The story and photos were of my friends Roy and Heidi -- they belong to our motorcycle club (Colorado High Country Cruisers) and we've done a lot of riding together, including several long trips. Roy is a very good rider, but boy, he was really lucky here. The Valk was totaled, so they are trying to figure out what to get to replace the Valk Interstate. Needs something comfortable for Heidi. FJR and ST don't fill the bill for them, but several things they are looking at. Also, Roy rides a Bandit and Heidi has a Triumph 750 (I believe).