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Post by pgnavy on Dec 3, 2009 19:55:59 GMT -5
Hi folks, great site and greatly appreciate the information I've already found so far. I am looking at a SuperXL925 saw to buy from my friend for $100. He is the original owner from the 80's, his is 1983. I am wondering what the production run of these saws? And also what year did the electronic ignition change. I've used his saw and it cuts like mad! Also wondering what you guys think of the Super XL 925's. I have noticed on google that these saws have some painted black parts, other SuperXL925s are all homelight Red Enamel. What gives with changes in paint scheme? Thanks in advance. img689.imageshack.us/img689/1161/homelitesxl925homeliter.pngimg8.imageshack.us/img8/5650/superxl925black.jpg |
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Post by MCS on Dec 3, 2009 21:29:38 GMT -5
Hi folks, great site and greatly appreciate the information I've already found so far. I am looking at a SuperXL925 saw to buy from my friend for $100. He is the original owner from the 80's, his is 1983. If you watch ebay, you will see that these saws usually bring a good price. You have the advantage of being able to give it a test run. Go for it.  The 925 was the last production version of the family that started with the XL-700 which came out in the '60s. As far as dating, the best I can do is say that the XL-923 was on the shelf when I left my Dad's hardware store in 1973. The Homelite Shop Service Manual Vol. 4 with copyright of 1975 lists the SXL-925, the VI-944 and VI-955. I have a 1985 Product catalog that lists the SXL-925 but no other model from this family. Homelite had been trying different styles of solid state ignition for a long time. As technology changed so did the design and the production costs. As far as paint schemes, Homelite occasionally change paint scheme - who knows why. This is a good design with a decent sized fuel tank and lots of power. It will wear you out before you wear it out ;D |
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Post by lesorubcheek on Dec 3, 2009 21:38:49 GMT -5
That first one sure looks familiar ;D. As far as I can tell looking though parts lists, there's been at least 3 generations of 925s. All of 'em are very similar with only a few notable differences.
Biggest single difference that I know of is the early models used the 3 piece electronic ignition and the later ones used the single piece module. Of course these parts can be retrofitted, in fact there's even a kit with the flywheel, module and module holder to upgrade to the single piece.
As for paint schemes, there's the 2 that you've shown in attachments. First pic is of the later style with black air filter, all red starter cover, stick-on looking decals, etc.
If you're a Homelite fan, ya need at least one 925. Very nice saws.
Dan
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Post by 925fetish on Dec 4, 2009 13:44:36 GMT -5
There's nothing like getting hold on a 925 and letting it power it's way through.I simply love it.For the price you stated there is no way you ca go wrong.The 925 is an alpha predator.
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Post by mikem on Dec 4, 2009 15:09:25 GMT -5
I would buy that saw for a "c" note....running or not !
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