Öhlins STX 36 Blackline Shock Absorber Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster (2006–2016) – view 2⟲ 360° — drag me
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The facts.

Technical data
BrandÖhlins
Part NumberHD 754
FitmentHarley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster (2006–2016)
Road ApprovalABE (Germany)
Mounting PositionHinten
Length338 mm
Stroke97 mm
Spring Rateprog. 16-26 N/
Piston Diameter36 mm
Spring Part Number00480-02
DescriptionThe whole story▼

This is the Öhlins HD 754, released for the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster as built between 2006 and 2016. Damping that fades turns a predictable Sportster XL 883 R Roadster into one that has to be ridden around.

Key Features

  • Spring part number 00480-02 fitted
  • Emulsion-type damper without a separating piston
  • Built to 338 mm installed length
  • 97 mm of damper stroke
  • Monotube damper layout
  • Damping piston: 36 mm
  • Delivered with a prog. 16-26 N/mm spring, selected for the Sportster XL 883 R Roadster
  • Listed by Öhlins for the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster (2006–2016) and no other machine

The Sportster XL 883 R Roadster in Particular

At 883 cc the Sportster XL 883 R Roadster makes enough torque to load the rear hard on corner exit, and the damper has to keep the wheel in contact while that happens. Cruisers carry weight low and long, with short suspension travel doing work that a sportbike would spread over twice the stroke. The 2006–2016 generation kept the same chassis dimensions throughout, so one Öhlins number serves the whole run.

The STX 36 Blackline in Detail

The finish suits classic and retro machines where chrome and black dominate. Twin-shock applications are supplied as a matched pair. On a retro or a classic twin the black finish often looks more period-correct than gold, and nothing about the damping changes.

How Öhlins Builds It

Two units carrying the same part number behave the same way out of the box, which is the whole point of testing each one. Gas pressure is set at the factory and holds through normal service intervals. Shafts are hardened and surface-treated so the seal has a consistent surface to run against.

Damping Performance

Damper stroke comes to 97 mm on this number. The spring carries Öhlins number 00480-02 and can be exchanged for a different rate without replacing the damper. Öhlins specifies 36 mm for the piston on this number. Spring rate is prog. 16-26 N/mm as delivered, which sets static sag for a rider of typical weight. Öhlins publishes a baseline setting for each part number, which is the sensible starting point. The adjuster range is usable end to end rather than only around the middle.

Fitment and Compatibility

Part number HD 754 and the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster (2006–2016) belong together; other model years take other numbers. Öhlins lists no other machine against this number, so it is not a unit that can be adapted to a neighbouring model.

Road Approval

Road approval: ABE (Germany) for the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster. That means no TÜV appointment and no entry in the registration document — the paperwork comes in the box.

Specifications

  • Brand: Öhlins
  • Part Number: HD 754
  • Fitment: Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster (2006–2016)
  • Road Approval: ABE (Germany)
  • Mounting Position: Hinten
  • Length: 338 mm
  • Stroke: 97 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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