SKF SHOWA 37 mm Fork Bushing Kit for HONDA CR 80, CR 85, CRF 150 and SUZUKI RM 85 1996-2026

The SKF SHOWA 37 mm VKWA-SHO37-A fork bushing kit is designed for HONDA CR 80, CR 85, CRF 150 and SUZUKI RM 85 from 1996 to 2026. 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-SHO37-A
• EAN code: 7316581872107
• Contents: 1 inner and 1 outer bushing (for one fork leg)
• Weight: 50 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 P40FORK455042 · ATHENA P40FORK455143
• Fork oil : LIQUI MOLY 10W 500 ml
• Fork dust seals : see the selection

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 80 2002
HONDA CR 80 2001
HONDA CR 80 2000
HONDA CR 80 1999
HONDA CR 80 1998
HONDA CR 80 1997
HONDA CR 80 1996
HONDA CR 85 2007
HONDA CR 85 2006
HONDA CR 85 2005
HONDA CR 85 2004
HONDA CR 85 2003
HONDA CR 85 2002
HONDA CR 85 2001
HONDA CR 85 2000
HONDA CR 85 1999
HONDA CR 85 1998
HONDA CR 85 1997
HONDA CR 85 1996
HONDA CRF 150 2026
HONDA CRF 150 2025
HONDA CRF 150 2024
HONDA CRF 150 2023
HONDA CRF 150 2022
HONDA CRF 150 2021
HONDA CRF 150 2020
HONDA CRF 150 2019
HONDA CRF 150 2018
HONDA CRF 150 2017
HONDA CRF 150 2016
HONDA CRF 150 2015
HONDA CRF 150 2014
HONDA CRF 150 2013
HONDA CRF 150 2012
HONDA CRF 150 2011
HONDA CRF 150 2010
HONDA CRF 150 2009
HONDA CRF 150 2008
HONDA CRF 150 2007
SUZUKI RM 85 2025
SUZUKI RM 85 2024
SUZUKI RM 85 2023
SUZUKI RM 85 2022
SUZUKI RM 85 2021
SUZUKI RM 85 2020
SUZUKI RM 85 2019
SUZUKI RM 85 2018
SUZUKI RM 85 2017
SUZUKI RM 85 2016
SUZUKI RM 85 2015
SUZUKI RM 85 2014
SUZUKI RM 85 2013
SUZUKI RM 85 2012
SUZUKI RM 85 2011
SUZUKI RM 85 2010
SUZUKI RM 85 2009
SUZUKI RM 85 2008
SUZUKI RM 85 2007
SUZUKI RM 85 2006
SUZUKI RM 85 2005
SUZUKI RM 85 2004
SUZUKI RM 85 2003
SUZUKI RM 85 2002