stk44 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 Has anyone that has a Revo MGX had any issues with it yet? This is my first year using the MGX and I'm pretty impressed. I've never stripped the reel down and did a thorough cleaning, is it difficult to take apart? I've seen youtube videos on disassembly, but seeing how to take something apart from a professional is much different than trying it yourself. Quote
TxHawgs Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 My buddy bought one on sale for 300 bucks, we fished for about 3 hrs one evening and that night he went on line and read a bunch of reviews of people having issues with them. So he sold it for 250 and bought the new lews team lite speed spool that I recommend and he loves it. The lews is really nice, and so was the abu but the reviews worried him. I would send it to a an abu dealer and have it cleaned and oiled. I'm very mechanical and do almost all my auto repairs, I probably could do the reels if I watched some videos but I don't I send them. Quote
stk44 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Posted October 29, 2015 How much does a cleaning typically cost? Quote
Stingray23 Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Save your money and do it yourself. Its not difficult at all. I used to be intimidated myself about taking it apart, cleaning, lubing, and reassembling. Its easy. Take pics of each step and place the parts in order. 1 Quote
shaggydog Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 Also if it worries you, cleaning a $300 reel is the same as cleaning a $75 real. Its not like its some exotic animal. Quote
stk44 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Posted October 30, 2015 Except if you mess it up you're out 300 dollars instead of 75. :-) Quote
cottny27 Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 I started on cheap Bass Pro reels by watching Youtube videos about cleaning & supertuning. I would be hesitant to start the learning process on a nice Abu Mgx. 1 Quote
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