the all aussie dribble thread!

[bennn*e]

You sure? I was certain Stihl had issues with some of the HD2's unless it was limited to US delivered saws only? It was to do with the epoxy breaking from memory.

Haven't heard anything along those lines come through. Haven't had any issues with any here yet from what I've experienced

 

[MCW]

Haven't heard anything along those lines come through. Haven't had any issues with any here yet from what I've experienced

The HD2 filters suck. The MS661's are gay too. Gutless things that they are

 

[Rudolf73]

Righto fellas, here's a potentially contentious musing, one most likely as stupid as a fence post.

If a reckless desperado hell-bent on legally parallel importing Stihl product into NZ and wholesaling it to a network of independant small engine shops themselves utterly aware of their obligations under our current trading rules surrounding parallel imported product, actually manged to get the first shipment through and onto the shelves of said retailers, how long would it take Stihl to plug the leak? Would a second and third shipment need to be on the water before the first one landed?

There are retailers in OZ selling US Stihl equipment (import by the container load) so it must be possible, just depends on NZ trade laws I guess. They may be stricter to protect local businesses. Can't hurt asking the questions over there though. You just need to make the customer aware that you are not affiliated with Stihl NZ and that only you can take care of the warranty claims etc.

 

[chippy]

The HD2 filters suck. The MS661's are gay too. Gutless things that they are

Are you on the turps again Matt?

I've dropped the 461 off today at the dealer I bought it from and when a mechanic shows his head there they will have a look at it and give me a ring.....I suspect the black plastic knob may have just come lose or possibly the not sealing when done up.....the saw hasn't taken any knocks or been mistreated in any way so lets see what happens......

 

[Stihlman441]

The HD2 filters suck. The MS661's are gay too. Gutless things that they are

So if i send ya a ported 661 you wont run it ?.

 

[MCW]

So if i send ya a ported 661 you wont run it ?.

I ran Benny's stock one. I wouldn't be able to handle a ported one

 

[Stihlman441]

I ran Benny's stock one. I wouldn't be able to handle a ported one

Well you have one day to get your head around it.
Im of Friday for 10 weeks doin Broome,Kimberley,Gulf,Arnemland and so on.

 

[MCW]

Well you have one day to get your head around it.
Im of Friday for 10 weeks doin Broome,Kimberley,Gulf,Arnemland and so on.

My head is around it Send her over.

 

[Stihlman441]

My head is around it Send her over.

Right o
Its had about 10 to 12 tanks in it only.

 

[chippy]

I'll look after her while you're gone

 

[MCW]

Right o
Its had about 10 to 12 tanks in it only.

I'll block up 200 tonne of Sugar Gum when I get it

 

[Stihlman441]

Sweet let me know a pick up date,will it be split ?.

 

[MCW]

Sweet let me know a pick up date,will it be split ?.

Yeah you can come and pick up your 661 next year but I promise I won't split your saw in half.

 

[Stihlman441]

I recon that saw will put a smile on ya dile.

 

[MCW]

I recon that saw will put a smile on ya dile.

Even Benny's stock one did. They're a bloody good saw.

 

[Stihlman441]

Number one tip.
Use the de comp every pull when starting or ya may do a shoulder,back injery.

 

[MCW]

Number one tip.
Use the de comp every pull when starting or ya may do a shoulder,back injery.

My ported 7900 is the same. 210psi locks things up pretty well without the decomp

 

[chippy]

My ported 7900 is the same. 210psi locks things up pretty well without the decomp

Is that measurement taken from under the saw when it's on a set of scales? I've heard they weigh more than a harvester

 

[MCW]

Is that measurement taken from under the saw when it's on a set of scales? I've heard they weigh more than a harvester

Standing on one leg with my tongue on the left

 

[ausneil 1]

My ported 7900 is the same. 210psi locks things up pretty well without the decomp

Wow Matt, that's a huge saw,,,,, my biggest is an 090av and you have a 210psi,,,,more than twice as big, who makes them ???. I would need 2 decomp buttons to turn it over with both feet on top.