Struttura nera, contrappesi inclusi. Plastiche a parte.

Everything you need to know before ordering

Compatibility, included items, installation, and documents: below is every detail verified against the official Barkbusters documentation.

Description Barkbusters BHG-126 handguard mounting kit for Yamaha MT 09 and MT 09 SP from 2021 to 2023, black structure

The BHG-126 is the Barkbusters mounting structure designed around the handlebar geometry of the Yamaha MT 09 and MT 09 SP from 2021 to 2023. It is a two-point mounting kit: the aluminium bar is anchored to the handlebar end and to a clamp on the straight section, forming a continuous arch around the hand. The bar has a black powder-coated finish.

On a naked bike like the MT 09, the handguard is not meant to protect against branches: it is meant to protect against a tip-over while parked, contact during manoeuvring, and low-speed falls. These are minor situations that can cost you a lever and often the switchgear as well.

If you have an MT 09, check the year

The MT 09 uses two different kits because the handlebar changes. This is the first check to make.

Your MT 09 Barkbusters code
from 2013 to 2020, including the SP from 2018 BHG-094
from 2021 to 2023, including the SP BHG-126, this page
from 2024, including the SP BHG-132

Key features

  • Two-point mounting: the configuration specified by the manufacturer for impact protection. The single-point setup is stated to be for wind and weather protection only.
  • Heat-treated aluminium bar: the treatment increases strength without adding weight to the structure.
  • Black powder-coated finish, as specified by the manufacturer.
  • Handlebar weights included in the package.
  • Four compatible plastic series: JET, VPS, STORM and CARBON, interchangeable on the same structure.
  • Made in Australia by Rideworx Pty Ltd, which has designed handguards since 1984.

Protection and use

The wraparound structure protects the brake lever, clutch lever and switchgear: it withstands the impact and distributes it across the aluminium instead of leaving the lever to take it. The plastics determine the rest: the JET remain compact, the VPS have an adjustable two-position deflector that can be removed in a few minutes, the STORM provide more coverage and are the choice for those who ride the bike in winter as well, while the CARBON are made of carbon fibre and are the combination the manufacturer shows on the MT 09 SP.

Materials and construction

Heat-treated, black powder-coated aluminium bar, clamps, hardware and handlebar weights. The manufacturer does not provide weight and dimensions numerically, so we do not estimate them.

Compatibility

Make Model Years Code
Yamaha MT 09 from 2021 to 2023 BHG-126-BK
Yamaha MT 09 SP from 2021 to 2023 BHG-126-BK

Barkbusters compatibility applies to the motorcycle in its original factory configuration. An aftermarket handlebar changes the diameter and wall thickness, so the mounting must be checked before purchase. Write to us with the model and year and we will check it with you.

Installation

  1. Make sure you have a 2021 to 2023 MT 09 or MT 09 SP with the original handlebar.
  2. Remove the stock handlebar weights: replace them with those supplied in the kit.
  3. Mount the clamp on the straight section of the handlebar, in front of the controls, without fully tightening it.
  4. Attach the aluminium bar to the end of the handlebar and to the clamp, then position it.
  5. If you have chosen the plastics, install them, align everything and tighten to the torque settings specified by the manufacturer.
  6. Check the throttle, front brake, clutch and free steering from lock to lock, then check the tightness again after the first 50 km.

The tightening torques and complete installation sequence are provided in the official INS-BHG-126-BK instructions, attached to this product page and supplied with the kit. The manufacturer considers handguard installation a safety-critical procedure, to be entrusted to a technician if you are not familiar with this type of work.

What you will find in the package

  • Two heat-treated aluminium bars with a black powder-coated finish
  • Clamps and complete hardware
  • Handlebar weights
  • INS-BHG-126-BK installation instructions

What is NOT included

Protective plastics, which must be ordered separately: JET-003, VPS-203, STORM STM-003 or CARBON BCF-003. EGO plastics are not compatible with this structure.

Why choose Barkbusters

Barkbusters is a brand of Rideworx Pty Ltd, an Australian company that has been producing handguards since 1984. Born in enduro, it has brought the same approach to road bikes: a structure designed for the specific motorcycle, interchangeable plastics to choose separately, and a new code when the motorcycle's handlebar changes instead of an improvised adaptation.

Why buy it from Endurrad

At Endurrad you will find the Barkbusters range with compatibility verified against the manufacturer's official documentation, code by code, and year ranges written out clearly instead of hidden in an unreadable table. Free shipping in Italy on orders over €100, returns within 14 days, 1-year warranty. See also the accessories for the Yamaha MT 09.

Why choose it
  • Protezione dagli impatti dichiarata. Due punti di fissaggio e alluminio trattato termicamente, non un deflettore estetico.
  • Salva la leva nel ribaltamento da fermo. Su una naked è il danno più frequente, e il più banale.
  • Finitura nera, non alluminio a vista. Sulla livrea scura della MT 09 la struttura non stona.
  • Contrappesi già nella scatola. Nessun acquisto aggiuntivo per chiudere il primo punto di fissaggio.
  • Quattro plastiche compatibili. Dalla JET compatta alla CARBON in fibra, sulla stessa struttura.
  • Prodotto in Australia. Barkbusters è un marchio di Rideworx Pty Ltd, che produce paramani dal 1984.
Who is it recommended for

A chi usa la MT 09 tutti i giorni e non vuole pagare leva e blocchetto per un appoggio in parcheggio o una manovra sbagliata.

A chi ci va anche d'inverno: senza carena l'aria sulle mani è tutta, e con le plastiche abbinate cambia parecchio.

A chi ha una SP e tiene all'aspetto: la struttura nera e le plastiche CARBON sono la combinazione che il produttore stesso usa nelle foto ufficiali.

Non è la scelta giusta per le MT 09 fino al 2020 o dal 2024: quelle hanno codici loro, indicati nella tabella degli anni.

Assembly and documents

Le istruzioni ufficiali INS-BHG-126-BK sono allegate a questa scheda e fornite anche nella confezione.

  1. Verifica di avere una MT 09 o MT 09 SP dal 2021 al 2023, con manubrio originale.
  2. Rimuovi i contrappesi di serie: al loro posto vanno quelli forniti nel kit.
  3. Monta il morsetto sulla sezione dritta del manubrio, davanti ai comandi, senza serrare a fondo.
  4. Fissa la barra in alluminio all'estremità del manubrio e al morsetto, poi portala in posizione.
  5. Se hai scelto le plastiche, montale, allinea tutto e serra alle coppie indicate dal produttore.
  6. Verifica gas, freno anteriore, frizione e interruttore di arresto, e che lo sterzo giri liberamente da fondo a fondo. Ricontrolla il serraggio dopo i primi 50 km.

Il produttore considera il montaggio dei paramani un intervento rilevante per la sicurezza, da affidare a un tecnico se non hai dimestichezza.

Manufacturer

Barkbusters è un marchio di Rideworx Pty Ltd, azienda australiana che progetta e produce paramani per moto dal 1984.

Alla MT 09 il produttore dedica tre codici distinti, uno per generazione: è il motivo per cui su queste schede insistiamo sull'anno invece di semplificare.

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