Falling pics 11/25/09

[Skeans]

What do you guys think I need to replace my 385xp should I go to the Stihl 661 or a hopped Husky 390xp both are the same price.

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[Trx250r180]

What do you guys think I need to replace my 385xp should I go to the Stihl 661 or a hopped Husky 390xp both are the same price.

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For our area a ported 461 is plenty of saw ,and a couple pounds lighter to pack around .

You getting this rain ?

 

[Skeans]

For our area a ported 461 is plenty of saw ,and a couple pounds lighter to pack around .

You getting this rain ?

Yeah it was flat out pouring and blowing all night good combo for blow down. Guess I should of said the 385 has the 390 cylinder worked up so I'm used to a 90cc class with a 32 to 36 all the time and once in a blue a 42 if I don't want to run the 395.

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[Trx250r180]

The newer saws if you limb after you fall them ,the rev limiters in the coils are pretty frustrating ,i fixed the 461 with a 460 coil ,the 661 still has the rev limiter ,if someone can figure out how to get past that it would be good i would think ,i will keep my 660 because of that .I tried the huskies ,sold both my 372's and a guy need a saw for work ,so i gave him my 395 i liked the power ,but the chassis i did not care for a few of the things .More of a run what feels best to you type of deal i guess .

 

[Skeans]

The newer saws if you limb after you fall them ,the rev limiters in the coils are pretty frustrating ,i fixed the 461 with a 460 coil ,the 661 still has the rev limiter ,if someone can figure out how to get past that it would be good i would think ,i will keep my 660 because of that .I tried the huskies ,sold both my 372's and a guy need a saw for work ,so i gave him my 395 i liked the power ,but the chassis i did not care for a few of the things .More of a run what feels best to you type of deal i guess .

Now I agree I hate the 372's I have one as a back up the 562 and 385 even hopped up with unlimited coils I hate them. That 385 has been hard to beat it's an 01 it's only had one top end and a crank seal otherwise just maintenance items, I'd keep it if the crank wasn't getting worm on the big end rod bearing.

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[bitzer]

I don't trust that autotune crap. I want to be able to control my fuel on my saw. I bought my 5th 390 a few weeks ago. Dam good saw. Always a 32" bar. Full skip. Big 5 point dawgs from madsens(better than the pro safetys). I've never run a 661 so of course I'm bias. I'm the stihl guys will be along shortly to tell you the 661s walk on water. What pin rim do you run? I run 8.

 

[Skeans]

I don't trust that autotune crap. I want to be able to control my fuel on my saw. I bought my 5th 390 a few weeks ago. Dam good saw. Always a 32" bar. Full skip. Big 5 point dawgs from madsens(better than the pro safetys). I've never run a 661 so of course I'm bias. I'm the stihl guys will be along shortly to tell you the 661s walk on water. What pin rim do you run? I run 8.

8 pin on the 32 and 36 with semi skip always seemed to vibrate less. Dawgs I've always ran the standard west coast dawgs if the bark is too thick I'll saw some off.

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[hseII]

The newer saws if you limb after you fall them ,the rev limiters in the coils are pretty frustrating ,i fixed the 461 with a 460 coil ,the 661 still has the rev limiter ,if someone can figure out how to get past that it would be good i would think ,i will keep my 660 because of that .I tried the huskies ,sold both my 372's and a guy need a saw for work ,so i gave him my 395 i liked the power ,but the chassis i did not care for a few of the things .More of a run what feels best to you type of deal i guess .

I just traded my 288 towards a 461R for the same reasons.

 

[hseII]

The newer saws if you limb after you fall them ,the rev limiters in the coils are pretty frustrating ,i fixed the 461 with a 460 coil ,the 661 still has the rev limiter ,if someone can figure out how to get past that it would be good i would think ,i will keep my 660 because of that .I tried the huskies ,sold both my 372's and a guy need a saw for work ,so i gave him my 395 i liked the power ,but the chassis i did not care for a few of the things .More of a run what feels best to you type of deal i guess .

