Öhlins STX 36 Twin Shock Absorber Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 CX Roadster (2016–2018)⟲ 360° — drag me
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Technical data
BrandÖhlins
Part NumberHD 916
FitmentHarley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 CX Roadster (2016–2018)
Road ApprovalABE (Germany)
Mounting PositionHinten
Length338 mm
Stroke103 mm
Spring Rateprog. 16-26 N/
Piston Diameter36 mm
Spring Part Number00480-02
DescriptionThe whole story▼

Fitted to the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 CX Roadster (2016–2018), the Öhlins HD 916 replaces the standard unit outright. Rear grip is decided by how the damper controls load transfer, not by the tyre alone.

Key Features

  • 338 mm between mounting eyes
  • Öhlins fits a prog. 16-26 N/mm spring to this application
  • Stroke: 103 mm
  • Damping piston: 36 mm
  • Ships with spring 00480-02
  • Monotube damper layout
  • Bolts to the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 CX Roadster (2016–2018) using the standard mounting points
  • Emulsion-type damper without a separating piston

The STX 36 Twin in Detail

Preload is set by a threaded collar on each side, and both sides must be set equally. The STX 36 Twin is built as a pair for exactly this geometry, with a 36 mm piston in a monotube body. The STX 36 Twin replaces both sides with Öhlins units carrying a 36 mm piston, adjustable rebound and — critically for a bike that carries a pillion — a usable preload range.

Construction and Material Quality

Machining, anodising, assembly and testing all happen in the same building rather than across a supply chain. Materials read unremarkably on paper — aluminium, steel, nitrogen — and the difference lies in how precisely they are made. Production has stayed in Sweden since the company was founded in 1976.

Damping and Adjustment

103 mm of stroke is what the Sportster XL 1200 CX Roadster's linkage allows, and the shim stack is set for exactly that. The 36 mm piston is the same size Öhlins uses across this platform, and the shim stack is what makes it model-specific. Spring part number 00480-02 is a separate catalogue item, so a rate change is inexpensive. The 338 mm length is dictated by the Sportster XL 1200 CX Roadster's own geometry. Adjustment is by click rather than by feel, so a setting can be written down and returned to. A single click produces a change most riders can detect, which is not true of every adjustable damper.

What This Means on the Sportster XL 1200 CX Roadster

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 2016–2018 generation kept the same chassis dimensions throughout, so one Öhlins number serves the whole run.

Fitment and Compatibility

The fitment stated here is the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 CX Roadster in its 2016–2018 form, under Öhlins part number HD 916. 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). The unit is covered by a German ABE for the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 CX Roadster, 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 916
  • Fitment: Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 CX Roadster (2016–2018)
  • Road Approval: ABE (Germany)
  • Mounting Position: Hinten
  • Length: 338 mm
  • Stroke: 103 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 CX Roadster (2016–2018)
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