dlbrace:
My husband I both bought vstar 1300 this year.  I am 5'4" and he is 5'10"  we both are expierencing upper back/shoulder stress when riding for more then a few hours (not to mention what it feels like after 3 days)

I found this web site that has the stuff to rise the handlebars even though the speed.. is there.  It is specialty for just this bike.  We are going to get one set and give it try.  DLC

http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showitems.cgi?subcat_id=304

Thank you so much for supplying this link.  I am also 5'4" and experiencing the same discomfort.  How did this riser work for you and does it shade the speedometer too much?  Thanks!