11

Colors

2

Deflector positions

2pz

Right + left plastics

8

Screws included

Structure and materials

Type

Protective plastics

Right and left pair

Material

High-impact-resistant plastic

Length

250

Height

105

Plastic only, without deflector

Height with deflector

135

With wind deflector installed

Production

Australia

Rideworx Pty Ltd

Assembly

Required structure

Barkbusters aluminum brackets

EGO structure excluded

Hardware included

8 years

4 self-tapping screws for the plastics, 4 for the wind deflectors

Throttle control play

around 3

Between the end of the grip and the handguard, to allow the throttle to close freely

Retightening check

after 50

Manufacturer-recommended medium-strength threadlocker

Protection

Wind deflectors

Included

One right and one left

Deflector positions

2

Low and high

Removable deflectors

Yes

They can be removed in just a few minutes for a more compact profile

Packaging

Content

2 plastic panels, 2 deflectors, 8 screws

Available colors

11

Dati dichiarati da Barkbusters (Rideworx Pty Ltd) sulla pagina ufficiale del codice VPS-203, sul disegno quotato della serie VPS e sulle istruzioni di montaggio INS-VPS-203-01. Il peso non è dichiarato dal produttore.

Plastiche, deflettori e viteria. La struttura di montaggio 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 VPS-203 handguard plastics with adjustable deflectors

The VPS-203 is the pair of protective plastics from Barkbusters' VPS series. It mounts onto an aluminum structure already installed on the motorcycle and renews it without affecting the rest of the system: it's the way to go after a crash, after a season spent riding through branches, or simply to change the color.

It is not a complete handguard. The package contains the two plastics, the two wind deflectors, and the eight screws needed to secure them. The mounting structure is a separate item: if you don't have one yet, choose the specific mounting kit for your motorcycle or a universal kit.

The deflector can be adjusted or removed

It's the feature that gives the series its name, Variable Protection System. The wind deflector—the upper wing that raises the handguard's profile and expands the still-air zone around your hand—is attached to the plastic in two positions, low or high. It can be removed in a few minutes by undoing two screws per side, leaving the handguard with a more compact and better-ventilated profile. One set of plastics therefore covers both winter and summer.

Declared compatibility

Structure Compatibility
Barkbusters aluminum structures (BHG, BLG, universal) Compatible
EGO structure Not compatible

Plastic compatibility depends on the structure they are mounted on, not on the motorcycle model. Barkbusters specifies its compatibility for vehicles in their original factory configuration.

Colors and deflectors

Eleven colors are available in the catalog. The supplied deflectors are white on the Blue, Red, and White/White plastics, and black on all the others. The Black on Black version has a black shell, Barkbusters logo, and deflector.

What is NOT included

  • The aluminum mounting structure, which must be purchased separately.
  • The VPS-002 edge protector, which protects the outer edge of the structure and is 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're unsure which structure you have installed, write to us before ordering: we'll tell you whether the VPS-203 fits it.

Why choose it
  • Cambi colore senza cambiare struttura. La parte costosa del sistema resta sulla moto: si sostituisce solo la plastica.
  • Il deflettore si adatta alla stagione. Posizione bassa, posizione alta, oppure rimosso del tutto in pochi minuti.
  • Viteria inclusa. Otto viti nella confezione: non serve recuperare nulla dal set precedente.
  • Plastica ad alta resistenza agli impatti. Non è un guscio estetico: è la parte che incassa rami e pietrisco.
  • Prodotto in Australia. Barkbusters è un marchio di Rideworx Pty Ltd, che produce paramani dal 1984.
Who is it recommended for

A chi ha già una struttura Barkbusters montata e deve sostituire le plastiche dopo una caduta o una stagione passata fra i rami.

A chi vuole abbinare il colore dei paramani alla moto, o passare al nero integrale, senza smontare la struttura.

A chi gira tutto l'anno e vuole più aria sulle mani d'estate e più riparo d'inverno, senza tenere due paramani diversi: basta spostare il deflettore.

Assembly and documents

Procedura dichiarata da Barkbusters nelle istruzioni ufficiali INS-VPS-203-01.

