Makes sense, Richard. I guess the best is to spend the night on the zoological camp ground in the sidecar;-)

makes sense, probably with most big animals - a moose is not a mouse; thanks @comet66 for updating me on zoo-behavior!

Hi Bill great gadget I haven't know of before, thanks for the tip. I checked it and I could buy it at REI in Austin, TX. Makes sense.

Hi Lonnie I'd love to ride up to Canada. I hope I have the stamina to do that coming from the Big Bend NP. Otherwise perhaps next year when hopefull...

Hi Lloyd thanks, your phone nr is noted. I gonna stay in Austin for a while, heard of its great music scene there. When heading towards the west, I ...

Hi mmmpies thank you very much for your great advice on various important concerns. I particularly liked your wheather &forecast note and you...

Hi Lonnie what are you sitting on in the picture? I may be travelling in your region, would be nice to meet for a chat. Best Lorenz

Hi Lloyd you're apparently located right on my route from Austin to Marfa/Big Bend. Would be nice to meet for a chat. Best Lorenz

I thank all of you for your advice. I appreciate the very valuable information. I wasn't even thinking of the human threat. I do have a gun here (Swis...

Thanks for the responses. The past owner is very cooperative. He even invited me in his house while picking up the bike and learn the basics of secure...

Thanks all of you for your tips& good wishes. The FL insurance was easy, the title registration also. Strange enough, but it seems to be orderly. ...