It is rather sad that after more than a hundred years we can still get a motorcycle any way we want it, as long as it's the way the factory decided to build it. I can get power operated eight way adjustable seats, tilt and telescope steering wheels, power adjustable pedals, etc. on a car that costs less than not only a CVO, but less than a regular Harley. But Harley sticks with one set of bars with hardly any adjustability, one seat, one set of pegs/floorboards, etc. This is great for their bottom line, since most customers buy their modifications from the dealers who in turn buy the parts from Harley, but it is further proof IMHO that we as consumers are being severely screwed by these clowns.
I'm pretty sure Harley could come up with either a limited number of regular production options for things like bars and seats and windshields that could be ordered prior to the bike being assembled, or at least design bars with built in adjustability for height, angle, pullback, etc. And while the older Touring bikes at least had a small amount of adjustability for the footboards, they did away with that in 2009. If the height or angle of the footboard doesn't suit your feet and legs, I guess that's just tough doo doo. See a surgeon and maybe he can alter your feet and legs to fit the Harley, because Harley sure isn't going to change how they do things to suit you.
It is probably a very good idea for anyone considering a new Harley these days to automatically add about $4k to the budget before signing on the dotted line. First you need to pay the Harley tax (that's where you change the pipes and pay for a tuning device and tune), then you need to change the bars and the windshield. Odds are pretty good you will eventually need to replace the seat as well, either because it doesn't fit you or it's uncomfortable, or in some cases because the quality is so poor the seams keep ripping out. And this is all before you start doing the various and sundry appearance mods Harley riders are famous for, or adding of accessories above and beyond what comes standard. Maybe I should add another grand or two to my earlier estimate of $4k.
Don't feel like the lone stranger Soot. I think there are a whole lot of us who felt and feel the same way you do.
Jerry