Hey Mike, sorry I didn't see ya and get to say "hi". Was there getting my 10k service done from 9 until about 1 today. Some very sharp bikes were there. Did you see the 1980 Wide Glide? I think the only thing what wasn't original on it was the pipes. Not as many vintage bikes were there as I thought there would be. And the "Semi-Custom Touring" section??? Three CVOs that didn't look like they had anything else added to them. I should have entered my bike.
Definitely not meant to be a practical rider. I think they're kinda cool though. It's basically art to me. What fab guys can dream up, and do. Crazy rake angle just to fit those big suckers in there. I bet you burn up front tires 2 to 1 vs. the back ones.