Just to give you an idea of what the stock tall drag bar risers look like if you put the other stock buckhorn handlebars on them:
That's how my '87 was set up when I bought it and rode it home about 50 miles. That setup was murder on my arms, neck, back and butt. I really couldn't recommend it to anyone. Not only does it look goofy to me, but it rode stupid too.
And yes, the wiring harness was cut and lengthened to allow reaching that far. As you can see, the clutch cable was run around the outside of the tank; because there wasn't enough cable to route it correctly. Here's how I fixed that mess:
Much better now... But the Sportster seat isn't working that great for me. So there's always something better!