First, let me admit that I am a novice at this.  I have read many of the posts, but I am still not sure how to approach my problem.  I just bought an '87 Savage.  Although it has new paint, the aluminum parts look like they were stored in a chicken coup.  I have 8" risers with 24" drag bar (6" pull back). I like the bar, but it feels too high for me.

I want to use the same bar but lower the riser to 4 1/2".  Also, I want to put on new hand controls.  Everything I have seen talks about using the existing controls, which I don't want to do.  They work but really don't seem salvageable.  Is there some reason I can't use any control as long as it fits a 1" bar?  Isn't the same true with the risers (aside from having to drill out the bushings for a 1/2" bolt)?  Does anybody have any idea where I can get the parts other than off of ebay?