Öhlins STX 36 Blackline Shock Absorber Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow (2017–2022) – view 6⟲ 360° — drag me
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Technical data
BrandÖhlins
Part NumberHD 756
FitmentHarley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow (2017–2022)
Road ApprovalABE (Germany)
Mounting PositionHinten
Length336 +10/-0 mm
Stroke96 mm
Spring Rateprog 16-26 N/
Piston Diameter36 mm
Spring Part Number00480-02
DescriptionThe whole story▼

The Öhlins HD 756 exists because the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow (2017–2022) needed its own settings, not a shared set. The difference shows up in the second half of a fast road, when the standard unit has warmed through.

Key Features

  • Adjustable overall length for ride-height and geometry changes
  • Adjustable compression damping at the reservoir
  • 96 mm working stroke
  • Gas-pressurised damper with a piggyback external reservoir
  • Spring rate prog 16-26 N/mm, set against this machine's weight
  • Monotube damper layout
  • Model-specific fitment for the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow (2017–2022) — no modification required
  • Öhlins length specification: 336 +10/-0 mm

Construction and Material Quality

The unit is rebuildable: seals, shims and oil are catalogue items, not a reason to buy a new one. Anodising is hard-coat rather than decorative, which matters on a component exposed to road salt and stone chips. Spring and damper are separate part numbers, so a rate change does not mean a new unit.

The STX 36 Blackline in Detail

The STX 36 in Blackline finish: black anodised body, black spring, 36 mm damping piston. On a retro or a classic twin the black finish often looks more period-correct than gold, and nothing about the damping changes. The finish suits classic and retro machines where chrome and black dominate.

Why This Machine Needs It

The 1200 cc engine sets how quickly weight transfers, and damping has to be matched to that rather than to a class average. A cruiser is often ridden two-up with luggage, which is the load case the standard suspension rarely handles well. The 2017–2022 generation kept the same chassis dimensions throughout, so one Öhlins number serves the whole run.

How It Behaves on the Road

The 336 +10/-0 mm length window lets ride height be set rather than accepted, and ride height sets the steering geometry. Öhlins identifies the spring as 00480-02. The spring is wound to prog 16-26 N/mm, and alternative rates are catalogue items. Öhlins quotes 96 mm of damper stroke for this fitment. A single click produces a change most riders can detect, which is not true of every adjustable damper. The adjuster range is usable end to end rather than only around the middle.

Fitment and Compatibility

What follows applies to the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow built 2017–2022, which is the machine HD 756 is listed for. Nothing about it is generic — the mounting dimensions alone rule out a different model.

Road Approval

Road approval: ABE (Germany) for the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow. That means no TÜV appointment and no entry in the registration document — the paperwork comes in the box.

Specifications

  • Brand: Öhlins
  • Part Number: HD 756
  • Fitment: Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 T Superlow (2017–2022)
  • Road Approval: ABE (Germany)
  • Mounting Position: Hinten
  • Length: 336 +10/-0 mm
  • Stroke: 96 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 1200 T Superlow (2017–2022)
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