Napalm,
I have an '08 SEUC and an '07 Springer. I love both bikes, but they are
very different in their ride and handling (and of course, there's the style and wheel differences between the '07 and the '09 Springers). I mostly use the Springer around town.
I'd also point out that I've become nearly addicted to a windshield for speeds over 55-60 mph...something you may (or not) have noticed since your Deuce-days. IMO, the Springer looks best without any windshield, and even the smaller deflectors, like the WindVest 10 inch (which I have for my Springer), are marginal for both looks and actual wind deflection.
Oh BTW: absolutely NO storage space until you add a frame cannister or travel bag and/or luggage rack--there's barely room to stash my insurance and registration under the seat.
With all that said, everybody who sees it says how gorgeous it is...

Good luck with your decision.