SHOWA 43 mm Outer Fork Bushing (OEM) for HONDA and SUZUKI 1984-2013

The SHOWA SHO-51043 outer fork bushing is designed for HONDA CR 125, CR 250, CR 500, XR 400, XR 600, XRV 750 and SUZUKI DL 650, DL 1000, DR 250, DR 350 from 1984 to 2013. 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: SHOWA
• Manufacturer part number: SHO-51043
• 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 SHOWA?

Showa was founded in 1938 in Gyoda, Japan, as Showa Aircraft Precision Works. After the war, the company put its aeronautical know-how to work on motorcycle suspension, notably for Honda, and the brand now belongs to the Astemo group, formed by a merger completed in January 2021.

Spare parts and items to plan

• Fork oil seals : ATHENA · SKF
• Fork oil : LIQUI MOLY 10W 500 ml
• Fork dust seals : ATHENA P40FORK455096 · ATHENA P40FORK455098

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:
HONDA CR 125 1989
HONDA CR 125 1988
HONDA CR 125 1987
HONDA CR 250 1988
HONDA CR 250 1987
HONDA CR 250 1986
HONDA CR 250 1985
HONDA CR 250 1984
HONDA CR 500 1987
HONDA CR 500 1986
HONDA XR 400 2006
HONDA XR 400 2005
HONDA XR 400 2004
HONDA XR 400 2003
HONDA XR 400 2002
HONDA XR 400 2001
HONDA XR 400 2000
HONDA XR 400 1999
HONDA XR 400 1998
HONDA XR 400 1997
HONDA XR 400 1996
HONDA XR 600 2000
HONDA XRV 750 2003
HONDA XRV 750 2002
HONDA XRV 750 2001
HONDA XRV 750 2000
HONDA XRV 750 1999
HONDA XRV 750 1998
HONDA XRV 750 1997
HONDA XRV 750 1996
HONDA XRV 750 1995
HONDA XRV 750 1994
HONDA XRV 750 1993
HONDA XRV 750 1992
HONDA XRV 750 1991
HONDA XRV 750 1990
SUZUKI DL 650 2011
SUZUKI DL 650 2010
SUZUKI DL 650 2009
SUZUKI DL 650 2008
SUZUKI DL 650 2007
SUZUKI DL 650 2006
SUZUKI DL 650 2005
SUZUKI DL 650 2004
SUZUKI DL 1000 2013
SUZUKI DL 1000 2012
SUZUKI DL 1000 2011
SUZUKI DL 1000 2010
SUZUKI DL 1000 2009
SUZUKI DL 1000 2008
SUZUKI DL 1000 2007
SUZUKI DL 1000 2006
SUZUKI DL 1000 2005
SUZUKI DL 1000 2004
SUZUKI DL 1000 2003
SUZUKI DL 1000 2002
SUZUKI DR 250 1996
SUZUKI DR 250 1995
SUZUKI DR 250 1994
SUZUKI DR 250 1993
SUZUKI DR 250 1992
SUZUKI DR 250 1991
SUZUKI DR 250 1990
SUZUKI DR 350 1997
SUZUKI DR 350 1996
SUZUKI DR 350 1995
SUZUKI DR 350 1994
SUZUKI DR 350 1993
SUZUKI DR 350 1992
SUZUKI DR 350 1991
SUZUKI DR 350 1990