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562xp w/muffler mod

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  1. $ooline

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    The chainsaw herpe virus has reappeared :eek::Dand this time it's got me thinking husqvarna 555/562xp. My tree worker buddy is saying 562xp. He's a husky guy. I'm more stihl but I wouldnt mind a good husky. They run longer bars at times and the large mount comes in handy on the 562xp. Plus being I have a masterminded 261c that puts out approx. 4.8 HP already I think I might be spoiled for anything less. I do not have the money to port either, was just gonna open up the muffler some. I cut a lot of firewood, sell a little, but mainly just like to run the latest and greatest. What y'all think?
     
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    Of course I can skip these 60cc and go 70cc...but for my needs that is overkill IMO. Like a .300 wm for 100 yd shots on whitetails:Dwork well? Ya but no real need for it.
     
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    I was drooling all over the 562 at the husky dealer the other day when I was getting a couple parts for my new to me 372.
     
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    I must afraid admittedly do nots understand. You musts by new moto saw because saw old has something wring?
     
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    Over here we just like buying saws. I have nine, many others have more.
     
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    The 562xp is impressive! I usually say go with a 555 for $100 less, but since you have a ported 50cc, the XP is a nice jump in power. I run ported 50cc saws and a stock 562xp is a noticeable step up. I like 60cc saws and have no need for 70cc or larger.
     
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  7. $ooline

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    Thanks sunfish, I know you're up to date on all the husky/jred saws.
     
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    Mines been ported, but I like the weight & balance in the hands. Plus it runs pretty darn good..;)
     
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    Thats funny Guntar, alot a people would say the same thing. No comprende, have a great running saw already, but need another??:D:thumbs:
     
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    That's right and we like it that way.:thumbs:
     
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    Ya the handling of those 562xp/555 seem pretty good when I pick em up at the dealer. Chevy, who ported your 562?
     
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    I really like my 562xp and even more so now that after today it will fit in my powerbox thanks to dgb84 .
     
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    After running a 562xp for a year, I sold my only big saw, a like new 365xpw 75cc top end. Just sayin n stuff.
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    Plus i feel that the jump to 70cc from the newer 60cc's adds too much weight for my uses. Although the 044/440 was pretty light to me for 70cc...
     
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    Did I hear someone say 562XP???

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    Love mine, and it is all stock running a 20" bar and chain.
     
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    When mine was new, bout 3 years ago.

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    Nice, was gonna run a 20" bar myself...not a sugi yet but...
     
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    Is $640 w 20" .050 3/8 a fair price?
     
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    I just traded my ported MS261 (+ $$) for a ported 562xp.
    :D
     
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    Yes! I paid $680 for mine with a TechLite bar + shipping. This was 3 years ago too.
     
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