ljw@trsvax.UUCP (09/16/83)
#R:sri-arpa:-452100:trsvax:59200003:000:1232 trsvax!ljw Sep 8 10:55:00 1983 From: Werner Uhrig <cs.werner@UTEXAS-20.ARPA> For a while now, I have been dreaming of having a small moped to take along. I know it is being done, even on small 4-seaters. Anyone out there have any knowledge of manufacturers, prices, problems, etc? Is it legal/possible to land my plane in Mexico/Canada/Bahamas/Virgin Islands and drive away on my moped or bicycle? Are customs, insurance, etc, a problem? ---------- Moped laws are not uniform from country to country just as they differ from state to state (mine required a Texas motorcycle license even though it already had a California bicycle license). My suggestion would be to license it as a motorcycle just to be on the safe side (a requirement in Texas) & bring along proof of ownership and insurance, (special insurance required in Mexico). In regards to manufacturers, I am very satisfied with my Puch (although some dealers leave a lot to be desired) and would recommend it for anyone who wants a moped. I have a 1978 Puch Newport Oil-inject and it still runs as good as it did five years ago even though it's been left outside in the rain and snow, and even fell off of a truck once on a mountain road. ...(microsoft|ctvax|laidbak)!trsvax!ljw (Larry West)