Chip,
Just saw this post and wow, what a bunch of thoughts that must be running through your head! That Ghost does look better sitting in front of your house than it did at the dealer tent, but..... It's definitely not you! Sorry, got to call it as I see it. We had a long discussion about the Road Glides and about how I have a hard time with the way the bike looks head on, but not many folks are going to see that side of it with you riding it anyway! The general looks have always thrown me on the RG, but when you see what Spiderman did with LD, wow, that bike looks awesome. Those pics of that bike put a lump in my throat and raised my heart rate! An example of what can be done. I truly think the best option for you is to do the RG with all the toys, just how you want it. It is absolutely the most stable platform for what you want to accomplish. Painted up right (or the SE in your colors) and it looks sweet (well, from almost every angle). If you get the SE, just pull the motor and stick on the shelf if you're worried about the classic value. Whatever you do with the bike, I know it will be right for you. I know how that 08 SEUC has that new bike appeal and all of that MOCO mojo that makes us want to spend our money, but just step back and look at the options (like you have) and do the RG (it's what you REALLY want). The Ghost looks pretty good, but one bike will move you to total obsession. The Ghost isn't it! Bottom line......Chip needs to be happy!