{"product_id":"ohlins-stx-36-twin-shock-absorber-harley-davidson-sportster-xl-1200-v-seventy-two-2012-2016-hd-145","title":"Öhlins STX 36 Twin Shock Absorber Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy Two (2012–2016) – HD 145","description":"\u003cp\u003eÖhlins builds HD 145 for the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy Two and lists it for model years 2012–2016. A factory shock is set for an average rider on an average road, and few riders are either.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmulsion-type damper without a separating piston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonotube damper layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e71 mm of damper stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect fitment on the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy Two (2012–2016)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted spring rate prog.16-26 N\/mm, chosen by Öhlins for the Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy Two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÖhlins length specification: 296 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiston measuring 36 mm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring part number 00360-04 fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction and Material Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Öhlins dealer can re-valve the unit, because the shim stack is a documented, serviceable assembly. Two units carrying the same part number behave the same way out of the box, which is the whole point of testing each one. Öhlins manufactures in Upplands Väsby, north of Stockholm, and assembles and tests every unit there before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDamping Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStroke is 71 mm, which is the travel Öhlins has to work with on this linkage. Öhlins builds it to 296 mm between the eyes for this chassis. Piston diameter is 36 mm, which is the figure that decides how hard the oil has to be pushed. Rate as supplied is prog.16-26 N\/mm, matched by Öhlins to this machine rather than to the platform. Preload is set separately again, and preload is what determines static sag rather than damping. Öhlins publishes a baseline setting for each part number, which is the sensible starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy Two in Particular\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 1200 cc the Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy Two 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 2012–2016 generation kept the same chassis dimensions throughout, so one Öhlins number serves the whole run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the STX 36 Twin Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwin-shock machines share the load between two units, and that changes everything about how each one is specified: half the load, but also half the leverage and often a steeper mounting angle. 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. The STX 36 Twin is built as a pair for exactly this geometry, with a 36 mm piston in a monotube body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart number HD 145 and the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy Two (2012–2016) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRoad Approval\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoad approval: the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy Two is covered by a German ABE for this part number. The certificate is supplied and should stay with the vehicle documents.\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 145\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFitment:\u003c\/em\u003e Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy Two (2012–2016)\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 296 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eStroke:\u003c\/em\u003e 71 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 00360-04\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Öhlins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53658202571018,"sku":"HD 145","price":777.91,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/a_img-00000902_0828e6bb-bbc6-42f0-a9e7-5eceb071920b.png?v=1789562057","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/products\/ohlins-stx-36-twin-shock-absorber-harley-davidson-sportster-xl-1200-v-seventy-two-2012-2016-hd-145","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}