Husqvarna 288xp Lite full wrap bar

[kylehamlin]

Does anyone know where to get a full wrap bar for a 288xp lite? Thanks!

[sawguy21]

Welcome! I wonder if Madsens in Centralia WA can help you. You might also try Chainsawr, a forum sponsor, or Walkers Saw Shop in Nanaimo BC. They have a strong background with the big west coast saws.

[Real1shepherd]

Saw was discontinued 20 yrs ago, or I'd say Madsen's would have it for sure.

Popular saw here in the PNW.....you should be able to find a full-wrap. Have you trolled eBay yet?

Just looked.....nothing right now, but they sell fast on eBay....been quite a few gone through there. chainsawr had one, gone. Try Brian Plust.

Kevin

[kylehamlin]

Thanks for the replies. Madsen's was a no go, Walker's phone number wasn't working, I'll keep looking. I appreciate the tips...

[Tacotodd]

Go to Donny Walker's videos and then you'll be able to use his email. Not that you can't use it anytime, I just don't know right off what it is :-\

[Real1shepherd]

I just went through saw salvage and Bailey's....nada. You might post a 'wanted' ad in the most popular saw forums.

Kevin

[Skeans1]

Call pro safety

https://www.prosafetyproducts.net/husqvarna-handlebars-1

[Real1shepherd]

I was gonna mention Pro Safety, but not at $170..... But they have them.......

Kevin

[kylehamlin]

Ya I'm not sure I want one that bad but I'll keep it in mind if I can't find a cheaper one. Thanks!

[Real1shepherd]

If your saw was new and you were going to do a lot of continuous felling & bucking, then yeah, buy the Safety Pro product if you didn't get a full-wrap on the powerhead to start with.

But putting a $170 full-wrap on a 20yr+ saw.....I dunno about that.

Kevin

[David B]

There was a recent group buy from Pro Safety on Facebook by Rory Bond, the 288 guy. $200 each shipped. 

[Real1shepherd]

But they list on the Pro Safety site for $169.99.....sooooo, how is $200 a better deal?

Kevin

[David B]

$170 plus $20 shipping...I was told pro safety doesn't resale, only wholesale. These were the last of the bars made for the 288 chassis. 

Not saying it was a good deal...just that's what the deal was. 

I have a box of 288 junk I need to fix up into a saw 

https://youtu.be/_tfcu75g4y0