18,5mm

Max. internal diameter

1

Attachment point

4series

Compatible plastics

Structure and materials

Type

Universal mounting kit

Frame only: protective plastics are not included

Structure

Aluminum frame with locking cap

Production

Australia

Rideworx Pty Ltd

Assembly

Handlebar

Cable, inner diameter up to 18.5 mm

One-inch dumbbells

The B-074 adapter kit is required

Specified by the manufacturer for 25.4 mm hollow handlebars. Listed in the catalog, to be purchased separately

Fastening system

Internal expansion clamping

Works inside the handlebar tube, without threads

Original counterweights

To be removed

On Honda vehicles, both the external counterweight and the threaded internal one mounted on rubber must be removed

Threadlocker

Single-use

Pre-applied to the bolts: if you remove the handguard, it must be reapplied

Retightening check

after 50

Protection

Impact protection

NOT declared

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

Compatibility

Compatible plastics

JET, VPS, STORM and CARBON

Four series, each sold separately. The EGO ones are not compatible.

Packaging

Content

Aluminum frame, locking caps, adapters, spacers, and hardware

Protective plastics

NOT included

Dati dichiarati da Barkbusters (Rideworx Pty Ltd) sulla pagina ufficiale del codice STM-005-NP e sulle istruzioni di montaggio INS-STM-005. Peso e dimensioni non sono dichiarati dal produttore in forma numerica.

Sola struttura per manubri cavi. Quattro serie di plastiche compatibili, 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-005-NP universal single-point mounting kit for hollow handlebars

STM-005-NP is the single-point mounting frame only for hollow handlebars: aluminum frame, locking plugs, expansion adapters, and hardware. It is not a complete handguard.

Unscrew the bar-end weight and look inside the tube

This is the check that determines which part number you need.

Handlebar end Correct part number
Open, smooth tube with an inner diameter of up to 18.5 mm STM-005-NP, this product
Open tube with a one-inch diameter STM-005-NP plus the B-074 adapter kit
6 or 8 mm internal thread STM-007-NP
Closed by a solid insert No bar-end version: a clamp kit is required

The plastic guards are NOT included

The manufacturer states that this kit is compatible with four series: JET-003, VPS-203, STM-003, and BCF-003. This is a broader list than that of the clamp kits, which accept only STORM and CARBON. EGO guards are not compatible.

Single-point: protects against the elements, not impacts

Barkbusters states that single-point products are designed solely for protection against the elements.

Two warnings from the official PDF

  • Honda: both the external bar-end weight and the internal rubber-mounted threaded weight inside the tube must be removed.
  • Threadlocker for single use: the threadlocker pre-applied to the bolts is intended for one installation only. If you disassemble it, it must be reapplied.

What you will find in the package

  • Right- and left-hand aluminum frames.
  • Locking plugs and expansion adapters.
  • Spacers and hardware with pre-applied threadlocker.

What is NOT included

  • The protective plastic guards, to be chosen from JET, VPS, STORM, and CARBON.
  • The B-074 adapter kit, required only for one-inch hollow handlebars.
  • The bar-end weights: the original ones must be removed. The Barkbusters replacement is the B-066.

Why buy it from Endurrad

Free shipping in Italy on orders over €100 and in Europe on orders over €250, returns within 14 days, and support in Italian. If you are not sure what the end of your handlebar looks like, send us a photo with the bar-end weight unscrewed.

Why choose it
  • Quattro plastiche compatibili. Il doppio dei kit a morsetto: JET, VPS, STORM e CARBON.
  • Non serve il filetto. Il bloccaggio a espansione lavora dentro qualsiasi manubrio cavo fino a 18,5 mm interni.
  • Non ruba spazio sul manubrio. Si ancora nel terminale: la sezione dritta resta libera anche se è affollata di comandi.
  • Fissaggio universale. Conta come è fatta l estremità 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 un manubrio cavo, cioè con il tubo aperto e senza filetto interno, e vuole decidere da sé quale protezione montare.

A chi ha la sezione dritta del manubrio già occupata da comandi e accessori, e non ha spazio per un morsetto.

Non è la scelta giusta per chi cerca protezione della leva in caduta, né per chi ha il manubrio filettato internamente: in quel caso serve lo STM-007-NP.