  1. Con la struttura già montata sul manubrio, smonta le plastiche esistenti.
  2. Fissa ogni plastica alla struttura con le due viti a croce da 10 mm fornite.
  3. Se vuoi i deflettori, montali sulla plastica in posizione bassa o alta con le due viti da 13,5 mm fornite.
  4. Verifica che resti un gioco di circa 3 mm fra l'estremità della manopola e il paramano, perché il gas chiuda libero.
  5. Controlla il funzionamento di gas, freno anteriore, frizione e interruttore di arresto prima di partire.
  6. 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. Le compatibilità valgono per veicoli in configurazione originale di fabbrica.

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.

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.

How does it work, in detail?

  • The plastic panels attach to the structure with four screws; the deflectors can be mounted in the low or high position, or removed completely.
Deflettore in posizione bassa

Deflettore in posizione bassa

Con il deflettore montato in basso il profilo resta contenuto e aderente al guscio. L'aria scorre sopra la mano invece di fermarsi: è l'assetto da mezza stagione e da uso misto, quando il riparo serve meno della ventilazione.

Deflettore in posizione alta

Deflettore in posizione alta

Spostando l'aletta nella posizione alta il paramano guadagna altezza e la zona d'aria ferma attorno alla mano si allarga: mani più calde e più asciutte sulle percorrenze invernali e sotto la pioggia. Servono due viti per lato e cinque minuti.

Undici colori sulla stessa struttura

Undici colori sulla stessa struttura

La struttura in alluminio resta quella che hai già montato: cambia solo la plastica. Undici tinte a catalogo, comprese le due versioni monocolore Nero su Nero e Bianco su Bianco, per abbinare i paramani alla moto senza rifare il sistema.

Coppia completa, deflettori e viteria

Coppia completa, deflettori e viteria

Questo è il contenuto della confezione: due plastiche, una destra e una sinistra, i due deflettori antivento e le otto viti per fissarli. Non serve recuperare niente dal set precedente. La struttura di montaggio, invece, è un articolo separato.

FAQs

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

Do the VPS-203 plastics include the mounting structure?

No. The VPS-203 is just the pair of protective plastic pieces, with the deflectors and the screws needed to attach them. The aluminum frame they mount onto is a separate item and must be purchased separately.

Which Barkbusters frames do they mount on?

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

What exactly is included in the package?

Two protective plastic pieces, one right and one left, two wind deflectors, four self-tapping screws to secure the plastic pieces, and four screws for the deflectors.

Are the screws included, or do I need to reuse the ones I already have?

All eight are included. There is no need to retrieve the hardware from the old set.

Are wind deflectors included in the price?

Yes, the pair of deflectors is included, along with the screws to install them. It is not an accessory that needs to be ordered separately.

Can I remove the wind deflectors?

Yes. They can be removed in just a few minutes by unscrewing the two screws on each side, leaving the handguard with a more compact, better-ventilated profile.

What color are the wind deflectors?

It depends on the plastic. The manufacturer supplies white deflectors with the blue, red, and White-on-White plastics, and black deflectors with all the others.

What does the Black on Black variant mean?

It’s the all-black version: black shell, black Barkbusters logo instead of silver, and black deflector. On the regular Black variant, the logo remains contrasting.

What is the difference between VPS-203 and the old VPS-003 models?

The VPS-203 is the current generation. The VPS-003 is the previous one, still available in some colors while supplies last.

How much space should remain between the grip and the handguard?

About 3 mm between the end of the grip and the handguard. This is necessary so the throttle can close freely: it is an explicit warning from the manufacturer, to be checked before setting off along with the brake, clutch, and kill switch.

Do I need to recheck the tightening after installation?

Yes. Barkbusters asks you to recheck the tightness of all screws after the first 50 km and recommends using a medium-strength threadlocker during installation.

Can I install them if I have an aftermarket handlebar?

The plastic guards attach to the frame, not the handlebar: what matters is that the frame is a Barkbusters frame, not the EGO one. The handlebar determines the choice of frame, not the choice of plastic guards.

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