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JamesNQ
Technique and lubrication are both important. If you're lucky you can get them most of the way on by sealing the far end of the bars with one palm and pushing the grip on a cushion of air with the other palm at the base of the grip and some supportive fingers gently around the shaft. From there use a firm twisting and tugging motion interspersed with vigorous bashing on the end. Usually means you can get away dry or with minimum lube to keep the slippy after stage to a minimum.