thay are really more comfortable than you think, rubber grips make my hands sweat, so I find all metal work out better, gas I've put alot in that bike so far, had it 3 weeks today & got over 3k in it after I bought it, just about got it dialed in now. might look for some wheels @ one of the bike rallys, now thinking of doing the big bore kit, & pipes, only got slipons on there now, this is one reason I hated to buy a new bike, I have to start over, damm drain on the pocket..