So my girlfriend climbed back onto my BA yesterday and we went for a nice long, slow paced ride for several hours through scenic southeast VA. She's getting more comfortable and is talking more and more about gettting her own bike. Last night she asked how I decided I wanted a Triumph and about other bikes out there.

If I can, I'll obviously steer her towards a Triumph. However, she needs to be comfortable on her bike. So, my question is: are there any manufactures out there that are just real crap. I haven't kept up with the rest of the cruiser world like I should have. Comfort and style will be her call, but I want to make sure she'll be looking at bikes that are mechanically sound and certainly reliable.

I'm obviously open for all inputs.

2005 America, green/gray, gutted stock pipes, tall sissy bar w/ luggage rack, Saddleman's dual touring seat and Tourmaster saddlebags (and sissybar bag).