{"product_id":"k-tech-fork-slide-bush-kit-ducati-panigale-1299-gbs-038","title":"K-Tech Fork Slide Bush Kit for Ducati Panigale 1299 (2015-2018) GBS-038","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmooth, precise fork action is the foundation of confident braking and all-day riding comfort, and the K-Tech GBS-038 slide bush kit is engineered to deliver exactly that for the Ducati Panigale 1299 (2015–2018). A direct OEM replacement manufactured to K-Tech's exacting standards, this kit restores and improves upon the factory fork feel from the very first ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened steel construction with a copper finish provides outstanding resistance to wear and corrosion, extending service life well beyond standard bushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePTFE-coated contact surfaces dramatically reduce friction on moving fork components, resulting in a noticeably smoother, more responsive fork stroke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect OEM replacement — engineered to match the Ducati Panigale 1299 factory specification for a precise, rattle-free fit without modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete kit includes two slide bushes, covering the full fork replacement in one purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise dimensional tolerances (50.00 mm inner diameter, 55.00 mm outer diameter, 15.00 mm height, 2.50 mm wall thickness) ensure consistent performance and correct seating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eK-Tech has built its reputation on suspension components that genuine racing engineers and serious road riders trust. The GBS-038 bushes are manufactured from hardened steel — far more durable than the softer alloys used in budget alternatives — then finished with a copper layer that aids initial bedding and long-term corrosion protection. The PTFE coating on the sliding contact faces reduces static and dynamic friction simultaneously, which translates into a fork that responds earlier and more progressively, whether you are scrubbing off speed before a tight corner on the road or managing trail-braking on a circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is improved feedback through the bars, reduced stiction on low-speed compressions, and a more consistent damping curve throughout the fork's travel. Over a long day in the saddle, that reduction in harshness adds up to noticeably less fatigue — the Panigale's already capable chassis is freed to work as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese bushes are designed exclusively for the Ducati Panigale 1299 (2015–2018). Correct installation requires specialist fork tools and techniques. K-Tech recommends fitting be carried out by an authorised K-Tech Service Centre to ensure proper assembly and maximum safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDucati Panigale 1299 — 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGBS-038\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInner Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.00 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55.00 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\u003e2.50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardened steel with copper finish and PTFE-coated contact surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 slide bushes per kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDucati Panigale 1299 (2015–2018)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"K-Tech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53168822518026,"sku":"GBS-038","price":20.47,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/GBSKIT_7a871319-d785-4b78-a0f4-8d146122a309.png?v=1780816607","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/products\/k-tech-fork-slide-bush-kit-ducati-panigale-1299-gbs-038","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}