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Thread: 16" bar.. too short?

  1. 12-03-2009, 09:29 PM #1
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    16" bar.. too short?

    Is there a practical use/ benefit to keeping a 16" bar for my new 372xp? I thought a 20" would be as short as I'd go, but it came with the 16. As it's still brand new should i keep it or not? Thanks,

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  2. 12-03-2009, 10:25 PM #2
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    That is a really short bar for that big of a saw.
    Husqvarna 390xp 32" bar
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  3. 12-03-2009, 10:29 PM #3
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    Perfect size. Great maneuverability and maximum cutting speed. I ran a 20" on my 394xp.
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  4. 12-03-2009, 10:34 PM #4
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    A short bar will use less power as you do not have to push or pull all that chain around the bar. A short bar uses a shorter chain...therefor faster sharpening times and a short bar will make make your saw more manuverable and you can control it better.

    But the main factor to consider when you have a powerful saw that will handle bigger bars is what the average diameter of the trees you will be cutting. If you are cutting much over 32 in. dia trees then a larger bar should be considered.
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  5. 12-03-2009, 10:40 PM #5
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    Another factor to consider is your height...if you are 6' 6" tall , then you would probably be more comfortable with a longer bar but if you are 5' 6" tall ...you will appreciate the shorter bar.
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  6. 12-03-2009, 10:51 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by wrathchild View Post
    Is there a practical use/ benefit to keeping a 16" bar for my new 372xp? I thought a 20" would be as short as I'd go, but it came with the 16. As it's still brand new should i keep it or not? Thanks,

    Ron
    Good ta have ya here!!

    Congrats on the New 372!!!!!
    Best saw ever made period..and don't let the Stihlheads bust on ya.

    Hang onto that bar and get a 24" or 20" for GP.

    Later, after you have been converted to a foaming at the mouth Saw weenie from hanging around here with these loons, you'll need that 16" bar for timed cookie cutting.

    Seriously. Your dealer sold the thing with a 16" large mount bar?
    Wow!!!

    If you aren't into porting and modding saws, one of the guys here would likely take that 16" off your hands reasonable.

    Stick around.


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    Buncha noisy damn saws...and a small one.
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  7. 12-03-2009, 11:19 PM #7
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    Thanks guys! Guess i'll keep it. The 20" (the one I ordered the saw with?), is on its way. Cutting birch for firewood.. mostly under 20". Can't wait to see what she'll do
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  8. 12-03-2009, 11:35 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by wrathchild View Post
    Thanks guys! Guess i'll keep it. The 20" (the one I ordered the saw with?), is on its way. Cutting birch for firewood.. mostly under 20". Can't wait to see what she'll do
    20" Birch?


    Hang onto that 16" bar and snag an 8 pin rim. LOL!!!!!

    It's gonna be like a hot fart through blue jeans!! OMG!!! LOL!!!

    You're in for some fun!

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    Buncha noisy damn saws...and a small one.
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  9. 12-04-2009, 01:00 AM #9
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    A 16'' bar on a 372 is a waste imho...unless your a norwegian and silly like that.
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    Nuttin to see here....move along.....
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  10. 12-04-2009, 04:53 AM #10
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    unless your a norwegian and silly like that.
    Lol, short bars and long mustaches, that what little troll's are made of.

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  11. 12-04-2009, 05:07 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by wigglesworth View Post
    A 16'' bar on a 372 is a waste imho...unless your a norwegian and silly like that.
    I just bought two of them for mine. I am 1/2 Norwegian though. Love mine with a 20", just about perfect. But I run a 25 on an 066...explosive.
    So many trees, so little time...

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  12. 12-04-2009, 06:27 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by oldsaw View Post
    I just bought two of them for mine. I am 1/2 Norwegian though. Love mine with a 20", just about perfect. But I run a 25 on an 066...explosive.
    Yep, I have a 24" on my MS660 mag most of the time. It's easy to have too much bar, hard to have too much power.

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  14. 12-04-2009, 06:42 AM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by wrathchild View Post
    Is there a practical use/ benefit to keeping a 16" bar for my new 372xp? I thought a 20" would be as short as I'd go, but it came with the 16. As it's still brand new should i keep it or not? Thanks,

    Ron
    Wow talk about overkill lol way too much motor for that bar imo it wouldnt balance worth a crap as heavy as the powerhead is, Id be skerd of it 20 is just right for overkilling jmo.

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  15. 12-04-2009, 06:45 AM #15
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