Harley-Davidson’s first adventure bike, the Pan America 1250 Special, is among the growing range of model-specific hand guard kits available from Australian hand guard specialist, Barkbusters.
That’s great, because the standard handguards are fairly flimsy.
They come with a choice of four tough plastic wind deflectors: sleek Jet, more wind protective VPS, Storm for maximum wind and rain protection and Carbon, made with carbon fibre, of course.
I’ve used Barkbuster guards before and they are simply the toughest around to protect your hands from injury and levers from breakage in crashes or even bumping into trees, etc.
They are made for our harsh conditions with heat-treated light aluminium, with two mounting points and bar-end weights.
Barkbusters, the Australian motorcycle hand-guard specialist, has announced the release of its new innovative Sabre handguards, designed to offer versatile off-road coverage, thanks to offering upper and lower removable deflectors, along with fully customisable colourways for style points at the lunch stop.
Barkbusters Sabre Handguards
The lightweight design combines with sturdy alloy mounting clamps to offer a robust and functional hand guard to fit a full range of off-road bike models. Thin profile alloy clamps provide multiple mounting positions and attach to the handlebars easily without interfering with switch blocks or controls, making the Sabre an ideal choice for either motocross or enduro racers.
Barkbusters Sabre Handguards with removable deflectors
The removable upper and lower deflectors mean riders can tailor the level of coverage to suit any riding condition and protect from damage to their hands caused by flying roost and debris while still having ample room for fingers to reach levers and controls. With a range of 15 colour variations available and replacement parts in all colours, the Sabre is infinitely customisable to fit your individual style.
Barkbusters Sabre Handguards
Included with the Barkbusters Sabre handguards are a complete set which includes left/right guards, top and bottom deflectors as well as all mounting hardware.
Barkbusters Sabre Handguards
Mounting clamps are manufactured from high grade aluminium with adjustable fit in two side positions.High impact resistant moulded plastic guards are a low profile guard that provides minimalist design with venting for increased airflow. The deflectors provide maximum coverage from roost, trail debris and harsh environments.
Barkbusters now available for FTR1200 & Tenere 700
The range of model-specific hand guard kits available from Australian hand guard specialist, Barkbusters, has expanded further, allowing riders to switch out OEM offerings for the best quality hand protection on the market.
Barbusters BHG-152 with VPS-033 plastics on the Indian FTR1200
With the release of new and exciting adventure motorcycles throughout the year, the market for quality parts and accessories for these machines continues to grow, with Barkbusters offering solutions for a variety of new models.
Many of the hand guards provided by motorcycle manufacturers as stock fitment are little more than a cosmetic afterthought, with Barkbusters applying its 35 years’ experience and expertise to set about designing an array of precision-engineered hand guards that offer unrivalled impact and weather protection.
The Moto Guzzi V85 TT fitted with BHG-079 Barkbusters with BCF-003 carbon-fibre guards
Aside from the upgrade in quality, another big benefit for both riders is that the kits are interchangeable with Barkbusters’ modular range of plastics. This makes them an easy solution for stores with limited space, while allowing riders to tailor their hand guard to their own personal preference with the confidence that parts will be in stock.
Although there is a keen focus on specific adventure motorcycle models, a few hardware kits are universally designed to fit many street, dual-sport, trail and rally bikes.
The new Yamaha Tenere 700 with the BHG-078 hardware, fitted ready for any choice of guard
The full wrap-around aluminium hardware is compatible with Barkbusters JET, VPS, STORM and CARBON plastic guards. All recommended fitting options are for motorcycles with OEM specifications and details of the full range can be found on the Barkbusters website: https://barkbusters.net/ (link)
Recent Barkbusters releases:
Code: BHG-074 for HONDA CB500X (2019 on)
Code: BHG-077 for BMW R1250GS (2018) and R1250GSA (2019)
Code: BHG-078 for YAMAHA TENERE 700 (2019)
Code: BHG-079 for MOTO GUZZI V85TT (2019)
Code: BHG-152 for INDIAN FTR1200 (Universal kit)
The Tenere 700 fitted with VPS-003 guards
Barkbusters CEO, Matthew Phillpott, is delighted by the reception that the model-specific hand guard kits have enjoyed.
Matthew Phillpott – Barkbusters CEO
“As riders ourselves, we are in constant contact with our fellow two-wheeled enthusiasts and it turns out that a lot of people are disappointed with the stock hand guards on their bikes. We’re constantly evolving the range to include new models, and because we carry out design, prototyping and production here at our facility in Australia, we can react quickly to demand. The feedback has been phenomenal, and it really demonstrates the importance of listening to the market.”
