The BHG-060 is the mounting structure that Barkbusters designed around the handlebar geometry of the Ducati Scrambler. It is the aluminum base onto which the handguards are mounted: the protective plastics are not included and must be chosen separately, because in the Barkbusters range the structure and protection are two separate, interchangeable items.

Key features

• Two mounting points: the bar anchors to the end of the handlebar and to a clamp on the straight section. This is the configuration the manufacturer specifies for impact protection; the single-point configuration, the other option in the range, is intended only for wind and weather protection.
• Wraparound bar made of heat-treated aluminum, one left and one right, which acts as a structural element in front of the levers.
• Designed for this motorcycle: the holes, spacing and clamps are specific to the Scrambler, with no universal brackets to adapt.
• Four plastic series on the same base: JET, VPS, STORM or CARBON, which can also be swapped later.

Protection and use

The two-point structure protects hands and levers from branches, gravel and side impacts, and once the plastics are installed it also provides protection from wind and rain. It is the right solution for those who ride the Scrambler on mountain roads, easy dirt tracks and during the colder months.

Compatibility

Barkbusters states these compatibilities for the motorcycle in its original factory configuration. An aftermarket handlebar may have a different diameter and wall thickness, so the mounting must be checked before purchase. For the Scrambler 1100, Desert Sled, Flat Track Pro and Full Throttle, the correct code is not this one but BHG-067.

Installation

Remove the original plug from the end of the handlebar, position the clamp without tightening it, secure the bar at the end and to the clamp connector, set it horizontally when viewed from the side, and tighten it in the order specified by the manufacturer. Specified torque values: 10 Nm for the M6 bolts and 28 Nm for the M8 bolts, using medium-strength threadlocker, then recheck after the first 50 km.

The manufacturer warns that some handlebars have a solid insert welded into the end: in that case, it specifies drilling and tapping M8x1.25. A clearance of approximately 3 mm must also be left between the throttle grip and the handguard so that the throttle can close freely, and the throttle, front brake, clutch and engine-stop switch must be checked with the handlebars turned freely from lock to lock. Installing handguards is considered a safety-critical task: if you are not experienced, have it carried out by a technician.

What you will find in the package

• Two aluminum bars, one left and one right
• Four clamp half-shells and two connectors
• Eight bolts, four M6 self-locking nuts
• Two sets for mounting at the handlebar ends: collar, expander, conical ring and clamp
• Official INS-BHG-060-NP instructions, downloadable from this page

What is NOT included

• Protective plastics, to be chosen from JET, VPS, STORM and CARBON
• Handlebar weights: they are not included in the official parts list

Why Barkbusters

Barkbusters is an Australian brand owned by Rideworx Pty Ltd that has been producing handguards for over thirty years and states compatibility model by model and year by year. Each kit includes official instructions with a parts list, installation sequence and tightening torques: the documentation you need to know, before buying, what is in the box and how it is installed.

Why buy it from Endurrad

At Endurrad, you can find the structure and compatible plastics in one place, together with the compatibility table and the official PDF on the page. If you have any doubts about your model year or configuration, ask before ordering: we prefer one extra email to a return.