i just sold a 99 valky interstate with 39k miles i got 7k for the bike and then bought an 06 rstd the same day for 6k with only 9k miles. so far i love the rstd. the reason i sold the valky was it was too top heavy with my wife on the back, almost turned it over a couple of times with her on the back. the rstd i dont even know shes back there. the ride is smoother to me than the valky to me. also there more aftermarket stuff out there for the rs, gets BETTER fuel milage than the valky. parts are getting harder to find for the valky. so i thought id get something newer while i could still sell the valky. i dont think you could go wrong with the rs plus you would have a newer bike. just my opinion stan