Hi..I'm a 5'3" female and bought my first bike...a 2007 C50T Boulevard and I love it.  It fits me other than the handle bars.  They feel like jello when I'm taking off.  I feel like my hands are stretched out too far to the sides.  I had a riser put on and that helped with my sitting position but they still feel out there.  I thought about having them shortened.  Have you heard anyone mention doing that to their handelbars?  Would it just be better to purchase a different handlebar than trying to shorten this one?  

Hi djtj2000, you have a good bike under you and yes I had my bars shortened, they were too wide, I still need to fit risers also..Take care ride safe..Cheers  

Hi Duckonin...did you also need to adjust your clutch? I find that the friction point doesnt start until the lever is released almost all the way out.  That makes it difficult for me to start off from a complete stop.  

HI. I have moved the handlebar also. I just had to move them up about 2in. I have readjusted the clutch cause it released to late. I like the early release. I have long fingers. You have picked a very good bike. I have 20K on mine and NO troubles.. Just fun riding. scruffy..