{"product_id":"kit-paramani-barkbusters-suzuki-v-strom-1000xt-bhg-070","title":"Barkbusters BHG-070 handguard mounting kit for Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT 2018-2019, tapered handlebar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBHG-070\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Barkbusters mounting kit designed for the \u003cstrong\u003e2018 and 2019 Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT (DL1000XT) with tapered handlebars\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 branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey 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 handlebar end and on a \u003cem\u003emulti-fit\u003c\/em\u003e clamp, an adjustable clamp that adapts to the tube profile.\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\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 handlebar end and at its center, is the one the manufacturer specifies for impact protection. On the V-Strom 1000XT, an adventure touring bike with spoke wheels, this means keeping the levers safe 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-V-030), MFC-L and MFC-R multi-fit clamps with CP8 connectors, 14 mm expanders with sleeve and tapered nut. 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\u003eSuzuki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV-Strom 1000XT (DL1000XT), tapered handlebars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018-2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBHG-070-NP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave another V-Strom?\u003c\/strong\u003e For V-Strom 1000 models with 22 mm handlebars through 2019, Barkbusters lists the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-honda-nc750x-varadero-suzuki-v-strom-bhg-046\"\u003eBHG-046\u003c\/a\u003e; for the V-Strom 1050 and 1050XT from 2020, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-suzuki-dl250-dl1050-v-strom-bhg-086\"\u003eBHG-086\u003c\/a\u003e; and for the 1050DE from 2023, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-suzuki-v-strom-1050de-800-bhg-122\"\u003eBHG-122\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarkbusters states compatibility for motorcycles in \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal factory configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mounting on aftermarket handlebars must be verified before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the original bar end weight and any existing handguard. To remove the bar end weight, the manufacturer instructs you to \u003cstrong\u003eunscrew its bolt by approximately three turns, tap the head lightly to release it, and pull out the assembly with an up-and-down motion\u003c\/strong\u003e. Then install the clamp without tightening it, align the reference marks, attach the bar at the end and to the connector in a horizontal position when viewed from the side, and tighten in the specified order: end bolt, bar bolt, clamp bolts, connector bolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecified torque settings: \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 handguard. Barkbusters recommends professional installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you will find in the package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 aluminum bars, one right and one left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 complete multi-fit clamps and 2 connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 BEW-35 handlebar weights with expanders, sleeves, and tapered nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 10 mm spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: 2 M8x65 countersunk bolts, 2 M8x25 button-head bolts, 4 M6x20 bolts, 2 M6x30 bolts, and 2 M6 self-locking nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial INS-BHG-070 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 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\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: adjustable deflector with two positions, 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\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plastiche-paramani-barkbusters-storm-stm-003\"\u003eSTM-003\u003c\/a\u003e, STORM series: more extensive coverage, for cold weather.\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 model-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 settings. 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":56617168240984,"sku":"BR-BHG-070-00-NP","price":124.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/6561\/0991\/files\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-suzuki-v-strom-1000xt-bhg-070-01.jpg?v=1790172108","url":"https:\/\/endurrad.com\/en\/products\/kit-paramani-barkbusters-suzuki-v-strom-1000xt-bhg-070","provider":"Endurrad®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}