Third time better be the charm

My HOG is in the shop for the third time (I didn't even mention the 2nd time on the blog because it was only in for a leaky gas valve, which took about an hour to fix). This time, the battery died as I was driving ... which Dad (Happy Birthday, by the way!) says means the alternator is probably shot. Laurel points out that at this rate, not only could I have just bought a new bike, but so much has been replaced that I will end up with a new bike anyway! ;-)