I took my motorcycle in last Thursday to get new plugs, valves adjusted, brakes worked on, new front tire, oil changed etc. Went to pick it up today so I could leave tomorrow morning bright and early and they told me my starter had about 2 more starts in it and then copluey! $500 for a starter and it wouldn't be ready until Wednesday. I bought an extra warranty last year for my motorcycle that would cover everything but brakes and clutch before I left on my 48 State tour last year. I handed the paper to the guy and asked if this would cover the starter and he said 100%. So I will leave bright and early on Thursday morning with a brand new starter. Way better hear than hours from nowhere up on the Alaskan Highway!! That means two less days fishing or 400 miles each day instead of 350. We will see how my rear end holds up with 350 miles a day before I decide that one. The cost of the trip was going to be $800. $500 for gas figuring 45 miles to the gallon and I got 48 on my last trip, $200 for camp sights for 15 nights at $12 per night and staying with friends the other 6 nights. $100 for fishing licence, candy, etc. I got a check in the mail this morning for $801.49 from IRS because I made a mistake in my taxes!! Whoooeeeeeee!! Now it is a free trip to Alaska on my motorcycle, sort of!