Hey Steve
I purchased my 2015 used so it had a few mods done to it already including Grip Puppies,I was actually thinking of removing them because my thumb and two brake cover fingers are getting numb.My thinking was that the Grip Puppies might be to big for my hand.I didnt install them so I wonder if they are easy to remove.I did install the Adventure pegs and all the vibration on my feet is gone,I did adjust the brake lever up a bit as the Adventure pegs are a bit thicker.Hope you get time to enjoy your new bike,the engine is amazing.