Hi Danny, welcome
In my opinion, My first rocket was a standard all stock 2005. with all the power I could have ever wanted. The drawback to me was no storage space of any kind. after too many trips with a backpack on my back I put saddle bags on. I don't think it had any effect on the bike at all as far as performance goes. even loading them down and strapping on luggage for a five day 2700 mile trip, it was all good. Now I have the 2007 classic tourer with the stock saddlebags/floorboards ect... It is great. Rademis