Have a little more than a year old lexa 100, and its not free spinning. Thinking it might be the bearings? Any help would be appreciated - thanks.

6 minutes ago, euroshowoff said:

Have a little more than a year old lexa 100, and its not free spinning. Thinking it might be the bearings? Any help would be appreciated - thanks.

It needs torn down and properly greased/oiled. It's pretty normal for a reel to be over lubed from the factory. Plus after a year of use a good cleaning wouldn't hurt anything. The spool shaft bearing is held in place by a pin. You'll need the proper tool to remove it. The sideplate bearing is held in by a thin metal clip. Be careful it doesn't fly away when you pop it out. 

I highly doubt the bearings are shot already. Probably just dirty. Send it in if you'd like $19.80 after BassResource.com discount plus shipping 

On ‎1‎/‎6‎/‎2017 at 6:51 PM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

I highly doubt the bearings are shot already. Probably just dirty. Send it in if you'd like $19.80 after BassResource.com discount plus shipping 

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