That's a good looking bike fdegree, This is my first Harley as I've always had rice burners in the past and I have to say I'm not disappointed at all. 8-)
As far as the bugs go, I'm not sure if you get "love bugs" where your at but they can make you park your bike for a few weeks when they are out.
I use mine as daily transportation to work. Since gas prices have gone down it's not as much fun to tease the other guys about the 80 - 90 miles I go on 2 gallons anymore. But I'm sure prices will rise again.