Chainsaw Transport

Started by ringdingrider, Dec 10 2007 08:19 AM
29 replies to this topic

  • ringdingrider

Posted 10 December 2007 - 08:19 AM

#1


I was curious how guys are carrying chainsaws? I am going to start carrying one. With the current strom, winter, and spring there is going to be a good amount of clean up and I am preparing to help out. Went out this weekend and moved trees by hand that we could but crossed multiple fallen trees. Any feed back on back packs or bike carriers for chainsaws would be great.
Thanks,
ringdingrider

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  • spokra

Posted 10 December 2007 - 10:33 AM

#2

I had a custom fork mount made by a guy on the list. i forgot his name.. he is making ones that fit KTM's and he made a custom fork mount for me that fit my crf450r. I'm sure you can do a search on the list and find him.. He lives in north seattle lynnwood area..

  • jeford

Posted 10 December 2007 - 11:04 AM

#3

Can you post a picture of the mount you have? I'd like to see it.
Thanks.

  • Home Finance USA

Posted 10 December 2007 - 11:04 AM

#4

spokra said:

I had a custom fork mount made by a guy on the list. i forgot his name.. he is making ones that fit KTM's and he made a custom fork mount for me that fit my crf450r. I'm sure you can do a search on the list and find him.. He lives in north seattle lynnwood area..

His name is Joe Dube and is no longer making them. It was not cost effective for him. I am sure that others will post pics of their home made carriers. Lots of riders have them.

  • ridetilludie

Posted 10 December 2007 - 11:38 AM

#5

If you have a small arborist saw (ms190) they are very easy to carry in a medium sized pack. I sometimes carry my 026 with a 20" bar in my pack but I must remove the bar for it to fit.
If you do a search in this forum you should come up with several threads discussing bike mounts.

Safe cutting.

  • Burnrider

Posted 10 December 2007 - 12:36 PM

#6

The 3 ways I know to carry a saw on the bike:
1) Backpack- especially good for an arborist saw.
2) Front fork mount - Great for blade more than 16"
3) Use of a rear mounted rack. Dakota450 posted pics of a promoto billet rack
4) Use of any above method & removing the blade for transport if it's too long.


THE BEST WAY
Have your buddy carry the saw.

  • FlEYEingDubyah

Posted 10 December 2007 - 12:39 PM

#7

ringdingrider said:

I was curious how guys are carrying chainsaws?
Regular old kind of back pack kids use at school for books and junk. Lasts about a year. Get yours at Goodwill for a good price.

Hardly notice it at all when I'm riding...until I go under a leaner that's just a little too low. I swear unkle_george purposely looked for trails with 'hangers' last winter to try to get a few seconds on me. The jig is up though, the old guy is packing his Stihl now and it has an even longer bar than mine!!! :lol:

  • r4sbergXR600

Posted 10 December 2007 - 02:53 PM

#8

Check out my garage, there are pics of my fork mount.

  • unkle_george

Posted 10 December 2007 - 03:39 PM

#9

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THE BEST WAY
Have your buddy carry the saw.

Amen to that, but I think FlyingDub was starting to catch on.

I need to either find a smaller saw or a better way to carry the 36 though, it's a huge saw for clearing trail.

  • unkle_george

Posted 10 December 2007 - 03:42 PM

#10

http://www.thumperta...achmentid=35871
Wait, is there a hole in your bar where the set screw goes through? I'm liking it.

  • r4sbergXR600

Posted 10 December 2007 - 06:33 PM

#11

No I don't have a hole in my bar, the bolt just pinches the bar. I also epoxied in plexi glass on the inside of the bar guide to avoid dulling the chain.

That old McCulloch was a RIPPER!!!, but I now run a Stihl MS180 that is much more reliable and fuel efficient. We counted 300-400 trees each day we cut last year, this year didn't seem to be quite so bad. The MS180 is cheap and easy with the tool less adjuster. Since Santa brought me the 180 my 028 has seen zero use!!! Nothing like a 14 inch saw to take camping, wheeling, and riding ;)

  • OldXL

Posted 10 December 2007 - 07:11 PM

#12

I just try to keep up with Burnrider when he's carrying the saw on his back, and move the wood after he cuts it, but it seems to me if you've got big wood to cut, I would carry a long bar on a fork mount and carry the motor and stuff in the backpack.

  • JoeMcLaughlin

Posted 10 December 2007 - 09:27 PM

#13

I have a Stihl 210c and like it a lot and carry it in a simple soft backpack. A fork mount is in the works. Now, chromexr is an animal with his back pack, I can tell you it is a test of skill to ride with this backpack fully loaded:)
Joe......
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  • dilyb

Posted 10 December 2007 - 11:59 PM

#14

Yeah, Joe designed a super front fork mount. Light and solid. Now if I only had a Stihl ...
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  • doggerdan1

Posted 11 December 2007 - 02:18 AM

#15

Here's one I built for my DRZ, it's for sale along with the saw if anyone is interested.
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  • veltex

Posted 11 December 2007 - 06:22 AM

#16

Most of the ones I have seen are carried with an attachment and rear rack made locally by promoto billet, they are quite nice (check them out online), I think some of the parks guys use them, I dont have their saw attachment but have a rack on my drz and is one of the best mods I have done, their stuff is top notch. As for back packs, my son has had a few backpacks that are made for skateboarders and they have a vertical mail slot type of deal in between the pack compartments, that goes clear through, they wouldnt work for a chainsaw I dont think, but the idea could be expanded upon, especially if you could talk a buddy into carrying your water and snacks.

  • dakota450

Posted 11 December 2007 - 07:44 AM

#17

Here's mine.


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  • jim-in-so-ore

Posted 11 December 2007 - 07:47 AM

#18

I have a Pro Moto Billet rack and chainsaw carrier for my Stihl MS 180 that is on my WR 450. The rack stays on year round but the saw carrier goes on as needed. I have a bigger Stihl that I can also carry if need be. The upside is I can carry either saw. I also have a wooden box bolted to the front of the rack for gas, oil, file, spare chain, falling wedges and a hatchet for driving in the wedges. The downside is getting off and on the bike. It is kind of hard as I have to step up on the left foot peg with the kick stand down and swing my foot across the seat, then put my kickstand up and then I'm good to go. No big deal after you've figured it out.:worthy:
Jim

  • dakota450

Posted 11 December 2007 - 07:47 AM

#19

lets try this again.
http://www.dotphoto....A8976D24F66.jpg

  • dakota450

Posted 11 December 2007 - 07:48 AM

#20

3rd times a charm:

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