{"id":236801,"date":"2025-11-03T11:45:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T11:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innteck.it\/innteck-usa\/?post_type=product&p=236801"},"modified":"2026-10-06T07:13:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T07:13:40","slug":"inner-fork-bushing-external-ptfe-wp-43-mm-athena","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/innteck.it\/innteck-usa\/product\/motorcycle\/suspensions\/fork-bushings\/inner-fork-bushing-external-ptfe-wp-43-mm-athena\/","title":{"rendered":"Inner Fork Bushing External PTFE \u2013 WP 43 mm Athena"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Athena S41TE43W Inner Fork Bushing External PTFE<\/strong> is a replacement sliding bushing developed for compatible WP 43 mm motorcycle front forks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Designed for suspension servicing and rebuilding, the bushing uses a high-strength steel body<\/strong> capable of supporting the repeated mechanical loads generated during fork movement.<\/p>\n

The external working surface is coated with PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)<\/strong>. This low-friction material helps reduce sliding resistance between suspension components and limits wear during repeated compression and rebound cycles.<\/p>\n

The inner surface features a copper coating<\/strong>, selected for its thermal conductivity and resistance to corrosion. The copper layer helps dissipate heat generated during suspension operation while providing additional protection against oxidation.<\/p>\n

This combination of steel, PTFE, and copper is designed to promote smooth telescopic movement, consistent suspension response, and long service life under demanding motorcycle use.<\/p>\n

Each package contains one bushing<\/strong>, suitable for servicing one fork leg<\/strong>. A complete service of both fork legs requires two identical external-PTFE bushings, together with the corresponding internally PTFE-coated fork bushings required by the fork assembly.<\/p>\n

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Key Features<\/h3>\n
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  • High-strength steel construction designed to withstand repeated suspension loads<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • External PTFE coating reduces sliding friction and helps limit component wear<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Internal copper coating promotes heat dissipation and provides corrosion protection<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Designed for compatible WP 43 mm motorcycle front forks<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Supplied individually: one bushing is required per fork leg<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Technical Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Specification<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    Manufacturer<\/strong><\/td>\nAthena S.p.A.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Part Number \/ SKU<\/strong><\/td>\nS41TE43W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Product Type<\/strong><\/td>\nFront Fork Sliding Bushing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Fork Manufacturer<\/strong><\/td>\nWP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Fork Size<\/strong><\/td>\n43 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Bushing Type<\/strong><\/td>\nExternal PTFE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Body Material<\/strong><\/td>\nSteel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    External Coating<\/strong><\/td>\nPTFE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Internal Coating<\/strong><\/td>\nCopper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>\n42 \u00d7 44 \u00d7 20 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Inner Diameter<\/strong><\/td>\n42 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Outer Diameter<\/strong><\/td>\n44 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Width \/ Height<\/strong><\/td>\n20 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Quantity<\/strong><\/td>\n1 bushing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Service Coverage<\/strong><\/td>\n1 fork leg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    The 42 \u00d7 44 \u00d7 20 mm<\/strong> dimensions are consistently listed for Athena S41TE43W by specialist motorcycle-parts sources.<\/p>\n

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    PTFE Low-Friction Surface<\/h3>\n

    The external PTFE coating creates a low-friction sliding interface within the fork assembly.<\/p>\n

    Reducing friction is important because the fork must move freely and consistently through small and large suspension movements.<\/p>\n

    The coating helps:<\/p>\n

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    • reduce sliding resistance;<\/li>\n
    • minimize wear between mating components;<\/li>\n
    • support smooth fork movement;<\/li>\n
    • maintain consistent suspension response over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Copper-Coated Inner Surface<\/h3>\n

      The internal surface of the Athena bushing is copper coated.<\/p>\n

      Copper provides good thermal conductivity, helping distribute and dissipate heat generated during suspension operation.<\/p>\n

      The coating also provides additional resistance against oxidation and corrosion, supporting component durability under demanding riding and environmental conditions.<\/p>\n

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      Service Quantity<\/h3>\n

      The package contains:<\/p>\n

      1 \u00d7 Athena S41TE43W fork bushing<\/strong><\/p>\n

      One bushing services one fork leg<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      For a complete two-leg fork overhaul, Athena specifies the need for:<\/p>\n

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      • 2 \u00d7 S41TE43W external-PTFE bushings<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • 2 \u00d7 corresponding internally PTFE-coated bushings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The complementary bushing should be selected according to the exact WP fork specification.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Athena high-slide replacement fork bushing for WP 43 mm front forks, featuring a high-strength steel body, external PTFE low-friction coating, and internal copper coating for improved thermal management and corrosion resistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":236796,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[267],"product_cat":[107],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-236801","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-athena","product_cat-fork-bushings","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/innteck.it\/innteck-usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/236801","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/innteck.it\/innteck-usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/innteck.it\/innteck-usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/innteck.it\/innteck-usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=236801"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innteck.it\/innteck-usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=236801"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innteck.it\/innteck-usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=236801"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innteck.it\/innteck-usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=236801"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}