I have a Yamaha roadliner with the exact same engine. The big air cooled engine is great. I looked at the raider, but it's more of a cool show bike. If you add a windshield, and bags, you really mess up the whole look. The suspension Isn't made for long rides. If you want a cool bike, it's the one, if you want to cruise, look at a roadliner. Try to find a great looking after market seat. Yamaha seats are like bricks on long rides.