Hi, I am the same type of driver. I like Bikes, I like Harleys, I like to drive, but that´s it. I don´t want to spend more hrs under the bike than on top of it to keep it smoothly running....when I saw the FLHTC-2008 I was in love and felt a bit the same as you did, but I made the buy and I DO NOT REGRET IT FOR ANY SECOND. I drive....drive...drive....and drive. It feels more than excellent and nowadays I say \\