...the XC and XCT are two of the finest bikes in their class..
^^^^+1. I want either one or a HD Street Glide someday. As far as carbs go, I grew up with them so I am used to their quirks. With that said, I'd rather not have to think about fuel delivery on a bike .

. Change a fuel filter on a FI bike every 5 years ... Ok I can deal with that. Many of us are stuck in carb land because of finances. (period) I can't tell you how many hours I've spent this year resurrecting this Honda Shadow ACE, and most of those hours were spent on carbs or cleaning/rebuilding/adjustment of the same. I'm just about there, until something else wears out. Given the choice between that and not riding, well it's obvious.