{"product_id":"kit-paramani-barkbusters-kawasaki-versys-1000-bhg-076","title":"Barkbusters BHG-076 handguard mounting kit for Kawasaki Versys 1000 from 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBHG-076\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Barkbusters mounting kit designed for the handlebar of the \u003cstrong\u003eKawasaki Versys 1000 (KLZ1000) from 2019 onward\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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 rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMain features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-treated aluminum bars, one right and one left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-point\u003c\/strong\u003e mounting: at the handlebar end and on a split-shell clamp tightened around the tapered section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandlebar weights included\u003c\/strong\u003e: two Barkbusters BEW-35.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with JET-003, VPS-003, STM-003, and BCF-003 plastics, sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial instructions with illustrated parts list and tightening torques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProtection and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarkbusters clearly distinguishes between the two mounting configurations, and the \u003cem\u003etwo-point\u003c\/em\u003e configuration, anchored both at the end and at the center of the handlebar, is the one the manufacturer specifies for impact protection. On the Versys 1000, a long-distance touring bike, this means protecting the levers in stationary falls and, with VPS or STORM plastics, keeping your hands protected while traveling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat-treated aluminum bars (manufacturer code BAR-V-042), CS-02 split-shell clamps with right and left CP8 connectors. The manufacturer does not state the kit's finish or weight, so we have not included them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\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\u003eKawasaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersys 1000 (KLZ1000)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom 2019 onward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBHG-076-NP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Versys 1000 up to 2014, the manufacturer specifies another kit, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-honda-nc750x-varadero-suzuki-v-strom-bhg-046\"\u003eBHG-046\u003c\/a\u003e. For bikes from 2015 to 2018, this code is not specified: write to us with the year before ordering. \u003cstrong\u003eDo you have a Versys 650?\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-kawasaki-versys-650-bhg-034\"\u003eBHG-034\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarkbusters states this compatibility for motorcycles in \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal factory configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mounting on aftermarket handlebars must be checked before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the original handguards and the stock handlebar weights, if present. Fit the clamp without tightening it: \u003cstrong\u003ethe machined rings inside the split shells must be aligned with each other and face toward the center of the motorcycle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Secure the bar at the end and to the connector, preferably in a horizontal position when viewed from the side, and tighten in the specified order: end bolt, bar-to-connector bolt, bolt securing the connector between the split shells, and bolt closing the clamp around the tube. Specified torques: \u003cstrong\u003e10 Nm for the M6 bolts and 28 Nm for the M8 bolts\u003c\/strong\u003e, using medium-strength threadlocker and checking again after the first 50 km. Leave approximately 3 mm of clearance between the throttle grip and the handguard. Barkbusters recommends professional installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 aluminum bars, one right and one left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 pairs of split shells and the right and left connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 BEW-35 handlebar weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: 2 M8x35 countersunk-head bolts, 2 M8x35 button-head bolts, 2 M6x30 bolts, 2 M6x25 bolts, and 4 M6 self-locking nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial INS-BHG-076 instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is NOT included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtective plastics.\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit is the structure only: the plastics must be purchased separately from those listed by the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreadlocker and tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlastics to pair with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plastiche-paramani-barkbusters-jet-003\"\u003eJET-003\u003c\/a\u003e: compact profile, for mixed use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plastiche-paramani-barkbusters-vps-003\"\u003eVPS-003\u003c\/a\u003e: two-position adjustable deflector, for touring. It is being phased out, and the catalog lists the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plastiche-paramani-barkbusters-vps-203\"\u003eVPS-203\u003c\/a\u003e as its replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plastiche-paramani-barkbusters-storm-stm-003\"\u003eSTM-003\u003c\/a\u003e, STORM series: more extensive coverage, for road use and colder months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plastiche-paramani-barkbusters-carbon-bcf-003\"\u003eBCF-003\u003c\/a\u003e, CARBON series: made of carbon fiber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Barkbusters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarkbusters is an Australian brand owned by Rideworx Pty Ltd, specializing in motorcycle handguards. Each vehicle-specific kit is developed around the geometry of a specific handlebar, with a published parts list and an installation PDF specifying the hardware, sequence, and tightening torques. The structure and plastics remain separate: you can change the plastics series or color without changing the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy it from Endurrad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Endurrad, every Barkbusters product page states the exact code, the years covered, and what is actually in the box, with the official instructions available for download before purchase. You can find the full range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barkbusters\"\u003eBarkbusters collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BARKBUSTERS","offers":[{"title":"Two attachment points","offer_id":56617176072536,"sku":"BR-BHG-076-00-NP","price":123.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/6561\/0991\/files\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-kawasaki-versys-1000-bhg-076-01.jpg?v=1790170055","url":"https:\/\/endurrad.com\/en\/products\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-kawasaki-versys-1000-bhg-076","provider":"Endurrad®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}