AMS Extralight grips | Installation
Channel: AMS AllMountainStyle
Date: 2022-11-23

How to install AMS Extralight grips.

Foam grips are never too easy to install. They are designed to fit tight to reduce rotation (we always recommend to install using hair spray which will glue them to the bar).

Option 1. Use an air compressor
If you choose using the air compressor option because you're a hardcore rider with a compressor in your garage or because you ask your bike mechanic to do the installation: 

1. Clean the area with alcohol to remove any kind of dirt or residues.

2. (Moderately) stretch the inner end of the grip to insert it better.

3. Spray the inside of the grip with hair spray. Slide it on immediately. Do not wait or the hairspray will dry and become glue.

4. Slide the grip on the bar, peel it back and put the air nozzle underneath as far as you can, Then, with your hand push on the grip while releasing the air. Be quick before the hairspray dries.

5. Adjust grip while wet to set in your preferred position and don't forget to put on the bar plugs.

6. Let it dry for a few minutes. When the hair spray dries, it will glue the grip in place

Option 2. Elbow grease (no air compressor)
If you don't have an air compressor at home. I don't. Or if you don't want your bike mechanic to instal them:

1. Clean the area with alcohol to remove any kind of dirt or residues.

2. (Moderately) stretch the inner end of the grip to insert it better.

3. Spray the inside of the grip with hair spray. Slide it on immediately without pause. Fit is tight. It needs elbow grease.

4. If you find it too hard, spray directly onto the handlebar for a better glide. Have a little towel handy just in case you need a better grip to pull on.

5. Adjust grip while wet to set in your preferred position and don't forget to put on the bar plugs,

6. Let it dry for a few minutes.. When the hair spray dries, it will glue the grip in place.