The BHG-138 is the Barkbusters mounting kit designed for the handlebar of the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE from 2024 onward. 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.

Key features

• Heat-treated aluminum bars, one right and one left.
• Two-point mounting: at the handlebar end and on a split-shell clamp tightened around the tube.
• Accepts JET-003, VPS-003, STM-003, and BCF-003 plastics, sold separately.
• End caps included; bar-end weights not included.
• Official instructions with illustrated parts list and tightening torques.

Protection and use

Barkbusters clearly distinguishes between the two mounting configurations, and the two-point configuration, anchored both at the end and at the center of the handlebar, is the one the manufacturer recommends for impact protection. On the 1200 XE, the Scrambler with the longest suspension and the most off-road-oriented setup, this means keeping the brake and clutch levers protected from falls, stones, and branches.

Materials and construction

Heat-treated aluminum bars (manufacturer code BAR-V044), CS-02 split-shell clamps with CP2 connectors. The manufacturer does not state the finish or weight of the kit, so we do not report them.

Compatibility

Do you have a Scrambler 1200 from another version or model year? For the 1200 XC and 1200 XE from 2019 to 2023 and for the 1200 X from 2024 onward, Barkbusters specifies the BHG-080.

The manufacturer specifies that fitment tests are carried out on standard motorcycles, with the original handlebar and windshield in the factory position. With aftermarket or repositioned components, fitment must be checked before purchase.

Installation

Remove the original handguards and, if present, the stock bar-end weights. Fit the clamp onto the handlebar without tightening it, observing the orientation of the machined rings on the split shells, then attach the bar to the end and to the clamp connector and position it horizontally when viewed from the side. Tighten in the order specified by the manufacturer: end bolt, bar bolt, then the two clamp bolts. Specified torques: 10 Nm for the M6 bolts and 28 Nm for the M8 bolts, using medium-strength threadlocker and checking the tightening after the first 50 km. Leave approximately 3 mm of clearance between the throttle grip and the handguard. Barkbusters recommends professional installation.

What you will find in the package

• 2 aluminum bars, one right and one left
• 2 pairs of split shells and 2 connectors for the clamps
• 2 end caps and 2 M6 washers
• Hardware: 2 M6x30 countersunk bolts, 2 M8x25 button-head bolts, 2 M6x30 bolts, 2 M6x25 bolts, and 4 M6 self-locking nuts
• Official INS-BHG-138 instructions

What is NOT included

• Protective plastics. The kit is the structure only: the plastics are purchased separately and selected from those specified by the manufacturer for this code.
• Handlebar weights: the parts list includes only the end caps.
• Threadlocker and tools.

Plastics to pair with it

• JET-003: compact profile, for enduro and mixed use.
• VPS-003: two-position adjustable deflector, for adventure and touring. It is being discontinued, and the catalog lists the VPS-203 as its replacement.
• STM-003, STORM series: more extensive coverage, for road use and colder months.
• BCF-003, CARBON series: made of carbon fiber.

Why choose Barkbusters

Barkbusters is an Australian brand of 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 torques. The structure and plastics remain separate: you can change the plastics series or color without replacing the kit.

Why buy it from Endurrad

On Endurrad, every Barkbusters product page states 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 full range in the Barkbusters collection.