I have a 2002 Firefighters Edition Road King love it, no issues at all very comfortable on long distances.
I always wave at other riders regardless of what they are on!! You don't have to suddenly wear everything HD, that being said I do have a HD leather jacket but it was a gift.
In my opinion other HD are friendly and love to talk about and admire other bikes, just like P-car owners. I would by used the cost savings are just to big to ignore, when you do pm me we will go for a ride.