10

Colors

2pz

Right + left plastics

2

Mounting points

Structure and materials

Type

Protective plastics

Right and left pair

Material

High-impact-resistant plastic

Profile

Compact and curved

Designed for tight trails: the round shape helps you slip past branches and obstacles

Ventilation

Upper air intakes

To increase airflow to the hand

Production

Australia

Rideworx Pty Ltd

Assembly

Required structure

EGO Barkbusters frames only

Not compatible with other Barkbusters aluminum frames

Pre-assembled EGO structures

Compatible

The manufacturer states that the newly designed plastic mounts onto the current EGO frame.

Hardware included

Yes

Mounting screws included in the package

Retightening check

after 50

Manufacturer-recommended medium-strength threadlocker

Protection

Configuration

Two attachment points

The EGO series is declared by the manufacturer to provide impact protection

Wind deflectors

Not included

Code B-092, available in the catalog and for separate purchase

Packaging

Content

2 plastic components and mounting hardware

Available colors

10

Dati dichiarati da Barkbusters (Rideworx Pty Ltd) sulla pagina ufficiale del codice EGO-203. Peso e dimensioni non sono dichiarati dal produttore per questo codice.

Plastiche e viteria per le sole strutture EGO. 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 EGO-203 handguard plastics for EGO frames

The EGO-203 is the pair of protective plastic guards from Barkbusters' EGO series, the full-wrap handguard in production for over twenty years. It mounts onto the EGO frame already installed on the motorcycle and renews it after a fall, a season of branches, or simply to change the colour.

Important: fits EGO frames only

This is the most important detail on this page, and it is the opposite of all other replacement plastics. Barkbusters states that the EGO-203 is compatible exclusively with EGO frames. The VPS, JET and STORM plastics, on the other hand, fit all Barkbusters aluminium frames except the EGO. The two families are never interchangeable: if your frame is not an EGO, this is not the right plastic guard.

The EGO frame can be recognised by the aluminium bar that runs all the way around the hand, with the plastic guards integrated into it. The catalogue includes the EGO-201 and EGO-202 codes, as well as the EGO-204 mini version.

Declared compatibility

Frame Compatibility
Barkbusters EGO frames Compatible
Other Barkbusters aluminium frames (BHG, BLG, universal) Not compatible

If you have had an EGO fitted for a few years: the manufacturer states that the new-design plastic guard fits the current EGO frame, so there is no need to replace the aluminium bar as well.

Compact profile and air vents

The EGO was designed for enduro, trail and mini bikes, particularly for narrow single-track. Its profile is compact and curved: the rounded shape helps it slide past branches and obstacles instead of catching on them. There are air vents at the top to increase airflow towards the hand, designed for summer comfort.

If you are looking for the opposite effect, meaning more protection from the elements, dedicated deflectors are available: they are catalogue code B-092 and are sold separately.

Impact protection

The EGO series has two mounting points, and Barkbusters states that its two-point products are designed for impact protection. The plastic guard is the part that absorbs the impact and protects the hand and levers; the structural protection is provided by the aluminium bar.

What is NOT included

  • The EGO frame, which is sold separately.
  • The B-092 wind deflectors, sold separately.

Why buy it from Endurrad

Free shipping in Italy on orders over €100 and in Europe on orders over €250, returns within 14 days, and support in Italian before and after purchase. If you are not sure whether the frame fitted to your motorcycle is an EGO, send us a photo before ordering: we will tell you.

Why choose it
  • Rinnovi il paramano senza rifarlo. La barra in alluminio resta sulla moto: si cambia solo la plastica, anche di colore.
  • Compatibile con le EGO già montate. Il produttore dichiara che la plastica di nuovo disegno si monta sulla struttura EGO attuale.
  • Profilo tondo e compatto. Nel single-track stretto scivola via dai rami invece di impuntarsi.
  • Prese d'aria superiori. Flusso d'aria alla mano per il comfort estivo, con i deflettori B-092 disponibili per l'inverno.
  • Dieci colori. Scelti per accostarsi ai colori di fabbrica delle moto più diffuse.
Who is it recommended for

A chi ha già un paramano EGO montato e deve sostituire le plastiche dopo una caduta o una stagione passata nel bosco.

A chi gira in enduro, trail o minimoto e cerca l'ingombro minimo nel single-track stretto.

Non è la scelta giusta se la struttura montata sulla tua moto non è una EGO: in quel caso servono le plastiche VPS, JET o STORM.

