{"product_id":"k-tech-fork-slide-bush-kit-ducati-panigale-1299","title":"K-Tech Fork Slide Bush Kit – Ducati Panigale 1299 S\/R (2015–2018) GBS-018","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen lap times matter and suspension precision is non-negotiable, the K-Tech GBS-018 fork slide bush kit delivers the consistent, low-friction fork action that the Ducati Panigale 1299 S and R demand on track. Manufactured to exact OEM dimensions in hardened steel with a copper coating and PTFE-lined contact surfaces, this kit restores factory fork feel — or improves on worn originals — with components engineered to the same standards as K-Tech's race-proven suspension programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePTFE-coated contact faces reduce sliding friction for smoother, more responsive fork movement under hard braking and high-speed compression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened steel construction with copper coating provides long service life and effective corrosion resistance — essential for bikes that see both track and wet-weather road use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured to precise OEM specifications (inner diameter 43.00 mm, outer diameter 46.00 mm) for a direct, fuss-free installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a complete pair, covering both fork legs in a single purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive to the S and R variants of the Ducati Panigale 1299 — engineered for the correct fork internals fitted to those models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance on Track\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Panigale 1299 S and R are equipped with sophisticated fully adjustable forks that reward precise setup work. Worn or high-friction slide bushes introduce vague feedback, inconsistent damping and unpredictable handling — precisely the conditions that cost time at the apex. The GBS-018 kit eliminates that variable. The PTFE surface treatment keeps stiction to a minimum across the full range of fork travel, allowing the damping cartridge to work as intended whether you are trail-braking into a fast chicane or absorbing kerbs mid-corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuild Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eK-Tech machines each bush in hardened steel and applies a copper undercoat before the PTFE finish. The copper layer acts as a bonding interface that improves coating adhesion and adds a secondary barrier against moisture ingress — useful when the bike is stored between track days. Dimensional tolerances follow OEM drawings exactly, so the bushes locate correctly without shimming or modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation requires specialist fork tooling and technical knowledge. K-Tech strongly recommends fitting by an authorised K-Tech Service Centre to ensure correct assembly and protect the fork components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit fits the following models only:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDucati Panigale 1299 S — model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDucati Panigale 1299 R — model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot compatible with the standard (non-S\/non-R) Ducati Panigale 1299.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGBS-018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInner Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43.00 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46.00 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.00 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWall Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardened steel with copper coating and PTFE-lined contact surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupplied Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 slide bushes (one pair)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"K-Tech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53168822616330,"sku":"GBS-018","price":43000.0,"currency_code":"CDF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/GBSKIT_53eb336b-92a7-4359-938a-ad3a89ae6684.png?v=1780816612","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/en-cd\/products\/k-tech-fork-slide-bush-kit-ducati-panigale-1299","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}