288xp, 385xp or 390xp??

[dustinwilt68]

288 would be my first choice always because they have a stronger crank and bearing set up, a good foundation is key to any saw to me, around here a 390 only lasts a year or 2 at most before the bearing fails, 385 have lasted much longer, sounds strange but the larger piston in the 390 puts more strain on the bottom end. Just my experiences, Hope this helps.

 

[Lightning Performance]

The Joe Jacob jingle hymer Imer build her.

 

[Onan18]

Somebody needs you on retainer advisement for next year. Now, what crank needs to be used in what case with which clutch in your humble mechanical opinion? Fire away Joe. How would your cross-breed come out? This just got real interesting.

Like Dustin said, 288 crank FTW!

 

[dustinwilt68]

You gotta figure if a 394 and 395 run that same crank with no issues then it is basically bulletproof, 288 FTW, HOORAY 288!

 

[Cracker Boy]

From what ive heard guys say the 385 has better numbers is why they like em. Im not a husky guy but thats what ive heard.

 

[Lightning Performance]

From what ive heard guys say the 385 has better numbers is why they like em. Im not a husky guy but thats what ive heard.

I don't think the initial numbers is where he's going with this. He is gonna dig in here the things going on a diet.

 

[huskyboy]

I’ve tried a rwj and the wj116 on my 385 and like the tilly best. Just runs better.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

So at this point it's between the 288 and 385.... Hmmmmmmmmm...............

 

[XP_Slinger]

Eh-hem...me me me me me meeeeeeee...Doe Ray Me Fa So La Tee Doooooeeeeeeee......HOORAY 288!

I stand by my unfaultering recommendation that you’ve broken the 2-series ice with a great Saw in your 242, and now you need THE legend. 288 FTW!!!!!

 

[angelo c]

I have a 288, (2) 385's and a 395...
there is a reason why I have (2) 385's.....they are easier to run then the 288 and 395.
when I feel the need to run a big saw I pull out the 385. I really got to be in NEED of the 395 to grab that honking monster off the rack... 288 runs when I'm feeling nostalgic and need a little 2stroke music magic...

plus outboard/inboard blah....
basically the 395 oils like the exxon valdez so unless you need to dump oil like its on sale....the 385 gets the nod

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Eh-hem...me me me me me meeeeeeee...Doe Ray Me Fa So La Tee Doooooeeeeeeee......HOORAY 288!

I stand by my unfaultering recommendation that you’ve broken the 2-series ice with a great Saw in your 242, and now you need THE legend. 288 FTW!!!!!

Well yeah, but wouldn't it be fun to run them side x side???

 

[XP_Slinger]

Well yeah, but wouldn't it be fun to run them side x side???

A pair of 288’s? Well of course! See what I did there?

 

[beaglebriar]

I've had a 390, sold it to a friend of mine...my 385 will never leave. Just one opinion but I prefer the 385. It's just crazy fun to run.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

A pair of 288’s? Well of course! See what I did there?

Such a dork! LOL!

 

[XP_Slinger]

Ok so being serious. I have no doubt the 385 will be quicker in the cut, but this choice isn’t about the fastest saw, I get it. I get the sense you not only want to do something different than I did, but I really don’t think my 288 made you giggle when you’ve run it. You know, in the rugged manly way that it makes me giggle. I think you’ll end up with a 385 and I’d be excited to run them side x side.

 

[beaglebriar]

@mdavlee should chime in here. I know he's run/built quite a few of each.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Oh make no mistake, I'm genuinely impressed with the 288 and not saying I won't build one at some point. Just trying to decide if a 288 will be next or a 385. The part of me that wants to try something neither of us has yet wants to do the 385 and to be honest, what's been said about the 385 is making me lean that way pretty hard at this point. Just looked on Ebay and there is a mostly complete blown 385 on there at $61 bid with two days to go...

 

[dustinwilt68]

Parts availability is deff better with the 385 also, let me know if you decide you want 1, I know where a few are.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Thanks Dustin. Think anyone would want to trade for a good running 359?? Still haven't made that decision final yet, but rather sticking my toe in the water....

 

[Lightning Performance]

Thanks Dustin. Think anyone would want to trade for a good running 359?? Still haven't made that decision final yet, but rather sticking my toe in the water....

What will you trade that 359 for besides a big Husqy?
Is it oem or ported due tell...