I am proud to present Janet, my wife of 23 years and counting.

We both took up riding when she figured I became mature enough to handle it.

Last year while on her first highway ride she was hit with a high cross wind while driving her 2005 Yamaha VStar 1100. The wind took her into the ditch while she was driving at approximately 110 kph (70 mph), and she struck a railway approach. The bike proceeded to hit and flip well across the tracks, leaving her in the dirt.

She suffered broken ribs, a broken collar bone and has some permanent damage to her right hand from fractures from the throttle denting the gas tank (her hand got in between them).

The reason I am telling you this is: She is just amazing! When others would just quit, she is getting back on. My wonderful wife [deserves] credit for NOT giving up!

In joint consultation (she and I), we purchased a 2007 Vegas 8-Ball from a dealer north of us in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan – Rally Motor Sports. I must add that the service thus far has been exceptional.

We had to take lots into consideration prior to our purchase, but after everything considered [including] the JD Powers survey along with the fact she felt soooo comfortable on the bike. She said it felt balanced!

I am also a member and the current president of the Blue Knight Motorcycle Club, SK1, and we have received nothing but positive comments on the bike when we have been on rides!

Her husband,
– Jim Rusnak for Janet Rusnak
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada