Took off some cheap eBay bar ends that were on my gsx-r 1000 when I bought it (one of which would constantly spin round and, I feared, fall out). I replaced them with a (road) bar end/front brake protector combo. Relatively expensive compared to some, but all such thoughts disappear when opening the package. Absolute quality, properly engineered kit. You can see where the money goes. No regrets at all.