661R Fever ...it's here!!!

[redbull660]

Just out of interest what did the 36' cost $ ?.

about 155 shipped I think. they are not cheap!

wow, my Stihl 41/42" 404 is 122; that sucker must really be fat

yeah depends on the mount

3002 - s2 - 880 large mount = 135DL's for 3/8ths tip or 122 for 404 tip
3003 - s1 - 660 661 med mount = 130DL's for 3/8ths and 118 for 404 tip ( as the mount area is that much shorter than the large mount, thus required 4 or 5 less dl's)

 

[Dave4610]

I think this would be cool! If the link doesn't work search ebay for "fat belly cannon 36" http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cannon-Comp...053?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43ca5225a5

 

[Dave4610]

I want one really bad, but I don't know if it would be good or bad for regular firewood cutting?

 

[blsnelling]

Those are purpose built for a hotsaw, running crazy high chain speed.

 

[Dave4610]

Those are purpose built for a hotsaw, running crazy high chain speed.

So what happens if its put on a regular saw?

 

[Dave4610]

I guess there will be no saw for me. My 661R was just dropped off and apparently what I got was a 661C! I'm glad I paid $50 to ship a saw I could have bought for $50 less a month ago! Why is it sooooo hard to get what you ask for?

 

[Dave4610]

I did take some pics, but I can't figure out how to post them?

 

[Cody]

Those of you ordering a 661 with a 36" bar, do you know if it's .050 or .063? Wanna order some extra chains from Bailey's but not sure which one it'll be. Would order through dealer but I hate being a PITA.

 

[Dave4610]

 

[Dave4610]

I think I got it. Interesting that you have to click the 'upload file" button and not the "picture" button. Stupid crap like that is why I quit using facebook.

 

[redbull660]

If you told them "R" and you paid for an "R" and you thought you were getting an R. ...that really sucks man

on the bright side it looks bad ass with that bar! I'd break it in with a shorter bar to start. If you do use that 41" bar, make sure you push in the pin and turn the oiler to max!

 

[Dave4610]

Yes I ordered an R and paid for an R and was expecting an R. I just took some quick pics before packaging it back up in a new box for its return trip to texas.

 

[big t double]

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Ok I gotta know...was this a professional photo shoot with your saw?

 

[MustangMike]

Went to two local Stihl shops yesterday (for other reasons), neither of them have any 661s yet. 660s still on the shelf.

 

[Spectre468]

Went to two local Stihl shops yesterday (for other reasons), neither of them have any 661s yet. 660s still on the shelf.

It's a good thing too, Mike, or else one of them may have jumped in the trunk and ridden home with you...

 

[mdavlee]

I went to the dealer today. They had just got the 2nd batch of 661. They have sold one so far. They still have 3 660s. The price isn't great but a lot less than retail they offered it for.

 

[Dave4610]

Ok I gotta know...was this a professional photo shoot with your saw?

Heck yeah! Actually it was all selfies.

 

[Coro cutter]

Jeez I feel sorry for paylesspizzaman the saw looks mean as.
Shame it wasn't a r as he ordered.
Can they just send the parts to make it a r or are the c model totally different
That way you could be breaking it in while you wait for the r parts to arrive

 

[Coro cutter]

If you told them "R" and you paid for an "R" and you thought you were getting an R. ...that really sucks man

on the bright side it looks bad ass with that bar! I'd break it in with a shorter bar to start. If you do use that 41" bar, make sure you push in the pin and turn the oiler to max!

Hey redbull660 since you are abit of a 661 guru
I've got a question for you the 661cm or r models are basically the same looking on the out side but I have found out that the internals are different around the world I believe the bores are made of different metals for different country's and the carbs are different brands too have you noticed that or anyone else from around the world....??????????
I know that One doesn't what to buy a 661 from South Africa as The saws over there are a throw away item as it's unlikely that the saw will ever go back to a dealer for a service as once The saw go's bush it's not like they are goin to walk miles out of the bush to get the saw serviced

 

[Dave4610]

Jeez I feel sorry for paylesspizzaman the saw looks mean as.
Shame it wasn't a r as he ordered.
Can they just send the parts to make it a r or are the c model totally different
That way you could be breaking it in while you wait for the r parts to arrive

The dealer talked about doing that, but after looking into getting the R parts I was told it would be better to just send the 661cm back and they would send me a 661Rcm. I'm guessing the parts were too expensive or not available. He did say they don't have a parts lookup for the 661Rcm yet.