Assembly and documents

Barkbusters non pubblica un PDF dedicato al solo codice EGO-203 e descrive il montaggio come immediato: le plastiche si fissano alla struttura EGO già presente sul manubrio.

  1. Con la struttura EGO già sul manubrio, smonta le plastiche esistenti.
  2. Posiziona le nuove plastiche facendo coincidere i fori con quelli della barra in alluminio.
  3. Fissa con le viti fornite, serrando senza forzare: la plastica 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 di tutte le viti dopo i primi 50 km.

Il produttore consiglia un frenafiletti di media resistenza su tutti i fissaggi e 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 EGO è il suo modello più longevo: un paramano ad avvolgimento completo in alluminio con plastiche integrate e sostituibili, sul mercato da oltre vent'anni.

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 serie EGO appartiene alla prima.

How does it work, in detail?

  • The plastic pieces attach to the aluminum bar of the EGO structure, the one that wraps completely around the hand.
Only for EGO structures

Only for EGO structures

It is the exception in the entire Barkbusters range. The EGO-203 must be mounted only on EGO structures, while the VPS, JET, and STORM plastics fit everything except the EGO. Before ordering, check your structure: if the aluminum bar wraps all the way around your hand, it is an EGO.

Round profile for the narrow forest

Round profile for the narrow forest

Compact shape and rounded edge: on the narrow single-track, the handguard slips past branches instead of catching. At the top, the air vents let airflow reach your hand for summer comfort. That's why the EGO has been in production for over twenty years without changing its philosophy.

Ten colors on the same structure

Ten colors on the same structure

Ten colors, chosen to match the factory colors of the most common motorcycles. The aluminum structure remains the one you already have: to change its appearance, simply replace the plastic.

Also available in a high-visibility version

Also available in a high-visibility version

HiViz yellow is the range's high-visibility color: useful if you also ride the motorcycle on roads and through mixed terrain, where being seen matters as much as being protected.

FAQs

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

Can I mount them on a Barkbusters structure that isn’t EGO?

No, and here the EGO is the exception to the rest of the range. Barkbusters declares the EGO-203 compatible exclusively with EGO structures. It is the opposite of the other replacement plastics, VPS, JET, and STORM, which fit all aluminum structures except the EGO itself.

How do I know if my structure is an EGO?

The EGO is the full-wrap handguard, with an aluminum bar that surrounds the entire hand and integrated plastic guards. The catalog codes are EGO-201, EGO-202, and the mini version, EGO-204. If you’re not sure, send us a photo of the handguard installed and we’ll tell you.

I have an EGO from a few years ago: will the new plastics fit it?

Yes. The EGO plastic has been redesigned, and the manufacturer explicitly states that the redesigned version fits the current EGO frame.

What will I find in the package?

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

Are the wind deflectors included?

No. The deflectors for the EGO are code B-092 and are purchased separately: you can find them in the catalog among the Barkbusters components. They close off the upper part of the handguard and increase protection from the elements.

What are the upper air vents for?

These are air vents that increase airflow toward the hand: the manufacturer recommends them for summer comfort. If you’re looking for the opposite effect, namely more protection, B-092 deflectors can be added.

Does the EGO protect against impacts?

The EGO series has two mounting points, and Barkbusters states that its two-point products are designed for impact protection. The plastic is the part that absorbs the blow; the structural protection is provided by the aluminum bar in the EGO structure.

What type of riding is the EGO designed for?

Barkbusters recommends it for enduro, trail, and minibikes, particularly for tight single-track riding. The compact profile and rounded shape help it slide past branches and obstacles instead of snagging.

What colors are they available in?

Ten: black, black-on-black, blue, green, gray, orange, red, white, yellow, and HiViz yellow. The range is designed to match the factory colors of the most popular motorcycles.

What does the Black on Black variant mean?

It's the all-black version: black plastic with a black Barkbusters logo instead of a contrasting one.

Is there a PDF of instructions for this code?

Barkbusters does not publish a PDF dedicated solely to code EGO-203: the manufacturer describes the installation as straightforward because the plastics attach to the existing EGO structure. The warnings and checks to perform are provided here in the product sheet, in the installation section.

If I break just one plastic piece, do I have to buy the pair?

The EGO-203 is sold as a pair, right and left. If you need only one plastic part, write to us: we’ll check with the supplier whether the individual piece can be ordered.

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