stihl 500i

[Andyshine77]

I could be wrong, but most guys porting saws are looking to make them have that on off lightning fast acceleration. Even good stock saws should have good snappy acceleration, that was part of the idea behind revboost on the 550xp and 562xp. The quicker the better IMHO, I see zero negative with fast acceleration, that's what a good running saw will have. This is the first time I've ever heard anyone look at this as a negative, first time for everything.[emoji111]

 

[SCHallenger]

The ported saw I ran is not mine, it belongs to a friend. he said he bought it off of FB, porter unnamed & only partially assembled.

Interesting. Thanks for your comments.

 

[SCHallenger]

I could be wrong, but most guys porting saws are looking to make them have that on off lightning fast acceleration. Even good stock saws should have good snappy acceleration, that was part of the idea behind revboost on the 550xp and 562xp. The quicker the better IMHO, I see zero negative with fast acceleration, that's what a good running saw will have. This is the first time I've ever heard anyone look at this as a negative, first time for everything.[emoji111]

There's no end to the learning!

 

[Tobystihl]

I could be wrong, but most guys porting saws are looking to make them have that on off lightning fast acceleration. Even good stock saws should have good snappy acceleration, that was part of the idea behind revboost on the 550xp and 562xp. The quicker the better IMHO, I see zero negative with fast acceleration, that's what a good running saw will have. This is the first time I've ever heard anyone look at this as a negative, first time for everything.[emoji111]

I'm not wanting to put a downer on the saw or put any negative vibes out, its just my own personal experience, the saw is very light and the acceleration seems very off and on without much in between. I must add I am a bit of an old timer on the saws and my best years were cutting with Stihls (038 era )when they had lower revs and low down manageable grunt. I suppose its what you are used to and having suffered a serious kickback resulting in a cut through the kneecap twenty five years ago, I'm just thankful it wasn't a 500i as I probably wouldn't be here now!

 

[Andyshine77]

I see no difference in danger at all IMHO, and I much prefer a fast accelerating saw. Exhaust tone is also deceiving and can make a saw sound slow or fast. An 038 revs plenty fast, but they sound different than most of the saws now. A saw with more torque can give really nasty pushback if you get pinched real fast, a gear drive being the worst offenders. And to be honest, a slow spinning chain wants to grab more than a faster spinning chain, but yes there will be more energy as the speed goes up. There's also a very good reason chainsaw chaps exist, and they do work. Really if you pay attention kickback is most always preventable, saws are dangerous by nature. But to each their own, run what you feel comfortable with.[emoji111]

 

[stihl86]

If the saw is 1/2 of what the expectations are, it’ll be surprising.
I wonder how well the recoil is going to hold up in a chain saw application.

 

[TimberMcPherson]

They arent over hyped. we have had ours quite some time and its always impresses.

There would be no movies after starwars if the Jedis found 500i's, luke with a 500i would have won it all in the first 50 minutes

 

[holeycow]

 

[stihl86]

The things I see tree service help do to equipment is criminal. The saw may just be excellent. But it’s crash worthiness
Is questionable. That’s my main point.

 

[rwoods]

Are there any differences other than the wrap handle between the two 500i models? Oiler output, etc.?

Thanks,

Ron

 

[MS500i R]

Are there any differences other than the wrap handle between the two 500i models? Oiler output, etc.?

Thanks,

Ron

not sure if the oiler is different, externally you get the wrap handle, a larger sprocket cover, double dawgs w/roller catch. I tossed pics in the you suck thread (pg 14).

 

[Andyshine77]

not sure if the oiler is different, externally you get the wrap handle, a larger sprocket cover, double dawgs w/roller catch. I tossed pics in the you suck thread (pg 14).

My guess is the oiler will hve the pin you push in for more flow.

 

[MS500i R]

My guess is the oiler will hve the pin you push in for more flow.

it does, though I’m not sure that the non wrap version is different in that regard