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Right + left plastics

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Remaining colors

Structure and materials

Type

Protective plastics

Right and left pair

Generation

Previous

Replaced in the catalog by the VPS-203

Production

Australia

Rideworx Pty Ltd

Assembly

Required structure

Barkbusters aluminum brackets

EGO structure excluded

Throttle control play

around 3

Between the handlebar end and handguard

Retightening check

after 50

Manufacturer-recommended medium-strength threadlocker

Packaging

Content

DATE TO BE VERIFIED

The manufacturer no longer publishes the specifications for this code: the inclusion of wind deflectors in the package must be confirmed with the supplier

Availability

While supplies last

Barkbusters non pubblica più la scheda tecnica del codice VPS-003. I dati riportati derivano dal listino e dalle caratteristiche dichiarate per la serie VPS: quelli non confermabili sono segnalati come da verificare.

Generazione precedente della serie VPS, disponibile fino a esaurimento.

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 VPS-003 handguard plastics, previous series being discontinued

VPS-003 is the previous generation of Barkbusters' VPS series protective plastics. It remains in the catalog while supplies last in the colors still available: the current code is VPS-203.

It is not a complete handguard. These are the plastics only, to be mounted on an already installed Barkbusters frame. The frame is a separate item: if you do not have one, choose the mounting kit for your motorcycle or a universal kit.

When it makes sense to buy it

In two cases. If you already have a VPS-003 set on your motorcycle and want to replace one plastic while keeping the same design. Or if you need one of the remaining colors and the clearance price works for you.

In all other cases, choose the VPS-203: same application, a range of eleven colors, ongoing availability, and an adjustable two-position wind deflector included in the package.

Declared compatibility

Frame Compatibility
Barkbusters aluminum frames (BHG, BLG, universal) Compatible
EGO frame Not compatible

The plastics' compatibility depends on the frame they are mounted on, not on the motorcycle model. Barkbusters states its compatibility information for vehicles in their original factory configuration.

Installation

Secure the plastics to the frame by aligning the holes and tightening without forcing them. Make sure there is approximately 3 mm of clearance between the end of the grip and the handguard so the throttle can close freely, and check the operation of the throttle, front brake, clutch, and engine stop switch before setting off. Barkbusters recommends using medium-strength threadlocker and asks you to check the tightness again after the first 50 km.

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. If you are unsure which generation you have installed, contact us with a photo before ordering.

Why choose it
  • Mantiene il disegno che hai già. Se sulla moto hai un set VPS-003 e vuoi sostituirne una parte, questa è la corrispondenza esatta.
  • Stessa applicazione della serie corrente. Strutture in alluminio Barkbusters, esclusa la EGO.
  • Prezzo di esaurimento. Il codice non viene riassortito: quello che resta è quello che vedi.
Who is it recommended for

A chi ha già un set VPS-003 sulla moto e vuole sostituire una plastica senza cambiare disegno.

A chi cerca uno dei colori rimasti a un prezzo di esaurimento.

Chi parte da zero dovrebbe guardare la VPS-203: stessa applicazione, undici colori, disponibilità continuativa e deflettori inclusi.

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.

Before ordering

  • If you don't need one of these specific colors, the current choice is VPS-203: same application, full range, and continuous availability.

FAQs

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

What’s the difference between VPS-003 and VPS-203?

The VPS-203 is the current generation and has replaced the VPS-003 in the catalog. It is used for the same application, namely Barkbusters aluminum structures, excluding the EGO, but the 203 has the full color range, eleven shades, and continuous availability.

Is it worth buying the VPS-003 or switching to the VPS-203?

If you need one of the remaining colors or want to keep the same pattern as the set you already have, the VPS-003 is fine. In all other cases, the VPS-203 is the better choice: once the 003 runs out, it will not be reproduced.

Can I mount a VPS-203 on a structure where I currently have VPS-003?

Yes. Both are declared by the manufacturer for Barkbusters aluminum frames, except for the EGO: the frame determines it, not the plastic generation.

Are the wind deflectors included?

This is something that needs to be verified. Barkbusters no longer publishes the product information sheet for this code, so we cannot confirm the exact contents of the package. Write to us before ordering and we will ask the supplier. The deflectors are included with the VPS-203, and that is certain.

What structures are they mounted on?

On all Barkbusters aluminum frames, with the sole exception of the EGO frame, which has its own mount.

What happens when supplies run out?

The code is discontinued, and the page redirects to the VPS-203. There will be no restocking: what you see available is all that remains.

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