25,4mm

Handlebar

1

Attachment point

2series

Compatible plastics

Structure and materials

Type

Universal mounting kit

Frame only: protective plastics are not included

Structure

L brackets and clamps with U-bolt

Production

Australia

Rideworx Pty Ltd

Assembly

Handlebar

25,4 mm

1-inch bars: the typical size for cruisers and customs

Mounting type

Single point

Clamp on the straight section, handlebar end free

Counterweights and knobs

They remain intact

The mount does not occupy the end of the handlebar

Retightening check

after 50

Manufacturer-recommended medium-strength threadlocker

Protection

Impact protection

NOT declared

Barkbusters declares single-point products designed solely for protection from the elements

Compatibility

Compatible plastics

STORM and CARBON

Only these two series, each sold separately. JET, VPS, and EGO are not compatible with clamp kits.

Packaging

Content

L brackets, U-bolt clamps, screws, and washers

Protective plastics

NOT included

Dati dichiarati da Barkbusters (Rideworx Pty Ltd) sulla pagina ufficiale del codice STM-002-NP e sulle istruzioni di montaggio INS-STM-002-01. Peso, dimensioni e spazio libero necessario sul manubrio non sono dichiarati dal produttore per questo codice.

Sola struttura a morsetto per manubri da un pollice. Plastiche STORM o CARBON a parte.

Everything you need to know before ordering

Compatibility, included items, installation, and documents: below is every detail verified against the official Barkbusters documentation.

Description Barkbusters STM-002-NP universal single-point mounting kit, 25.4 mm handlebar

The STM-002-NP is the single mounting structure only with clamp, for 25.4 mm handlebars, i.e. one inch: the typical size for cruisers and custom bikes. L-brackets, U-bolt clamps and hardware. It is not a complete handguard.

The plastics are NOT included, and not all of them are suitable

For this kit, the manufacturer declares only two series compatible:

Plastic Character
STM-003 The most extensive cover in the range, 275 by 140 mm: road use and cold weather
BCF-003 Real carbon fibre, not recommended for off-road use

JET and VPS are not compatible with clamp kits. If you need those, the solution is a kit that anchors to the end of the handlebar, such as the STM-005-NP or STM-007-NP.

Single-point: protects against the elements, not impacts

Barkbusters states that single-point products are designed solely for protection against the elements. On a cruiser, that is almost always what you are looking for: protection from wind and cold on long rides.

The advantage of the clamp on a custom bike

The mounting works only on the straight section: the end of the handlebar is not touched. Original bar-end weights, often chromed and visible on these bikes, stay in place, and the grips do not need to be cut or opened.

However, you need a straight, unobstructed section of handlebar inward from the controls to accommodate the clamp: on a handlebar crowded with controls and accessories, it is worth checking this beforehand.

What you will find in the package

  • Two L-brackets, right and left.
  • Two clamp and U-bolt sets for 25.4 mm handlebars.
  • Hardware and washers.

What is NOT included

  • Protective plastics, to be purchased separately from the STORM and CARBON ranges.

Why buy it from Endurrad

Free shipping in Italy on orders over €100 and in Europe on orders over €250, returns within 14 days, support in Italian. If you are not sure of your handlebar diameter or the available space, send us a photo before ordering.

Why choose it
  • Non tocca l estremità del manubrio. Contrappesi cromati e manopole restano intatti: su una custom conta.
  • La misura giusta per cruiser e custom. Un pollice è il diametro con cui sono fatti quasi tutti quei manubri.
  • Struttura sola. Il prodotto giusto se hai già una plastica compatibile o vuoi montare il carbonio.
  • Fissaggio universale. Conta il diametro del manubrio, non marca e modello della moto.
  • Prodotto in Australia. Barkbusters è un marchio di Rideworx Pty Ltd, che produce paramani dal 1984.
Who is it recommended for

A chi ha una cruiser o una custom con manubrio da un pollice e vuole riparo dal vento e dal freddo nelle percorrenze lunghe.

A chi ha già delle plastiche STORM o CARBON e gli serve solo la struttura per montarle.

Non è la scelta giusta per chi cerca protezione della leva in caduta, né per chi vuole montare plastiche JET o VPS: quelle richiedono un attacco diverso.

Assembly and documents

Le istruzioni ufficiali INS-STM-002-01 sono allegate a questa scheda.

