{"product_id":"ohlins-stx-36-twin-shock-absorber-harley-davidson-sportster-xl-883-r-roadster-2006-2016-hd-916","title":"Öhlins STX 36 Twin Shock Absorber Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster (2006–2016) – HD 916","description":"\u003cp\u003eÖhlins builds HD 916 for the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster and lists it for model years 2006–2016. Rear grip is decided by how the damper controls load transfer, not by the tyre alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e103 mm of travel at the damper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiston measuring 36 mm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips with spring 00480-02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed by Öhlins for the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster (2006–2016) and no other machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÖhlins length specification: 338 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonotube damper layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmulsion-type damper without a separating piston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring rate prog. 16-26 N\/mm, set against this machine's weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Sportster XL 883 R Roadster in Particular\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 883 cc engine sets how quickly weight transfers, and damping has to be matched to that rather than to a class average. This part number spans model years 2006 to 2016; earlier and later generations take different numbers. Short travel and substantial mass are a hard combination: there is little room to absorb anything, so damping quality matters more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDamping Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivered spring rate: prog. 16-26 N\/mm, which suits a solo rider of average weight. Damper stroke comes to 103 mm on this number. A 36 mm piston gives the oil a large working area, so the force curve stays flat as temperature rises. Öhlins builds it to 338 mm between the eyes for this chassis. Preload is set separately again, and preload is what determines static sag rather than damping. Compression and rebound are adjusted independently, so support under load can be set without changing how fast the wheel returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe STX 36 Twin in Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRebound adjustment is at the lower eyelet on most numbers in this range. The 36 mm piston suits the shorter stroke and steeper mounting angle typical of a twin-shock frame. 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\u003eMaterials and Manufacture\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Öhlins dealer can re-valve the unit, because the shim stack is a documented, serviceable assembly. Production has stayed in Sweden since the company was founded in 1976. Gas pressure is set at the factory and holds through normal service intervals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eÖhlins part number HD 916 is the correct number for the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster as built 2006–2016. It is model-specific rather than universal: length, stroke and valving are all set for this chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRoad Approval\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoad approval: a German ABE covers this part on the Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster. Fit it, keep the certificate with the vehicle papers, and nothing further is needed.\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 916\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFitment:\u003c\/em\u003e Harley Davidson Sportster XL 883 R Roadster (2006–2016)\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 338 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eStroke:\u003c\/em\u003e 103 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 00480-02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Öhlins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53658299269386,"sku":"HD 916","price":777.91,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/a_img-00000902_bbd703b3-a1ea-4ec3-ad35-ba9d366bc139.png?v=1789562064","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/products\/ohlins-stx-36-twin-shock-absorber-harley-davidson-sportster-xl-883-r-roadster-2006-2016-hd-916","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}