Yup, rehashing things.  Everyone likes to do that.  

Sat on a Vulcan, didn't like the long front, but I liked the width of the bars.  Sitting back on 2007 S40 with relatively flat bars, bent back risers.  Feels as if I could do with bars about 1.5" longer on each side .  I'm not sure what type or spec I'd be looking for to get those.  

I'd also like them a little further forward.  I'm thinking straight risers.  Anyone done this?  I'm presuming risers are pretty easy to get.  I haven't looked!  

And pretty clearly, I need to raise the rear end just a bit.  Do those Intruder shocks really fit?  Or is there another good replacement that isn't expensive?  How high can I go?  I'm sure there's some issues that might arise.  Certainly I liked the height better with the shocks set on 5 as when I got it, even though I didn't like the "stun" aspect.  I have this tendency to think I should just be able to go to XYZ moto parts and buy a bolt on in any length, but I suppose it's not that easy.

I'm a thinking of one of those solo seats, too, but then there's the backrest/siderail thing to deal with.  I suppose I could have a comfortable solo saddle and a separate pad on the back for the occasional passenger.

I'll get some of those forward control thingies, too.  Clearly useful for a person my side (5-10.5)

Thanks for any suggestions.

The risers around the other way gives a big jump forward.  Might not be good.  But I'll look into the drag bars - I suppose that's the name of the general type on the bike now.

Raising the rear will slightly increase the bike's readiness to turn and slightly decrease straight line stability.  If Vol likes the Intruder shocks, I'll maybe try them as well.  I wouldn't mind more height.

I like the buckhorn bars on my Savage.  If you get a chance, try some before you buy anything and see if they fit you.