6 or 8mm

Internal thread

1

Attachment point

4

Compatible plastics

Structure and materials

Type

Complete single-point handrail

Screwed into the handlebar's internal thread, STORM plastics included

Structure

Black aluminum frame with locking cap

Plastics

STORM black crescent moon-shaped magnet

Included, replaceable with codes STM-003, JET-003, VPS-003, or BCF-003

Plastic length

275

Plastic height

140

Production

Australia

Rideworx Pty Ltd

Assembly

Handlebar

6 or 8 mm internal thread

The thread onto which the original counterweight is screwed

Triumph Exception

5 mm thread

Some Triumph models have a 5 mm internal thread that needs to be drilled out and rethreaded to 6 mm.

Fastening system

Screwing into the internal thread

With locking adapters, spacers, and fasteners with pre-applied threadlocker

Original counterweights

To be removed

The handguard takes up the thread where they were screwed in.

Torque pairs

M6 10 Nm · M8 28 Nm

Threadlocker

Single-use

Pre-applied to the bolts: if you remove the handguard, it must be reapplied

Retightening check

after 50

Protection

Impact protection

NOT declared

Barkbusters declares that this product is designed solely for protection from the elements

Coverage

Extended

Wind and cold protection, the widest in the Barkbusters range

Packaging

Content

14 line items

Plastics, seats, aluminum bars, right and left end pieces, locking adapters, spacers and hardware

Color

Black

Dati dichiarati da Barkbusters (Rideworx Pty Ltd) sulla pagina ufficiale del codice STM-007, sul disegno quotato della serie STORM e sulle istruzioni di montaggio INS-STM-007. Il peso non è dichiarato dal produttore.

Kit completo che si avvita nel filetto interno del manubrio. Intemperie, non impatti.

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 STORM STM-007 full handguards for 6 or 8 mm threaded handlebars

STM-007 is the complete handguard from the STORM series, in the version that screws into the handlebar's internal thread, where the factory-fitted bar end weight is mounted. It requires a 6 or 8 mm internal thread: the kit covers both sizes.

Protects against the elements, not impacts

Barkbusters states this explicitly: this product is designed solely for protection against the elements and NOT for impact protection. There is only one anchor point, at the handlebar end, and the second point that withstands impacts is missing. If you are looking for lever protection in a fall, see the two-point kits specific to your motorcycle.

Unscrew the bar end weight before ordering

This check determines which part number you need.

Handlebar end Correct part number
6 or 8 mm internal thread STM-007, this product page
5 mm internal thread (some Triumph models) STM-007, but the hole must be retapped to 6 mm
Open, smooth tube without a thread STM-005
Closed by a solid insert No bar-end version: a clamp-on model is required

The Triumph exception

The manufacturer notes that some Triumph models have a 5 mm internal thread instead of 6 or 8 mm. The handguard can still be fitted, but the hole must first be drilled and retapped to 6 mm: this is workshop work, not a garage job. It is worth measuring before ordering.

What you will find in the package

  • Two black STORM plastics with their corresponding saddles.
  • Two black aluminium bars.
  • Right and left bar ends.
  • Locking adapters, spacers and bolts of different lengths for 6 and 8 mm threads.
  • Complete hardware with pre-applied threadlocker. Fourteen line items in the parts list.

What is NOT included

  • The bar end weights: the handguard screws directly into the thread where they were mounted. The Barkbusters replacement is the B-066.

Installation

Specified torque settings: 10 Nm for M6 hardware and 28 Nm for M8 hardware. Pay attention to the threadlocker: the pre-applied threadlocker on the bolts is intended for one installation only; if you remove them, it must be reapplied. Check the throttle, brake, clutch and engine stop switch before setting off, and recheck the torque after the first 50 km.

Why buy it from Endurrad

Free shipping in Italy above €100 and in Europe above €250, 14-day returns and support in Italian. If you are not sure of the thread size, contact us before ordering.

Why choose it
  • Non ruba spazio sul manubrio. Si avvita nel terminale: la sezione dritta resta libera anche se è affollata di comandi.
  • Copre entrambe le filettature. Nella confezione ci sono adattatori e bulloni sia per il 6 sia per l'8 mm.
  • La copertura più estesa della gamma. 275 per 140 mm di plastica contro vento, freddo e pioggia.
  • Quattro plastiche compatibili. Il produttore dichiara STORM, JET, VPS e CARBON sulla stessa struttura.
  • Kit completo. Plastiche, barre, terminali, adattatori e viteria in una confezione.
Who is it recommended for

A chi ha il manubrio con filetto interno da 6 o 8 mm, cioè la maggior parte delle stradali e delle adventure con contrappeso avvitato.

A chi ha la sezione dritta del manubrio già occupata da comandi e accessori e non ha i 18 mm liberi che servono ai modelli a morsetto.

Non è la scelta giusta per chi cerca protezione della leva in caduta, né per chi ha il manubrio cavo senza filetto: in quel caso serve la STM-005.

Assembly and documents

Procedura dichiarata da Barkbusters nelle istruzioni ufficiali INS-STM-007, allegate a questa scheda.

