Husqvarna 545, which bar?

[ammoaddict]

I recently bid on a NIB 545 on eBay. I didn't mean to, it just happened, you know. Anyway I ended up getting it and was thinking about a sugihara or tsumura 18" bar for it. I have read a couple posts about sugihara not working well on saws with captive bar nuts. Supposedly leaks bar oil into the chain tensioner holes and out around the bar nuts. Does anyone have a sugi on a 545/550 that can verify this?
The tsumura is cheaper, but I kinda like the looks of the sugi but don't want it if it doesn't oil properly. Thanks for your help guys.

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[full chizel]

The leak is not an issue at all and they oil fine. I had a Tsumura on my 550xp and the little that leaked was absorbed by saw dust and chips on the saw.

It leaks a little around the bar nuts and it gets soaked right up and the oil that is absorbed just falls off with the dust.

 

[Ronaldo]

The leak is not an issue at all and they oil fine. I had a Tsumura on my 550xp and the little that leaked was absorbed by saw dust and chips on the saw.

It leaks a little around the bar nuts and it gets soaked right up and the oil that is absorbed just falls off with the dust.

Have never heard of this. My brother has a 550 with a Sugi and it works just great. Haven't noticed any leaks that are unusual.

 

[full chizel]

Have never heard of this. My brother has a 550 with a Sugi and it works just great. Haven't noticed any leaks that are unusual.

I read about it on hear but if i didn’t read it i would’ve never really noticed.

I revved it a little bit and noticed some oil coming through where the nuts are.

 

[ammoaddict]

The leak is not an issue at all and they oil fine. I had a Tsumura on my 550xp and the little that leaked was absorbed by saw dust and chips on the saw.

It leaks a little around the bar nuts and it gets soaked right up and the oil that is absorbed just falls off with the dust.

Would you recommend sugi or tsumura?

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[full chizel]

Would you recommend sugi or tsumura?

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They’re pretty much the same. I’d go with the Tsumura and save some money.

 

[wisconsintreeguy]

What did you buy? I just got a 545 and trying to figure out what bar I should get

 

[jellyroll]

Had good luck with the Oregon bars i wouldn't put a bar over 18'' on it.

 

[ammoaddict]

What did you buy? I just got a 545 and trying to figure out what bar I should get

I found a great deal on a jonsered branded nk bar and Husqvarna chain combo. So I went that route. Maybe I can get a tsumara or sugi later on.

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