Öhlins STX 36 Twin Shock Absorber Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 CX Roadster (2016–2018) – view 3⟲ 360° — drag me
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Technical data
BrandÖhlins
Part NumberHD 143
FitmentHarley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 CX Roadster (2016–2018)
Road ApprovalABE (Germany)
Mounting PositionHinten
Length336 +10/-0 mm
Stroke89 mm
Spring Rateprog.16-26 N/
Piston Diameter36 mm
Spring Part Number60480-12
DescriptionThe whole story▼

Part number HD 143 is what Öhlins supplies for the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 CX Roadster, model years 2016–2018. The difference shows up in the second half of a fast road, when the standard unit has warmed through.

Key Features

  • Bolts to the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 CX Roadster (2016–2018) using the standard mounting points
  • Adjustable compression damping at the reservoir
  • Gas-pressurised damper with a piggyback external reservoir
  • Adjustable rebound damping via the knob above the lower eyelet
  • 89 mm of damper stroke
  • Adjustable overall length for ride-height and geometry changes
  • Damping piston: 36 mm
  • Monotube damper layout

How Öhlins Builds It

Production has stayed in Sweden since the company was founded in 1976. Öhlins machines its own critical components instead of buying them in, and the tolerances are where the money goes. Anodising is hard-coat rather than decorative, which matters on a component exposed to road salt and stone chips.

What This Means on the Sportster XL 1200 CX Roadster

At 1200 cc the Sportster XL 1200 CX 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. A cruiser is often ridden two-up with luggage, which is the load case the standard suspension rarely handles well. The 2016–2018 generation kept the same chassis dimensions throughout, so one Öhlins number serves the whole run.

Damping Performance

Spring 60480-12 is what ships with the damper; harder and softer rates are available. Overall length is adjustable within 336 +10/-0 mm, enough to change rear ride height and with it how quickly the Sportster XL 1200 CX Roadster turns. A 36 mm working face means lower oil speed for a given wheel speed, and lower oil speed means less foaming. Rate as supplied is prog.16-26 N/mm, matched by Öhlins to this machine rather than to the platform. A single click produces a change most riders can detect, which is not true of every adjustable damper. Öhlins publishes a baseline setting for each part number, which is the sensible starting point.

The STX 36 Twin in Detail

Öhlins offers several body and spring finishes in this range because the shocks are visible on the machines that use them. Twin-shock installations load each damper differently from a monoshock, and Öhlins specifies the pair accordingly. Retro and classic machines often carry a pillion regularly, which is why the preload range matters more here than on a sportbike.

Fitment and Compatibility

This listing covers Öhlins part number HD 143 for the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 CX Roadster, 2016–2018. 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 1200 CX Roadster. Fit it, keep the certificate with the vehicle papers, and nothing further is needed.

Specifications

  • Brand: Öhlins
  • Part Number: HD 143
  • Fitment: Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 CX Roadster (2016–2018)
  • Road Approval: ABE (Germany)
  • Mounting Position: Hinten
  • Length: 336 +10/-0 mm
  • Stroke: 89 mm
  • Spring Rate: prog.16-26 N/mm
  • Piston Diameter: 36 mm
  • Spring Part Number: 60480-12
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
  • Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 CX Roadster (2016–2018)
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