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[teacherman]

This, my friends, is the holy grail among holy grails of chainsaws. Looks almost too good to be true.

090G in excellent condition...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stihl-090-C...0d1d3d9&pid=100005&rk=4&rkt=6&sd=162365972826

 

[fwgsaw]

This, my friends, is the holy grail among holy grails of chainsaws. Looks almost too good to be true.

090G in excellent condition...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stihl-090-Chainsaw/222584246849?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=2&asc=41376&meid=2a8121def9af438bbe38246cd0d1d3d9&pid=100005&rk=4&rkt=6&sd=162365972826

Only problem is he says it's all original yet claims it's a 137cc

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

Wow! That's just 15-20 minutes from me. If I only had the money. Lol

 

[teacherman]

SO would you rather have that or a new 880? How do you do one of those vote thingies?

 

[teacherman]

Wow! That's just 15-20 minutes from me. If I only had the money. Lol

It looks like one of those once-in-a-lifetime kind of deals in terms of condition and proximity. But would you actually use it? If so, it might be worth a paypal credit plan or something.

 

[teacherman]

I think the white screws and gasket material on the right side cover mean it's a repaint. Notice the normal color screws elsewhere in this pic. Hmmm. Stihl, it looks to be in good condition.

Third or fourth picture from the far right shows teh difference.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stihl-090-Chainsaw/222584246849?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=2&asc=41376&meid=2a8121def9af438bbe38246cd0d1d3d9&pid=100005&rk=4&rkt=6&sd=162365972826

 

[Definitive Dave]

either not all original parts or not 137cc, guy might not know
repaint is sloppy and could be hiding bad mag rot, etc
clutch cover looks good , muffler looks about average, which is bad
hard to find a "deal" on a saw like this on eBay
Dave

 

[pioneerguy600]

It will likely get bid up much higher before the auction ends even with its sloppy paint job on the clutch side cover.

 

[sawfun]

Does the saw still have the plastic case protector behind the sprocket? At least the clutch cover doesn't look butchered. While no A/V, the gear drives vibe noticeably less than the standard 090. These big geardrive saws really only shine in big wood with 72" or longer bars or running 1/2" full chisel (good luck) in the PNW, Aussie wood may be a different story though. I'd take a direct drive 090 with AV over an 088/880 any day. Sold both my ported 088 & 880, kept the 090's, they freaking pull, ported OR stock.

 

[teacherman]

Does the saw still have the plastic case protector behind the sprocket? At least the clutch cover doesn't look butchered. While no A/V, the gear drives vibe noticeably less than the standard 090. These big geardrive saws really only shine in big wood with 72" or longer bars or running 1/2" full chisel (good luck) in the PNW, Aussie wood may be a different story though. I'd take a direct drive 090 with AV over an 088/880 any day. Sold both my ported 088 & 880, kept the 090's, they freaking pull, ported OR stock.

Thanks for the input. I like the idea of torque unstoppable more than speed. My 660 bogs more easily than I think it should, as does teh 056M2, which supposedly has lots of torque. I wish they stihl made gear drive saws, or at least an attachment. I don't much care about chain speed, I'm not racing anyone or anything. What pitch can an 090 run? Can it go small as 3/8? I really don't know; I've never seen one of these saws up close.

 

[bulletpruf]

I know a few guys who are watching this auction closely...you know who you are...

 

[Stihlbillie]

Def a sloppy all around repaint

 

[fwgsaw]

Thanks for the input. I like the idea of torque unstoppable more than speed. My 660 bogs more easily than I think it should, as does teh 056M2, which supposedly has lots of torque. I wish they stihl made gear drive saws, or at least an attachment. I don't much care about chain speed, I'm not racing anyone or anything. What pitch can an 090 run? Can it go small as 3/8? I really don't know; I've never seen one of these saws up close.

3/8 is fine on a 090g with a short bar

 

[fwgsaw]

Buyer beware on this 090g. When a guy list a saw on eBay as excellent condition and all original far as he can tell but has a sloppy repaint there's a good chance there could be other more serious issue's. And the fact he's saying it's a 137 CC top end and saying it's all original would also lead me to believe it's not 137 cc but more likely 106 like original.

 

[teacherman]

Buyer beware on this 090g. When a guy list a saw on eBay as excellent condition and all original far as he can tell but has a sloppy repaint there's a good chance there could be other more serious issue's. And the fact he's saying it's a 137 CC top end and saying it's all original would also lead me to believe it's not 137 cc but more likely 106 like original.

Good point. I thought about that as well. I figure if it's good or can be made good at this point in time it's worth a new 880, which seems to be where it's headed, but I'd be concerened about parts availability, metal fatique, and so forth. I think a new 880 would be a safer investment in the long run.

 

[bulletpruf]

Good point. I thought about that as well. I figure if it's good or can be made good at this point in time it's worth a new 880, which seems to be where it's headed, but I'd be concerened about parts availability, metal fatique, and so forth. I think a new 880 would be a safer investment in the long run.

Good point -- parts aren't too difficult to find for an 090, but the parts specific to the 090G certainly are.

Having said that, I don't know if I agree with the comparison to an 880. I'd be willing to bet that it's going to sell to a collector, not someone who plans to use it on a regular basis.

 

[user 122190]

Even with my 32 inch bar, once the mammoth size tree is down, I've an even bigger problem to deal with.

 

[blsnelling]

I would be VERY hesitant to run 3/8 chain on a 090G!

Here's what you guys are looking for The only thing repainted is the wrap handle and the muffler. No, it's NOT FOR SALE

 

[bulletpruf]

D@mn Brad. Now I have to vacuum the drool off my keyboard.

Care to share the story of that saw? I'm sure it's an interesting one.

 

[teacherman]

Good point -- parts aren't too difficult to find for an 090, but the parts specific to the 090G certainly are.

Having said that, I don't know if I agree with the comparison to an 880. I'd be willing to bet that it's going to sell to a collector, not someone who plans to use it on a regular basis.

I meant for a big saw to have and use over the next few decades, I think I'd go with the 880, or a 3120, which seems a bit cheaper these days... oh no it's the end times, the antistihl is here wiling its way into our hearts....