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Old 12 Jun 2010
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I have a brand new set of Bark Buster hand guards for the F800GS, but will not use them because of the potential for vibration when replacing the stock bar end weight. Decided to go with the Touratech hand guards. Anyone looking for a set of Bark Busters?
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Hmmm. I have Barkbusters on my F800 and don't suffer vibration. The bar end weights look standard but I couldn't say for sure as they were fitted before I bought the bike.
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I've never had a problem swapping bar weights for handguards.

They weight about the same anyway.

I have bark busters and they're brilliant.
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Barkbusters Rule
I swapped the standard handguards on my DL650 for Barkbusters & it is one of the best mods I have made so far, much stronger & far less shoulder buffeting at speed. just my opinion.
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