I've had my 2014 for just over two weeks now. Picked it up new for $12k. Done about 600 miles. Really enjoying it. If you read my bio, you'll see I've had a wide range of bikes, like many riders on here. 2 of my last 3 bikes were HD's. Yeah, you can customize them all day long to get that perfect "look" and "comfort". What you can't do (short of BIG $$$) is significantly improve their handling or power. It took me 25+ years of riding to figure out what riding position works best for me - which is the Valkyrie config with pegs below and slight lean forward on handlebars. I don't have hundreds of customizing options, but the important ones are out there (windshields, bags, seats). The critical part is picking a bike with the right ergonomics/performance for you.
Not to bash HD's (they are good bikes, different purpose IMO), but during this last weekend ride I swapped bikes with an HD Ultra that wanted to try my Valk for about 10 miles. Wow, the 2016 HD seat was more comfortable (I've already ordered a Corbin), but the performance was dreadful. I felt like I was driving a bike with a lawnmower engine. A LOUD lawnmower.