{"product_id":"kit-paramani-barkbusters-honda-xl600v-xl650v-xl700v-transalp-bhg-018","title":"Barkbusters BHG-018 handguard mounting kit for Honda Transalp XL600V, XL650V and XL700V","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBHG-018\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Barkbusters mounting kit for the \u003cstrong\u003eHonda Transalp across its three historic generations: XL600V, XL650V and XL700V\u003c\/strong\u003e, all models, with no year restrictions. It is the aluminium frame that supports the handguards: it protects hands, levers and controls from branches, gravel and low-speed falls, and stays on the motorcycle even when you change the plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with the entire range, \u003cstrong\u003ethe frame and protective plastics are two separate items\u003c\/strong\u003e: here you are buying the frame only, with hardware and handlebar weights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-point mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e — attachment at the handlebar end plus a clamp on the straight section. This is the configuration the manufacturer specifies for impact protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-treated aluminium bar\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a wraparound design and natural aluminium finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandlebar weights included\u003c\/strong\u003e — they do not need to be purchased separately, and on motorcycles of this age that is one less part to track down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree generations, one code\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no year restrictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterchangeable plastics\u003c\/strong\u003e — compatible with JET, VPS, STORM and CARBON, each sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e by Rideworx Pty Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProtection and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Transalp is the motorcycle that taught half of Italy what a dual sport is, and many are still on the road. On a motorcycle that is twenty years old or more, the problem is not only falling over: levers, controls, mirrors and switchgear are no longer kept in stock, and when they break, you have to look for used replacements. The two-point mounting is the configuration Barkbusters designates for impact protection: the bar forms a cage around the hand and transfers the impact to the frame instead of the lever. Original plastic handguards without an internal frame do not do that job. The \u003cem\u003esingle-point\u003c\/em\u003e configuration, the other option in the range, is specified by the manufacturer only for protection from wind and weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat-treated aluminium frame, a process the manufacturer uses to increase strength and impact absorption capacity. The design is wraparound: it starts at the straight section of the handlebar, curves around the hand and closes at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarkbusters code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHonda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL600V Transalp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eall models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBHG-018-NP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHonda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL650V Transalp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eall models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBHG-018-NP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHonda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL700V Transalp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eall models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBHG-018-NP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCompatibility declared by Barkbusters for motorcycles in \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal factory configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e. On a motorcycle of this age, the handlebar may already have been replaced: in that case, mounting compatibility must be checked before purchase. Unsure about your model? \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contatti\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e, specifying the model and year.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePay attention to the model.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the code for the historic Transalp models. For the \u003cstrong\u003eXL750 Transalp from 2023 onward\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is a new motorcycle, the manufacturer specifies the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-honda-xl750-transalp-bhg-108\"\u003eBHG-108 kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounts to the original handlebar, with no drilling or modifications to the motorcycle. The standard plastic handguards, if present, must be removed, as must the original handlebar weights: the frame attaches precisely at the end of the handlebar, and the weights supplied in the kit are used in their place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore fully tightening, check that the throttle, front brake, clutch and engine stop switch operate freely and that the steering turns from lock to lock without interference. Check the tightness again after the first \u003cstrong\u003e50 km\u003c\/strong\u003e. The complete procedure and warnings are provided in the official \u003cstrong\u003eINS-BHG-018-NP\u003c\/strong\u003e instructions, attached to this listing in the Manufacturer documents section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo heat-treated aluminium bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamps for the straight section of the handlebar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandlebar weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is NOT included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective plastics.\u003c\/strong\u003e They must be selected and ordered separately from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barkbusters-plastiche\"\u003eJET, VPS, STORM and CARBON\u003c\/a\u003e series. EGO plastics are not compatible with this frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED lights and other accessories in the range, which remain separate items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Barkbusters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarkbusters is a Rideworx Pty Ltd brand, an Australian company that has designed and manufactured motorcycle handguards since 1984. Bike-specific kits remain in the catalogue for many years after a model is discontinued: this is exactly the case with the Transalp, which Honda discontinued in 2012 and which is still supported with a dedicated code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy it from Endurrad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndurrad supplies accessories for touring, adventure and enduro motorcycles: compatibility checked against the manufacturer's documentation, official instructions attached to the listing and pre-purchase assistance if your model is unclear. Free shipping in Italy over €100 and in Europe over €250, 14-day returns, 1-year warranty. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barkbusters\"\u003eBarkbusters range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BARKBUSTERS","offers":[{"title":"Two-point, aluminum","offer_id":56617162342744,"sku":"BR-BHG-018-04-NP","price":127.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/6561\/0991\/files\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-bhg-018-honda-transalp-01_b75aa865-2863-4a7d-afc9-49a4631849f8.jpg?v=1789574710","url":"https:\/\/endurrad.com\/en\/products\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-honda-xl600v-xl650v-xl700v-transalp-bhg-018","provider":"Endurrad®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}