  1. Verifica con un calibro che la sezione dritta del manubrio sia da 25,4 mm e che ci sia spazio sgombro verso l interno rispetto al blocchetto comandi.
  2. Monta il morsetto con il suo cavallotto sulla sezione dritta, senza serrare.
  3. Fissa la staffa a L al morsetto. Le staffe sono marcate destra e sinistra.
  4. Monta la plastica che hai scelto, STORM o CARBON, seguendo le istruzioni della serie corrispondente.
  5. Porta il paramano in posizione e serra.
  6. Controlla il funzionamento di gas, freno anteriore, frizione e interruttore di arresto prima di partire, poi ricontrolla il serraggio dopo i primi 50 km.

Frenafiletti di media resistenza su tutti i fissaggi. Il produttore considera il montaggio dei paramani un intervento rilevante per la sicurezza, da affidare a un tecnico se non hai dimestichezza.

Manufacturer

Barkbusters è un marchio di Rideworx Pty Ltd, azienda australiana che progetta e produce paramani per moto dal 1984.

Tutta la gamma è costruita su un principio: la struttura di montaggio e le plastiche di protezione sono due articoli distinti. Il produttore distingue inoltre due configurazioni di fissaggio, due punti per la protezione dagli impatti e punto singolo per le sole intemperie: questo kit appartiene alla seconda.

STORM and CARBON only

  • For clamp kits, the manufacturer states that only two plastic series are compatible. Not JET, not VPS.
This is the structure, without plastics

This is the structure, without plastics

The package includes the L brackets, clamps with U-bolts, and hardware. The plastic parts are a separate item. This is the right product if you already have a compatible guard or want to choose which one to install.

STORM and CARBON only

STORM and CARBON only

For the Barkbusters clamp kit, only the STORM and CARBON are stated as compatible. The JET and VPS require a different mount, the one at the end of the handlebar. This is the kind of detail that, if wrong, becomes a return.

One inch: the measurement of cruisers and customs

One inch: the measurement of cruisers and customs

25.4 mm is one inch: the diameter used to measure almost all cruiser and custom handlebars. Check it with calipers on the straight section. If yours is 22 mm, the correct code is STM-001-NP.

Chrome-plated counterweights in place

Chrome-plated counterweights in place

The clamp works on the straight section and leaves the end of the handlebar clear. On custom bikes, where the bar-end weights are often chrome-plated and form part of the bike's design, that's exactly what's needed: the handguard can be added without removing anything.

FAQs

For more information, see our FAQ of frequently asked questions.

Are the protective plastic parts included?

No. The STM-002-NP is the mounting hardware only: brackets, clamps, and fasteners. The plastic components are purchased separately.

What plastics can I install on it?

Only two series are listed by the manufacturer on the code's official page: the STORM, with extended coverage, and the CARBON, made of fiber.

I read that it was also compatible with JET and VPS: is that true?

No, and it is a circulating error. The official Barkbusters page for this code states that only the STORM and CARBON are compatible. The longer list, including JET and VPS, applies to the kits that anchor at the handlebar ends, namely STM-005-NP and STM-007-NP, and to two-point kits.

How can I tell if my handlebar is 25.4 mm?

25.4 mm is one inch, the typical size for cruiser and custom motorcycle handlebars. Measure it with calipers on the straight section where the clamp would go. If the diameter is 22 mm, you need the STM-001-NP instead.

Does it protect the lever in a fall?

No. Barkbusters specifies that single-point products are designed only for protection from the elements. For lever protection in a fall, two-point kits are required.

Should I remove the bar ends or cut off the grips?

No, and that’s the practical advantage of the clamp: the end of the handlebar remains free, so the original bar-end weights and grips stay in place. On a cruiser, where the bar-end weights are often chrome and visible, that’s no small detail.

How much free space is needed on the handlebar?

A straight, unobstructed section of handlebar is needed toward the inside of the controls to accommodate the clamp. For this item, the manufacturer does not specify an exact measurement; for the 22 mm version, it indicates 18 mm. If your handlebar is crowded, send us a photo before ordering.

What’s the difference compared with the complete STM-002?

Only the plastic parts. The complete STM-002 also includes the black STORM plastic parts; this is the same frame without them.

My handlebar is 22 mm: is that suitable?

No, for the 22 mm straight handlebar, you need the STM-001-NP. The clamps are sized according to the diameter and are not interchangeable.

Is the specific code for my motorcycle required?

No. It has a universal mount: what matters is the handlebar diameter, not the motorcycle's make, model, or year.

What will I find in the package?

The two right and left L brackets, the two clamp and U-bolt sets for a 25.4 mm handlebar, the hardware and washers. No protective plastic.

Do I need to recheck the tightening after installation?

Yes. Barkbusters asks you to check the tightness of all screws again after the first 50 km and recommends using a medium-strength threadlocker on all fasteners.

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