I just traded my 288 towards a 461R for the same reasons.

Is The 460 coil is a direct fit?...

 

[Trx250r180]

Is The 460 coil is a direct fit?...

Yes sir

660 will work also ,has to be off a poly flywheel saw ,the 440 one bolts on and runs ,but is not the right one for the flywheel .

 

[HuskStihl]

The newer saws if you limb after you fall them ,the rev limiters in the coils are pretty frustrating ,i fixed the 461 with a 460 coil ,the 661 still has the rev limiter ,if someone can figure out how to get past that it would be good i would think ,i will keep my 660 because of that .I tried the huskies ,sold both my 372's and a guy need a saw for work ,so i gave him my 395 i liked the power ,but the chassis i did not care for a few of the things .More of a run what feels best to you type of deal i guess .

I just traded my 288 towards a 461R for the same reasons.

You guys need to go back to the moped/PT Cruiser thread and leave the grown-ups alone

 

[HuskStihl]

If'n you are used to/like the 385/390 feel, stay with it. Terry Landrum sells 'em pre-ported for a good price. The 461 is snappy like the quad port huskies. Never run a 661, but I like saws I can fix if'n they break

 

[HuskStihl]

I am dropping this old maple , already dropped the huge limb off the facing side, I notched the back then relieved both sides, everything worked well but is there a better way, this was a jred 2186 with a 28" bar



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The combination of the camera angle and the "fake" block face made that about the most confusing falling video I've ever seen.

 

[hseII]

You guys need to go back to the moped/PT Cruiser thread and leave the grown-ups alone

BAHAHAHAHA.

Serious Question,
Does your wife start yours saws at the house in the morning, or is your operation more of a Husband with Wife team, where you go to work with her? [emoji8][emoji8]

 

[HuskStihl]

BAHAHAHAHA.

Serious Question,
Does your wife start yours saws at the house in the morning, or is your operation more of a Husband with Wife team, where you go to work with her? [emoji8][emoji8]

I've added external fuel tanks and they stay permanently running!

 

[Skeans]

If'n you are used to/like the 385/390 feel, stay with it. Terry Landrum sells 'em pre-ported for a good price. The 461 is snappy like the quad port huskies. Never run a 661, but I like saws I can fix if'n they break

If I do get one of their I'll go up to Madsen's it's only an hour from my place and from what I've seen they have the best price. Then if there is issues it's still local same with my local two dealers for both Stihl and Husky. The 390 set up ported powerhead was 1k same with a 661 stock.

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[coltont]

I run an 8 on my 661. I like it. Few more miles to the gallon than the 660.

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[treeslayer2003]

Skeans i run a 32 on a 461, i love it. it has more grunt than you'd expect from 77cc but i don't think it would be happy with more than that.
there is alot of truth to what John said, husky is a fine saw, my hands just a stihl better.
i also prefer to adjust my own carb. if stihl made a 90cc just like the 461 i would order three of them tomorrow.

 

[Skeans]

Skeans i run a 32 on a 461, i love it. it has more grunt than you'd expect from 77cc but i don't think it would be happy with more than that.
there is alot of truth to what John said, husky is a fine saw, my hands just a stihl better.
i also prefer to adjust my own carb. if stihl made a 90cc just like the 461 i would order three of them tomorrow.

I have the 372xpw that are 75cc and they are fine and dandy even with the unlimited coils and a little work I'll grab that 562 it'll cut the same wood at about the same rate. I've ran a 066 and a 660 and hated both because of the vibrations through the mounts and filtration really was lacking I was hoping to hear the 661 was a step above but after talking to a few guys I cut with here and there they were burning them down so I'm going back to a husky.

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[mdavlee]

661 filtration isn't any better. You can gut the filter and use it as a cage for the max flow filters. So far the coil hasn't been swapped besides some guy on Facebook saying he did it.