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I'm using Duo Bmx grips on my bike. I've always used wd40 to put grips on my bmx bike. I did the same thing on the XS. Spray a little bit inside the grip and slide the grip on. I did however use some safety wire to wrap outside of each grip so no water gets under the grip.
When I worked at a bike shop we used hair spray to install grips. They would slide on easily and when it dries they stuck really well. Never had a problem with it.
Depends on the lock on grips. Some have a rigid tube that the grip is molded to. If they are molded I don't believe they will get over the throttle housing. Let us know if you try.
The only kind that I think might work, would be the ones that use the hinged circular alloy hoop at each end with a little allen to snug them up when Installed. They might work... but I bet you'd still struggle to get them off the throttle side easily. Honestly, Just having a lock on grip on the clutch side would be enough I'd think since the throttle assembly slides off as a unit anyway. Maybe just run a lock on on the clutch side and a matching, normal grip on the throttle?