{"product_id":"kit-paramani-barkbusters-moto-guzzi-stelvio-bhg-128","title":"Barkbusters BHG-128 handguard mounting kit for Moto Guzzi Stelvio from 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBHG-128\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Barkbusters mounting kit designed for the handlebars of the \u003cstrong\u003eMoto Guzzi Stelvio from 2024 onwards\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\u003eOne left and one right heat-treated aluminium bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-point\u003c\/strong\u003e mounting: on a threaded insert at the end of the handlebar and on a split-shell clamp tightened around the tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\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 an 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 setup, anchored both at the end and at the centre of the handlebar, is the one the manufacturer recommends for impact protection. On the Stelvio, Mandello's adventure touring motorcycle, this means protecting the levers from falls, stones and branches and, with VPS or STORM plastics, keeping your hands protected during transfers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat-treated aluminium bars (manufacturer code BAR-V-034), CS-STD split-shell clamps with CP5 connector and spacer, and BESF4 threaded inserts. The manufacturer does not state the finish or the kit's weight, so we do not report 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\u003eMoto Guzzi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStelvio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBHG-128-NP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is for the current Stelvio, not the Stelvio 1200 from previous generations. Barkbusters states that compatibility applies to motorcycles in \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal factory configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the original handguards, if fitted, and the standard bar-end weights. Fit the clamp and connector without tightening them, attach the bar at the end and then to the connector with its spacer, preferably in a horizontal position when viewed from the side. Tighten in the specified order: end bolt, bar bolt, bolt securing the connector between the split shells, and bolt closing the clamp around the tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e the manufacturer warns that the bracket supporting the brake master cylinder reservoir \u003cstrong\u003emay need to be bent slightly\u003c\/strong\u003e to provide clearance for the split shells. This workshop intervention should be assessed before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecified torques: \u003cstrong\u003e10 Nm for the M6 bolts and 28 Nm for the M8 bolts\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you will find in the package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 left and 1 right aluminium bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 split shells, 2 connectors and 2 spacers for the clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 threaded inserts and 2 BEW-35 bar-end weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: 2 M8x45 countersunk screws, 2 M8x45 button-head screws, 2 M6x30 screws, 2 M6x25 screws and 4 M6 self-locking nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial INS-BHG-128 instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is NOT included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective plastics.\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit is the structure only: the plastics must be purchased separately from those specified 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\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plastiche-paramani-barkbusters-jet-003\"\u003eJET-003\u003c\/a\u003e: compact profile, for off-road and mixed use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\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 catalogue lists \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plastiche-paramani-barkbusters-vps-203\"\u003eVPS-203\u003c\/a\u003e as its replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\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\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plastiche-paramani-barkbusters-carbon-bcf-003\"\u003eBCF-003\u003c\/a\u003e, CARBON series: made of carbon fibre.\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, specialising 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 tightening torques. The structure and plastics remain separate: you can change the plastics series or colour 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 states the exact code, the years covered and what is actually in the box, with the official instructions available to 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":56617430843736,"sku":"BR-BHG-128-00-NP","price":136.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/6561\/0991\/files\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-moto-guzzi-stelvio-bhg-128-01.jpg?v=1790170730","url":"https:\/\/endurrad.com\/en\/products\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-moto-guzzi-stelvio-bhg-128","provider":"Endurrad®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}