Smaller bar on MS 211

[Bighead72]

I recently brought a MS 211 with 18 inch bar. I think it’s a bit to much for it can I just slap a 14 or 16inch on it or would I need to change sprocket?

 

[J D]

Swap away, only reason to change sprocket would be if it's worn out or you're changing chain pitch as well

 

[WoodChuck'r]

Try adding a 2nd flywheel, it will give you more rev hang for that big bar

 

[HarleyT]

Count the teeth on your drive sprocket, try the 6 tooth one, the 7 may be too much.

 

[WoodChuck'r]

A heavier flywheel is best bruh you should try to find one at rock auto dot com I hear banks makes a sick one for em ess two eleven steel kind of saw

 

[full chizel]

 

[Cbarnhart17]

I have a 16" bar for a 211 I also have the 211 power head for parts or repair

I recently brought a MS 211 with 18 inch bar. I think it’s a bit to much for it can I just slap a 14 or 16inch on it or would I need to change sprocket?

 

[Cbarnhart17]

It's pretty worn tho

 

[jbpaul3372]

I recently brought a MS 211 with 18 inch bar. I think it’s a bit to much for it can I just slap a 14 or 16inch on it or would I need to change sprocket?

You are right about it bogging with the 18" bar, the 211 should have come with a 16" bar. I'm guessing Stihl was competing with some of the other 35cc saws from the big box stores that have an 18" or 20" bar. You can get more power going with the 6T sprocket. Stihl part #1123 640 2073. You can also gain power with the shorter bars like you mentioned. The 14" bar is #3005 000 4809 and takes 50 links of the 3/8P .050 chain. The 16" bar is #3005 008 4813 (or 3005 000 4813) and takes 55 links of the same chain. You will notice more power and less bog.

 

[WoodChuck'r]

What’s the best kind of bar oil…?

 

[HarleyT]

What’s the best kind of bar oil…?

Has to have good "tackifiers".

 

[WoodChuck'r]

What is that ??

 

[Valpen]

I recently brought a MS 211 with 18 inch bar. I think it’s a bit to much for it can I just slap a 14 or 16inch on it or would I need to change sprocket?

I recommend the 16" over the 14" as it has a little extra reach, the MS 211 can handle it, and the chain stays sharp a little longer (but takes more time to sharpen...)

 

[HarleyT]

BAR OIL THREAD!!!!!!!

 

[WoodChuck'r]

Is it better recommended that it shouldn’t be used…??