Generalities-
For the last 20 or more years the HD market has gone to the old wnanbee guys that never mustered the fortitude when younger.
Now they are fulling their bucket list and are White KNUCKLED AT ANYTHING OVER 40 mph.
I call them "The Slugalug clubs." LOL
They could not tell you the difference between a timing chain or a primary chain.
They buy a bike, go to the tavern, or join some BS club and putt-putt along plugging up all the roads at 45MPH.
Being too dam stupid top mover over once in awhile.
I have owned plenty of HD and still own at least one.
I actually RIDE it to Sturgis.
SO you will have to be BRUTALLY HONEST with your self.
Why do you want a bike?
And -what will you be doing with it?
Do you want to be kool? Then By a POS V twin.
Stare at it and polish it.
NEVER You will pay so much for so little HP!
It is embarrassing!
If you by a HD you can start laying dwn more cash for parts that should have come with it in the first place.
Do i hate HD?
No.
I find it hard to respect idiots that buy them.