Are barkbusters allowed on MX track at C Dirt

[ELC hunter]

Just a query are barkbusters allowed on the MX track at CD. been a while since  I,v used them on a track .ELC hunter

[skypig]

Interesting question.
Certainly NOT allowed while racing MX. (Plastic roost guards are common)
CD is not racing, and I'd be surprised if they were an issue.

Just my thoughts - no guarantee.

[mick25]

I don't like bark busters full stop , say you go over the handle bars and your wrists / arms drop down between the bark busters and handle bars instinct broken wrists or arm 

[Rossvickicampbell]

where does it say they are not allowed for MX SP?

[micko]

pretty sure the rules say no closed end handguards for mx/sx

[skypig]

12.25.5.6 Solo handlebar hand lever protectors: a) Must be single mounted for Motocross and Supercross, b) May be double mounted on machines in club and Inter-club natural terrain Motocross events.

There's the answer: should be no problem at CD.

See you there.

[HVA61]

Ask the event organisers.

[Nathan S]

I don't like bark busters full stop , say you go over the handle bars and your wrists / arms drop down between the bark busters and handle bars instinct broken wrists or arm 

Lots of "could happen" and "it happened to my ex-brother-in-law's son's mate's uncle" stories about this, but it doesn't seem to happen in the real world.
I do know a bloke who shattered his pinky finger after clocking a tree with it.

[ELC hunter]

All good thanks for replies. ELC hunter

[Rossvickicampbell]

so full on barkbusters - mounted at end of handlebar and back at the base are not allowed - but single ones mounted at base would be - correct?

I am interested in this one as was looking at some myself - glad it came up actually.

[Nathan S]

Ross, that is correct.

[80-85 husky]

when they first came out they were locally known as "Clark busters" as one of the Clark boys had flipped a bike and forgot to let go and broke both wrists. to date, that's the only time ive heard of anyone being hurt by them. as above, no end of mashed pinkys and busted hands from smaking trees rocks etc. I find them sensational. like body armour, riding without is not pleasant...

[KTM47]

OK  I took the time to ask the SCMCC club secretary and he confirmed that they would permit barkbuster style handlebar level protectors on the MX track for CD.  Please also note they probably don't permit them at their normal club days because to track is no longer totally Natural Terrian.

[tymes]

Lots of "could happen" and "it happened to my ex-brother-in-law's son's mate's uncle" stories about this, but it doesn't seem to happen in the real world.
I do know a bloke who shattered his pinky finger after clocking a tree with it.

You couldnt have said that better Nathan.

[HeavenVMX]

I don't like bark busters full stop , say you go over the handle bars and your wrists / arms drop down between the bark busters and handle bars instinct broken wrists or arm 

Lots of "could happen" and "it happened to my ex-brother-in-law's son's mate's uncle" stories about this, but it doesn't seem to happen in the real world.
I do know a bloke who shattered his pinky finger after clocking a tree with it.

Past No1 plate holder in Heaven VMX broke both wrists at Finke when he went over the bars and the bark busters broke both wrists as described by Mick. The breaks were very nasty as well