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Finally got the Barkbuster hand guards back on my #Triumph. It took me so long to get to it because it involves drilling and slotting the plugs the hand guards mount to. (The stock bars have threaded inserts welded into their ends that the hand guards previously mounted to, but these aftermarket bars don't have those.) #motorcycle

Glad I'm finally comfortable with using the cutting wheel of my #Dremel at full speed. It didn't take very long at all to do the slotting through the aluminum plugs!

(Extra mirrors to be removed when I get time.)

in reply to Neil E. Hodges

Just a question: where will you be riding your Triumph in a wooded or brushy area? This isn't an off-road bike..
in reply to Sal

I've taken it on fire/gravel roads, but nothing crazy.

The Barkbusters are for wind and weather protection. The last time I rode without them, my gloves soaked through and stained my hands purple. :(