The BHG-051 is the Barkbusters mounting kit designed for the Husqvarna TR650 Terra from 2013. It is the structure onto which Barkbusters plastics are mounted: on its own, it protects levers and hands from impacts; with the plastics, it adds protection from wind, cold, and branches.

Key features

• Heat-treated aluminum bars, right and left.
• Two-point mounting: with a bolt at the end of the handlebar and on a 22 mm multi-fit clamp, adjustable to the tube profile.
• Handlebar weights included: two Barkbusters BEW35.
• Accepts JET-003, VPS-003, STM-003, and BCF-003 plastics, sold separately.

Protection and use

Barkbusters clearly distinguishes between the two mounting configurations, and the two-point configuration, anchored both at the end and in the center of the handlebar, is the one the manufacturer specifies for impact protection. On the single-cylinder dual-sport TR650 Terra, this means keeping the levers safe from falls, stones, and branches.

Materials and construction

Heat-treated aluminum bars (manufacturer code BAR-V-040), MFC-22 multi-fit clamps with 45 mm connectors. The manufacturer does not state the finish or the kit's weight, so we do not report them.

Compatibility

Barkbusters states compatibility for motorcycles in original factory configuration. Mounting on aftermarket handlebars must be checked before purchase.

Installation

Remove the handlebar weights and any original handguards. Install the multi-fit clamp with its connector without tightening it, attach the bar at the end with the bolt and handlebar weight and to the connector, horizontal when viewed from the side, then tighten in this order: M6x35 end bolt, M8x25 bar bolt, M6x20 clamp bolts, M6x30 connector bolt.

Specified torque values: 10 Nm for the M6 bolts and 28 Nm for the M8 bolts, using medium-strength threadlocker and checking after the first 50 km. Leave approximately 3 mm of clearance between the throttle grip and handguard. Barkbusters recommends installation by a workshop.

What you get in the box

• 2 aluminum bars, right and left
• 2 22 mm multi-fit clamps and 2 45 mm connectors
• 2 BEW35 handlebar weights
• Hardware: 2 M6x35 countersunk bolts, 2 M8x25 button-head bolts, 4 M6x20 bolts, 2 M6x30 bolts, and 2 self-locking M6 nuts
• Official INS-BHG-051 instructions

What is NOT included

• Protective plastics. The kit is the structure only: the plastics must be purchased separately from those listed by the manufacturer.
• Threadlocker and tools.

Plastics to pair with it

• JET-003: compact profile, for off-road use.
• VPS-003: deflector adjustable to two positions. It is being phased out, and the price list indicates VPS-203 as its replacement.
• STM-003, STORM series: more extensive coverage, for the colder months.
• BCF-003, CARBON series: made of carbon fiber.

Why choose Barkbusters

Barkbusters is an Australian brand owned by Rideworx Pty Ltd, specializing in motorcycle handguards. Each application-specific kit is designed around the geometry of a specific handlebar, with a published parts list and an installation PDF specifying the hardware, sequence, and torque values. The structure and plastics remain separate: you can change the plastics series or color without replacing the kit.

Why buy it from Endurrad

On Endurrad, every Barkbusters product page states the exact code, the applicable years, and what is actually included in the box, with the official instructions available for download before purchase. You can find the full range in the Barkbusters collection.