{"product_id":"paramani-alluminio-barkbusters-minimoto-honda-crf50-suzuki-drz70-blg-018","title":"Barkbusters BLG-018 aluminum handguards for Honda CRF50 and Suzuki DRZ70 mini bikes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBLG-018\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Barkbusters aluminum handguard for \u003cstrong\u003eHonda CRF50 and Suzuki DRZ70\u003c\/strong\u003e minibikes. Two wraparound bars secured at two points protect the levers and the young riders' hands in crashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnow this before purchasing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eno compatible plastics exist\u003c\/strong\u003e for this part number. The aluminum guard is installed and used as supplied, without purchasing anything else. Installation requires opening the grips if they are closed and shortening the throttle tube end cap by no more than 3 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMain features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight- and left-hand heat-treated aluminum wraparound bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-point\u003c\/strong\u003e mounting: with an expander and collar at the handlebar end, and on a split clamp with bushings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Australia, according to the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo plastics included or intended\u003c\/strong\u003e: the kit is already complete protection for the levers and hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProtection and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarkbusters specifies \u003cem\u003etwo-point\u003c\/em\u003e mounting, anchored at both the end and the center of the handlebar, for impact protection. On a minibike, this keeps the brake and clutch levers protected during crashes, which are frequent at that age, and protects hands from impacts and branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat-treated aluminum bars (manufacturer part number BAR-E-010), CS-STD split clamps with bushings, 45 mm connectors, and BBE14A expanders with collars. The manufacturer does not state the finish or the kit's weight, so we do not list them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarkbusters part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHonda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRF50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBLG-018-NP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuzuki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDRZ70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBLG-018-NP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarkbusters does not specify years for this part number: before ordering, write to us with the minibike's model and year. Compatibility is stated for motorcycles in their original factory configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation.\u003c\/strong\u003e If the grips are closed at the ends, open them with a utility knife; on the right side, the hole must be clean and no smaller than the throttle tube's inner diameter. Move the throttle control approximately 20 mm outward, roll back the grip, and use a hacksaw to cut the plastic throttle tube end cap: \u003cstrong\u003eno more than 3 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, without touching the handlebar. Remove any burrs before reinstalling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Insert the bushings into the split clamps with the cut aligned with the clamp opening, fit the clamp without tightening it, attach the bar at the end and to the connector, horizontal when viewed from the side, and tighten in this order: M8x45 end bolt, M8x25 bar bolt, M6x25 bolt securing the connector, M6x30 bolt closing the clamp. On the CRF50F, the sleeve may be needed above the expander.\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 the handguard. Installation must be carried out by an adult or in a workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you will find in the package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 aluminum bars, right and left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 split clamps with 4 bushings and 2 45 mm connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 expanders, 2 collars, 2 conical nuts, and 2 sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: 2 M8x45 countersunk-head bolts, 2 M8x25 button-head bolts, 2 M6x25 bolts, 2 M6x30 bolts, and 4 M6 self-locking nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial INS-BLG-018 instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is NOT included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandlebar weights: they are not included in the parts list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreadlocker and tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastics are not required and do not exist for this part number.\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. For minibikes too, it designs kits for the handlebars of specific models, with a published parts list and instructions specifying the hardware, sequence, and torque settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy it from Endurrad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Endurrad, every Barkbusters product page states the exact part number, the models covered, and what is actually in the box, with the official instructions available for download before purchase. You can find the entire 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":56617163948376,"sku":"BR-BLG-018-00-NP","price":91.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/6561\/0991\/files\/paramani-alluminio-barkbusters-minimoto-honda-crf50-suzuki-drz70-blg-018-01.jpg?v=1790175071","url":"https:\/\/endurrad.com\/en\/products\/paramani-alluminio-barkbusters-minimoto-honda-crf50-suzuki-drz70-blg-018","provider":"Endurrad®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}