Has anyone mounted a chainsaw to their cruiser?

[D'Animal]

I will snap some pictures of the Powerhead box I have used. I use it when I go to areas where "other" people are. It can lock the Powerhead in a way that "other" people cannot steal the Powerhead or the bar and chain.

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[jonheld]

This looks pretty interesting and can carry a hot saw.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/48292/i/kolpin-saw-boot

 

[danadog]

Probably the coolest I found, not for the cruiser but maybe for the bike!

http://www.trailtech.net/motorcycle-chainsaw-mount

 

[Hornd]

I got 3 words:
Echo, Fiskars X27, Pair Leather Gloves, Saftey Glasses = Firewood Galore

Echo is a great Japanese designed saw (Kiortz Company).
I have one older than me and it's a one pull runner, Magnesium bodied and put together with machine screws!!!
Built like a cruiser

The X27 for $45 from Amazon is worth every penny, just don't hit the head with a sledge and it will last a long time.

Leather glove as blisters ruin fun

Safety Glasses as a ounce of prevention, beats 2 lbs of cure..

 

[jynx]

I got 3 words:
Echo, Fiskars X27, Pair Leather Gloves, Saftey Glasses = Firewood Galore

Echo is a great Japanese designed saw (Kiortz Company).
I have one older than me and it's a one pull runner, Magnesium bodied and put together with machine screws!!!
Built like a cruiser

The X27 for $45 from Amazon is worth every penny, just don't hit the head with a sledge and it will last a long time.

Leather glove as blisters ruin fun

Safety Glasses as a ounce of prevention, beats 2 lbs of cure..

That's more than 3 words But I do love my Fiskar splitting axe and my stihl.

 

[ewillis]

I've thought about carrying my Stihl in the cruiser from time to time, but with the gas, oil, weight, and mess, it's just waay easier and more economical to pack the gransfors bruks scandinavian forest axe. I can hack enough firewood to last a night in less than 45 minutes...simple and reliable every time!

 

[Duiser Offroad]

In this part of the country trees fall on our roads and trails. No ax or handsaw for that.

A chainsaw belongs inside the vehicle, secured or otherwise. A chainsaw mounted outside the vehicle for any length of time is unreliable, potentially useless and possibly stolen.

STIHL!

 

[ewillis]

In this part of the country trees fall on our roads and trails. No ax or handsaw for that.

A chainsaw belongs inside the vehicle, secured or otherwise. A chainsaw mounted outside the vehicle for any length of time is unreliable, potentially useless and possibly stolen.

STIHL!

Trees have been removed with felling axes for centuries...not the fastest option, but even in Oregon it can and has been done in a pinch.

 

[Duiser Offroad]

You are wrong its impossible.

Trees have been removed with felling axes for centuries...not the fastest option, but even in Oregon it can and has been done in a pinch.

 

[ewillis]

You are wrong its impossible.

Interesting perspective...The world record for the standing block chop is held by Jason Wynyard set in 1998 with a time of 18.33. 18 seconds on a 12" piece of pine? Even a big ass 48" Aspen wouldn't take more than a hour; although I am considered a supremely built physical specimen of the human race!

 

[Douglas S]

I was on a trip once, not long after a wind storm blew through the area I was in. I must have chopped through 100 trees in one weekend with my Fiskars axe (I love it btw, but using it for that got old fast). My Stihl comes on trips now.

I have the same case Jonesy posted above. I like it, but I wouldn't mind some kind of trail-only mounting system for easier access.

 

[AutoCraft Aus]

And on my FJ, shelf for chain saw and fuel on top strapped to the wheel, Exp One fuel can, for water washing hands and dishes on remote trips, and trasharoo.

 

[jonheld]

Nice work Darren. A shelf. Why didn't I think of that?
Simple design.

 

[Hornd]

And on my FJ, shelf for chain saw and fuel on top strapped to the wheel, Exp One fuel can, for water washing hands and dishes on remote trips, and trasharoo.

That is a sweet pic!

 

[Hornd]

Interesting perspective...The world record for the standing block chop is held by Jason Wynyard set in 1998 with a time of 18.33. 18 seconds on a 12" piece of pine? Even a big ass 48" Aspen wouldn't take more than a hour; although I am considered a supremely built physical specimen of the human race!

I've never seen a maul not run.
I've also seen many a man run out of steam, trying to use the wrong tool.
I'd put the saw inside and keep the fuel on the outside.
A Stihl stored on outside is like candy to a thief

 

[artech]

You never broke an axe handle? You must have better aim than me! I have the fiberglass handles on my axes now to cut down on breakage, but I even broke one of those once. Had an axe head crack once too, right down the side of the poll. I do admit saws have more moving parts though!

My Stihl 044 is 20 years old and has been tuned up just once in it's life. I have worn out three 24" bars and too many chains to count and it just keeps on going and going... I'd be very bummed if somebody stole it. Not so bummed if an axe went missing!

 

[John E Davies]

Can you please give us a source for that cool strap-on top shelf? I have never seen one....

Thanks.

John Davies
Spokane WA USA

 

[AutoCraft Aus]

We will have them in production in Feb actually, we have been testing them, and we have added steps to go under the straps on the side to climb up, and Geri can brackets as well.

I even spent 3 days 4wding around our mountain country doing my best to shake them loose, while I have a dead flat tyre on the back.

Didn't move.

We will have to find a U.S outlet for them, and some other bits like the firesticks etc, too.

We also offered the shelf above, and the fold down table as options on the Slee Bars we sell here in Aus, to allow the billy to be boiled, and access to the back, without moving everything from one side of the tailgate to the other while you get the milk, sugar, oops forgot a tea spoon, etc.

 

[shellb]

Nice work, that is a very cool set up. I hope you can make them available to us over here!

 

[AutoCraft Aus]

Thanks,

that pic was first night of a very remote 2 week desert trip, up to 3 days drive from any remote station or any other person, across spinifex desert, no other tracks, self reliant for fuel, 320 lt [82 Gal] water [80lt or 20.5 Gal] and enough food and supplies.

Hence every available space is being used to fit stuff.