Where do I go from here?

I need to hear your views on what you would do if in my situation?

My bike is a 2001 VFR800. Since owning this bike I have raised the bars by raising them by 19mm, and lowered the foot pegs by 25mm. This meant having the rear brake pedal lowered by the same amount. No alterations or reroute get of cables, hydraulic lines or electrics required to raise the bars.
For several years this has been enough to asking riding the bike comfortable for all day riding.

Over the last few weeks, it appears that this is no longer enough, as I am experiencing a pain between my should blades after riding for less than an hour.
A couple of years ago I had purchased a handlebar conversion kit (ABM) which is claimed to be straightforward.

The reality is after 2 days, the master cylinders hit the screen on the fairing when the bars are on full lock, the front brake does not secure to the bars as the external diameter of the bars are smaller than the internal diameter of the clamp.
The throttle cables are not long enough, and the brake line from the master cylinder is pulled tight when on full lock.

In other words, it is not fit for purpose without spending more money and time on it, hoping it will come right.

As I see it, my options are as follows:-
1- Keep spending money on the existing kit, and assume all will come right in the end.
2- Spend even more money on a different kit (Helibars - £275 - might need extended cables and lines as well - but could be easier to install)
3- Repeat option 2 as above with an LSL conversion kit approx. £260
4 - Put the bike back to the spec it is currently in and put up for sale, or return the bike back to the original factory spec, and put the bike up for sale.
5 - The only other bikes which might be suitable are:-
Suzuki GSF600S (2002-2007)
Suzuki GSX650F (2008-2013)
Both can be bought for under £3000 with less than 25000 miles on the clock and in good condition.
I would expect to get between £2500-3000 for my bike.

There is no guarantee that any of the above options would alleviate my aches and pains, at which point I might have to consider from riding bikes altogether.

That's almost as bad as loosing my wife, not good.
I can't decide which is the best route to pursue as money is not in great supply for now.

 

I think I'd investigate what is causing the pain specifically. Is it, how far your arms around apart on the bars, or leaning position, or how your wrists are cocked.... look at everything. Sometimes simple changes can have dramatic effects. Have you tried going back towards a stock setup? If you still have all the parts, all it'll cost you is time to try it.

Talk to a chiropractor, maybe there is an unrelated issue going on?

 

What height is your seat set at?

Might be worth trying it with the front on high and the rear on low, then vice versa

I'd definitely try riding another bike to see what's going on.... Motomac is giving good advice, I have to see my chiropractor every 3-4 months to get my spine realigned, she uses the McTimoney technique which is all about getting your bones where the should be ...not cheap at £35/1/2hr but it sure sorts my aches out

 

I have a similar problem, Dr. sent me for full set of neck x-rays after I had some weird referred pain on my skull. Here is the diagosis:
"Multilevel moderate to advanced degenerative changes including degenerative disc disease, facet arthropathy and uncovertebral hypertrophy which cause narrowing of the neural foramina on the right from C4-C5 through C6-C7 and on the left from C3-C4 through C5-C6." (Arthritis causing nerves to get pinched).
I can ride aggresively for about 2 hrs total. I thinking I will eventually get a bike where I sit erect. Get your neck checked out by a Doctor, not a quack.

 

You and I have to come to the realization that our riding time is limited. I am going to physical therapy, do not trust chiropractors when it comes to the nerves in your neck. You are going have to find a softer suspension and more upright position. Try looking at a used ST1300.