thanks for the wise words of wisdom, gave rmcobb a pm to see if they are still needing people. hopefully this will can be a quick transition. I want keep living in kalifornia for the riding (Creston area, HWY 33, HWY 1, Los Padres National Forest, the list goes on..) there will probably be no vacation available during this summer so FJR rides might have to sit out this year. who knows.