I owned a 7.3fx for 3yrs and put thousands of miles on it here in Florida. The 7.3fx is one great bike that will get you where you want to go fast. I traded in my 7.3fx last month for a 7.7fx 2014 because I just had to rock it out and I love the lines of the fx series. Imo spend the little bit of extra cash on a 7.3fx or higher fx and you won't be disappointed.
I don't like down bars to me they're as gay and single purpose as can be. A rode bike with a flat bar now you're talking diversified fun.
You know what I'm doing right now? I'm waiting for the sun to come so I can ride ride ride.