To be fair to the Stomp Grip and similar though Nigel...it's dual purpose. Enabling you to grip the tank as well as protect it, which most of the sportsbike riders want.
Yeah, I understand that, and am not critical of the grips. But I have never ridden with a lot of grip on the tank. I know it's horses for courses, but I (incorrectly) take more weight on my arms and butt. Sure, if I were to do the Ron Haslam school (which is still in my mind) I would probably be educated right out of my old ways.
I had black R&G protectors on a my blade with a sliver frame, Did not look too bad, More interested in the protection they offered,
