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Right + left plastics

Carbonio

Material

Yes

Hardware included

Structure and materials

Type

Protective plastics

Right and left pair, structure not included

Material

Hand-laminated carbon fiber

Finish

UV-stabilized glossy resin

Production

Australia

Rideworx Pty Ltd

Assembly

Aluminum structures

Compatible

All Barkbusters structures, excluding EGO

Single-point mounts

Compatible

Declared by the manufacturer for single-point applications

Hardware included

Yes

Mounting screws included in the package

Retightening check

after 50

Manufacturer-recommended medium-strength threadlocker

Protection

Off-road use

Not recommended

Explicit manufacturer warning for this series

Destination

Aesthetics and wind protection

The manufacturer lists the CARBON series for street, cruiser, naked, touring, adventure, and scooter motorcycles.

Packaging

Content

2 carbon-fiber panels and mounting hardware

Mounting structure

Not included

Dati dichiarati da Barkbusters (Rideworx Pty Ltd) sulla pagina ufficiale del codice BCF-003 e sulle istruzioni di montaggio INS-BCF-003. Peso e dimensioni non sono dichiarati dal produttore in forma numerica.

Solo le plastiche in fibra di carbonio, con viteria. La struttura si sceglie 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 CARBON BCF-003 carbon fiber handguard plastics

The BCF-003 is the pair of protective plastic guards from Barkbusters' CARBON series, made of genuine hand-laminated carbon fiber. They mount onto the frame you already have on your motorcycle: they are a standalone item, not a complete handguard.

The frame is not included. The package contains the two plastic guards and the screws for attaching them. If you're starting from scratch, first choose the mounting kit for your motorcycle or a universal kit.

A style choice, presented as such

Barkbusters presents the CARBON series as offering style and wind protection, and recommends it for street bikes, cruisers, naked bikes, touring bikes, adventure bikes, and scooters. The finish is a UV-stabilized gloss resin, chosen to resist the yellowing that is a typical defect of carbon components exposed to sunlight.

The manufacturer does not recommend it for off-road use. They state this explicitly, and it is worth repeating: against branches and gravel, the high-impact-resistant plastic used in the VPS, JET, and STORM series performs better and costs less. CARBON is for those who want carbon on their road bike.

Declared compatibility

Frame Compatibility
Barkbusters aluminum frames (BHG, BLG, universal) Compatible
Barkbusters single-point mounts (STM-001, 002, 005, 007) Compatible
EGO frame Not compatible

Compatibility of the plastic guards depends on the frame they are mounted on, not on the motorcycle model.

What's included

  • Two carbon fiber plastic guards, one right and one left.
  • Mounting screws.

What is NOT included

  • The mounting frame or single-point mount, which must be purchased separately.

Why buy it from Endurrad

Free shipping in Italy for orders over €100 and in Europe for orders over €250, returns within 14 days, and support in Italian. If you're not sure whether the frame mounted on your motorcycle is compatible with them, send us a photo before ordering.

Why choose it
  • Vera fibra di carbonio. Laminata a mano, non una pellicola né una stampa a effetto carbonio.
  • Finitura anti-ingiallimento. Resina lucida stabilizzata ai raggi UV, che è il punto debole tipico del carbonio esposto al sole.
  • Cambia l'aspetto senza rifare il sistema. La struttura resta quella che hai già montato.
  • Compatibilità ampia. Strutture in alluminio Barkbusters e attacchi a punto singolo, esclusa solo la EGO.
  • Viteria inclusa. Non serve recuperare nulla dal set precedente.
Who is it recommended for

A chi ha una scrambler, una naked o una moto da strada con struttura Barkbusters già montata e vuole il carbonio a vista sul manubrio.

A chi cerca riparo dal vento e non protezione dagli urti: il produttore inquadra la serie CARBON come stile più protezione dal vento.

Non è la scelta giusta per il fuoristrada, che il produttore sconsiglia, né per chi ha una struttura EGO.

Assembly and documents

Le istruzioni ufficiali INS-BCF-003 sono allegate a questa scheda.

