+1 on those spacers, you need 'em.
when I work around that area I remove the headlight (2 screws and a connector) since it makes it easier for me to move stuff around.
there are easy (and cheap!) ways of lowering the headlamp and gauges. I ordered these
clamps, set them at the height I prefer and bolted the headlight on.
Can you expound a bit on the need for the spacers -I can't picture what they do. I'm planning Tall Boys installed, stock coffins (forever maybe) and stock triple (temporarily at least)