Okay, searched the forums to no avail, so I'm gonna ask you gurus... I have an '07 FXDC with the stock 'Buckhorn' bars on it- and hate them.
I found some drag bars that give my wrists the relief I'm looking for, and my bars are externally wired (and will stay that way until winter) so my only issue is:

Bars with integrated risers, or separate bar and risers? Is there any benefit from one to the other, with the exception of being able to rotate the bars within the risers, and the ability to go for more rise/pullback later if I feel the need? It's only a $25 price difference with the bars I'm considering, so it's no biggie. Any input would be great!

 

The adjustment you mentioned is the plus to having risers. I'm changing mine from risers to a set of bars that have the riser built in. I could make my bike fit me with my current set up, but I don't like the way the bars look when they're in a comfortable position.

 

I'd spend the extra money for the separate risers even if the difference in price was much more significant. The flexibility of bar selection/positioning is just something I wouldn't sacrifice.

 

I prefer separate bar and risers if the risers have no pullback...

 

I would go with the riser separate from the bars, if for no other reason then those already mentioned, because there are some really cool looking risers out there.

 

Well, I picked up a Y-Bar for only $20!!! I love it- for now, and when/if I get tired of it, at least there's no big $$ loss when I change it out again.

On a side note, anyone know what the stock Buckhorns and 2" risers would be worth if I were to try and sell them? I was gonna sell 'em for $20, just to recoop the cost of the Y Bar, but I don't even know if they're worth that. They're scratch free and clean... $20 too high? Too low?