I find the mid controls way more comfortable than the forward ones.
They can be swapped, just depends on how much money you want to spend etc.
One other thing you may want to consider....well a few things....Most, if not all HD shops (dealerships) will refuse to work on a bike older than 10 years old now (just like Honda is starting to do)
And all the OEM parts that are over 10 years old are being marked Obsolete, and they direct you to the Screaming Eagle-Made in China stuff on the wall (aftermarket) and most of that stuff is horrible as far as fitment and quality control nowadays.
Will you be working on your own bike? Will you want OEM parts? You can always finds stuff, but it may be like an Easter Egg Hunt On Flea Bay to find stuff.
The Sportster Engine(s) your looking at are now discontinued and will no longer be supported etc.
If you just want something different, and do your own work, you may want to look at the Moto Guzzi V7's.
They are much cheaper price wise, have a great sound and they actually handle, compared to the Harley's.
I loved my Sportster(s), but mine were museum restored stuff, or flat trackers etc.
They can be swapped, just depends on how much money you want to spend etc.
One other thing you may want to consider....well a few things....Most, if not all HD shops (dealerships) will refuse to work on a bike older than 10 years old now (just like Honda is starting to do)
And all the OEM parts that are over 10 years old are being marked Obsolete, and they direct you to the Screaming Eagle-Made in China stuff on the wall (aftermarket) and most of that stuff is horrible as far as fitment and quality control nowadays.
Will you be working on your own bike? Will you want OEM parts? You can always finds stuff, but it may be like an Easter Egg Hunt On Flea Bay to find stuff.
The Sportster Engine(s) your looking at are now discontinued and will no longer be supported etc.
If you just want something different, and do your own work, you may want to look at the Moto Guzzi V7's.
They are much cheaper price wise, have a great sound and they actually handle, compared to the Harley's.
I loved my Sportster(s), but mine were museum restored stuff, or flat trackers etc.