{"product_id":"ohlins-stx-36-blackline-shock-absorber-harley-davidson-sportster-xl-1200-t-superlow-2017-2022-hd-753","title":"Öhlins STX 36 Blackline Shock Absorber Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow (2017–2022) – HD 753","description":"\u003cp\u003eÖhlins 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow (2017–2022); fits without modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGas-pressurised monotube damper with the reservoir integrated into the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable overall length for ride-height and geometry changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiston measuring 36 mm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt to 336 +10\/-0 mm installed length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonotube damper layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted spring rate prog 16-26 N\/mm, chosen by Öhlins for the Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable rebound damping via the knob above the lower eyelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow It Behaves on the Road\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eÖhlins 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Means on the Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere This Sits in the Öhlins Line-up\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and Manufacture\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eÖhlins 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eÖhlins 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRoad Approval\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoad 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBrand:\u003c\/em\u003e Öhlins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/em\u003e HD 753\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFitment:\u003c\/em\u003e Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow (2017–2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRoad Approval:\u003c\/em\u003e ABE (Germany)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMounting Position:\u003c\/em\u003e Hinten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLength:\u003c\/em\u003e 336 +10\/-0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eStroke:\u003c\/em\u003e 75 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSpring Rate:\u003c\/em\u003e prog 16-26 N\/mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePiston Diameter:\u003c\/em\u003e 36 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSpring Part Number:\u003c\/em\u003e 00480-02 or 60480-02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Öhlins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53658230522122,"sku":"HD 753","price":1071.47,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/a_img-00000971_d8265886-72fb-44d7-9baa-3558bd35c682.png?v=1789561945","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/products\/ohlins-stx-36-blackline-shock-absorber-harley-davidson-sportster-xl-1200-t-superlow-2017-2022-hd-753","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}