Sorry I've been away from the computer, as far as where to live in Vegas is a tough question. If ya wanna be in the cooler temps, think Mt Charleston. Big yards are in the middle of Vegas, it's the older hood, mature trees, houses farther apart. Newer hoods in the West and South are nice but houses are close together so not much for privacy. North Vegas is has been going through a face lift for the past years and doing well but if ya like yer guns, very strict laws. If ya like to ride on a regular basis, invest in an oil cooler for the bike as well as up the frequency on maint and tire replacement, the heat sucks. As far as riding, ya have to travel at least 100 miles before ya lose sight of the desert, it gets boring looking at dirt and bushes. Utah is nice if ya go to areas like Zion and Bryce. Try not to ride on windy days around Vegas freeways, cages tend to swerve away from hitting tumble weeds without looking. And get a Camel Back for yerself...hope to see ya