ATHENA KYB 36 mm Outer Fork Bushing for KAWASAKI KX 80, KX 85, KX 100, KX 112 and YAMAHA YZ 65, YZ 80, YZ 85 1993-2026

The ATHENA KYB 36 mm S41TI36K outer fork bushing is designed for KAWASAKI KX 80, KX 85, KX 100, KX 112 and YAMAHA YZ 65, YZ 80, YZ 85 from 1993 to 2026. The outer fork bushing (guide bushing) is fitted at the top of the fork leg, under the oil seal: together with the inner fork bushing (slide bushing), it guides the sliding of the fork. Its PTFE (Teflon) coating reduces friction; once worn, the bronze shows through, the fork binds and the oil seals wear out faster.

Specifications

• Brand: ATHENA
• Manufacturer part number: S41TI36K
• EAN code: 8050506053996
• Guide bushing fitted in the outer tube (PTFE-coated inside)

When to replace it?

• Grey coating worn through: the copper or bronze shows on the bushing.
• Play in the fork when you rock the bike back and forth with the front brake on.
• Fork that binds at the start of its stroke, oil seals that leak again and again.

Check the bushings every time you replace the oil seals or change the fork oil. Replace them as soon as the bronze shows over more than a quarter of their surface.

Fitting tips

1. Disassemble the fork leg following the manual and separate the outer tube from the inner tube.
2. Remove the old bushing without scratching its seat, and clean the seat.
3. Fit the new bushing with a suitable tool (or using the old bushing as a driver), then install new oil seals.
4. Reset the fork oil level as per the manual.

Why ATHENA?

Athena, an Italian company founded in 1973 near Vicenza, designs gaskets, pistons and cylinder kits for motorcycles. An OEM supplier to KTM, Ducati, Fantic, Piaggio and Triumph and a partner of the MXGP world championship, it develops its parts on the test bench and on the track with racing teams.

Spare parts and items to plan

• Fork oil seals : ATHENA P40FORK455035 · ATHENA P40FORK455024
• Fork oil : LIQUI MOLY 10W 500 ml
• Fork dust seals : ATHENA

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to change both bushings?
Check the outer and inner bushings on both legs: they wear together. Replace all those that show bronze.

Compatibility

Check the exact model and year of your bike in the list below before ordering.

Fits:
KAWASAKI KX 80 2011
KAWASAKI KX 80 2010
KAWASAKI KX 80 2009
KAWASAKI KX 80 2001
KAWASAKI KX 80 2000
KAWASAKI KX 80 1999
KAWASAKI KX 80 1998
KAWASAKI KX 85 2025
KAWASAKI KX 85 2024
KAWASAKI KX 85 2023
KAWASAKI KX 85 2022
KAWASAKI KX 85 2021
KAWASAKI KX 85 2020
KAWASAKI KX 85 2019
KAWASAKI KX 85 2018
KAWASAKI KX 85 2017
KAWASAKI KX 85 2016
KAWASAKI KX 85 2015
KAWASAKI KX 85 2014
KAWASAKI KX 85 2013
KAWASAKI KX 85 2012
KAWASAKI KX 85 2011
KAWASAKI KX 85 2010
KAWASAKI KX 85 2009
KAWASAKI KX 85 2008
KAWASAKI KX 85 2007
KAWASAKI KX 85 2006
KAWASAKI KX 85 2005
KAWASAKI KX 85 2004
KAWASAKI KX 85 2003
KAWASAKI KX 85 2002
KAWASAKI KX 100 2021
KAWASAKI KX 100 2020
KAWASAKI KX 100 2019
KAWASAKI KX 100 2018
KAWASAKI KX 100 2017
KAWASAKI KX 100 2016
KAWASAKI KX 100 2015
KAWASAKI KX 100 2014
KAWASAKI KX 100 2013
KAWASAKI KX 100 2012
KAWASAKI KX 100 2011
KAWASAKI KX 100 2010
KAWASAKI KX 100 2009
KAWASAKI KX 100 2008
KAWASAKI KX 100 2007
KAWASAKI KX 100 2006
KAWASAKI KX 112 2025
KAWASAKI KX 112 2024
KAWASAKI KX 112 2023
KAWASAKI KX 112 2022
YAMAHA YZ 65 2026
YAMAHA YZ 65 2025
YAMAHA YZ 65 2024
YAMAHA YZ 65 2023
YAMAHA YZ 65 2022
YAMAHA YZ 65 2021
YAMAHA YZ 65 2020
YAMAHA YZ 65 2019
YAMAHA YZ 65 2018
YAMAHA YZ 80 2001
YAMAHA YZ 80 2000
YAMAHA YZ 80 1999
YAMAHA YZ 80 1998
YAMAHA YZ 80 1997
YAMAHA YZ 80 1996
YAMAHA YZ 80 1995
YAMAHA YZ 80 1994
YAMAHA YZ 80 1993
YAMAHA YZ 85 2026
YAMAHA YZ 85 2025
YAMAHA YZ 85 2024
YAMAHA YZ 85 2023
YAMAHA YZ 85 2022
YAMAHA YZ 85 2021
YAMAHA YZ 85 2020
YAMAHA YZ 85 2019
YAMAHA YZ 85 2018
YAMAHA YZ 85 2017
YAMAHA YZ 85 2016
YAMAHA YZ 85 2015
YAMAHA YZ 85 2014
YAMAHA YZ 85 2013
YAMAHA YZ 85 2012
YAMAHA YZ 85 2011
YAMAHA YZ 85 2010
YAMAHA YZ 85 2009
YAMAHA YZ 85 2008
YAMAHA YZ 85 2007
YAMAHA YZ 85 2006