RANS is a shadow of the company they used to be. Most of the RANS bikes had adjustable stems, so you could move the bars up and back (or down and forward.) It was pretty common for people to cut the section they didn't need, though. You may need to buy a piece or two. The bars should miss your knees by an inch or two, and be behind your knees (B-26 type bars.) Obviously if you have ape-hangers, that'll be different. Also, are you riding with your knees apart?