SKF SHOWA 45 mm Fork Bushing Kit for SUZUKI RM 125, RM 250, RMX 250 and HONDA CR 125, CR 250, CR 500 1989-1998

On HONDA CR 125, CR 250, CR 500 and SUZUKI RM 125, RM 250, RMX 250 from 1989 to 1998, the SKF SHOWA 45 mm VKWA-SHO45-A fork bushing kit fits in place of the original part. This kit contains the fork's guide bushings: the outer bushing, at the top of the fork leg, and the inner bushing, at the bottom of the tube. Their PTFE (Teflon) coating reduces friction; once worn, the bronze shows through, the fork binds and the oil seals wear out faster.

Specifications

• Brand: SKF
• Manufacturer part number: VKWA-SHO45-A
• EAN code: 7316581872169
• Contents: 1 inner and 1 outer bushing (for one fork leg)
• Weight: 90 g

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 bushings without scratching their seats, and clean them.
3. Fit the new bushings with a suitable tool, then install new oil seals.
4. Reset the fork oil level as per the manual.

Why SKF?

SKF is renowned for its fork seals, among the most durable in motocross according to the American magazine Motocross Action, which notes that the WP forks on KTMs are fitted with them as original equipment. In its Dual Compound range, the brand combines two rubber compounds moulded together: a tough green dust wiper and a softer red sealing lip, both reinforced by a metal insert.

Spare parts and items to plan

• Fork oil seals : ATHENA P40FORK455076 · ATHENA P40FORK455086
• 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 1991
HONDA CR 125 1990
HONDA CR 250 1991
HONDA CR 250 1990
HONDA CR 250 1989
HONDA CR 500 1991
HONDA CR 500 1990
HONDA CR 500 1989
SUZUKI RM 125 1995
SUZUKI RM 125 1994
SUZUKI RM 125 1993
SUZUKI RM 125 1992
SUZUKI RM 250 1995
SUZUKI RM 250 1994
SUZUKI RM 250 1993
SUZUKI RM 250 1992
SUZUKI RM 250 1991
SUZUKI RMX 250 1998
SUZUKI RMX 250 1997
SUZUKI RMX 250 1996