Öhlins STX 36 Twin Shock Absorber Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster (2006–2016)⟲ 360° — drag me
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The facts.

Technical data
BrandÖhlins
Part NumberHD 916
FitmentHarley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster (2006–2016)
Road ApprovalABE (Germany)
Mounting PositionHinten
Length338 mm
Stroke103 mm
Spring Rateprog. 16-26 N/
Piston Diameter36 mm
Spring Part Number00480-02
DescriptionThe whole story▼

Öhlins builds HD 916 for the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster and lists it for model years 2006–2016. Rear grip is decided by how the damper controls load transfer, not by the tyre alone.

Key Features

  • 103 mm of travel at the damper
  • Piston measuring 36 mm across
  • Ships with spring 00480-02
  • Listed by Öhlins for the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster (2006–2016) and no other machine
  • Öhlins length specification: 338 mm
  • Monotube damper layout
  • Emulsion-type damper without a separating piston
  • Spring rate prog. 16-26 N/mm, set against this machine's weight

The Sportster XL 883 R Roadster in Particular

The 883 cc engine sets how quickly weight transfers, and damping has to be matched to that rather than to a class average. This part number spans model years 2006 to 2016; earlier and later generations take different numbers. Short travel and substantial mass are a hard combination: there is little room to absorb anything, so damping quality matters more.

Damping Performance

Delivered spring rate: prog. 16-26 N/mm, which suits a solo rider of average weight. Damper stroke comes to 103 mm on this number. A 36 mm piston gives the oil a large working area, so the force curve stays flat as temperature rises. Öhlins builds it to 338 mm between the eyes for this chassis. Preload is set separately again, and preload is what determines static sag rather than damping. Compression and rebound are adjusted independently, so support under load can be set without changing how fast the wheel returns.

The STX 36 Twin in Detail

Rebound adjustment is at the lower eyelet on most numbers in this range. The 36 mm piston suits the shorter stroke and steeper mounting angle typical of a twin-shock frame. The STX 36 Twin is built as a pair for exactly this geometry, with a 36 mm piston in a monotube body.

Materials and Manufacture

Every Öhlins dealer can re-valve the unit, because the shim stack is a documented, serviceable assembly. Production has stayed in Sweden since the company was founded in 1976. Gas pressure is set at the factory and holds through normal service intervals.

Fitment and Compatibility

Öhlins part number HD 916 is the correct number for the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster as built 2006–2016. It is model-specific rather than universal: length, stroke and valving are all set for this chassis.

Road Approval

Road approval: a German ABE covers this part on the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster. Fit it, keep the certificate with the vehicle papers, and nothing further is needed.

Specifications

  • Brand: Öhlins
  • Part Number: HD 916
  • Fitment: Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster (2006–2016)
  • Road Approval: ABE (Germany)
  • Mounting Position: Hinten
  • Length: 338 mm
  • Stroke: 103 mm
  • Spring Rate: prog. 16-26 N/mm
  • Piston Diameter: 36 mm
  • Spring Part Number: 00480-02
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
  • Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster (2006–2016)
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