The BHG-101 is the Barkbusters mounting kit designed for the handlebars of the 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT, GT Pro and Rally Pro. It is the framework 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 clamp tightened around the tube.
• Compatible with JET-003, VPS-003, STM-003 and BCF-003 plastics, sold separately.
• End plugs 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 setup, anchored both at the end and at the center of the handlebar, is the one the manufacturer recommends for impact protection. On the Tiger 1200, whether touring or riding off-road with the Rally Pro, this keeps the brake and clutch levers protected from falls, stones and branches.

Materials and construction

Heat-treated aluminum bars (manufacturer part number BAR-V-046), CS-03 split clamps with CP5 connectors. The manufacturer does not state the finish or the kit's weight, so we do not report them.

Compatibility

Have another Tiger 1200? Each generation has its own code:

• GT Explorer and Rally Explorer from 2022, GT, GT Pro and Rally Pro from 2023: BHG-102
• Tiger 1200 Explorer from 2018: BHG-071
• Tiger 1200 Explorer up to 2017: BHG-059

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

Installation

Remove the original handguards and, if fitted, 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.

• End threading: the kit mounts in the 6 mm handlebar hole using the included M6 bolts. For greater holding strength, the manufacturer recommends enlarging it to 8 mm; the M8 bolts are not included in that case.
• Throttle: leave approximately 3 mm of clearance between the throttle grip and the handguard.

Barkbusters recommends professional installation.

What's included

• 2 aluminum bars, one right and one left
• 2 pairs of split shells and 2 connectors for the clamps
• 2 spacers and 2 end plugs
• Hardware: 2 M6x35 countersunk bolts, 2 M8x25 button-head bolts, 2 M6x30 bolts, 2 M6x25 bolts and 4 M6 self-locking nuts
• Official INS-BHG-101 instructions

What's NOT included

• Protective plastics. The kit is the framework only: the plastics must be purchased separately from those specified by the manufacturer for this code.
• Handlebar weights: the parts list includes only the end plugs.
• The M8 bolts for anyone who chooses to enlarge the threading, 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 phased out, and the price list indicates 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 owned by Rideworx Pty Ltd, specializing in motorcycle handguards. Each application-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 tightening torques. The framework 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 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 Barkbusters collection.