Prolly get flamed here, but

[TX Silver_imp]

... and once again, this forum gets a new member to spend money on two little bits of rubber for your brake and clutch levers.
It's a rite of passage.

Cool that you painted your side covers! I think they look better matched to the bike.

What if you bought your bike with them already installed? Do you have to remove them and put new ones back on yourself to awaken the force for the new rider? I’m afraid to remove the ones that are already there, as to not damage the force that they are already containing.