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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Avet Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: SaltyJack on September 23, 2014, 02:41:34 PM

Title: Avet LX Up Grade?
Post by: SaltyJack on September 23, 2014, 02:41:34 PM
I have two Avet single speed (6.0) LX Reels. I have been told I could have them upgraded to two speed. I was looking for your thoughts on this if it is possible or even worth it? Also is it something Alan would be able to do?
Thanks Schmity.
Title: Re: Avet LX Up Grade?
Post by: Keta on September 23, 2014, 03:10:58 PM
I don't think it can be done.
Title: Re: Avet LX Up Grade?
Post by: RUSTY OLD COLT on September 23, 2014, 03:23:30 PM
IN THE LONG RUN IT WOULD BE CHEAPER TO SELL YOUR REEL AND BY THE 2 SPEED MODEL I KNOW THERE IS A KIT TO CONVERT TO A MAG CAST AND IT RUNS AROUND  $160  DOLLARS  TRY CALLING AVET DIRECT MAYBE  THEY HAVE KITS FOR THE CONVERSION.
Title: Re: Avet LX Up Grade?
Post by: alantani on September 23, 2014, 07:52:48 PM
yeah, you're looking at two new reels.....   :-\
Title: Re: Avet LX Up Grade?
Post by: Keta on September 24, 2014, 01:32:14 AM
I tried it today but my single speed reels are all old style and do not match with the new style side plate.   You will need a spool and a complete 2 speed side plate, these will cost more than a new 2 speed reel.
Title: Re: Avet LX Up Grade?
Post by: SoCalAngler on September 24, 2014, 02:39:47 AM
Don't forget about the gears, handle, two speed shifter button and pieces for shifting. As you can see these guys are right on either sell your single speeds or use them for other applications. It's to costly to convert a single to a two speed reel.
Title: Re: Avet LX Up Grade?
Post by: SaltyJack on September 24, 2014, 02:57:17 PM
Thanks guys. Just what I was looking for, great honest info. Now I know witch way to go.
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