn't so bad, because once the rust starts I will replace them anyway.

I still have to say that I like my Avets, well made, reliable, easy to service (15 minute rebuilds), and great customer service at a great price!

[tackle dummy]

Originally Posted by aguachico

Do the bearings have the blue servicable plate?

As far as I can tell, they sure do.