hey brian,
i had the same issue going on with my 'classic' bars.i never did get them to fit quite right. i've been riding drag pull backs' for so long that any thing else just won't work.
the t-bars did well for me. i needed more reach,and these provided that. much more comfortable crouch over the tank.i'm happy. you don't necessarily need to go t-bars,you can get the same results like sam did by going with after market risers and drag/sportster bars. sam pretty much has it nailed with the bars.
greg