What is the point of a 70cc saw…

[Gullet]

2 Shindaiwa 695 NOS NIB pistons.
Unobtainium.

Bring some COIN on fleabay!

 

[old saw fixer]

The point of a 70cc saw is that some of us don't need a larger saw.

 

[mrxlh]

Regarding dolmar/makita parts. I thought a company was obligated to make spare parts for 7 more years after discontinuing a model.

While it is true, most dealers end up holding the bag when companies do this. They are usually super disinterested in maintaining inventory for many reasons. The Evinrude Fitch is a prime example, parts were supposed to be available for 10 years, you were lucky if you could find anything you needed 3 years later that wasn’t marked up 200-250%. The E-TEC G2 will be no different.

 

[mrxlh]

I have a way different take on this. I’m not a Pro Logger or Arborist making a living with saws. I like the 266/268/272/372 for the weight to power. I don’t even see the point of an 80cc saw and skipped right to the 395 saying go big or go home. When I do need a saw bigger than the 266/268/272/372 it’s not that long of a task so running the 395 makes much shorter work than an 80cc saw would.

That being said my next CAD purchase will be an 80cc saw just to calm my nerves when I look at the current gap on my saw shelf.

 

[rocketnorton]

@mrxlh

ride one?
72 xlch here

 

[Loony661]

The 4 saws I have in my pickup right now go 70cc, 72cc, 77cc and 92cc’s respectively. And I can tell you that the MS462 and MS460 are my go-to’s.

 

[mrxlh]

@mrxlh

ride one?
72 xlch here

I had an 89 883 that I converted to a 1200 and hogged out the heads and installed big twin valves. It was a real nice runner til I moved up to a big twin. We rode the wheels off of it.

I sold it and my 96 FXDL when we built our house, at the time it seemed like a great idea, both the wife and I regret selling them.

 

[pbillyi69]

True!
The Europe Union does have that LAW.
But Makita is being a huge DI©K by simply marking parts as backordered and even NLA ( many PS-9010 have been "NLA" for many years even though the saw was officially sold in Europe till 2018), also they are raising prices SKY HIGH - try getting a 9010 muffler, it is 300+€ !!!

I have a 6100 and looked up parts to purchase before hand so I have them in my parts stash, believe it or not there are already parts that are listed as NLA !

The way it looks to me Makita is trying to kill off the Dolmar brand and get rid of supplying spare parts for all gasoline powered products.

We ALL should start a law suit against Makita!

As everyone can see from my signature I AM PURE DOLMAR (the ONE Makita You see is a Dolmar, don't be fooled), but Makita is overstepping the line of decency and customer support!

corporate greed....start that lawsuit in sue you won't have any trouble getting people on a class action suit

 

[pbillyi69]

my opinion on 70cc saw are functionality not as heavy as bigger saw more power than smaller saws. if you are just working by your truck all day a bigger saw isnt that big of a deal. but if you are packing one up and down mountain sides all day it matters a lot. fatigue is dangerous in the woods. thats why saw makers are making 70 cc saws so much lighter they are the work horses in the woods. do guys carry bigger saws in the woods sure. but without any actual numbers i would wager that there are more 70 cc saw being packed around in the wood than any other. just my two cents

 

[TreeLife]

I like how well the 70cc class saws run most bar lengths while remaining balanced and relatively light, especially when ported. Ported 572 is wonderful with everything from a 20" full weight to a 32" reduced. Good times. Oils nicely too.

 

[davidwyby]

I like 70cc saws, but lots of you guys are missing the second half of the thought, the first post.

-cuz 500i’s are espensive

 

[mrxlh]

Well, 7900’s are cheap for now until their not. One could argue what is the point of an 80CC saw (500i) when a 67CC (400) saw ported spanks its azz for less cash and much less weight…

 

[davidwyby]

Well, 7900’s are cheap for now until their not. One could argue what is the point of an 80CC saw (500i) when a 67CC (400) saw ported spanks its azz for less cash and much less weight…

I can’t imagine the 400 keeping up when the bar gets longer.

The whole thread is kind of tongue in cheek anyway…

 

[mrxlh]

I can’t imagine the 400 keeping up when the bar gets longer.

The whole thread is kind of tongue in cheek anyway…

I guess it depends on who ports it…. Jack’s ported 400 bests a stock 500i… Will it survive long? Meh, loggers think saws are disposable, many don’t care.

 

[EchoShindaiwaMakitaDolmar]

It’s a good saw… but it’s not perfect. The silly plastic oiler control bolt last me about 6 months logging before it starts loosing oil output. I can name a few other negatives but that’s just one.

I'm looking to buy a new Makita 7900, so please enlighten me on the plastic bolt and such- is there an aftermarket metal bolt? What else should I know? thnx

 

[Maintenance Chief]

I'm looking to buy a new Makita 7900, so please enlighten me on the plastic bolt and such- is there an aftermarket metal bolt? What else should I know? thnx

Don't buy an Aftermarket, you'll be supporting the enemy!

 

[EchoShindaiwaMakitaDolmar]

Don't buy an Aftermarket, you'll be supporting the enemy!

Focus, child- china is the enemy.

 

[Maintenance Chief]

Focus, child- china is the enemy.

Enlighten me joker? Who you buying from?

 

[Duce]

What's the point of any size chainsaw? Using a chainsaw you are comfortable with and fits your needs to cut trees you have dropped. Same goes for oil thread, run what works for you and keeps your saws running. Why try to ruin working saws. Your money, your time, but I can find better use of my time.

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

I'm looking to buy a new Makita 7900, so please enlighten me on the plastic bolt and such- is there an aftermarket metal bolt? What else should I know? thnx

It's the oiler control bolt that get's worn down. Easy to replace. There is no metal bolt that I know of. The oiler on these saws needs a little mod too, if you're running longer bars. That's a pretty easy thing to do as well.
When the control bolt gets worn, the saw will gradually pump less oil.
Keep in mind that Mason @huskyboy uses his saws for commercial logging, and they see a lot more wear in a year than most of us put on one in a lifetime.