stihl 500i mods

[Stihl123]

462 outer dog bolts straight on and matches the stock inner on the 500i 

Part number 1142 664 0501

[David Goss]

I just ordered the 500 this morning so will get it tomorrow and probably be using it on Wednesday [emoji16][emoji1303] not heard anything bad about it except Al saying it’s a bit thirsty ( like most bigger saws really) will post again when I have put it through its paces.

[silky fox]

You are certainly going to enjoy it[emoji6][emoji106]

[David Goss]

One of the trees I did today with the 500i. It’s a beast! Full power instantly as soon as you squeeze the trigger. Think I am going to enjoy that saw [emoji1303]

[outinthewood]

I've had a 500 for nearly a year now and do like it for rough ground but unlike some others thought it could do with a bit more torque, yes press the trigger and it spools up fast. I sent it off to have some "surgery" and it's out killing Redwoods in California on a test run before coming back to more skyline work. The guy doing the work is happy that it's hard to see a big difference compared to a same level ported 661 but as he pointed out at 2+ lbs lighter than a 661 it's clear the 500 is the winner. As for being thirsty it is after all a 80cc class saw that encourages you to run it flat out !

[David Goss]

I've had a 500 for nearly a year now and do like it for rough ground but unlike some others thought it could do with a bit more torque, yes press the trigger and it spools up fast. I sent it off to have some "surgery" and it's out killing Redwoods in California on a test run before coming back to more skyline work. The guy doing the work is happy that it's hard to see a big difference compared to a same level ported 661 but as he pointed out at 2+ lbs lighter than a 661 it's clear the 500 is the winner. As for being thirsty it is after all a 80cc class saw that encourages you to run it flat out !

Second day with it and I am liking it even more. Been cutting some big timber with it and not having any trouble with it whatsoever. The only negative I can come up with so far is it runs so fast it’s hard to mark timber without just cutting the log off! We are felling and marking because the timber needs winched our whole on a steep slope but that beast of a saw just wants to cut everything as fast as it can! I certainly wouldn’t be using it for carving [emoji12] I don’t think the tank is that big so it probably seems greedier than it actually is but I must admit I am having to fill it a lot.

[Wonky]

@outinthewood   
Who did you send   it to ? hotsaws101 or someone else.

 

asking for a friend ?

Edited June 11, 2020 by Wonky
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[outinthewood]

1 hour ago, David Goss said:

Second day with it and I am liking it even more. Been cutting some big timber with it and not having any trouble with it whatsoever. The only negative I can come up with so far is it runs so fast it’s hard to mark timber without just cutting the log off! We are felling and marking because the timber needs winched our whole on a steep slope but that beast of a saw just wants to cut everything as fast as it can! I certainly wouldn’t be using it for carving I don’t think the tank is that big so it probably seems greedier than it actually is but I must admit I am having to fill it a lot.

Maybe carry a spray can to mark the timber if you are having trouble with all that speed ...Only joking, I didn't find any problems but just wanted a bit more hence the work being done and I suppose it depends what you are cutting and what you are used to cutting with before ? I don't think it's bad on fuel not to the point that you notice it. For a stock out of the box saw it's good, very good but a good well zipped saw of an "older" design i.e. carb will do just the same the big advantage is it's light weight. 

[outinthewood]

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1 hour ago, Wonky said:

@outinthewood   
Who did you send   it to ? hotsaws101 or someone else.

 

asking for a friend ?

 

Yes, this will be the 7 saw he's done for me and can't fault his work. It's been held up due to the pesky pandemic, the 357 XP BB he just did took 6 weeks to get here via airmail. 

[AHPP]

How hard do you have to push the pin in to get into the extra oiling range? I'm pressing nearly hard enough to push a cork into a wine bottle and it's not moving. Not inclined to shock it with a punch in case I break something.