Öhlins STX 36 Blackline Shock Absorber Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow (2017–2022) – view 2⟲ 360° — drag me
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The facts.

Technical data
BrandÖhlins
Part NumberHD 753
FitmentHarley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow (2017–2022)
Road ApprovalABE (Germany)
Mounting PositionHinten
Length336 +10/-0 mm
Stroke75 mm
Spring Rateprog 16-26 N/
Piston Diameter36 mm
Spring Part Number00480-02 or 60480-02
DescriptionThe whole story▼

Öhlins developed HD 753 around the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow (2017–2022) — its weight, its linkage and its geometry. Rear grip is decided by how the damper controls load transfer, not by the tyre alone.

Key Features

  • Built for the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow (2017–2022); fits without modification
  • Gas-pressurised monotube damper with the reservoir integrated into the body
  • Adjustable overall length for ride-height and geometry changes
  • Piston measuring 36 mm across
  • Built to 336 +10/-0 mm installed length
  • Monotube damper layout
  • Fitted spring rate prog 16-26 N/mm, chosen by Öhlins for the Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow
  • Adjustable rebound damping via the knob above the lower eyelet

How It Behaves on the Road

Öhlins specifies 36 mm for the piston on this number. 336 +10/-0 mm of adjustment turns ride height into a setting rather than a fixed dimension. Spring rate is prog 16-26 N/mm as delivered, which sets static sag for a rider of typical weight. The available stroke of 75 mm sets how much wheel travel the shim stack has to control. The two adjusters do genuinely separate jobs, which is what makes methodical setup possible. The adjuster range is usable end to end rather than only around the middle.

What This Means on the Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow

A 1200 cc machine of this type sits in a specific weight band, and Öhlins picks the spring rate for that band rather than for the platform. This part number spans model years 2017 to 2022; earlier and later generations take different numbers. A cruiser is often ridden two-up with luggage, which is the load case the standard suspension rarely handles well.

Where This Sits in the Öhlins Line-up

On a retro or a classic twin the black finish often looks more period-correct than gold, and nothing about the damping changes. Blackline in the STX 36 range means black anodising and a black spring, with the 36 mm damping hardware unchanged. Servicing is identical to the standard STX 36.

Materials and Manufacture

Öhlins machines its own critical components instead of buying them in, and the tolerances are where the money goes. Production has stayed in Sweden since the company was founded in 1976. Seals are specified for temperature stability rather than for the lowest unit cost.

Fitment and Compatibility

Öhlins part number HD 753 is the correct number for the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow as built 2017–2022. It is model-specific rather than universal: length, stroke and valving are all set for this chassis.

Road Approval

Road approval: ABE (Germany). The unit is covered by a German ABE for the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow, so no individual inspection or entry in the vehicle documents is required. The approval document ships with the product.

Specifications

  • Brand: Öhlins
  • Part Number: HD 753
  • Fitment: Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow (2017–2022)
  • Road Approval: ABE (Germany)
  • Mounting Position: Hinten
  • Length: 336 +10/-0 mm
  • Stroke: 75 mm
  • Spring Rate: prog 16-26 N/mm
  • Piston Diameter: 36 mm
  • Spring Part Number: 00480-02 or 60480-02
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
  • Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow (2017–2022)
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