Mastermind Meets The MS661 C-M

[Trx250r180]

k, thought it looked bigger in the picture than the 660. Pretty sure that is 15mm as well.

my 660 muffler was smaller than 15 ,maybe closer to the 10-12mm size

 

[chadihman]

15mm

Oh thats big. Much higher flowing muffler on the 661 vs 660. I think Stihl done there homework.

 

[Mastermind]

I've got a few saws that must be in the owners hands before Christmas........that has set this saw back a couple of days.

The good part about it is that I have more time to think about what I should or shouldn't do.......

 

[Miles86]

I found this letter from Stihl, (on the internet- another forum which I won't say so I don't get banned here I hope not) anyway if this is a duplicate sorry..
Taken from other forum unable to credit--- Quote--

"Thank you for your enquiry below, I apologise for the delay in my response.
The MS661 C Chainsaw was recently introduced to the GB Market, which was developed and produced with the utmost care. Despite this care, in-house quality tests have revealed few examples of malfunctioning engines in our first production run and very small number of cases have occurred in actual use. These problems specifically relate to the satisfactory performance of the engine. I must stress that it is not a recall.
STIHL is synonymous with quality and the complete satisfaction of our customers will always be our top priority. It is with this in mind we have stopped producing this model at this time.
If your machines have been running without issue, there should not be a problem with your MS661’s in use. However should you have encountered running problems from the outset, please refer to your local Dealer who will assess the item and seek our advice.
I trust this clarifies your enquiry, however should you have any further concerns you wish to discuss please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind regards,
Claire Wells
Customer Relations Advisor" --- end quote ----

 

[John R]

My dealer is still telling me I can get a 661 after the first of the year.
Hope he's right.

I want a big saw!!

 

[Timberwerks]

I'm glad I held off on the Husky 390. Instead I'll go with the full wrap 661 when my dealer can get it.

 

[John R]

Does anyone know if I can get a 661 with heated handles?

 

[redbull660]

yeah they had that one in the PDF brochure

 

[SierraWoodsman]

Im gonna need that 395 to spank this 661 or I'll be spending the first quarter of the new year on the couch.

This may be the 395 I sent Randy, and it's a strong running low hour saw W/Tilly Carb (old model). That said, I know it won't beat my Masterminded 390xp I recently got back at least in 28" pine.
which is the biggest log I had to test it in so far.
I'm kinda interested how it competes as well. All these are Great saws though

Should have read the whole thread, Different 395, You got a couple of the (at least).

 

[Mastermind]

I've yet to open "The Cooler".

 

[SierraWoodsman]

That's cool Randy..

 

[Stihlofadeal64]

I hate this new format.....

me too...can't get used to it

 

[windthrown]

Well, its this forum format or linkback & hacks... thanks to some a-holes in South Asia

See my new sig photo/quote for a general comment on technology.

 

[bootboy]

I found this letter from Stihl, (on the internet- another forum which I won't say so I don't get banned here I hope not) anyway if this is a duplicate sorry..
Taken from other forum unable to credit--- Quote--

"Thank you for your enquiry below, I apologise for the delay in my response.
The MS661 C Chainsaw was recently introduced to the GB Market, which was developed and produced with the utmost care. Despite this care, in-house quality tests have revealed few examples of malfunctioning engines in our first production run and very small number of cases have occurred in actual use. These problems specifically relate to the satisfactory performance of the engine. I must stress that it is not a recall.
STIHL is synonymous with quality and the complete satisfaction of our customers will always be our top priority. It is with this in mind we have stopped producing this model at this time.
If your machines have been running without issue, there should not be a problem with your MS661’s in use. However should you have encountered running problems from the outset, please refer to your local Dealer who will assess the item and seek our advice.
I trust this clarifies your enquiry, however should you have any further concerns you wish to discuss please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind regards,
Claire Wells
Customer Relations Advisor" --- end quote ----

This post was the worst part of my day

 

[zogger]

This post was the worst part of my day

Not necessarily. Suppose you dropped over a grand on a new saw and it turned out to have serious issues? It's a *good* thing they are recalling for inspection and/or repair.

 

[bryanr2]

Is Stihl forcing 661 owners to return and exchange for a new 660 or are they giving them the option to get their money back or wait for the re-release of the 661? Id be super pizzed if I wanted the Quad Port Mtron661 and got forced into 660 anchor.

 

[B Harrison]

Read and waiting, the 395 still is looking like a beast of a saw, no matter what the results of the port work on a 661.

 

[Mastermind]

Sorry about the delay. I'm trying to get some saws out in time for Christmas.....

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Christmas

 

[morewood]

Sorry about the delay. I'm trying to get some saws out in time for Christmas.....

Get back to work then.....get off the slow computer and get back to what pays the bills brother.

Shea