I have to disagree with that being normal operation given the fact my 3 other 6500s have positive lockup on stopping the crank. the cup is engaging the spool shaft and, this was not exhibiting this behavior prior to my cleaning and oiling the bearings which I have successfully accomplished over the last 20 years...
It's normal on older Abus that have the friction collar anti-reverse. I'm not so sure that it's "normal" on models with the roller bearing instant anti-reverse. I'll defer to Stewie's greater expertise.
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On every Abu I have ever played with, you can turn the spool to wind line in while holding the handle still. You will hear and feel a small click twice per revolution. I'm pretty good with these things, but if JimmyZ(mister Abu) says it's so, it's so.
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