  1. Con la struttura già montata sul manubrio, smonta le plastiche esistenti.
  2. Posiziona le plastiche in carbonio facendo coincidere i fori con quelli della struttura.
  3. Fissa con le viti fornite, serrando senza forzare: la fibra non deve risultare in tensione.
  4. Controlla il funzionamento di gas, freno anteriore, frizione e interruttore di arresto prima di partire.
  5. Ricontrolla il serraggio dopo i primi 50 km.

Frenafiletti di media resistenza su tutti i fissaggi. Per la pulizia usa acqua e detergente neutro: i solventi attaccano la resina superficiale. 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 sono due articoli distinti, così che le seconde restino intercambiabili sulla stessa struttura.

La serie CARBON è la variante estetica della gamma: stessa logica di montaggio delle altre plastiche, materiale diverso. Il produttore la indica per strada, cruiser, naked, touring, adventure e scooter, e la sconsiglia per il fuoristrada.

Just the plastic parts, not the entire handguard

  • They fit the Barkbusters structure you already have, excluding the EGO, and also fit the single-point mounts.
Genuine carbon fiber, hand-laminated

Genuine carbon fiber, hand-laminated

Not a film or a carbon-effect print: it is real fiber, hand-laminated and sealed with a glossy, UV-stabilized resin. The weave is visible up close, and the finish is designed not to yellow in the sun, which is the typical flaw of carbon-fiber components.

On a Triumph Scrambler 1200

On a Triumph Scrambler 1200

On scramblers and naked bikes, carbon fiber works well because the handguard remains visible, in front of the handlebar. Here you can see the actual size and how the profile follows the bike's lines.

On a Ducati Scrambler

On a Ducati Scrambler

The same plastic on a different motorcycle: the structure underneath varies from bike to bike, but the plastic is always the same. This is the principle on which the entire Barkbusters range is built.

On-road, not off-road

On-road, not off-road

Barkbusters advises against using the CARBON series off-road, and states this on the official product page. If your motorcycle encounters branches, gravel, and falls, the right guards are the high-impact-resistant VPS, JET, or STORM models. CARBON is for the road, and for those who want it to be seen.

FAQs

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

Is the mounting structure included?

No. The BCF-003 is only the pair of carbon-fiber panels, with the screws to attach them. The aluminum structure or single-point mount onto which they are installed are separate items.

What structures are they mounted on?

On all Barkbusters aluminum frames except the EGO, and also on single-point mounts such as the STM-001, STM-002, STM-005, and STM-007.

Are they suitable for off-road driving?

No, and the manufacturer says so: Barkbusters explicitly advises against using the CARBON series off-road. The fiber is light and attractive, but against branches and gravel, the high-impact-resistant plastic used in the VPS, JET, and STORM series performs better.

Is it genuine carbon fiber or an imitation?

It is real carbon fiber, hand-laminated. It is not a film or a carbon-fiber-effect print: the manufacturer states this in the product's official description.

Does carbon fiber turn yellow in the sun?

The finish is a glossy, UV-stabilized resin, chosen specifically to resist yellowing. This is a typical weak point of carbon components exposed to sunlight, and here the manufacturer addresses it at the source.

What will I find in the package?

Two carbon fiber plastic pieces, one right and one left, and the screws to attach them to the structure.

Do they protect as well as regular plastics?

The manufacturer describes the CARBON series as a choice for style and wind protection, and advises against using it off-road. Those seeking maximum impact resistance will find better options in the STORM, VPS, or JET plastics, which also cost less.

Can I mount them on my EGO structure?

No. The EGO frame has its own mount and only accepts EGO-203 plastics. It is the only exception in the range, and applies to all series: VPS, JET, STORM and CARBON.

Do they fit single-point handguards?

Yes. The manufacturer also states that they are compatible with single-point applications, including STORM clamp-on and bar-end handguards.

How do I clean them?

Like a painted hull: water, neutral detergent, and a soft cloth. Avoid solvents and harsh products, which damage the surface resin.

I don't have any handguards yet: what should I buy?

You need two items: these plastic parts and a frame. Choose the specific mounting kit for your motorcycle or a universal kit, then add the BCF-003. If you’re unsure which kit you need, contact us with the make, model, and year.

Do I need to recheck the tightening after installation?

Yes. Barkbusters asks you to check the tightness of all screws again after the first 50 km and recommends using a medium-strength threadlocker on all fasteners.

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