My bars are also slightly forward and would agree that it makes a big difference. There is no way to shorten mine with my hand guards. I actually got my brake attachment a little bit off of the flat area and broke the clamp and I had to get a new one.
Its been to freekin cold to get my butt out in the garage to put it on

. I do not have my garage finished off yet as that is my project for this winter. I have been busy getting my sled ready

I am not in that much of a hurry for the nerfs as I will not need them unless I decide to ride at the indoor Sandbox track this winter.
I have been thinking about taking my rims into work and powder coating them black.
Later