New Solo 681 / Vids & Pics

[woodgrenade]

This is 166's solo 681 at spikes gtg. I know it has been modded, (don't know the specifics) and it was impressive. That log was Beech.


http://www.arboristsite.com/showpost.php?p=1755760&postcount=305

 

[Tzed250]

This is 166's solo 681 at spikes gtg. I know it has been modded, (don't know the specifics) and it was impressive. That log was Beech.


http://www.arboristsite.com/showpost.php?p=1755760&postcount=305

A Nova for your troubles...


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[woodgrenade]

A Nova for your troubles...


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Thanks for the rep Tzed250.

 

[fixitguy75]

I really like the looks of that saw except for the primer bulb. I hate those things!

 

[SkippyKtm]

Otherwise, these seem to be the saws to get if you aren't worried about parts. You can order online though.

Karl (my logger buddy) said he's been ordering parts using a toll free number 800-296-7656 with no hassles

I really like the looks of that saw except for the primer bulb. I hate those things!

Karl (he's been logging for 30 years now, started when he was a teenager with his dad) likes the primer, he says he doesn't have to yank the starter half as much as the 2171's.

 

[blsnelling]

Romeo made one that was pretty cool. Something popped on it though after a while.:censored:

What happened to Romeos? That's too bad

 

[blsnelling]

I went back out and checked the AV springs. They are loosey goosey. I didn't notice it at all while using it though, with the 28" bar buried in hardwood.

 

[04ultra]

Anybody know why a few distributors are dropping the Solo line ??........






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[mikefunaro]

I'm a little worried about solo...they seem to be losing market share and haven't really remained at all competitive in the backpack blower/strimmer market.

 

[redprospector]

I've got a ported 681, and they are one heck of a saw. Actually more saw than most will ever need, but that seems to have nothing to do with what we own.
Romeo & I did a side by side comparison between a stock (broke in) 7900, and the brand new stock 681 (actually it's very first cuts), same bar & chain in (if I remember right) a 21" log. The Solo out cut the Dolmar by almost a second a cut pretty consistantly. That's not that big a deal when you're out in the woods bucking logs, but it is braggin' rights.

If Solo were to go belly up, it wouldn't be because they don't have one of the best saws on the market today.

Andy

 

[whitedogone]

We have had a local dealer stop carrying solo here lately. I needed parts for my backpack sprayer and had to order them.... used to get them parts off the shelf. WDO

 

[mikefunaro]

If Solo were to go belly up, it wouldn't be because they don't have one of the best saws on the market today.

Andy

Unfortunately, if I've learned one thing about saw sales from this site, it's been that a saw doesnt have to be a superstar to sell well. Instead, it seems often to be the contrary. Especially in the case of the ms 290.

 

[Andyshine77]

Nice saw Brad, but my stock 7900 is going to put a whoopin' on that girly looking saw.

 

[WoodChuck'r]

Nice saw Brad, but my stock 7900 is going to put a whoopin' on that girly looking saw.

HA!!!! opcorn:

 

[tdi-rick]

I've got a ported 681, and they are one heck of a saw. Actually more saw than most will ever need, but that seems to have nothing to do with what we own.
Romeo & I did a side by side comparison between a stock (broke in) 7900, and the brand new stock 681 (actually it's very first cuts), same bar & chain in (if I remember right) a 21" log. The Solo out cut the Dolmar by almost a second a cut pretty consistantly. That's not that big a deal when you're out in the woods bucking logs, but it is braggin' rights.

If Solo were to go belly up, it wouldn't be because they don't have one of the best saws on the market today.

Andy

I don't know Andy from Adam, but over the last eighteen months or so I've read him here and on RS he's been a straight shooter and appears to know what is good and quick, as one would that uses saws for work and racing.

Listen to him fella's, and this coming from a blue Dolmar owner.

 

[AUSSIE1]

Runs really well Brad.

The BB kit will give 87cc with the 38mm stroke.
Anymore width at the cord with the kit piston than the 7900 piston?

 

[MCW]

Good stuff Brad. If I knew the Dolmar HD kit would have fitted the 681 I'd have got you to mod one for me more than likely.
They look like a nice saw and I'll keep my beady eyes on this thread for sure

 

[gmax]

Nice Solo Brad, I'm jealous I wonder if there's any dealers nearby..

 

[husq2100]

I don't know Andy from Adam, but over the last eighteen months or so I've read him here and on RS he's been a straight shooter and appears to know what is good and quick, as one would that uses saws for work and racing.

Listen to him fella's, and this coming from a blue Dolmar owner.

yep +1 for what Rick said on Andy

Serg

 

[tdi-rick]

Good stuff Brad. If I knew the Dolmar HD kit would have fitted the 681 I'd have got you to mod one for me more than likely.
They look like a nice saw and I'll keep my beady eyes on this thread for sure

According to the Baileys site it won't fit the 681, but I suppose that doesn't mean it couldn't be made to ??