Inner Fork Bushing External PTFE – Showa 47 mm Athena

The Athena S41TE47S Inner Fork Bushing External PTFE is a replacement sliding bushing designed for compatible Showa 47 mm motorcycle front forks.

The bushing is built around a high-strength steel body capable of withstanding the repeated loads generated during suspension compression and rebound.

Its external working surface is coated with PTFE, a low-friction material designed to reduce sliding resistance and minimize wear between moving fork components.

This low-friction interface helps promote smoother telescopic movement and more consistent fork response during repeated suspension cycles.

The bushing also incorporates a copper treatment, which contributes to corrosion protection and helps support durability in demanding suspension-service conditions.

The measured size published for this component is 46 × 48 × 20 mm, matching the corresponding Showa 47 mm fork-bushing configuration.

Each package contains one bushing, suitable for servicing one fork leg. For a complete overhaul of both fork legs, two S41TE47S bushings are required together with the corresponding internally PTFE-coated bushings used by the same fork assembly.

Key Features

• High-strength steel construction designed to withstand repeated suspension loads
• External PTFE coating reduces sliding friction and helps minimize bushing wear
• Copper treatment contributes to corrosion protection and long-term durability
• Designed for compatible Showa 47 mm motorcycle front forks
• Supplied individually, with one bushing required for each fork leg

Technical Specifications

OEM Cross References

PTFE Low-Friction Surface

The external PTFE coating creates the sliding interface between the bushing and the corresponding fork component.

Reducing friction at this interface helps:

• promote smoother compression and rebound;
• reduce sliding resistance;
• limit wear between moving surfaces;
• improve fork sensitivity;
• maintain more consistent suspension response over time.

Service Quantity

Each package contains:

1 × Athena S41TE47S Fork Bushing

One bushing services one fork leg.

For a complete two-leg fork service, two S41TE47S bushings are required together with the corresponding Showa 47 mm internal-PTFE bushings.

Application & Compatibility

The S41TE47S is designed for compatible Showa 47 mm front forks using the 46 × 48 × 20 mm bushing specification.

Compatibility should always be verified against the actual fork fitted to the motorcycle, especially where suspension components have previously been changed.