All Things 288XP

[cowroy]

He said he is not a member of any online forums at this time!

Thanks for asking. I guess when you see so many work benches some of them start to look alike. Anyhow, I’m not sure if he knows what he’s doing or not , but he lists a different Saw for sale about every week. He’s even had piped saws on there and the pipes themselves for sale.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Thanks for asking. I guess when you see so many work benches some of them start to look alike. Anyhow, I’m not sure if he knows what he’s doing or not , but he lists a different Saw for sale about every week. He’s even had piped saws on there and the pipes themselves for sale.

You’re right about the benches, sorry for interjecting that squirrel.

4 hours isn’t that bad of a drive, grab a friend to ride shotgun and have some fun on the trip. Bring a compression gage, a scrench and a flashlight. Pull the plug and look inside the cylinder, if it’s not scored buy it. OR, grab one of the 288’s for sale here, some nice saws have come up lately.

 

[NCPT]

I guess the 288 I was looking at has sold. Got in from work today and the ad is gone. The ranchdadmike 288xp is gone too.

 

[XP_Slinger]

I guess the 288 I was looking at has sold. Got in from work today and the ad is gone. The ranchdadmike 288xp is gone too.

Double bummer Guess it wasn’t meant to be

 

[ranchdadmike]

The pair of 288s are still available in the classifieds here..I think he’s offering your choice of a single or a package deal

 

[dustinwilt68]

I know a guy who has some 288 parts laying around if you decide you would like a one built.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

I'd be looking hard at that pair for sale for $750.

 

[Daserlon]

The pair of 288s are still available in the classifieds here..I think he’s offering your choice of a single or a package deal

With a blue top?

 

[ranchdadmike]

With a blue top?

I wish!

 

[Daserlon]

I wish!

I was just messin with you Mike. I wouldn't sell any of mine either.

 

[ranchdadmike]

I was just messin with you Mike. I wouldn't sell any of mine either.

Yessir. I sold the only one I’ll sell..my pair of rattler ported ones (of course including the blue top) are here to stay!

 

[rocketnorton]

181 or 281? friend has 3. not member here. all fullwrap, low top, runners. decent to good shape.
my 288's stayin...

 

[Daserlon]

I've got a bit of a story for my blue top 288. I dont mean to drag it out but here it goes. My dad bought a new 288xp in 1989 and wanted it to have full wrap and high top. The dealer didn't have one in store but he had a low top 288xp and put a blue Eliminater kit and full wrap on it. The agreement was to give the blue top kit back when the oem high top came in at the dealer and dad did that. Dad gave me that saw a few years ago along with all the paperwork. Its taken a few years but I've got a blue top Eliminator kit back on it. I showed the dealer his original reciept and he was dumbfounded. That saw was $795 then and triangle files for square filing were $2.95 each. My dad was surprised when I told him that I put his ol saw back to what it was when he bought it. It was just a tool to dad but its much more to me.

 

[XP_Slinger]

I've got a bit of a story for my blue top 288. I dont mean to drag it out but here it goes. My dad bought a new 288xp in 1989 and wanted it to have full wrap and high top. The dealer didn't have one in store but he had a low top 288xp and put a blue Eliminater kit and full wrap on it. The agreement was to give the blue top kit back when the oem high top came in at the dealer and dad did that. Dad gave me that saw a few years ago along with all the paperwork. Its taken a few years but I've got a blue top Eliminator kit back on it. I showed the dealer his original reciept and he was dumbfounded. That saw was $795 then and triangle files for square filing were $2.95 each. My dad was surprised when I told him that I put his ol saw back to what it was when he bought it. It was just a tool to dad but its much more to me.

I’m grateful for the switch back to blue top.

 

[NCPT]

I've got a bit of a story for my blue top 288. I dont mean to drag it out but here it goes. My dad bought a new 288xp in 1989 and wanted it to have full wrap and high top. The dealer didn't have one in store but he had a low top 288xp and put a blue Eliminater kit and full wrap on it. The agreement was to give the blue top kit back when the oem high top came in at the dealer and dad did that. Dad gave me that saw a few years ago along with all the paperwork. Its taken a few years but I've got a blue top Eliminator kit back on it. I showed the dealer his original reciept and he was dumbfounded. That saw was $795 then and triangle files for square filing were $2.95 each. My dad was surprised when I told him that I put his ol saw back to what it was when he bought it. It was just a tool to dad but its much more to me.

Pics!!!

 

[NCPT]

Winter is about kick our butt here predicting 12"18. Maybe putting the 288 in the back of my truck.

How did I miss that, have to change my Craigslist searches

Did you end up getting that 288 on CL? Won't bother me if you did. Would rather see someone here get it anyways.

 

[Daserlon]

Pics!!!

I would but its in North Carolina right now.

 

[Daserlon]

I’m grateful for the switch back to blue top.

Me too Josh. Thanks a bunch.

 

[dustinwilt68]

There is a pic of it in your avatar! I might be able to say hi to your blue top soon Dale.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Me too Josh. Thanks a bunch.

It was a mutually beneficial trade. That dang low top filter was going to ruin my 288.