The problem is with the dense packaging of new cars (and bikes), there are 97 things in the way of the alternator which must be unbolted first.
And an alternator for a new Civic is $256 (NAPA).


Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow The Hayabusa Killa 16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled Procom CDI "There is no cure for Celibacy. But we can treat the symptoms."