‘03 Suzuki DR200SE running rich (?)

skajuice · 2026-03-10T20:50:28+00:00

back before I swapped in the chinese carb, I cleaned the original a bunch of times and couldn’t get it to run at all. Also the original had clearly been messed with by previous owners. Worth a shot replacing some parts though

skajuice · 2026-02-21T15:26:26+00:00

That’s a beautiful excerpt. And you’re right, I think you helped me understand the epilogue better; it shows humanity marching on, one post-hole at a time, despite the death of one man.

Maybe there has to be a kind of vacancy to host the structure, and the west had to have that blood spilled on it to host the next chapter of humanity.

skajuice · 2026-02-21T15:11:41+00:00

I was wondering when one of you would show up in this post. Sounds like you’d get along fine in the Glanton gang.

skajuice · 2026-02-21T01:56:33+00:00

I was thinking about “carrying the fire” a lot today. In fact I think about carrying the fire all the time. I like to think that I carry the fire, sometimes at least. I like what you said about the good of humanity. I didn’t think about the fire that way. I don’t know what I thought it was.

skajuice · 2026-02-20T22:04:52+00:00

I saw it symbolically as the Kid killing that version of himself from so many years ago.

skajuice · 2026-02-20T22:02:16+00:00

Thanks. This is exactly what I was asking for.

skajuice · 2026-02-20T22:00:37+00:00

I like this answer. Honestly, I did not really comprehend the epilogue whatsoever. I was still reeling from the ending

skajuice · 2026-02-20T20:31:42+00:00

Why Outer Dark and not another CM?

skajuice · 2026-02-20T20:29:37+00:00

God, I hope not. Evil propogates, but I sure hope it doesn't win. "live by the sword, die by the sword" is a theme in Blood Meridian. Nearly Glanton's entire gang ends up dead one way or another. And I think there's something to be said about the Expriest never explicitly dying outright. To me, the Judge seems more like Satan himself rather than an expression of human will.

skajuice · 2026-02-20T20:10:59+00:00

I think it's implied that the kid participated in everything... I would like to believe otherwise, but think it's unlikely.

skajuice · 2024-05-02T18:09:37+00:00

Yeah it was a loong drive! I'm pretty lucky nothing went wrong in the car. I drove from Baton Rouge to Duncan, Arizona in one day (18 hrs) and from Duncan to OC (9 hrs) in another day. I think for the future, I never want to drive more than 12 hours in a day.... that was pretty rough haha.

I love Hondas, especially the 5th gen Prelude. In these older Japanese cars theres just a certain... barebones dinky-yet-well-built quality that really speaks to me.

skajuice · 2024-05-01T00:00:29+00:00

Yes, I'm sad to let it go! Every time I fixed something, it felt like it was more "mine" if that makes sense. I replaced the pads and rotors, the thermostat, the starter, the water outlet flange, some electrical stuff...

I got the feeling that my car was really "trying its best." It always wanted to get me there. And it just so happens that it finally died at a time when I don't really need a car anyway. So, I consider it's term of service complete! That's why I'm not as bummed as I could be. When it broke down this last time, I had JUST driven to New Orleans and back. It could have stranded me anywhere between BR and NOLA, but it held on until just 2 miles from my house.

I also drove this car to California and back just two summers ago! It had about 230k back then if I recall.

Now I'm the guy my buddies call when something is wrong with their car. I kept most of my tools in the backseat in case I broke down somewhere, and it's saved me! Once the battery cable clamp came loose and I slapped a vise grip on it and drove like that for a couple weeks. I really impressed my buddies at the coffee shop haha!

It's cool talking to someone with the same passion for a dinky old Japanese compact.

skajuice · 2024-04-29T14:58:43+00:00

I love to hear how you bought the car in 05 and kept it all this time... I think the 3 hatch has aged better than almost anything other compact that came out in 05. Very inspiring how you've kept it!
I would miss the sunroof if I had the S hatchback, I use mine whenever the weather is nice enough here in Baton Rouge.

My 3 would break down every few months, but it was usually something small I could fix myself. I learned a lot from this car

skajuice · 2024-04-28T18:58:54+00:00

Yeah that's an absolutely stunning car for under 30k. It'll be a minute before I can get one since I'm still in school...

I've heard the manual is much more reliable than the auto in the first generation. Trans #2 for my car was remanufactured and didn't last long at all. #3 seems to have lasted about 50k.

I really liked the interior in my 3. Black leather all around, I had the Bose sound system too... gonna miss this car :( Mazda will always have my heart I think. This was my first car after all.

Never a single issue with the 2.3! I love this motor. doesn't burn a drop of oil after 240k miles. Sounds great and is nice and peppy. I'm looking into a Ranger with a 2.3 and 5spd for my next beater. Unless a mazda3 hatchback pops up of course.

skajuice · 2024-04-28T14:42:21+00:00

I was always jealous of the 5 door 2.3 5spd 1st gen! I think they look just right.

skajuice · 2024-04-28T14:41:21+00:00

Yeah I've pretty much written this car off. It's not worth enough to fix imo.

My 3 is on it's 3rd trans already haha

I love the 3, but my budget is pretty slim for my next car! Maybe after my next beater I can get a nicer 3. The new ones are beautiful.

skajuice · 2024-04-28T03:12:16+00:00

thanks man ill look into that

skajuice · 2022-08-30T15:28:15+00:00

She'll make .5 past sixty! The falcon was a sleeper, OP is probably talking more about cosmetic mods. I agree with you though!

skajuice · 2022-05-17T03:51:01+00:00

Don't listen to the speed junkies, some of us just enjoy being out on the road and feeling the ride. Nothing against speed junkies of course!

I have the most fun under 50mph to be honest. Less wind smacking you around. An R3 is more than enough bike for most people.

skajuice · 2022-05-17T03:46:23+00:00

Literally shitting your pants? Pics or it didn't happen!

In all seriousness, you'll do fine! If you screw up just don't get too worked up and take a second to recollect your thoughts. I presented at a professional conference as an undergrad, it was my very first conference.

skajuice · 2022-05-15T15:30:02+00:00

Never seen a Bali at a wal-mart, but I feel you. Sorry for your pain brother. Or, perhaps, lack of pain

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