Stihl 500i First start, first cuts & first Impressions! Does it live up to the Hype?
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2023
- In this video I finally get the brand new Stihl 500i in the wood, after its first start and fluids for the first time. I also check out the stihl smart connector.
Nice to see you have a 500i friend happy cutting and please keep safe from Scotland 😊
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. I hear ya, I need a saw horse!
You’re a very lucky man to afford a 500i !!! Really hope you enjoy it thank u for your videos 👍🏻
I had to sell A lot of saws to be able to buy it! Thanks for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate it
That's so cool that you invite subscribers to come try it out! I just bought my first pro saw on Friday, an ms362, so I can relate about being excited.
Oooh love a 362! Congrats on the new saw! Thanks for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate it.
“I just usually crack on and do stuff.” 🤣 proper man stuff right there👍🏻
Glad you liked that quote man! You know.. when was the last time you read any instructions??!
Bloody grand saw James, hope you get some sunny days and can get back to the big Oak 👍
Way ahead of you mate, she's half way through her second tank now.. 👍
Definetly get some bigger bumper spikes if you want to protect the front cases. Nyce saw , enjoy it!🎉
Ohhh yesss for sure! Thankyou, and thanks for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it.
L&S have them in stock
@@walkerscountrylife
You quite often see Hexa chain on offer, I am running it all the time now as Stihl RS is more expensive. It is a really lovely saw James. I also add a bit more oil to my Aspen, I will be around with the 462!
Having run it more today I have to say I'm definitely coming round to the hexa. I can't wait for you to run this saw.. and I can't wait to run your 462!!
Uffff!! She's a rippaaa🤙🤙🤙
I can't imagine what it'll be like broken in..
So, for the reset stihl doesn’t mention it but if you make the cuts in a medium sized log it should be re tuned if your in a drastically different climate. You should also add the 460 bar plate because it’s thicker, and I’d get the oversized clutch cover and the large felling dogs, they are almost a must in my opinion. 40:1 is great as long as you use a high quality oil, and congratulations on your new saw man
Thankyou man, really appreciate your continued comments 🙌 she'll get all those mods in time!
What a bit of kit, I want one, not got a use for a saw that big but it's got the cool factor for sure. The hour recorder needs to be standard across the board with all engines. 50 to 1 no go for me 40 to 1 in everything!! I still hear the old boys sware by 32 to 1 but that is too rich in my opinion. (Better fail a plug than score a barrel.)
Bette RTO foul a plug than score a barrel! I like that! Yeah those hour meters are universal, I'll be buying a few that's for sure. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it.
Nice one James 👍loose the sticker before it discolours the plastic, just my pet hate when you clean your machine and there's a darker patch where the sticker has been.
There is a thought that filling fuel 3/4 full will mean that you need to refuel before the bar oil runs out thus protecting that expensive bar and chain
Just seen the chips all over the car lol😂
I kinda like the sticker.. but yeah I kinda hate those dark patches too! Be interesting to see how it oils, most modern saws don't seem to use anything like 1:1 with fuel.
Yeah covered the truck and it was 6-8feet away!
I reckon, heat gun the sticker off and put it on your toolbox for posterity 👍
Hi James, I've just come across your channel, and it's awesome! The 500i is an absolute beast!!! 💪
I've got one coming very soon and am thinking about changing the 2 stroke oil I use. I've always used stihl hp super in my saws and never had any issues, but like the look of that castrol power 1 which is currently on offer in halfords at just under £10. Do you think it's a good option for the 500i? Or are there any other options you'd recommend? Thanks
Hi sorry, I thought I replied to this!! Yeah I'd definitely use the Castrol.. and at 40:1..
Brilliant thanks James. Keep the Awesome content coming 👍
A friend had a 500i and was told to use a bit leaner mix of fuel and the chain oiler had some problems with oiling and kept smoking and not cutting the wood 🫣😱😡
Wow!
You should put on a 460 inner bar plate it's twice as thick as the 500's otherwise before you know it they'll be case damage. And bigger dawgs will help save damage👍💪
Great tips thanks buddy
Lovely chainsaw, enjoy using it. How much was it? Nothing beats new tools.
Thankyou. I will! i got a small discount but it was basically retail.
Congrats James - nice saw. I think you're right to run her at 40:1 with a good FD rated oil. What oil does Stihl use in their MotoMix? I'm not sold on the less than WOT to break it in - run it like you stole it in big wood. If you don't want her to 4 stroke - take a swipe or 2 off your rakers and load her up - she's got plenty of TQ to pull a hungry chain. Just my 2 cents...
Stihl uses HP Ultra in motomix. I was just being nice to it for the first few minutes.. she's been wide open a lot today.
I think Stihl have changed the programming.. I was limbing some very small branches today with it and no hint of 4 stroking.
@@walkerscountrylife Doesn't Stihl HP Ultra only have a Jaso rating of FB?
@@902hand7 yes.. it's very odd. Ultra is FD but has a fuel stabiliser. Super is FD but semi synthetic..
personally think that buckins gripes with the 'four stroking' are ridiculous and nothing to be bothered by. Hope you get a chance to put it in some big wood soon!
I tend to agree buddy. Got her into some bigger stuff today.. but also did a fair bit of limbing.. it's a non issue as far as I'm concerned.. but I also think Stihl have done some software changes since the earlier saws. You're much more familiar with the 500 than me, but it's a hell of a tool.
Just wondering does it not have a computer that tells tou the hours? Full throttle hrs idel hrs etc? Cheers
Yeah the dealer can see all that stuff but not the user. The Stihl connect is basically hours.
@walkerscountrylife yes i did think of that soon as I posted the comment, I'm looking for a new saw soon might try the 500 had husqvarna 572xp and 592xp but the 500 looks like a beast
@@jasegazzard3743 love to know what you thought of the 572 and the 592..
@walkerscountrylife the 592xp with 24 inch bar is awesome for the big old man pines and big Mac trees I do but it's heavy well is to me no shortage of power, I like the 572xp as it's a bit lighter think only around .7 of a kg but feels much lighter and can swing it all day also good power has only got 22 inch bar tho, I'm wanting something in between so the 500 is 80cc I believe? We haven't got the 585xp or whatever it is hear in New Zealand yet and I don't like getting any either so that's why I'm thinking of the 500
@@jasegazzard3743 I think you'll find the 500 is close to the power of the 592 in a package lighter than a 572.. where in NZ are ya?
Jeezy peets, she's a beaut
Morning dude! She certainly is!
Running is good but they drink fuel.
Spoiler alert "its not shit"........
Haha, you know it mate.