Strikemaster broken handle

[ice_it_06]

Anyone able to help me out on how tough it is to install a new handle assembly on a 08 Lazer Mag ?

Looks like (4) allen top bolts and 2 smaller ones separate the head base from the auger and the handle assemble inserts.

This a part easy to find or a special order or trip to Big Lake to have it resolved.

Dog pulled/pushed off wall and landed on patio, cracked the corner of the handle.

[RebelSS]

ice it 06: It's easy to replace. I think they're about $38.00 from Strikemaster. I believe they also make an upgraded composite handle which is around $42.00. Any qualified repair facility has these..but I think you'll find 'em cheaper online...

[ice_it_06]

I see them online and Strikemaster for $38 - $40.

Was selling it tomorrow due to job loss, and this happened.

Thinking a shop would charge me $75 I don't have.

[Dozer]

Where did you see an upgraded handle RebelSS? Ive got a broken one too.

[RebelSS]

D-Rock Power Equipment in New Brighton, Mn. sells them. I do believe they have a web site, too. Sorry to hear why you're selling the auger, ice it 06. If it helps, after 26 years, I just lost my job, too. Benefits, everything. Hang on to your equipment if you can. We still need to enjoy life.

[ice_it_06]

Mine was only (11) years so your (26) is a severe negative.

Already had to sell the perm and my truck now last week.

The equipment is just to much of a tease knowing I won't be out until next year @ best.

I'm not the only one hurting, but still bites bad.

[ice_it_06]

That Tufflite Kit @ D Rock shows applications from 1996 - 2001 ?

Looks like my 08 model handle , must be a typo error.

[RebelSS]

Yup, you're right. I'd give them a call and see what they can do for ya on a OEM handle. Good luck! Hope I helped.

[Dozer]

Rebelss, are you sure the $42 handle is different that the $39 one? Looks to me like the $42 one comes with the throttle linkage rod and the $39 one doesnt. Is the acctuall handle different?

[walleyewild]

Broke mine last year, ordered it direct from strikemaster and had it in a day.

It took about 20 minutes to replace.

My mag 2000 is about 4 years old.

WW

[RebelSS]

Dozer..Had not looked on line...info I was giving out was off the top 'o my noggin. Now that I AM looking on line, I think you're right. Just seems to me I remember a "tougher" composite handle somewhere...?

[pulleye16]

Someone should send this thread to strikemaster...I have wrote before on here that they need to rid themselves of this plastic [PoorWordUsage]. My Strike master handle broke as well but they replaced it for free cause it was less then a year old. Can the old metal handles cost them that much more money? These things fall overall the time on the ice or in the garage...Jiffy still uses metal right???

[dabaer]

yea i got the jiffy...still metal!!