[[:techtalk:menu|{{ :techtalk:gototechnicalmenu.jpg|}}]] ====== REF: Suspension ====== ====== Aftermarket/Alternative Rear Shocks ====== ===== Sub-Documents ===== * [[techtalk:ref:susp04a|Outlaw Mac's Air Shock Installation - BT type]] * [[techtalk:ref:susp04d|Installing Progressive 440 Rear Shocks on 1994 XLH]] \\ ===== Ohlins HD144 ===== * Piggyback model similar to the Harley Screamin' Eagle shocks. * Adjustable length as well as both rebound and compression dampening adjustments. ===== Progressive Springs ===== * Progressive makes the following __springs__ that fit the 412 style shock bodies and you could purchase just springs from Progressive. ((whittlebeast https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/28685-harley-database-of-springs-and-shocks/page7?t=47542&highlight=1200s+shocks&page=7)) |Part Number|Rate|Free Length|For Shock Length| |03-1310B/C|90/130|7.12|11.00”| |03-1313B/C|115/155|7.12|11.00”| |1369-20B/30|300/350|6.62|11.00”| |03-1312B/C|75/120|8.5|11.50”, 12.00”| |03-1370B/C|90/130|8.5|11.50”, 12.00”| |03-1375C|115/155|8.5|11.50”, 12.00”| |03-1315|125/170|8.75|11.50” & 12.00”| |03-1317|270/315|7.75|12.00”| |1362-20B/30|300/350|7.62|12.00”| |03-1300B|65/100|9.37|12.50”, 13.00”, 13.50” & 14.25”| |03-1394B/C|75/120|9.75|12.50”, 13.00”, 13.50” & 14.25”| |03-1367B/C|90/130|9.37|12.50”, 13.00”, 13.50” & 14.25”| |03-1368B/C|105/150|9.37|12.50”, 13.00”, 13.50” & 14.25”| |03-1365B/C|120/170|9.87|12.50”, 13.00”, 13.50” & 14.25”| |03-1318B/C|140/200|9.75|12.50”, 13.00”, 13.50” & 14.25”| |03-1364B/C|140/190|10.2|12.50”, 13.00”, 13.50” & 14.25”| \\ ===== HD Air Shocks from BT Models ===== Some folks have tried using the air shocks that are stock on some Big Twin models as alternatives for their Sportster models. The satisfaction with this option varied quite a bit. As all changes in suspension are dependent on accounting for the specific model bike, the rider/passenger weights & cargo weight, the idea is that air shocks can be adjusted for those factors. **Originally Posted by DaytonaSportster**\\ https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/98806-air-shock-part-numbers-and-length?t=842245 54532-85\\ 54536-02A\\ 54540-93\\\ 54565-09 FLH FLHT FLHR FLHTI 13" (G5E3-00)\\ 54565-97 (A) FLH 13"\\ 54565-97 (B)\\ 54565-97 (C)\\ 54631-02B Road king FLHRS or FLHX or FLTRX 12" shock pair "low profile"\\ 54632-98 bagger 12" or 12.5\\ 54635-09 12"\\ 54661-02A Road King FLHR Street Glide 12" single shock "lowered"\\ 54662-09 street glide 11.5"\\ You need 3/16 male NPT to 1/8 compression fittings for on the shocks. I went to AutoZone and got a air shock install kit. **Originally Posted by jzink0883**\\ https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/189394-road-king-shocks?t=2018207 My determinations about H-D air shocks are listed below. I welcome edits and corrections.\\ Per searches of XLF, various H-D fiche websites, H-D P&A Catalog & website, and eBay:\\ - 2014-2016 Touring air shocks\\ --- 54662-09 12.00" c-c (c-c = length between centers of the mounting eyes when shock is fully extended)\\ --- 54000036 12.75" c-c\\ - 2009-2013 Touring air shocks\\ --- 54662-09 12.00" c-c\\ --- 54565-09 12.75" c-c\\ ------ NOTE: This part number no longer comes up on some sites & some sites list 54000036 as the replacement part for the 2009-2013 "tall-shock" Touring models\\ - For H-D touring-model air shock part numbers that use the xxxxx-xx format:\\ --- If the third digit of the part number is a "6", it's a short (12.00") shock\\ --- If the third digit of the part number is a "5", it's a tall (12.75") shock\\ **Additional Links** https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/139352-road-king-shock-install-harley-part-numbers?t=1512077 ===== Road King Shocks ===== See [[techtalk:ref:tools137#road_king_shocks|Road King Shock Oil Replacement]] in the tools section of the Sportsterpedia. \\ ===== Street Glide Shocks ===== {{:techtalk:ref:susp:sg_shocks_on_an_08_nightster_by_otter.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by otter of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/145177-sg-shocks-on-the-way/page2?t=1575636&page=2)) ===== Air Valve Mounting Locations ===== {{:techtalk:ref:susp:sg_shock_air_valve_on_an_08_nightster_by_otter.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by otter of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/145177-sg-shocks-on-the-way/page3?t=1575636&page=3)) \\ [[:techtalk:menu|{{:techtalk:gototechnicalmenu.jpg|}}]]