{"product_id":"k-tech-fork-slide-bush-kit-ducati-panigale-1199","title":"K-Tech Fork Slide Bush Kit – Ducati Panigale 1199 S\/R (2012–2017) GBS-019","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeeping your Ducati Panigale 1199 S\/R's fork action smooth and precise starts with quality internals, and the K-Tech GBS-019 slide bush kit delivers exactly that at a sensible price. Machined to OEM dimensions, this two-piece set slots straight in during routine fork servicing to restore slick, friction-free travel and extend the working life of your suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect OEM replacement — engineered to original Ducati Panigale 1199 S\/R specifications for a straightforward, no-compromise swap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened steel core with copper coating provides the structural rigidity and corrosion resistance needed for long service intervals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePTFE contact surface dramatically reduces stiction, giving the fork a noticeably smoother and more responsive initial stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a complete pair so both legs are renewed in a single service, maintaining balanced damping across the front end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise 43\/47 mm bore and OD keep the inner and outer fork tubes perfectly aligned, preserving steering accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuild Quality and Everyday Usability\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe GBS-019 is the sort of part that repays its modest cost many times over. By combining a hardened steel body, a copper intermediate layer and a low-friction PTFE running face, K-Tech has produced a slide bush that wears more slowly than many stock items and requires less frequent replacement. On a road-going Panigale 1199 that sees regular use across varying conditions, that translates directly into fewer strip-downs, lower long-term maintenance spend and a fork that continues to feel fluid rather than notchy between services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance on Road and Track\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorn slide bushes are one of the most underdiagnosed causes of vague front-end feel. Even minor play in the bush allows the inner tube to deflect laterally under braking and cornering loads, introducing a subtle imprecision that can erode rider confidence. Fitting fresh GBS-019 bushes restores the tight tolerances the Öhlins-derived fork was designed around, so trail-braking into corners and mid-corner feedback both sharpen up noticeably. Whether the 1199 S or R is used on track days or daily commutes, the improvement is felt immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit is compatible exclusively with the S and R variants of the Ducati Panigale 1199 produced between 2012 and 2017. It is not suitable for the base Panigale 1199 or any other model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDucati Panigale 1199 S — 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDucati Panigale 1199 R — 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFork bush replacement requires the fork legs to be removed, disassembled and reassembled with the correct tooling. K-Tech recommends installation by an authorised K-Tech Service Centre to ensure full performance and safety. Specialist tools and techniques are required for correct fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGBS-019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInner Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43.00 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47.00 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.00 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.00 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardened steel with copper coating and PTFE contact surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 slide bushes per kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDucati Panigale 1199 S\/R (2012–2017)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"K-Tech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53168821436682,"sku":"GBS-019","price":16.03,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/GBSKIT_5b905064-7c66-4216-aa7a-a712e330de8d.png?v=1780816559","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/en-va\/products\/k-tech-fork-slide-bush-kit-ducati-panigale-1199","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}