Stihl 500i can you fit a larger bar than the 25 inch

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I sold my ms660 and added to it to buy a 500i with the e-lite 36" bar and yellow chain. Nowhere close in torque. I would guess a 25"-28" bar and chain would be a phenomenal combination but if you run a 36" bar and chain might want to look at full skip it doesn't have the torque to run full comp like a 660
thanks appreciate the advice
 
The saw pulls and oils a 36” with skip chain and 7t sprocket just fine. Just don’t try to push it, let the saw pull itself through the cut. As stated, a 24-28” is the ideal bar for the 500 and I would agree.
trying to force the saw will lead to it overheating and creating starting problems.
thank you for the advice
 

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