duaneh1,

I think he meant disconnect the power connector to the motor so it does not power the rotor- I would not run the motor without a load! Just unplug the motor power connector before powering up. The servos will still operate and you should be able to see what you need. I would personally suspect the blade to flybar ball links are binding on the balls- perhaps you should check how tight they are and remedey by squeezing slightly with pliers (with link still on ball, squeeze with needlenose pliers on the sides of the plastic link slightly- they flex and will deform slightly producing a looser connection- which is a good thing).