Just how good is the Makita 6401?

[poorboypaul]

Any of you guys run one stock with just a muffler mod? Just got a 6401 and wanted to know how much difference it will make on it.

 

[Mike PA]

Others have done, I have not. The muffler for the 6401 is the same as a 7900 and that works well without a muffler mod, by most reports here, so mm a 6401 won't give you much.

I added the 84 cc kit to mine and really like it so far. It hasn't gotten too much use yet, as I've only cut a few cords with it.

 

[wendell]

In fact, some have reported a performance decline with a muffler mod only.

 

[roncoinc]

Dolmar,nuff said..
first time in wood,10500 rpm,,runnin rich for break in,dont have a vid of it at 13500,sorry.
24in bar,big knotty red oak wood.
the way it runs now after break in makes this look slow..

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[jimdad07]

Good video Ron. That is a great way to show what a great saw that is. Have you done anything else to it other than the HD air filter kit?

 

[roncoinc]

Good video Ron. That is a great way to show what a great saw that is. Have you done anything else to it other than the HD air filter kit?

UH,,yeh

yup,sure have..

 

[FATGUY]

NIk, was this the Baileys 79cc(oem) or 85cc(whatever it is) kit. Have a 6401 I got from HD, added HD filter and know thinking of the BB kit.
Bob

it's the Bailey's big bore kit. I'm running it without a base gasket and with the HD kit, I love it !

 

[morgaj1]

Ron, is that saw in the video a 64cc or did you put a BB kit on it?

 

[jimdad07]

UH,,yeh

yup,sure have..

You cheater, you're supposed to say stock to help get them in more hands, what the crap. I will say that the more I see of that BB kit, the more I want it. When the warranty is up.

 

[roncoinc]

Ron, is that saw in the video a 64cc or did you put a BB kit on it?

It's got the 84cc BB kit on it,ported nicely too.
gotta get a new vid of it sometime soon..now thats it's broke in and tuned better it is just,well, indiscribable !
i do cheat tho,i use a frostbite chain on it.

 

[jimdad07]

It's got the 84cc BB kit on it,ported nicely too.
gotta get a new vid of it sometime soon..now thats it's broke in and tuned better it is just,well, indiscribable !
i do cheat tho,i use a frostbite chain on it.

Whatever you are doing with that saw, you be doing it right. One fine machine. You will really have to put a video of it now side by side with the original video, must be no comparison.

 

[morgaj1]

It's got the 84cc BB kit on it,ported nicely too.
gotta get a new vid of it sometime soon..now thats it's broke in and tuned better it is just,well, indiscribable !
i do cheat tho,i use a frostbite chain on it.

What did you think of the quality of the NWP kit? I am considering it for mine, but can't decide whether to get this or the Mahle kit. Now that Bailey's has the NWP kit on sale for $99, that NWP kit is looking better and better.

 

[redunshee]

it's the Bailey's big bore kit. I'm running it without a base gasket and with the HD kit, I love it !

Great. Will probably pick up one now that its on sale for $99.00. Thanks NIk.

 

[jra1100]

I have had one for several years now and I love it. I bought it one ebay for $160 and have been going to put the 7900 kit on or the Baileys BB kit, but like it so much as is that I will wait till something happens to it. As stated before now that the BB kit is $99 it sure is tempting. This saw is my go to saw, use it all the time. I am sold on it. JR

 

[SawTroll]

I am thinking of buying one, probably with the BB kit installed. Who owns one? What do you think of it? I know that it's a Dolmar in actuality. Insight and reviews would be appriciated. Thanks, Kyle

To put it simple, it only is a really good saw with the 79cc top-end on it, that is what it originally was made for.

 

[Kemper]

To put it simple, it only is a really good saw with the 79cc top-end on it, that is what it originally was made for.

Really?...I would have to strongly disagree ! i have the 6400,usually run a 20 inch bar but also use 28 inch when i need to with no problem in oak,hickory and ash...

 

[MCW]

To put it simple, it only is a really good saw with the 79cc top-end on it, that is what it originally was made for.

I agree Sawtroll. As a 64cc saw it is just a good saw, with 79cc (or 85cc) it is a REALLY good saw.

 

[GeoffM]

I agree Sawtroll. As a 64cc saw it is just a good saw, with 79cc (or 85cc) it is a REALLY good saw.

:agree2::agree2:

 

[roncoinc]

What did you think of the quality of the NWP kit? I am considering it for mine, but can't decide whether to get this or the Mahle kit. Now that Bailey's has the NWP kit on sale for $99, that NWP kit is looking better and better.

Shoot,for $99 you cant go wrong !!