well done folks great to read all the replys,i can buy the sony no problem this side of the pond,im in ireland, by the way,i would have to hunt far and wide for the rest,so what kind of touring bikes ,are you guys on .im still looking, nomad top of my list,.love to tour some part of america ,any tips ok thanks all just going to have alook at,vw vagabonds.com site looks fantastic keep safe