This made me look over my list and it's building too. The rally has added to it, but I had to if I'm making the trip, and I am making the trip. I hate spending money on myself, but when it's the bike, I just do it. It's all I have basically, so it doesn't bother me so much. If you include helmets and jacket, I've spent more than you....as you said, some more, others less. Others don't want to know!