STIHL MS260 Metal Aftermarket Wrap Handlebar

[LowVolt]

Hey guys, quick question. I got a MS260. The only thing I dont like about it is the all plastic wrap handlebar. Anyone know of an all metal with rubber grip aftermarket one? I got the IPL for the saw and they list a metal one but it may have the electronic warmer in it and I really dont want that. Also I asked my dealer and they said it was $100. No thanks. I am thinking maybe $30-$40?

Thanks.

 

[Steveo_supremo]

You need a used metal handle from a 026. Check ebay and chainsawr.

 

[Work Saw Collector]

You can get a metal one off a 028 (Ebay) slot one of the bottom screw holes just a tad with a chainsaw file. I have done this twice on 026/MS260 works like a charm.

 

[chopperfreak2k1]

neat trick! i never would have thought an 028 bar would fit. got any pix?

 

[Work Saw Collector]

neat trick! i never would have thought an 028 bar would fit. got any pix?

I can get some today. It is so close to fitting I forget which hole has to be opened up on the bottom of the saw but it isn't much.

 

[chopperfreak2k1]

cool, thanks!

 

[wigglesworth]

got any pix?

I can get some today.

Yea Right!!!









































u know im just bustin your chops!!

 

[Work Saw Collector]

Yea Right!!!



u know im just bustin your chops!!

I thought that when I posted, I need to go to the shop and get Wiggs' 064/66 pics. :hmm3grin2orange:

In my defence I'm old and slow. :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[wigglesworth]

In my defence I'm old and slow. :hmm3grin2orange:

I feel myself creeping closer and closer to that very edge everyday.

 

[Work Saw Collector]

I feel myself creeping closer and closer to that very edge everyday.

I wont put it in any other thread but read my last post in the OKARMOKSTX GTG thread.

 

[Work Saw Collector]

I can get some today. It is so close to fitting I forget which hole has to be opened up on the bottom of the saw but it isn't much.

cool, thanks!

Man I was wrong My 026s didn't have it. I had sold the one that had the 028 handle. The other one Steve on this site has it. I'll get him to post pics of his.

Wiggs Pics have been sent. :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Grande Dog]

Hey guys, quick question. I got a MS260. The only thing I dont like about it is the all plastic wrap handlebar. Anyone know of an all metal with rubber grip aftermarket one? I got the IPL for the saw and they list a metal one but it may have the electronic warmer in it and I really dont want that. Also I asked my dealer and they said it was $100. No thanks. I am thinking maybe $30-$40?

Thanks.

Howdy,
We have some just now coming out of production. It'll be about 8 weeks before we land our first batch in the warehouse. I Just received one sample last week, and if you want to try it out I'll send it to you at no charge. As far as I can tell, it looks just like the heated one you mentioned without the wiring. They will be selling for about $30.00 when we get them. Just let me know what you think after you try it. If you're interested, send me a PM with a ship to address.

Regards
Gregg

 

[Work Saw Collector]

Thats a great offer OP jump on that one.

 

[LowVolt]

Howdy,
We have some just now coming out of production. It'll be about 8 weeks before we land our first batch in the warehouse. I Just received one sample last week, and if you want to try it out I'll send it to you at no charge. As far as I can tell, it looks just like the heated one you mentioned without the wiring. They will be selling for about $30.00 when we get them. Just let me know what you think after you try it. If you're interested, send me a PM with a ship to address.

Regards
Gregg

PM sent. Again thanks a lot man. I really appreciate it.:msp_thumbup:

 

[chopperfreak2k1]

Howdy,
We have some just now coming out of production. It'll be about 8 weeks before we land our first batch in the warehouse. I Just received one sample last week, and if you want to try it out I'll send it to you at no charge. As far as I can tell, it looks just like the heated one you mentioned without the wiring. They will be selling for about $30.00 when we get them. Just let me know what you think after you try it. If you're interested, send me a PM with a ship to address.

Regards
Gregg

and this sir is why you will continue to get my business!!!

 

[Work Saw Collector]

Man I was wrong My 026s didn't have it. I had sold the one that had the 028 handle. The other one Steve on this site has it. I'll get him to post pics of his.

Bump for sawnami PM sent.

 

[LowVolt]

Howdy,
We have some just now coming out of production. It'll be about 8 weeks before we land our first batch in the warehouse. I Just received one sample last week, and if you want to try it out I'll send it to you at no charge. As far as I can tell, it looks just like the heated one you mentioned without the wiring. They will be selling for about $30.00 when we get them. Just let me know what you think after you try it. If you're interested, send me a PM with a ship to address.

Regards
Gregg

I sent two pm's but in my sent messages tab it says this...

Sent Items contains 0 messages. You have 0 messages stored, of a total 70 allowed. (Empty Folder)

 

[LowVolt]

I sent two pm's but in my sent messages tab it says this...

Sent Items contains 0 messages. You have 0 messages stored, of a total 70 allowed. (Empty Folder)

Hey there einstein, check the box that says :

Save a copy of this message in your Sent Items folder.

Flippin newbies. :censored:

 

[sawnami]

Hey guys, quick question. I got a MS260. The only thing I dont like about it is the all plastic wrap handlebar. Anyone know of an all metal with rubber grip aftermarket one? I got the IPL for the saw and they list a metal one but it may have the electronic warmer in it and I really dont want that. Also I asked my dealer and they said it was $100. No thanks. I am thinking maybe $30-$40?

Thanks.

I didn't like mine either so I removed it with my Avalanche tire. :biggrin:

You can get a metal one off a 028 (Ebay) slot one of the bottom screw holes just a tad with a chainsaw file. I have done this twice on 026/MS260 works like a charm.

Bump for sawnami PM sent.

Here you go.
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The only thing I had to do was move one of the bottom holes over about the width of the original hole and tweek the angles of the handle slightly.

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[TonyRumore]

The side screws are actually longer in the plastic handle models than the metal handle saws. I doubt it will cause a problem, but you might want to go easy on the long screws when you run them through the metal handle and deeper into the tank.