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Monstaman

21st July 2009, 10:49

Probably been thrashed a thousand times but all info on a search wasn't quite what I wanted to know.

What breed of bark buster best fits the DR with the factory bars?, I want the full alloy through with plastic handguard.

Any help appreciated, many thanks.

NordieBoy

21st July 2009, 11:50

One of the best value is the Zeta from any bike shop.

cynna

21st July 2009, 12:23

i have had no problem with my zeta ones. easy to mount and should fit your bars... the mount is fairly flexible

i think it was around 100 for the bars and 30 for the plastics handguards - they come in 2 sizes and there are also indicators that you can buy that fit inside the larger handguards

Monstaman

21st July 2009, 13:03

XF650

21st July 2009, 15:27

Cheers guys, like the sound of the indicators built in.

Not if ya drop it, surley?

twotyred

21st July 2009, 16:37

One of the best value is the Zeta from any bike shop.

+1 on the Zetas

junkmanjoe

21st July 2009, 17:03

just buy cheap shit of trad me, like i do,, havent broken them yet..
these are same as mine
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Frames/auction-230702575.htm

i used my same bar weights, and incert screws.

NordieBoy

21st July 2009, 18:59

Not if ya drop it, surley?

They're not very bright but are very well protected...

Woodman

21st July 2009, 22:44

just buy cheap shit of trad me, like i do,, havent broken them yet..

Joe, you have to fall off to break them.

junkmanjoe

21st July 2009, 22:50

oh yea.. i forgot that bit....
how ya doing ya old dog....

Woodman

21st July 2009, 22:57

oh yea.. i forgot that bit....
how ya doing ya old dog....

yea good matey, I actually haven't had guards since the 2 trees incident, have done a couple of rides in pretty tight bush lately and have had me kill switch turned off and the front brake pulled on several times.

Paladin

21st July 2009, 23:18

yea good matey, I actually haven't had guards since the 2 trees incident, have done a couple of rides in pretty tight bush lately and have had me kill switch turned off and the front brake pulled on several times.

Bloody hell mate, you tryin to kill yaself?!!!!!

Get those hand guards back on pronto!

:devil2:

NordieBoy

22nd July 2009, 08:16

Rosie

22nd July 2009, 08:21

Not if ya drop it, surley?

My zeta indicators have stood up well to repeated dropping. They aren't super bright though, I don't think I'd want to use them as my sole front indicators.

Monstaman

22nd July 2009, 08:33

Looks like it comes down to Zeta or Bark buster brands, unfortunately we don't have a shop that I can go and perv in to have a look.

I can get the bark buster ones for $120.00 locally plus courier so I might do that, can some swing a pic up of the zetas? .. well if possible bark busters too, interested to seen the mounting etc.

Cheers men.

Transalper

22nd July 2009, 09:17

Thas seems cheap IIRC for Bark busters, one trick with them is they come in bits so make sure that includes all the brackets and inserts.
I have pics I can upload about lunch time.
Meanwhile here's their website... http://www.barkbusters.net/

NordieBoy

22nd July 2009, 09:37

Yep. Some (Acerbis, BB) sometimes don't include barmounts and you have to get them seperatly.

Monstaman

22nd July 2009, 10:19

Yep. Some (Acerbis, BB) sometimes don't include barmounts and you have to get them seperatly.

Good info, maybe they are cheapish cos not all is there .. that would be useful :rolleyes:

Will find out more today and get the lowdown.

Transalper

22nd July 2009, 12:01

Here's mine and Js Bark busters.
The end of the yellow ones in pic 1 isn't quite sitting flush any more because there's now a big bend in the mounting bolt from receiving frequent abuse. Still doing it's job though, and never broken any leavers with the guards installed and leaver perches tweaked so they are firm but moveable.
The end scuff receiver part (VPS Skid Plate (http://www.barkbusters.net/products/110.html))came separately, isn't actually needed but looked nice when it was new. The idea of that bit seems that it gets a lot of the impacts during bike drops and is a cheap part to replace so you can keep your ends looking nice. We haven't refreshed ours.

The Variable height wind deflectors (http://www.barkbusters.net/products/112.html) are actually at full height in all photos. They could be bigger IMO.

The bar ends of a diameter to suit my alloy bars have plastic expanders, not so good, but the bigger diameter stuff is still alloy. There are various ones in the spare parts list (http://www.barkbusters.net/products/spare-parts-other-products.html). Cant remember, I think they were included in the main box but you need to check the bar end internal diameter.

Now the stuff I liked more.
Pic 5 is all about leaver clearance.

Pic 6. The hinged clamp. It did have to be bought separately but that hinge makes mounting a lot easier than the non hinged brands. You need the correct one for you bars. Mine was for the pro taper alloy bar of what ever profile bend I have.
You can get longer bolts and spacers to make things fit around brake cylinders etc if needed. We used a 10mm spacer on Js DR, but didn't need any on mine.

Would I get them again... yes.
Would I look into the zeta stuff.... others like them so yes I might have a better look at them also.
Moose are worth a look at too from memory.

Monstaman

22nd July 2009, 13:33

Transalper, ya blood is worth bottling mate that is brilliant.

Armed with this info I will find out exactly what the deal is now, many thanks.

cooneyr

22nd July 2009, 13:50

...Moose are worth a look at too from memory.

+1 on the moose ones. Superior motorcycles here in Chch do them. Had them on the DR and XTZ - just sorting out oversize inner mounts and they will be on the 950Adv as well. Simpler in design with no hinge on the inner mount meaning more tweaking needed to get them on but strong as hell and they have a nice soft foldable plastic wind/roost defelectors that is larger than the Bark Busters (well TS's ones anyway). Not cheep though - $170 for the alloy bits and about $50 for the defelectors.

Cheers R

Monstaman

23rd July 2009, 08:32

Well I can get the bark buster brand for $120.00 plus shipping, this is for everything needed to bolt them up to the std 7/98 bar.

According to them the adjustable wind deflector is not available so I will bodgie something to fit.

Transalper

23rd July 2009, 11:41

I think they lie, the adjustable deflector bit is listed on the Batrk Busters website, it must be available BUT was included as part of the main bar and VPS Plastic Guard package (http://www.barkbusters.net/products/44.html) on mine.

BHG1

VPS plastic handguard with aluminium backbone.

Includes variable height wind deflector.

Available in Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, Silver, White & Yellow.

Note: Mounting Kit sold separately.

It's good they are including the mounting kit in their price for you.
I'm sure you'll let us know how you get on when it turns up.
Cheers
TA.