Fork Bushing Kits
Precision Suspension: Fork Bushing Kits at RPM Moto
Keep your ride smooth, responsive, and safe with RPM Moto’s range of Fork Bushing Kits. Ideal for trail, adventure, and street bikes, our kits help maintain perfect fork functionality—whether you're tackling Brisbane’s urban roads or Queensland’s rugged terrain.
What Are Fork Bushings?
Fork bushings are precision-fit liners inside fork tubes that guide the stanchions as they travel. They seal oil flow while ensuring alignment, reducing wear between moving parts. Over time, bushings wear, causing binding, oil leakage, and degraded suspension performance.
Benefits of Upgrading to Quality Bushing Kits
- Low-Friction, Self-Lubricating Performance
PTFE or Teflon-coated kits minimize friction under heavy side loads, maintaining smooth fork action - High Load Capacity & Thermal Stability
Steel-backed bushings with bronze interfaces handle impacts and heat without warping, keeping tolerances tight across all conditions - Maintenance Reduction
Advanced composite bushings reduce service frequency, delivering reliable performance season after season - Precise Fit, Smooth Guiding Control
Tight dimensional clearances prevent fork wobble or chatter, while avoiding binding—ideal for sharp handling
What's Included in a Typical Kit
- Inner & Outer Bushings (split-ring steel with PTFE lining)
- Fork Seal Clips & O‑rings for leak prevention
- Copper/Shim Washers to adjust clearance
- Resizing snaps rings for precise fitment
When Should You Refresh Your Kit?
Replace bushings if you notice any of the following:
- Sticky or rattling fork movement
- Oil leaks around the fork legs
- Reduced suspension smoothness
- Rough or imprecise suspension action
OEM recommendations suggest inspecting bushings at every seal change—roughly every 10,000 km for performance bikes
Rebuild Tips for Best Results
- Clean & Inspect: Wipe stanchions and lowers thoroughly to avoid debris-caused wear
- Proper Lubrication: Lightly oil bushings during installation, then add standard fork oil and grease as needed
- Resize After Installation: Optional burnishing enhances bushing fit and smoothness—ideal for refurbishing used lowers
- Check Tolerances: Aim for minimal clearance—typically 0.0015–0.0090 inches—ensuring optimal lubrication without binding