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Why can't I find Stihl RM chain online?

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by cnice_37, May 27, 2014.

  1. cnice_37

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    Everyone lists RSC but no RM. My wood is dirty, but that's another thread.

    Dealer only?
     
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    I thought i saw them on baileys.....
     
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    EBay might have some
     
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    eBay is your best bet. Local dealer doesn't carry it or wants your first born?
     
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    Only RS on ebay.... and "local" dealer is 20 minutes away, never been.

    I'm having bad luck staying sharp with the RS on the 441 so wanted to go back to semi-chisel for the stuff I'm cutting right now.
     
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    What are the specs on the chain you need? Some RM is available on eBay but not in every size.
     
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    3/8 .050 = 33 RM ??
    20" = 72DL
    YELLOW!
     
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    All Stihl parts and wholegoods are dealer only. They spell it out pretty explicitly that the only way their stuff leaves your store is on foot. They ain't kiddin' either. It protects their dealer network which is a big part of why they are so successful. That doesn't mean its impossible to get Stihl stuff online however.

    You have a few options. (RM and RMC are for all intents and purposes, equal. Both are yellow-label.)

    Baileys - Have to call them apparently?

    http://www.baileysonline.com/Saw-Ch...-Chainsaw-Chain-Loop-33RMC-72-Drive-Links.axd

    You could try these guys:

    http://www.gohagan.com/pages/CustomCatalog/Product/7746

    Or you could try RMC3 chain, which is green label but still very good, just not as fast in boring cuts or with the nose buried. If bar nose isn't buried, it will cut just as well as RM or RMC. You are much more likely to find RMC3 on the shelf at your dealer or online.
     
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