So, 3 hours out on the bike and no more pains
The bike feels so much better to ride without the risers, it is no longer twitchy and much easier to maneuver at low speeds and stopping at traffic lights/parking etc
Funny thing is my seating position feels much better, I'm not reaching for the bars and I'm not leaning on them either it just feels like a normal bike now, It's still big and heavy but it's much easier to manage and doesn't feel like it's going to fall on me anymore
I really was thinking about selling this bike because I just couldn't come to terms with it but I can put that decision off now
Oh and StefanOnHisS10 thanks for posting that video mate, that's been a game changer for me