[Mrmerlin]

anyone thats a doubter should go take a Rocket for a quick test ride, it will quite possibly change your mind about riding a heavier bike.
The only reason i took one for a ride was it was sitting out front of the dealer and ready to go, I got on it and found that parking lot turns were the easiest things as the bike is so well balanced, as soon as the wheels turn you can put your feet on the pegs its not a hand full like my 03RK was.
Once underway the bike was definitely big, but one twist of the throttle and it felt like the bike was going to come from under me, and it was so fast and nimble,( not sure if you can use these words to describe a cruiser)
Anyway before you buy an any other cruiser type bike just take a ride on the Rocket let us know what you think.
I will bet you will really be surprised.
Not to mention you can pick up a used one with lo miles for about half of the one your considering, and in my opinion its way more bike without any hype, and it probably wont get stolen if you leave it out somewhere.
Good Luck with your search