I finally got mine installed after having them sit on the shelf for several months. A few tips. The old parts were difficult to pull out. I just put a vice grip on it, and got it out easy after twisting it with the Allen wrench a few turns. Nezt, I loosened the clutch and front brake mount assemblies so I could move them up and down as well as in or out. Then after loose assembly, I could move the pieces around easily for perfect fit. I did have to bend the left bar in slightly for best fit.
Removing the stock handlebar weights was a bitch of a job, a real PITA. My BarkBusters are still on their way. Not sure what the Kawasaki engineers were thinking of when they designed those handlebar weights. Those things could pass for front suspension components. Thanks Kawasaki!
I installed the T-Rex Racing version of the aluminum bars and then the Barkbuster plastic that came as one system. The removal of the stock bar weights wasn't to bad but where things got sideways is the install instructions that came with the T-Rex aluminum backbone bars said to watch a TH-cam video which I did but it wasn't thorough enough. The parts with the bar kit weren't going to work and the go to video was not showing that the stock internal bar weight needed to go back into the bar then the provided screw was to long and bottomed out in the internal stock bar weight so I had to cut the bolts. And another half hour of trial and error I got them all assembled. I remember putting Barkbusters on my Yamaha YZ250 years ago and it was a mess also.
The Barkbusters hand guard which I installed have been originally designed for the Versys 300x. Installation was reasonable easy apart from removing the bar weights, studied the instructions before attempting installation, ensuring necessary tools required where on hand & so on. Happy with end result.
Thanks for the video. This is next on my list along with heated grips. I do lots of cool and wet weather riding here in Vancouver. This is gonna help me with both. Thanks again.
@@DodgerMohr basically next sunday i will be installing the handguards and the heated grips myself too! but i didnt like the contrast of the aluminium (silver looking) of the brackets agaist the handlebars so i ended up painting them, its all ready to go, cant wait!!!
Man, I have a 2020 X300 I recently put on the kawasaki clone crash bars for one hundred dollars, and I just put on shinko 804/805 big block tires, smoother than the stock tires, because kawasaki dose not balance the original tire's, go figure !
you have put something to extend the windshield? i put the same handguards (vps) but the right one rests on the windshield, it seems like the steering wheel could turn more to the left..you have also noticed something like this?
Great video! Thanks so much for posting it! I’ve heard a lot of chatter about how removing the admittedly huge bar weights to install handguards greatly increases vibration on the 300. Have you found this to be true?
@@markcollins5026 Did the Givi hand guards come with weights? I’m hoping the Barkbusters do the job, but re-inserting the OEM bar weights might be an option if vibration becomes an issue. Cheers
@@DodgerMohr no the Givi guards do not come with weights, you reinstall the original weights and then install the Givi guard's, that'll why I got the Givi guard's to keep the bar weights in !
@@DodgerMohr there is another extra bar weights you can get from barkbusters that sits in the outside of the bars, also you can use the inside part of the OEM bar weights and just leave them inside if the problem still persist. i will be installing them on next week so ill let yuou know what i eneded up doing, but i aready have the external weights from barkbusters because i like the look of them on. not cheap tho www.mxstore.com.au/p/Bike-Parts/Handlebar-End-Caps/Barkbusters-External-Bar-End-Weight-for-VPS/BB-066
Curious how much more vibration you feel through the hand grips after removing the OE bar weights? I am considering removing the bark busters and putting the OE bar weights back in as my vibration is excessive, especially on the clutch side. This said, thanks for the install videos. I did the crash bars, foot pegs and center stand also. I was ready for it all thanks to you. All good but the excessive vibration in the hand grips after bark busters. All the best.
Thanks 🙏 VB 🍻 I’ve been waiting for these Barkbusters since Late July 2020. Australian product but no supplies in Australia. These Barkbusters are specifically designed for the Versys X300. Tried other Barkbusters but didn’t fit properly.
Thanks for the video. Good job. Agreed removing the bar end weights is a bitch! I'm curious if the replacement of the stock bar end weights with the BB end weights affects the amount of vibration. When you've had a chance to ride, let us know, thanks.
Thanks 🙏 These Barkbusters are specifically been designed for the Kawasaki Versys X300, hoping the Company has taken in consideration vibration. Took it out for a quick ride around the block but yet to test it out at higher speeds.
I've installed mine a month ago and I noticed a bit more fuzziness especially on the right side mirror (???). Other than that not too bad. They also sell additional bar end weights if vibration is still too much after installation.
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I finally got mine installed after having them sit on the shelf for several months. A few tips. The old parts were difficult to pull out. I just put a vice grip on it, and got it out easy after twisting it with the Allen wrench a few turns. Nezt, I loosened the clutch and front brake mount assemblies so I could move them up and down as well as in or out. Then after loose assembly, I could move the pieces around easily for perfect fit. I did have to bend the left bar in slightly for best fit.
Thanks 🙏
Removing the stock handlebar weights was a bitch of a job, a real PITA. My BarkBusters are still on their way. Not sure what the Kawasaki engineers were thinking of when they designed those handlebar weights. Those things could pass for front suspension components. Thanks Kawasaki!
Great video! Thanks for sharing all of the relevant information (SKUs, tools, etc)
I installed the T-Rex Racing version of the aluminum bars and then the Barkbuster plastic that came as one system. The removal of the stock bar weights wasn't to bad but where things got sideways is the install instructions that came with the T-Rex aluminum backbone bars said to watch a TH-cam video which I did but it wasn't thorough enough. The parts with the bar kit weren't going to work and the go to video was not showing that the stock internal bar weight needed to go back into the bar then the provided screw was to long and bottomed out in the internal stock bar weight so I had to cut the bolts. And another half hour of trial and error I got them all assembled. I remember putting Barkbusters on my Yamaha YZ250 years ago and it was a mess also.
