Whats the oldest 560/550xp out still running thanks

[wisecobandit]

Cant remember for sure now when it was bought 2012 or 2011 but that is the number on it . You do get Fender guitars with different dates on them . You can have a 57 neck in a 59 body ( both written in pencil ) then the metal neck plat is a 56 just coz they had a huge bin full of neck plates all stamped up ....

 

It would've been 2012 when you bought it. Bare in mind the shipping etc.

 

Yeah Jon unfortunately that's the case with Husqvarna. Unless any parts in stock I don't think ive ever had any part in less than a week that's had to be ordered in and ive tried several different suppliers/dealers.

[Eddy_t]

Longest ive had to wait was for a 395 throttle cable which took nearly 3 weeks and not much shorter for a 394 inlet manifold.

Longest wait for stihl around 5 days for starter paul springs for an old 076.....

 

Despite having more husqvarnas than stihls I do have to say that spares availability and prices are pretty poor in comparison to stihl parts.

 

 

To be fair I've had to wait 3 weeks for Stihl parts before... Although that was the entire AV handle assembly for an 090, and it all had to be sourced from Germany, to the uk, and then to my local dealer

[mendiplogs]

To be fair I've had to wait 3 weeks for Stihl parts before... Although that was the entire AV handle assembly for an 090, and it all had to be sourced from Germany, to the uk, and then to my local dealer

 

Hi eddy 090 is years old mate not like a 550)560 husky)Stihl should all parts of a newest saw to dealer in just days not weeks thanks Jon

[Eddy_t]

Hi eddy 090 is years old mate not like a 550)560 husky)Stihl should all parts of a newest saw to dealer in just days not weeks thanks Jon

 

 

1106 series is still in production Jon, longest production saws, the design hasn't changed much in 55 years either

[Brushcutter]

Longest ive had to wait was for a 395 throttle cable which took nearly 3 weeks and not much shorter for a 394 inlet manifold.

Longest wait for stihl around 5 days for starter paul springs for an old 076.....

 

Despite having more husqvarnas than stihls I do have to say that spares availability and prices are pretty poor in comparison to stihl parts.

 

Interesting I've always found Husky parts well priced. I've only ever had to wait 2-3 days for my spares too. Quite a lot has been next day.

[wisecobandit]

That's interesting brushcutter, What supplier/dealer do you use?

A quick comparison of prices. Basing the 550xp against a 261

 

Tank unit/handle

Husqy £128.45

Stihl £86.48

 

Starter assembly

Husqy £62.88

Stihl £37.07

 

Carb

Husy £130.26

Stihl £102.16

 

 

Genuine cylinder with piston assemblys

Husqy £319

Stihl £278

[roseyweb]

They sell more spare for the 261 so can knock them out cheaper

[Brushcutter]

That's interesting brushcutter, What supplier/dealer do you use?

A quick comparison of prices. Basing the 550xp against a 261

 

Tank unit/handle

Husqy £128.45

Stihl £86.48

 

Starter assembly

Husqy £62.88

Stihl £37.07

 

Carb

Husy £130.26

Stihl £102.16

 

 

Genuine cylinder with piston assemblys

Husqy £319

Stihl £278

 

I must admit to using a few local dealers. Bradstocks, Olivers, FR Jones. I must admit to not needing parts that expensive often. Only clutches nut bolts etc.

[mendiplogs]

That's interesting brushcutter, What supplier/dealer do you use?

A quick comparison of prices. Basing the 550xp against a 261

 

Tank unit/handle

Husqy £128.45

Stihl £86.48

 

Starter assembly

Husqy £62.88

Stihl £37.07

 

Carb

Husy £130.26

Stihl £102.16

 

 

Genuine cylinder with piston assemblys

Husqy £319

Stihl £278

 

Hi wise my old my that's mad mate thanks Jon

[Charlieh]

well my parts arrived at the dealer today so that's only 48hrs so I cant complain about that.