{"product_id":"k-tech-fork-slider-bushing-kit-suzuki-gsx-r-1000","title":"K-Tech Fork Slider Bushing Kit for Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (2009–2023) – GBS-019","description":"\u003cp\u003eEngineered for riders who demand precision from their front suspension, the K-Tech GBS-019 fork slider bushing kit is a direct OEM replacement for the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 across all model years from 2009 to 2023. Built from hardened steel with a copper coating and PTFE-treated contact surfaces, this kit sets a materially higher standard than standard bushings — delivering measurably reduced friction, sharper fork response, and greater chassis composure at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened steel construction with copper coating for superior wear resistance and long-term durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePTFE-coated contact surfaces minimise sliding friction, improving fork sensitivity and initial stroke response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-machined to OEM tolerances — a truly direct-fit replacement requiring no modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a complete pair for full front-fork renewal in a single service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number GBS-019 — traceable K-Tech quality throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuild Quality and Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere standard replacement bushings rely on a single-material construction, K-Tech's GBS-019 employs a three-layer approach: a hardened steel core for dimensional stability under load, a copper intermediate layer that distributes stress and resists corrosion, and a PTFE-impregnated running surface that keeps stiction to an absolute minimum. The result is a bushing that moves freely from the first millimetre of travel, communicating road texture and braking forces with far greater clarity than worn or economy-grade alternatives. For a motorcycle as capable as the GSX-R 1000, that level of front-end feedback is not a luxury — it is a safety margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance on Road and Track\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStiff, binding fork bushings are one of the most overlooked causes of vague steering feel and mid-corner instability. Renewing worn bushings with K-Tech's PTFE-lined units restores the fork's designed operating characteristics, tightening up steering response and stabilising the chassis under hard braking and high-speed direction changes. Whether the GSX-R is used for spirited road riding or track days, the GBS-019 kit returns the front suspension to a condition where suspension setup adjustments — spring preload, rebound, compression — actually behave as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe GBS-019 kit is designed exclusively for the following motorcycle:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSuzuki GSX-R 1000 — model years 2009 to 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation requires specialist tools and fork-service knowledge. K-Tech recommends that fitting is carried out by an authorised K-Tech Service Centre to ensure correct assembly, safety, and optimal suspension performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\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-coated contact surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 bushings (complete pair)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuzuki GSX-R 1000 (2009–2023)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"K-Tech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53168843424010,"sku":"GBS-019","price":19.07,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/GBSKIT_b45a0870-5c5b-4181-8728-bc8637b111ad.png?v=1780817250","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/products\/k-tech-fork-slider-bushing-kit-suzuki-gsx-r-1000","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}