Mackenzie Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 (edited) Hey guys looking at buying this used kingpin 525 r2. Anything to look for or be weary of in particular? I'm getting it for a bargain so I'm a little skeptical. The guys over the river so ill have it shipped. All tips and tricks appreciated. Thanks Edited December 22, 2021 by Mackenzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 If you will not see it til in your hands, it will be a crap shoot. So many things to look for. Nicks, bearings, wobble .Mind if I ask what your paying? Side note, I am not impressed the way he has it all taped up like that. I like to be able to remove my reels for regular cleaning. Hope it works out to be a deal for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Field Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 Kingpin reels are as good as any pin. As misfish mentioned any rock rash greatly reduces the value of the reel. I can't see any in the photos, but they don't show the rim. Without inspecting the reel as already mentioned it's a crap shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 Not sure if it.s just me, but when you enlarge the top pic ,looks like wear where the clicker/spring is. Also see debrie or something. How old is the reel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 7 hours ago, misfish said: Side note, I am not impressed the way he has it all taped up like that. I like to be able to remove my reels for regular cleaning. The joy of sliding rings!!! Better to tape them like this as they tend to fall off otherwise. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 Na, just a bit behind the ring is lots. I am now a seat guy. Took me many years. LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 That's a wee bit overboard with the electrical tape. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 I hate seeing electrical tape on rod handles. 😟 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Shearer Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 That 1st generation R2 475 is a great reel, and about the only thing that can go wrong with them is the ratchet spring, ( Easy to replace) and the bearings. Should it need service I'm only an email or phone call away. https://www.kingpinreels.com/contact 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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