{"product_id":"kit-paramani-barkbusters-kove-450-rally-bhg-136","title":"Barkbusters BHG-136 handguard mounting kit for Kove 450 Rally from 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBHG-136\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Barkbusters mounting kit designed for the \u003cstrong\u003eKove 450 Rally from 2024 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 also provides protection from wind, cold, and branches.\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: with an expander inside the end of the handlebar and on a split clamp tightened around the tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBar-end weights not included\u003c\/strong\u003e: the parts list includes only expanders and nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with JET-003, VPS-003, STM-003, and BCF-003 plastics, sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProtection and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarkbusters clearly distinguishes between its 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 450 Rally, a motorcycle built for off-road riding, this means keeping the brake and clutch levers protected from falls, stones, and branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat-treated aluminum bars (manufacturer code BAR-V058), CS-01 split clamps with CP5 connectors, and BBE17 expanders. 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\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\u003eKove\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 Rally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom 2024 onward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBHG-136-NP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave a Kove 800X?\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-kove-800x-bhg-139\"\u003eBHG-139\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarkbusters states that compatibility applies to motorcycles in \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal factory configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e. Installation on aftermarket handlebars must be checked before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the bar-end weights and any original handguards. Install the clamp and connector without tightening them, aligning the reference rings on the split shells. Secure the bar at the end with the expander and to the connector, preferably in a horizontal position when viewed from the side, then tighten in the specified order: end bolt, bar-to-connector bolt, connector locking bolt, and bolt that closes the clamp around the tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecified torque values: \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 included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 aluminum bars, one right and one left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 split shells and 2 connectors for the clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 expanders with two-wing nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: 2 M8x45 countersunk screws, 2 M8x20 button-head screws, 2 M6x25 screws, 2 M6x30 screws, and 4 M6 self-locking nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial INS-BHG-136 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandlebar weights\u003c\/strong\u003e: they are not included in the parts list.\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 enduro and off-road riding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plastiche-paramani-barkbusters-vps-003\"\u003eVPS-003\u003c\/a\u003e: deflector adjustable to two positions. 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 the 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 specific kit is designed around the geometry of a particular 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy it from Endurrad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn Endurrad, every Barkbusters product page specifies the exact code, the model years covered, and what is actually in the box, with the official instructions available for download before purchase. You can find the entire 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":56617438576984,"sku":"BR-BHG-136-00-NP","price":121.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/6561\/0991\/files\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-kove-450-rally-bhg-136-01.jpg?v=1790172857","url":"https:\/\/endurrad.com\/en\/products\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-kove-450-rally-bhg-136","provider":"Endurrad®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}