Where's the 500i ?

500i ported by huskihl , test run the throttle response is right damm now, what a wonderful saw.

 

That was a great movie, I remember seeing it a couple of times. And I think it was re-titled once, and was also billed as "Never give an Inch" I loved the ending of that movie, where Paul Newman is taking the logs down the river, and takes his Dad's arm that got cut off and ties it to something on top of his tug boat, shapes his hand into the form of a one finger salute, for all to see, as he goes down the river.

 

That was filmed on the Siletz River, I occasionally work out of Lincoln City, just North of the Siletz.

The “Stamper House” is still there

For awhile, it was available as a Vacation Rental, I had always wanted to rent it, and be able to Fish for Salmon on the Siletz, and Crab the Bay, it would have been Awesome to have the dock, and stay in that house. Unfortunately, I never prioritized it, and AFAIK, it is no longer available as a rental


Doug

 

Sweet saw. I know it rips. I watched the video.

 

I've finally had the weather to put some time on my 500. About 4 tanks in the last couple days. I'm still as impressed as I was when I did my initial testing but I've got some new insight now.... and it's not about this saw in particular. Now, don't get me wrong... I love it and it's a great upgrade from my 562XP. However, what I've found is that it's not the EFI or the 2occ size increase alone that is impressing me at this point. What's surprising me is the difference between Husky and Stihl...

I'm not trying to start a brand war. In my years of owning saws, I always thought the two were pretty much interchangeable. Kind of like Ford vs. Chevy. Pick your flavor and be happy. My first two saws were one of each and my experience was certainly anecdotal. The Stihl 019T had some issues and the Husky 257 had none. Aside from that, they were on par with each other. However, this time around, it seems different. Comparing a new Husky 562XP to the Stihl 500i, I found quite a few things I like better about the Stihl. To start, starting is much easier. No, I don't mean the EFI and no choke. I mean warmed up restarts. The pull seems much easier despite being a bigger motor and I have yet to use the decompression button except on the initial start of the day. (I could easily skip it then too...) The next thing I like better is the inboard clutch and chain tension setup. The list goes on but even small things like the fuel and oil caps seem to be better thought out.

Anyways, if I never bought this saw, I would still be very happy with my 562. However, having run both, I am now happier with my 500i. Was it worth the cost of admission? That's something a person has to answer for themselves. For me it was but for many, it would be burning money. All I can say is, I'm glad I did it. I'm heading back out there today to take her a few more rounds...

 

I have 4-5 tanks through mine and love the instant throttle response. I do use the decomp, but have forgot to engage it and it isnt as hard as my 460. No complaints on anything. Highest CC saw ive run..two more than my 460.

What bar size and what type of wood are you cutting with it System? Ive run the 36" bar cutting pin oak the same size (its initial run), on shagbark hickory. Used it to noodle that too. Some bigger locust. Last time with the 22" bar. (Carlton) Problem is i normally dont have a lot of bigger wood at my disposal so it wont get run a lot all the time. I could run it with an 18" bar but dont really like using a saw bigger than needed.
Is it worth the money...dont know? Most by far ive ever spent on a saw. Does it live up to the hype? Cant say as i havent used comparable saws. I showed it to a tree guy and he asked the same question. I dont spend money on anything else and love cutting wood.

 

I haven't done much with the 28" bar yet Brad. Mostly 12-16" stuff with the 20" bar. I had quite a few standing dead around the perimeter of my lot from when they cleared and killed the root systems so I'm cleaning them up first. I have a LOT of large red oak waiting but I have to do the cosmetic stuff first. I'm looking forward to keeping the 28" on for some larger stuff in the future.

 

Well I got the word today , it's here.
Going to have to cut a hole in my mattress and dig up a couple mason jars in the backyard,

Was not expecting this for a while but " oh well " , just have to drink cheep beer now.

 

So were taking our 500i's and cutting elm on Sunday?

 

I am glad it is a holiday otherwise I just might say " yes "
Oh wait cutting elm = " NO" holiday or no holiday.

Not sure if I will have time to get it tomorrow with work but I don't want any extra finger prints on it so might go before I go to work in the morning.

 

Thats great my friend! You must be pumped! Im really surprised it got there that quick. The way the other dealers were talking sounded like many months wait.

Wish i had a score of bigger wood we could cut.

 

Yeah , looking forward to it. A little earlier than I would have liked but didn't want to say no. Hardly recovered from the 550xp and then this comes my way.
Didn't want to turn it down though.
Looks like with my work schedule I will pick it up on Monday morning , was hoping to get there tomorrow but that doesn't look possible.

 

Well it's home.
Wrapped it in a blanket and tucked it in.

Was hoping to at least make a few cuts this afternoon but spent my time stacking and doing other yard work.
If it performs half as good as it it looks I should be a happy camper.

 

did you talk to it at bedtime?

 

Not yet , only because it's not quite bed-time , it's just napping now ; I will make sure I give it a good night kiss shortly though.
Can't wait to wake it up and feed it -

 

Stable is full.
Going to have to thin the heard a little.
Not sure on what's going to go out to pasture though.

 

Sweet looking rig! Bet it makes firewood fast

 

Congrats! Pics when it wakes up tomorrow?