why are new huskies complete rubbish?

[RIDE-RED 350r]

ride red with 8 saws your slacking lol

Jeez...don't try to convince my wife of that!! LMAO!

Told her about my acquisition of the 394 today and she says "what do you need that big-ass thing for??" LOL! Some things the chicken just doesn't get..

 

[hseII]

I'm glad I have waited to buy a new husky. Heard a lot of not so good things about them lately. Maybe I'll start looking at that 461 a little closer.

I like my 461 so far.

 

[dall]

ride red i have around 25 you need to catch up some lol

 

[Locust Cutter]

I only have 9 right now... But I have an idea for a few more (2100cd, 390xp, 550xp and either a MS461 or ported 7900). Beyond that some big old mag saw would be fun.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Well with what I have, I think the main bases are covered pretty good...

But I have had this inexplicable desire for a sub-45cc "pro-grade" saw. The 543xp isn't doing it for me... I like the Dolmar 421.. But then awhile back I discovered the old 242xp... Dammit I want one of those!! But apparently so does everyone and his brother-in-law! LOL!

So what I'd like to pick up at some point is a 242xp, and maybe something between my 372 and 394... Hell I don't know... What do I need all of those for?? What's the story on the 385xp? I've never run one..

 

[dall]

lol i just worked on a 385 for a guy i work with i want a 880 just to play with but we will see how work is

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

What did you think of the 385?

 

[dall]

seemed ok wasnt to bad to work on either thats what i look for but i dont know where to look for the best buys for husky parts kysawman says he can find them easier than he can stihl parts so i guess it is what you are use to im not sure what the 385 is compared to so i wont make a opinion but seemed to have some zip

 

[Locust Cutter]

Well with what I have, I think the main bases are covered pretty good...

But I have had this inexplicable desire for a sub-45cc "pro-grade" saw. The 543xp isn't doing it for me... I like the Dolmar 421.. But then awhile back I discovered the old 242xp... Dammit I want one of those!! But apparently so does everyone and his brother-in-law! LOL!

So what I'd like to pick up at some point is a 242xp, and maybe something between my 372 and 394... Hell I don't know... What do I need all of those for?? What's the story on the 385xp? I've never run one..

Both of us are doing fine. Hell with a MS241 or 550xp, 562xp and 390xp or my 9010, I wouldn't "need" another saw. However, A - I like toys, B - I like having the correct tool for the application and not use more tool than I need for simple efficiency and ease of use. To that end, the variety of tools are a blessing in that I have choices for the given situation. A few more choices might not be bad. Kind of like firearms I guess...

 

[Hedgerow]

Well with what I have, I think the main bases are covered pretty good...

But I have had this inexplicable desire for a sub-45cc "pro-grade" saw. The 543xp isn't doing it for me... I like the Dolmar 421.. But then awhile back I discovered the old 242xp... Dammit I want one of those!! But apparently so does everyone and his brother-in-law! LOL!

So what I'd like to pick up at some point is a 242xp, and maybe something between my 372 and 394... Hell I don't know... What do I need all of those for?? What's the story on the 385xp? I've never run one..

Find an 025.
They can be made to really run..

 

[Locust Cutter]

A well done 025 or 026 will make anyone a believer.

 

[stihl sawing]

Don't have a Husky, but the color of a saw means nothing to me. If it runs good and last it don't matter. If poulan still made saws like they used to, I'd run green saws mostly.

 

[jake wells]

I tend to like the other orange stuff more because it is rock solid reliable.

 

[CapitaineHaddoc]

1500 tanks of fuel through my 1st ported 562 'til she quit. Not so bad for a rubbish saw.

 

[Tor R]

But I have had this inexplicable desire for a sub-45cc "pro-grade" saw. The 543xp isn't doing it for me... I like the Dolmar 421.. But then awhile back I discovered the old 242xp... Dammit I want one of those!! But apparently so does everyone and his brother-in-law! LOL!

So what I'd like to pick up at some point is a 242xp, and maybe something between my 372 and 394... Hell I don't know... What do I need all of those for?? What's the story on the 385xp? I've never run one..

I also have a huge apetitte for 242, probleby the only Husky model I stress to get parts to, always checking ebay.
I have 1 new oem cylinder, will buy 1 new oem piston for it. Looking for a new crank and crankcase, for the ultimate build up....Have already stocked up 3 of those NLA bearings for future rebuild.
Yeah, I am a huge fan of 242

 

[Hedgerow]

1500 tanks of fuel through my 1st ported 562 'til she quit. Not so bad for a rubbish saw.

I got a lot of fuel through mine too..
With a saw like that, it's not how long it lasts as much as how nice it is to use all day..

No vibes and good power.

 

[sunfish]

I got a lot of fuel through mine too..
With a saw like that, it's not how long it lasts as much as how nice it is to use all day..

No vibes and good power.

True that and also how much wood is cut compared to a slower, heavier, bulkier saw.

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

I'm an official hater of the 240.

 

[Simondo]

I'm an official hater of the 240.

Have you got a officials badge ?

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

Have you got a officials badge ?

Yup!