So the good news:  My alternator is fixed on my Harley.  I still need a battery but Hubbs is going to pick it up today!  Yay!!
And now for the bad news:  The alternator in my truck died yesterday.  It's official. I AM the alternator killer!!  Mothers hide your children!
Nothing beats taking a forced day off work because your vehicle won't start.  Ok, in all fairness my truck did start but once I hit the highway I noticed that the battery/voltage gauge was in the red and even I know that's not normal.  Called the Hubbs, explained the problem and his solution was turn off the radio.  To say the least that didn't help so I ended up turning around and coming back home.  About 3pm my lovely father-in-law came by and between the two of us we pulled out the alternator.  After a quick look he determined that I needed a new plug and a new alternator.  By 5:30 he'd installed the alternator and was on his way home.  All it cost me was 100 bucks and a couple of homemade chocolate chip cookies!  Best transaction I've ever made!  In fact I think I made money on the deal!
 
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Wow - 2 alternators in a row! I think you may be a much more serious alternator killer than even me.
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