SKF SHOWA 47 mm Fork Bushing Kit for SUZUKI RM, RMX 125, 250, 450, HONDA CR, CRF 250, 450 and KAWASAKI KXF 250 1997-2017

The SKF SHOWA 47 mm VKWA-SHO47-A fork bushing kit is designed for HONDA CR 250, CRF 250, CRF 450, SUZUKI RM 125, RM 250, RMX 450 and KAWASAKI KXF 250 from 1997 to 2017. 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-SHO47-A
• EAN code: 7316581872176
• Contents: 1 inner and 1 outer bushing (for one fork leg)
• Weight: 70 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 P40FORK455216 · ATHENA P40FORK455076
• Fork oil : LIQUI MOLY 10W 500 ml
• Fork dust seals : ATHENA P40FORK455096 · ATHENA P40FORK455120

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 250 2007
HONDA CR 250 2006
HONDA CR 250 2005
HONDA CR 250 2004
HONDA CR 250 2003
HONDA CR 250 2002
HONDA CR 250 2001
HONDA CR 250 2000
HONDA CR 250 1999
HONDA CR 250 1998
HONDA CR 250 1997
HONDA CRF 250 2009
HONDA CRF 250 2008
HONDA CRF 250 2007
HONDA CRF 250 2006
HONDA CRF 250 2005
HONDA CRF 250 2004
HONDA CRF 450 2008
HONDA CRF 450 2007
HONDA CRF 450 2006
HONDA CRF 450 2005
HONDA CRF 450 2004
HONDA CRF 450 2003
HONDA CRF 450 2002
KAWASAKI KXF 250 2012
KAWASAKI KXF 250 2011
KAWASAKI KXF 250 2010
KAWASAKI KXF 250 2009
KAWASAKI KXF 250 2008
KAWASAKI KXF 250 2007
KAWASAKI KXF 250 2006
SUZUKI RM 125 2010
SUZUKI RM 125 2009
SUZUKI RM 125 2008
SUZUKI RM 125 2007
SUZUKI RM 125 2006
SUZUKI RM 125 2005
SUZUKI RM 125 2004
SUZUKI RM 125 2003
SUZUKI RM 125 2002
SUZUKI RM 125 2001
SUZUKI RM 250 2012
SUZUKI RM 250 2011
SUZUKI RM 250 2010
SUZUKI RM 250 2009
SUZUKI RM 250 2008
SUZUKI RM 250 2007
SUZUKI RM 250 2006
SUZUKI RM 250 2005
SUZUKI RM 250 2004
SUZUKI RMX 450 2017
SUZUKI RMX 450 2016
SUZUKI RMX 450 2015
SUZUKI RMX 450 2014
SUZUKI RMX 450 2013
SUZUKI RMX 450 2012