You are making a very wise in coming here. These guys know more than the designers that designed and built the bikes.

I see a few good deals out there, and it is a good time of the year to be buying. If I were you, I would take my time looking around now that you have decided what kind of bike to buy. I am seeing prices fall with the fall color leaves. If you aren't financing the bike, I seen a really good deal in the classifieds here on RSC on a Roadliner out of Sedona AZ. Those dealers don't like to sit on the "floor plan" models, cause sooner or later they either have to purchase the bike, or start making the interest to the manufacturer. So they are in a position to get rid of the bikes. If you hold out, you can really make'm sing to your tune.

Now, the aftermarket items, and add on's that are available are spendy. I happened to catch my bike in the winter, and most of what you see on the bike, the previous owner went all out with. I have done very little to my Roadie except get hit by a cager. I think I have added highway pegs, and that is it.

Good Luck, and look forward to seeing some photo's.