I don,t think I have ever had a bike that has NOT given me headaches at so time or another.Not being able to get your bike fixed is madding, I lost most of riding season two years ago waiting for a fuel pump then lost the rest do to a crash.HD owend Buell and I blame them for a lot of the problems not Buell. if you want power go ZX14.If I didn,t have the Lightning I,am not sure what I would get maybe a 848 streetfighter or KTM maybe Buell,s fat ugly cousin Xr1200.Sorry about the long post have fun with whatever you ride BE SAFE