The Barkbusters hand guard which I installed have been originally designed for the Versys 300x. Installation was reasonable easy apart from removing the bar weights, studied the instructions before attempting installation, ensuring necessary tools required where on hand & so on. Happy with end result.
Thanks for the video. This is next on my list along with heated grips. I do lots of cool and wet weather riding here in Vancouver. This is gonna help me with both. Thanks again.
Thanks 🙏 It might pay to do both heated grip & hand guards at the same time.
@@DodgerMohr basically next sunday i will be installing the handguards and the heated grips myself too! but i didnt like the contrast of the aluminium (silver looking) of the brackets agaist the handlebars so i ended up painting them, its all ready to go, cant wait!!!
Thank you for this video. I did it sucessfully last weekend but spoiled my hands after removed the original bar weights!
Good job! Thanks for the Video! Happy new year!
Thanks 🙏
Great. Video dodger they look good on the bike
Cheers mate. Yeah they look good. Great protection from the wind & sturdy. Only the the crash bars to go plus new tyres for the trip.
Man, I have a 2020 X300 I recently put on the kawasaki clone crash bars for one hundred dollars, and I just put on shinko 804/805 big block tires, smoother than the stock tires, because kawasaki dose not balance the original tire's, go figure !
Definitely a big thumbs up mate!
Enjoy the bike life and a happy new year
Thanks 🙏 Happy New Year 🥳
you have put something to extend the windshield? i put the same handguards (vps) but the right one rests on the windshield, it seems like the steering wheel could turn more to the left..you have also noticed something like this?
No issues with hand guards, haven’t extended wind shield original works fine for me . Thanks 🙏
genio gracias por le video ! el bulón original es de 6mm o 8mm?
Handlebar Diameter: 7/8".
Hi mate! Could you please tell me where I can get exactly that model? ( link) Thanks. Great video
You can try their website or any shop that supplies barkbusters
Great video! Thanks so much for posting it! I’ve heard a lot of chatter about how removing the admittedly huge bar weights to install handguards greatly increases vibration on the 300. Have you found this to be true?
Thanks 🙏 I took the bike out for a test run around the block & didn’t notice any vibrations. Yet to test it at higher speeds.
I put on the Givi handguards did not have to leave the bar weights off, they went back in!
@@markcollins5026 Did the Givi hand guards come with weights? I’m hoping the Barkbusters do the job, but re-inserting the OEM bar weights might be an option if vibration becomes an issue. Cheers
@@DodgerMohr no the Givi guards do not come with weights, you reinstall the original weights and then install the Givi guard's, that'll why I got the Givi guard's to keep the bar weights in !
@@DodgerMohr there is another extra bar weights you can get from barkbusters that sits in the outside of the bars, also you can use the inside part of the OEM bar weights and just leave them inside if the problem still persist. i will be installing them on next week so ill let yuou know what i eneded up doing, but i aready have the external weights from barkbusters because i like the look of them on. not cheap tho
www.mxstore.com.au/p/Bike-Parts/Handlebar-End-Caps/Barkbusters-External-Bar-End-Weight-for-VPS/BB-066
Curious how much more vibration you feel through the hand grips after removing the OE bar weights?
I am considering removing the bark busters and putting the OE bar weights back in as my vibration is excessive, especially on the clutch side.
This said, thanks for the install videos. I did the crash bars, foot pegs and center stand also. I was ready for it all thanks to you.
All good but the excessive vibration in the hand grips after bark busters.
All the best.
Thanks. That’s weird, I have a little bit of vibration but not excessive.
a bit of loctite medium strength threadlocker will prevent those front screws ever loosening on dirt roads, just an idea for ya's,cheers
Thanks 🙏
Hello good video ... after the installation does any vibration cause?
Little bit but not enough to worry about vibration. Will always experience vibrations on a high reving engine.
Thanks Dodger. I have been looking forward to this video. Is that a Fosters you are drinking?
Thanks 🙏 VB 🍻 I’ve been waiting for these Barkbusters since Late July 2020. Australian product but no supplies in Australia. These Barkbusters are specifically designed for the Versys X300. Tried other Barkbusters but didn’t fit properly.
Anyone know if these will fit in the z750? When looking for the model specific they only have single point mount but I'd like 2 points of mount.
Not too sure if they would fit. They do have a big range & you might find one that might work for your bike. Visit ‘Barkbusters’ web page. Thanks
@@DodgerMohr i have been looking. I'll have to have a measure up and see what may fit well. Thankyou for your reply.
Thanks for the video. Good job. Agreed removing the bar end weights is a bitch! I'm curious if the replacement of the stock bar end weights with the BB end weights affects the amount of vibration. When you've had a chance to ride, let us know, thanks.
Thanks 🙏 These Barkbusters are specifically been designed for the Kawasaki Versys X300, hoping the Company has taken in consideration vibration. Took it out for a quick ride around the block but yet to test it out at higher speeds.
I've installed mine a month ago and I noticed a bit more fuzziness especially on the right side mirror (???). Other than that not too bad. They also sell additional bar end weights if vibration is still too much after installation.
@@ricardofabia Will keep that in mind. I like to ride the back roads on my trips, so high speeds is not reached often. Averaging 70 to 80km/hr
Holy crap...think ill just chance a broken hand..lol