{"product_id":"protezione-paramani-barkbusters-ducati-multistrada-950-blg-017","title":"Barkbusters BLG-017 handguard protection for Ducati Multistrada 950, 2017-2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBLG-017\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Barkbusters structure designed to reinforce the original handguard on the \u003cstrong\u003e2017 and 2018 Ducati Multistrada 950\u003c\/strong\u003e, the first 950 series. It does not replace the stock handguard: it fits around it and adds what it lacks on its own, namely an aluminum bar that runs in front of the levers and withstands an impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-treated aluminum bars, black powder-coated, one right and one left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-point\u003c\/strong\u003e mounting: inside the handlebar end and with a clamp on the tapered section of the tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits around the original Ducati handguard and controls, with no drilling or cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated clamp connector, different from the one on the BLG-016.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial instructions with illustrated parts list and tightening torques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProtection and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Ducati handguard is an aerodynamic plastic component with the turn signal integrated into it: it protects against wind, not impacts. Barkbusters clearly distinguishes between the two mounting configurations, and the \u003cem\u003etwo-point\u003c\/em\u003e version, anchored both at the end and in the center of the handlebar, is the one the manufacturer specifies for impact protection. It is the choice for riders who use the 950 for touring and on narrow roads, where a branch or a low-speed fall can hit the brake or clutch lever directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat-treated aluminum bars (manufacturer code BAR-LG-017) with \u003cstrong\u003eblack powder coating\u003c\/strong\u003e. Two-piece clamps with dedicated CP9-V2 connectors, end anchoring with expander, conical nut and spacer for the bar end. Barkbusters does not state the kit's weight, so we do not report it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarkbusters code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDucati\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultistrada 950\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017-2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBLG-017-NP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official Barkbusters product page lists this code for the 2017 and 2018 Multistrada 950. The older installation instructions also mention the 950 and 950S from 2019 onward, while the product page assigns those models to the BLG-016 instead. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you have a 950 or 950S from 2019 onward, contact us before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarkbusters states compatibility for motorcycles in \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal factory configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the stock handguard installed. Aftermarket handlebars have different diameters and thicknesses: the mounting must be checked before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave another Multistrada?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each generation has its own code:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultistrada 1200 from 2010 to 2014: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/protezione-paramani-barkbusters-ducati-multistrada-1200-blg-013\"\u003eBLG-013\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultistrada 950 from 2019 onward, 1200 from 2015 onward and 1260: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/protezione-paramani-barkbusters-ducati-multistrada-950-1200-1260-blg-016\"\u003eBLG-016\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultistrada V2 and V2S from 2022 to 2024: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/protezione-paramani-barkbusters-ducati-multistrada-v2-blg-019\"\u003eBLG-019\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultistrada V4, V4S and V4S Sport from 2021 onward: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kit-montaggio-paramani-due-punti-di-fissaggio-ducati-multistrada-v4-21-v4s-21-v4s-sport-21-71598\"\u003eBHG-089\u003c\/a\u003e, a kit that accepts Barkbusters plastics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoosen the screw on the original handguard, remove the black bar end with its internal components and separate it from the handguard. Then install the clamp on the tapered section of the handlebar without tightening it, attach the bar at the end together with the original handguard and the clamp connector, and tighten in the order specified by the manufacturer, leaving at least 10 mm between the bar and the tank with the handlebars turned fully. Specified torques: \u003cstrong\u003e10 Nm for the M6 screws and 28 Nm for the M8 screws\u003c\/strong\u003e, using medium-strength threadlocker and checking the tightening after the first 50 km.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf, with the handlebars turned fully, the bar touches the \u003cstrong\u003eTFT dashboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, the manufacturer instructs you to adjust the steering stops on the back of the lower plate. Barkbusters recommends that installation be carried out by a workshop and reminds you to check, once the work is complete, that the throttle, brake, clutch and engine cut-off switch operate freely and that the indicators are not left covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you will find in the package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 black aluminum bars, one right and one left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 clamp connectors and 4 half-shells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 expanders, 2 conical nuts, 2 stepped spacers, 2 bar-end spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: 2 M8x70 countersunk screws, 2 M8x20 button-head screws, 2 M6x30 screws, 2 M6x25 screws and 4 M6 self-locking nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial INS-BLG-017 instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is NOT included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarkbusters protection plastics\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are not even intended for this code: the structure works with the original Ducati handguard and does not have mounts for the JET, VPS, STORM or CARBON series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandlebar end weights\u003c\/strong\u003e: they are not included in the parts list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original handguard, which must already be installed on the motorcycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreadlocker and tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Barkbusters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarkbusters is an Australian brand owned by Rideworx Pty Ltd, specializing in motorcycle handguards. Each code is developed around the geometry of a specific handlebar, with a published parts list and an installation PDF specifying the hardware, sequence and torques: this is why a specific kit can be installed without modifications and stays in position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy it from Endurrad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Endurrad, every Barkbusters product page states the exact code, the years covered and what is actually in the box, with the official instructions available to download before purchase. You can find the full range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barkbusters\"\u003eBarkbusters collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BARKBUSTERS","offers":[{"title":"Two attachment points","offer_id":56617201303896,"sku":"BR-BLG-017-02-NP","price":138.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/6561\/0991\/files\/protezione-paramani-barkbusters-ducati-multistrada-950-blg-017-01.jpg?v=1790166410","url":"https:\/\/endurrad.com\/en\/products\/protezione-paramani-barkbusters-ducati-multistrada-950-blg-017","provider":"Endurrad®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}