Dead Alternator
The alternator on my Goldwing died on my way home from work. Had to get a tow-truck to haul me about 20 miles to the local dealership.
I guess 105,000 miles is not too bad of a life span for an alternator.
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I was just barely off of the interstate when it died. Stopping on the James White Parkway exit ramp.
November 20, 2013
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November 20, 2013
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With a lovely view of the Grayhound bus station.
November 20, 2013
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just across the interstate from the Historic Knoxville High
November 20, 2013
![](https://ki4hdu.com/pics/thumbnails/Motorcycle/2013-11-20%20Dead%20Alternator/20131120_190550-1024x768.jpg)
The tow-truck driver (from Anytime Towing and Recovery) was friendly and did a good job of securing the motorcycle.
November 21, 2013
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![My Goldwing getting hauled.](https://ki4hdu.com/pics/thumbnails/Motorcycle/2013-11-20%20Dead%20Alternator/20131120_190616-1024x768.jpg)
My Goldwing getting hauled.
This does not happen very often for me.
November 21, 2013