Recent content by Ausfahrt

Nice score. That looks similar to the Tanaka that I also picked up for free a couple of years ago.

Here's the factory recommendation from back in 2008. Recommended engine oil, transmission fluids, coolant type, filling capacities and service intervals for SUZUKI DR200SE Trojan 1997-2015. AggregateRecommeded fluidCapacity (Liters)Intervals 199cc engine 10W40 API SF or higher; JASO MA...

I have read a few of your posts and I understand your affection to air compressors and their tools. But batteries are the future. The battery tech is only going to get better going forward and the days of dragging power cords or air hoses around are gone.

I had been considering the purchase of a new Honda Trail 125 because the are cool. But this one popped up for cheap and I like the fact that it has a regular 5 speed clutch transmission.

That CRF250L is a keeper.

This '08 DR200 followed me home a few days ago. My wife is out of town so there was no one around to stop me. It was an inexpensive impulse purchase but the bike runs great and has low miles. After many years of riding liter bikes it does seem gutless but it has a certain charm to it and I like...

And yet a motorcycle is OK.

Interesting. As I understand it they have to be 25+ years old to be registered and driven on public roads in most states. It doesn't make sense to me but what do I know? I would buy a Roxor if I could tag it.

Valvoline Restore and Protect 0w-20.

Two year update. This week marks the two year anniversary with my Tundra and let's address the elephant in the room first, the truck is now at nearly 29,000 miles and the engine has not grenaded yet (hope that I haven't jinxed myself). I did buy a Toyota extended bumper to bumper warranty for...

I have a potential candidate in my garage.

My Kubota B2650 still has it's original battery too but I don't have nearly as many hours. I have been thinking about getting a new one since it's much easier to deal with in summer than in January.

I am happy that you never had kids and have life all figured out.(y)

He said that he was going to make increased payments to reduce the term and the interest paid but he is now 3 years into the loan and he's just making the regular payments. He's 30 now and a good kid and he is saving to buy a house. My days of telling him what to do are past but he still seeks...

My son took out a 72 month loan on his '23 Corolla against my recommendation but his income has increased since then and he is happy with his $336 monthly payment. What do I know?