timcauliffe Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Recently got a Lexa 300 in a trade. Everything is flawless except I have been noticing a buzzing noise when the spool is engaged / on cast. This could be a really stupid question, but figured I would ask here first. Any idea on what this could be? Easy fix or? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingnose703 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Not that it's the same noise, but my Abu makes a buzz when I cast it. Again, I'm not familiar with your reel, but usually doing a good cleaning and adding oil will usually *minimize" the buzz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlant Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Batteries must be low #abuforlife MA Frog Man, basskickinrednick and northeast_trev 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Ramen Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I've noticed my Lexas need to be cleaned/lubed a bit more often than my other reels. If I keep up with it, I have no issues at all with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossypumpkin Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Yup...clean and lube it. Prob most likely solved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlant Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Not that it's the same noise, but my Abu makes a buzz when I cast it. Again, I'm not familiar with your reel, but usually doing a good cleaning and adding oil will usually *minimize" the buzz. They only buzzing sound I have from any Abu reel is spooled with braid..It's the sound of the braid going thru the levelwind..Teflon coated braid is much quieter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingnose703 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 @bigslant I have an old *old* 6500 c4... It makes all sorts of fun noises but it's still functional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonmitch Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I've noticed my Lexas need to be cleaned/lubed a bit more often than my other reels. If I keep up with it, I have no issues at all with them. My experience exactly, each reel is different and some need more attention than others. For example my new conquest needs to be cleaned/oiled more than the previous model. I also switched all my bearing to orange seals and that helps the Lexa a ton. Batteries must be low #abuforlife Very helpful... I've seen plenty of Abu's breakdown too, no reel is immune to the stress we put on them and maintenance is crucial. MA Frog Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlant Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 My experience exactly, each reel is different and some need more attention than others. For example my new conquest needs to be cleaned/oiled more than the previous model. I also switched all my bearing to orange seals and that helps the Lexa a ton. Very helpful... I've seen plenty of Abu's breakdown too, no reel is immune to the stress we put on them and maintenance is crucial. No reel on this site has had more "what's wrong with my reel" than the Lexa 300..Sorry if it wasn't funny to you I just still don't know why it's a question when ALL the answers are the same..replace drag, washers, bearings and clean..I have 7 year old revos that have never been cleaned that operate flawlessly..maybe I'm lucky or maybe there's something to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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