Assembly and documents

Le istruzioni ufficiali INS-STM-005 sono allegate a questa scheda.

  1. Svita e rimuovi i contrappesi originali. Sulle Honda vanno tolti sia quello esterno sia quello interno filettato su gomma dentro il tubo.
  2. Verifica il diametro interno del tubo: fino a 18,5 mm il kit basta da solo, da lì fino a un pollice serve il kit adattatori B-074.
  3. Inserisci l adattatore a espansione nel tubo e monta il telaio in alluminio, orientando il distanziale con lo smusso verso il manubrio.
  4. Monta la plastica che hai scelto, seguendo le istruzioni della serie corrispondente.
  5. Controlla il funzionamento di gas, freno anteriore, frizione e interruttore di arresto prima di partire, poi ricontrolla il serraggio dopo i primi 50 km.

Il frenafiletti preapplicato sui bulloni vale per un solo montaggio: se smonti e rimonti, riapplica frenafiletti nuovo di media resistenza. 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.

Unscrew the counterweight and look inside

  • Open and smooth tube: this is the code. If there is a thread inside, the STM-007-NP is required.
This is the structure, without plastics

This is the structure, without plastics

The package includes the aluminum frame, locking caps, adapters, and hardware. The plastic parts are not included: you choose them from four different series. It is the right product if you already have compatible protection or if you want to decide which one to install.

Internal locking, threadless

Internal locking, threadless

The mount works inside the handlebar tube with an expansion system, without the need for threading. It covers internal diameters up to 18.5 mm; for one-inch handlebars, the B-074 adapter kit is also required. The photo shows the system on the complete kit: the plastic parts you see are not included with this item code.

Four plastics to choose from

Four plastics to choose from

For this structure, Barkbusters lists JET, VPS, STORM, and CARBON as compatible: four different styles, from the compact profile to the adjustable deflector and carbon fiber. Clamp kits accept only two of them, so you have more choice here. In this photo too, the plastics are shown for illustrative purposes.

FAQs

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

Are the protective plastic parts included?

No. The STM-005-NP is the mounting structure only: aluminum frame, locking caps, adapters, and hardware. The plastic components are selected and purchased separately.

What plastics can I install on it?

Four series, all stated by the manufacturer: JET, VPS, STORM, and CARBON. This is a broader range than the clamp kits, which accept only STORM and CARBON. EGO models are not compatible.

How can I tell if my handlebar is hollow?

Unscrew the bar-end weight and look inside the tube. If it is open and smooth, without threads, the handlebar is hollow and this is the correct code. If there is a thread inside, you need the STM-007-NP; if the end is closed by a solid insert, neither will fit.

My handlebar is hollow but one inch: will it fit?

Yes, but an additional part is needed. The kit covers internal diameters up to 18.5 mm; for one-inch hollow handlebars, the manufacturer specifies the B-074 adapter kit, which is purchased separately and is listed in the catalog.

What’s the difference compared with the STM-007-NP?

How they attach. The STM-005-NP uses an expansion fitting inside a hollow handlebar, meaning it has no thread; the STM-007-NP screws into a 6 or 8 mm internal thread. The frame, compatible plastics, and level of protection are identical.

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 counterweights?

Yes: the kit anchors inside the handlebar, in the space they occupied. If you feel more vibration after installation, Barkbusters offers a dedicated bar-end weight, part number B-066, in its catalog.

I have a Honda: are there any particular precautions?

Yes, and the official PDF confirms it: on Hondas, both the external counterweight and the internal one, threaded onto rubber inside the tube, must be removed. It’s a detail that often only becomes apparent halfway through installation.

If I disassemble and reassemble the kit, is that okay?

One precaution the manufacturer points out: the bolts have pre-applied threadlocker, which is intended for a single installation. If you remove and reinstall them, apply new medium-strength threadlocker.

Is the specific code for my motorcycle required?

No. It has a universal fit: what matters is how the end of the handlebar is made, not the motorcycle’s make, model, and year.

What will I find in the package?

The right and left aluminum frames, locking caps, expansion adapters, spacers, and hardware with pre-applied threadlocker. No protective plastic.

What is the difference compared with the complete STM-005?

Just the plastics. The complete STM-005 also includes the black STORM plastics; this is the same frame without them, and it lets you choose from four different series.

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