Hey there Clif,
I absoultely LOVE the Stomp pads! For me, they allow much less effort to grip the tank with my thighs when braking hard and cornering. There's a LOT less unwanted sliding around on the seat and smashing/pressing of the gonads.
As for applying them to your tank. Start with one corner and slowly lay it on. There's bound to be a few small holes (<3mm). But you can make a small incision in the bubble to allow the air out, then lay the pad flat.
Hope this helps.