SKF FORK GUIDE & SLIDE BUSHING SET 48mm - SHOWA VKWA-SHO48-A
SKF fork bushing kit for 48 mm Showa front forks. Kit includes one guide bushing and one slide bushing to service a single fork leg. Features a self-lubricating, low-friction sliding surface for reduced stiction and low-wear performance. Steel-bodied bushes provide strength under side loads and stable operation across a wide temperature range. Sliding layer is a PTFE-based composite with a thin bronze intermediate layer and a steel backing with copper plating for corrosion protection. Kit contents: 1 guide (inner) bushing, 1 slide (outer) bushing. Fork inner tube diameter: 48.0 mm. Guide bushing dimensions: 48 x 52 x 15 mm. Slide bushing dimensions: 47 x 49 x 20 mm. Cross-reference numbers: VKWA-SHO48-A, 04500711, 7316581872299. Weight: 66g. Manufacturer: SKF.
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- VKWA-SHO48-A
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- SKF
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FULL DESCRIPTION
SKF Fork Guide & Slide Bushing Set for 48mm Showa Forks
Enhance your motorcycle's suspension performance with the SKF Fork Guide & Slide Bushing Set, specifically designed for 48mm Showa front forks. This kit provides a low-friction, self-lubricating solution for superior fork guidance, reducing stiction and improving responsiveness. Built with durability and corrosion resistance in mind, these bushings are engineered for low-wear performance even under demanding loads.
Key Features:
- Designed for 48mm Showa front forks.
- Each kit services one fork leg; two kits are needed to service both front forks.
- Features a self-lubricating, low-friction sliding surface to minimize stiction.
- Offers excellent low-wear characteristics under load.
- Steel-bodied construction ensures strength and stability against side loads.
- Maintains stable operation across a broad range of temperatures.
Specifications:
- Kit Contents: One (1) guide bushing (inner) and one (1) slide bushing (outer).
- Fork Inner Tube Diameter: 48.0 mm.
- Guide Bushing Dimensions: 48 x 52 x 15 mm.
- Slide Bushing Dimensions: 47 x 49 x 20 mm.
- Sliding Layer Material: PTFE-based composite.
- Intermediate Layer Material: Thin bronze.
- Backing Material: Steel with copper plating for corrosion protection.
Part Number: VKWA-SHO48-A