Handle bar hose

[bagman69]

Does anyone know where I might get some new handle bar hose for my 020 and my 028? Mine is pretty chewed up.

Thanks

 

[Zombiechopper]

there is a Stihl part number for it. Not sure how many dealers would keep it on hand though. I know Andy does....

 

[bagman69]

hose

Thanks Zombie for the rep, Who or What is Andy

 

[Tzed250]

When you go to install the handlebar hose, be prepared for the fight of your life. LOL!!!!

 

[tlandrum]

site sponsor northwoods saw has it for sale by the ft

 

[pioneerguy600]

From Stihl, this would be the part number,

 

[heimannm]

I used some heater hose for one saw, lubed it up well with some dish soap and worked it on.

Mark

 

[pioneerguy600]

site sponsor northwoods saw has it for sale by the ft

That may be the better way to go as a roll will set you back $75. + from the dealer.

 

[cutforfun]

If you can blow air in between the hose and the bar it also helps to get it on. All i can say is have fun

 

[pioneerguy600]

If you can blow air in between the hose and the bar it also helps to get it on. All i can say is have fun

Yes, it sure does.

 

[Zombiechopper]

you make a plug to adapt an air fitting on one end. Like a rubber bung or something and hose clamp it into one end. Then you pump it full of as much air as you can while working it on to the handle bar. As far as I know this is the only way to do it while staying sane.

And as I know from experience (since it's Valentines day and all) lube is important when putting something into a tight opening

Andy is an old dude that gave up because his post count was so low it embarrassed him just search lakeside and start reading.

 

[Philbert]

There are a couple of threads on this, and on alternatives to the OEM covering. This is one of the more recent ones:

http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/198433.htm

Here is one that members above are referring to with their 'good luck' comments:

http://arboristsite.com/chainsaw/47131.htm

Philbert

 

[Zombiechopper]

Yes, it sure does.

that is way easier than me writing it out LOL!

 

[pioneerguy600]

I was on here when Lakeside was still posting and he did a nice thread on how to install the Stihl handlebar hose. I have done 11 of my saws with this hose and I used some of his suggestions to get it on, not the easiest stuff to get on but makes a great job when it does.
I just couple my air compressor to this hose and it inflates the hose just enough for the hose to slip up over the handlebar.

 

[bagman69]

hose

Thanks so much for all the great feedback. I figured it would not be easy to do. Now to find the hose. I will check with Northwoods

 

[glock37]

Heres the one I used and it Nice but a PITA to install

Handle bar foam grip

View attachment 280060

Hand Soap and Water took about 45 min to go on !

 

[bagman69]

hose

That is sweet looking glock. I will look into that ,thanks

 

[glock37]

I didnt cut it i put the whole length on the handle it puffed it up alittle

 

[bagman69]

hose

How durable does it seem to be?

 

[glock37]

Cut with it on sat worked good and held up ok