Solo Twin....FINALLY!!!

[Andyshine77]

Well it's about time!!!

 

[blsnelling]

What's top RPM on the saw? It sounds like 14K

I have no idea.

Is the saw in your video ported?

No.

What are your plans for it? Rehab or resto?

I don't know for sure yet. Most immediately, I just want to get it 100% mechanically. I might do a full restoration with powder coat. I really haven't decide yet. Once thing's for sure...it WILL be run! If I can't hear this saw run, it's not worth owning!

You gonna port it?

Definitely not.

 

[MGoBlue]

I can easily see why you're passionate about them. The sound reminds me of the exotic tunes of a piped v-4 sport bike. Absolute mechanical symphony!

 

[CR888]

A saw like this should stay as close to original as possible. Well done Brad!! l like the way you restore a saw and l think a solo twin IS the real grail saw.

 

[blsnelling]

What do you think?

1. Leave the finish as is.
2. Paint with a single stage hardened enamel.
3. Blast and powder coat.

 

[Duke Thieroff]

Dude, that original paint looks good!

 

[buzz sawyer]

Congrats, Brad!
Definitely a different sounding saw. I think I'd get it running right and clean it up - leave the paint alone.

 

[LowVolt]

Get the saw first but my vote is just keep it as is. It looks great from the first pictures.

 

[big t double]

I vote for leave it as is and run it.

 

[syrupmaker70]

I would just make it mechanically sound, especially if your going to run it. Then you know what you got in there. IMO. Very cool saw, how does the Solo compare to a echo twin? I don't know anything about these twin cylinder saws, but I have ridden Yamaha Banshees and they are awesome sounding and quick. Keep us posted!

 

[Sty57]

If you plan on running it, I would go with power coat. If it's going to be a shelf queen than go base- clear.

 

[gaspipe]

Nice piece of machinery!

 

[MGoBlue]

I vote full powder treatment. Make it look [and run] better than new.

 

[blsnelling]

I would just make it mechanically sound, especially if your going to run it. Then you know what you got in there. IMO. Very cool saw, how does the Solo compare to a echo twin? I don't know anything about these twin cylinder saws, but I have ridden Yamaha Banshees and they are awesome sounding and quick. Keep us posted!

I have the Echo twin, in John Deere colors. There is no comparison. While the Echo is a collectible saw, it has nothing of the sound of the Solo. Use wise, It's not near as powerful, but is also much smaller. If anything, I would expect the Echo to be smoother. It's an opposing twin, while the Solo is a side-by-side.

 

[stihlaficionado]

You'd only paint it eventually. Might as do it now before it becomes a shelf queen

 

[buck futter]

sounded like it had a lot of piss to it!

 

[bryanr2]

Id leave it as is. It has age appropriate wear and patina.

 

[Deleted member 83629]

i would do a light clean up and give the bar a little shine no need in new paint.

 

[bigrichard81]

That saw definitely has a cool look to it. I bet it looks awesome in person.

 

[XSKIER]

Great saw, sweet deal!