{"product_id":"k-tech-fork-slide-bush-kit-yamaha-yzf-r1-m-rn32-rn49-rn65-gbs-018","title":"K-Tech Fork Slide Bush Kit for Yamaha YZF-R1 M RN32, RN49, RN65 (2015–2026) GBS-018","description":"\u003cp\u003eEngineered exclusively for the track-focused Yamaha YZF-R1 M — covering the RN32, RN49 and RN65 generations from 2015 to 2026 — the K-Tech GBS-018 fork slide bush kit is a precision-crafted upgrade that restores and elevates front-end feel. Manufactured to OEM dimensions from hardened steel with a copper coating and PTFE-treated contact surfaces, these bushes represent K-Tech's characteristic blend of exacting tolerances and long-service durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened steel construction with copper coating resists wear and corrosion under sustained track and road use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePTFE-coated contact faces reduce friction to a minimum, sharpening fork response and improving small-bump sensitivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured to exact OEM specifications — 43.00 mm inner diameter, 46.00 mm outer diameter — for a straightforward like-for-like fitment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a matched pair so both fork legs are serviced simultaneously, maintaining balanced damping characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for the factory slide bushes; no modification required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign, Finish and Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eK-Tech Suspension has built its reputation on components that meet the demands of professional racing whilst remaining accessible to serious road riders. The GBS-018 reflects that heritage precisely: the copper-wash finish is not merely aesthetic — it acts as a sacrificial anti-corrosion layer that protects the hardened steel substrate through thousands of kilometres of fork cycles. The PTFE treatment on the working surfaces is applied with the same process K-Tech uses across its full range of fork internals, ensuring consistent low-stiction performance from the first compression stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 1.50 mm wall thickness the bushes are dimensioned to maintain the critical clearance tolerances the YZF-R1 M's Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension demands. Replacing worn slide bushes with correctly specified K-Tech items removes the lateral play that causes vague steering feel and accelerated seal wear — a detail that matters whether the bike is being lapped at a circuit or ridden hard on open roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit is designed exclusively for the M-variant of the Yamaha YZF-R1. It is not suitable for the standard YZF-R1.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamaha YZF-R1 M RN32 (2015–2016)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamaha YZF-R1 M RN49 (2017–2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamaha YZF-R1 M RN65 (2021–2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorrect installation requires specialist fork-disassembly tools and a working knowledge of inverted fork service procedures. K-Tech recommends that fitment is carried out by an authorised K-Tech Service Centre to ensure the bushes are seated correctly and fork alignment is maintained.\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSurface treatment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePTFE-coated contact faces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity supplied\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 (pair)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"K-Tech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53168851124490,"sku":"GBS-018","price":19.07,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/GBSKIT_3c133a95-a590-4607-abd2-cef8a6994ac0.png?v=1780817599","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/products\/k-tech-fork-slide-bush-kit-yamaha-yzf-r1-m-rn32-rn49-rn65-gbs-018","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}