  1. Svita e rimuovi i contrappesi originali dal filetto interno del manubrio.
  2. Verifica la misura del filetto: 6 o 8 mm. Su alcune Triumph è da 5 mm e va forato e rifilettato a 6, in officina.
  3. Scegli l'adattatore e il bullone della lunghezza corrispondente alla tua filettatura.
  4. Monta il terminale, destro o sinistro secondo il lato, avvitandolo nel filetto interno.
  5. Fissa la barra in alluminio e monta la plastica STORM con la sua sella.
  6. Serra alle coppie indicate: 10 Nm per la viteria M6, 28 Nm per la M8.
  7. Controlla il funzionamento di gas, freno anteriore, frizione e interruttore di arresto prima di partire.
  8. Ricontrolla il serraggio dopo i primi 50 km.

Il frenafiletti preapplicato sui bulloni vale per un solo montaggio: se smonti e rimonti il paramano, riapplica frenafiletti nuovo di media resistenza. 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. La gamma è costruita su un principio preciso: la struttura di montaggio e le plastiche di protezione restano due articoli distinti, così che le seconde siano sostituibili e intercambiabili sulla stessa struttura.

Il produttore distingue sempre due configurazioni di fissaggio: due punti, indicato per la protezione dagli impatti, e punto singolo, indicato solo per la protezione da vento e intemperie. La STM-007 appartiene alla seconda, e Barkbusters lo dichiara esplicitamente sulla scheda del prodotto.

Before ordering, unscrew the counterweight

  • If it was screwed into an internal thread, this is the right code. If the tube is smooth, you need the STM-005.
It screws into where the counterweight was.

It screws into where the counterweight was.

The handguard terminal screws into the handlebar's internal thread, where the factory bar-end weight is installed. The package includes adapters and bolts of different lengths to fit both 6 mm and 8 mm threads. The straight section of the handlebar remains clear, including the controls.

Single point: what it protects and what it doesn't

Single point: what it protects and what it doesn't

There is only one mounting point, at the end of the handlebar. It provides excellent protection from wind, cold, and rain, which is why it exists. However, Barkbusters expressly states that it is not designed for impact protection: in a fall, the lever is not protected as it would be with a two-point system.

The most extensive coverage in the range

The most extensive coverage in the range

275 mm long and 140 mm high: the STORM plastic is the largest in the Barkbusters range. For comparison, the VPS is 250 by 105 and the JET is 245 by 110. It is the handguard for road riding and the cold season.

Four plastics to choose from

Four plastics to choose from

On the same structure, the manufacturer declares four different plastics compatible: the standard STORM, the more compact JET, the VPS with adjustable deflector, and the carbon-fiber CARBON. The kit remains the same; the compromise between protection and bulk changes.

FAQs

For more information, see our FAQ of frequently asked questions.

Does it protect the lever in a fall?

No. Barkbusters states that the STM-007 is designed solely for protection from the elements and NOT for impact protection: it has only one anchor point, at the end of the handlebar. For lever protection in a fall, two-point models are required.

How can I tell if my handlebar is internally threaded?

Unscrew the counterweight and take a look: if it was screwed into a thread inside the handlebar, that is the internal thread required for this handguard. If, instead, the tube is open and smooth, you need the STM-005, and if it is closed by a solid insert, neither end version can be installed.

I have a Triumph: is that okay?

With one explicit clarification from the manufacturer: some Triumph models have a 5 mm internal thread instead of 6 or 8 mm. In that case, the hole must be drilled and re-tapped to 6 mm, which requires workshop work. Check the size before ordering.

What is the difference between STM-007 and STM-005?

The way they attach to the end of the handlebar. The STM-007 screws into the 6 or 8 mm internal thread; the STM-005, on the other hand, uses an expansion lock inside a hollow handlebar, that is, one without a thread. The plastics, frame, and level of protection are identical.

Is the kit complete, or do I need to buy anything else?

Complete: black STORM plastics, seats, aluminum bars, right and left end caps, locking adapters, spacers, and hardware. Fourteen line items in the bill of materials.

Should I remove the counterweights?

Yes: the handguard screws directly into the thread where they were mounted. If you feel more vibration after installation, Barkbusters offers a dedicated bar-end weight, product code B-066, in its catalog.

Is it compatible with both 6 mm and 8 mm threads?

Yes, the kit covers both sizes: the package includes adapters and bolts of different lengths specifically to fit the 6 mm and 8 mm threads.

And compared with the STM-001 and STM-002 clamp versions?

Change the mounting point. The STM-007 works at the handlebar end and leaves the straight section clear; the STM-001 and STM-002, on the other hand, attach with a clamp to the straight section, which requires 18 mm of unobstructed space inward from the controls.

Can I install plastics from another series?

Yes, and the manufacturer itself states this: the STM-003, JET-003, VPS-003, and CARBON BCF-003 plastics are mounted on the same structure. The profile changes, and therefore so does the balance between protection and bulk.

If I remove and reinstall the handguard, is that okay?

One precaution the manufacturer points out: the bolts have pre-applied threadlocker, which is effective for only one installation. If you remove and reinstall the handguard, apply new medium-strength threadlocker.

What are the tightening torques?

10 Nm for M6 screws and 28 Nm for M8. Check the tightening again after the first 50 km.

Is it suitable for winter use on the motorway?

It is its terrain. The STORM plastic is the largest in the range, 275 by 140 mm, and the manufacturer states that it is designed to provide excellent protection from wind and cold. What it does not do is protect in a fall.

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