{"product_id":"kit-paramani-barkbusters-moto-guzzi-v85tt-2019-2023-bhg-088","title":"Barkbusters BHG-088 handguard mounting kit for Moto Guzzi V85TT 2019-2023 and V85TT Travel 2020-2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBHG-088\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Barkbusters mounting kit designed for the handlebars of the \u003cstrong\u003eMoto Guzzi V85TT from 2019 to 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eV85TT Travel from 2020 to 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the structure onto which Barkbusters plastics are mounted: by itself, it protects levers and hands from impacts; with the plastics, it adds protection from wind, cold, and branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMain features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne left and one right heat-treated aluminum 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 two-piece clamp tightened around the tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with the original heated grips\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the additional spacer already included in the kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandlebar weights included\u003c\/strong\u003e: two Barkbusters BEW35.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts 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 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 V85TT, a classic enduro that is well suited to unpaved roads, this means keeping the levers protected from falls, stones, and branches, even with the heated grips installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat-treated aluminum bars (manufacturer code BAR-V-054), CS-00 two-piece clamps with CP6-V4 connectors, 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\u003eV85TT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019-2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBHG-088-NP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoto Guzzi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV85TT Travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020-2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBHG-088-NP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you have a V85TT or V85TT Travel from 2024 onward?\u003c\/strong\u003e For the new version, Barkbusters specifies the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-moto-guzzi-v85tt-2024-bhg-127\"\u003eBHG-127\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarkbusters states this compatibility for motorcycles in \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal factory configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fitment on aftermarket handlebars must be checked before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the handlebar weights and any original handguards. Mount the clamp \u003cstrong\u003enext to the handlebar mount\u003c\/strong\u003e, without tightening it, paying attention to the connector's orientation. Screw the threaded insert into the end of the handlebar and tighten it to \u003cstrong\u003e21 Nm\u003c\/strong\u003e. With the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal heated grips\u003c\/strong\u003e, add the spacer included in the kit. Then secure the bar at the end and to the connector, position it horizontally when viewed from the side, and tighten the end bolt. Tighten the clamp in the specified order; the nut fits into its recess and does not need to be held with a wrench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecified torque values: \u003cstrong\u003e10 Nm for the M6 bolts, 28 Nm for the M8 bolts, and 21 Nm for the insert\u003c\/strong\u003e, using medium-strength threadlocker and checking everything after the first 50 km. Leave \u003cstrong\u003e2-3 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e between the bar weight and the throttle grip: if more space is needed, add the washers included in the kit. Barkbusters recommends having it installed 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 aluminum bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 half-shells and 2 connectors for the clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 threaded inserts for the handlebar ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 BEW35 handlebar weights and 2 M8 washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 spacers for the original heated grips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: 2 M8x45 countersunk screws, 2 M8x25 pan-head screws, 2 M6x30 screws, 2 M6x25 screws, and 4 M6 self-locking nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial INS-BHG-088 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\u003eProtection 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 discontinued, and the price list indicates the \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 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 application-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 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":56617196421464,"sku":"BR-BHG-088-00-NP","price":118.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/6561\/0991\/files\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-moto-guzzi-v85tt-bhg-088-01.jpg?v=1790170733","url":"https:\/\/endurrad.com\/en\/products\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-moto-guzzi-v85tt-2019-2023-bhg-088","provider":"Endurrad®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}