HANDLE BAR HAND GUARDS

[Mag162]

Im looking for the model number of the Barkbusters that work with our beloved CT 125.
Any manufacturer is fine actually. I want to add Hippo Hands to my bike since I commute on her and need the hand guards to support the hippo hands

 

[dmonkey]

If you want to use Barkbusters brand with the 2 point mount (better protection) this is the one to buy: https://barkbusters.net/products/bike-specific-hardware-kits/6806-bhg-087/
While you are placing an order you should also consider if you want the actual plastic guards, and if you want the Barkbuster bar end weights since you'll need to remove the OEM ones. I am running the VPS plastic guards, the VPS Skidplate Set, and the Barkbuster bar end weights.
To remove the OEM bar end weights there are a few different ways to do it, one option I documented here: https://hondatrail125.com/index.php?threads/removing-bar-ends.540/#post-5320
Here's photos of my Hippo Hands setup: https://hondatrail125.com/index.php?threads/oxford-heaterz-premium-retro-heated-grips.571/#post-5697
The Hippo Hands Rogue model from ~2019 are what I use and they fit well. They have since updated the Rogue Model and they no longer fit well at the controls next to the grips, so if you are ordering Hippo Hands consider and review what the return policy is in case they don't fit. There are other bar mitt options out there as well, @SneakyDingo just installed some that look similar to the style that many of the CT125, C125, and CT110 riders are using in Japan.

 

[Mag162]

Parts ordered this morning and shipped this afternoon

 

[SneakyDingo]

I held off commenting to get a better feel for it and my overall statement is: the basic ones I bought work, but the left one is floppy because there's nothing inside providing rigidity and that causes some problems when wearing gloves. It ends up the right one has enough rigidity with the brake fluid reservoir holding it in just the right place, so the current proposed idea is to 3D print a mount and add something on the inside on the left side only. Ironically, my first thought was to add some mini bark busters on the INSIDE to give it structural rigidity, like a dirigible. Since it just needs to stop it flopping around and hold it off the grips, it probably won't be anything too crazy.

I think you could achieve something pretty close with some mounts, strip metal, and an OJ bottle, but I have a 3D printer and I just don't want to do that kind of mental gymnastics when I have CAD skills.