Öhlins NIX 22 front fork cartridge kit for Harley-Davidson Touring, 2017-2023. A drop-in upgrade for the OEM front fork internals, delivering Öhlins-grade compression and rebound damping without replacing the complete fork assembly.

Showa fork only. This cartridge kit fits the Showa-equipped front fork variant. Confirm your fork is the Showa variant before ordering — Harley shipped multiple fork brands across the year range and these cartridges will not fit other fork architectures.

The NIX architecture separates compression and rebound damping between the left and right fork legs — compression in one leg, rebound in the other — for more precise damping control than the OEM internals. Adjustments are made at the fork cap, alongside the spring preload. The cartridges install bolt-in into the original fork tubes.

Features

• NIX damping architecture with isolated compression (left leg) and rebound (right leg) circuits
• 22mm damping piston
• External compression and rebound damping adjusters at the fork caps
• Spring preload adjustment at the fork caps
• Installs into the original Öhlins-compatible fork tubes — no fork replacement required
• Fully serviceable and rebuildable — Öhlins services these in-house, and they are designed to be rebuilt rather than replaced over their service life.

What's Included

• Öhlins NIX 22 cartridge kit (both fork legs)
• Fork springs in two rates: standard 13 Nm (Öhlins 04744-13) and light 12 Nm (Öhlins 04744-12) — select the rate matched to rider weight using Öhlins' fitment guide
• Mounting hardware and seals as required for cartridge installation

Installation Notes

• This is a fork-internals replacement and requires complete fork disassembly. Installation by an Öhlins-certified suspension shop is strongly recommended for buyers without prior fork-service experience.
• This kit fits Showa forks only. Confirm fork brand before ordering — physical fitment will not work on other fork architectures.
• Both included spring rates cover different rider weights — consult Öhlins' fitment guide or Öhlins USA technical support to confirm which rate to install for your weight.
• Front fork oil is consumed during installation and must be purchased separately. Öhlins publishes a recommended oil specification for these cartridges.

Specifications

• Series: Öhlins NIX 22
• Damping piston diameter: 22mm
• Included springs: 13 Nm standard (04744-13), 12 Nm light (04744-12)
• Fitment: Showa-equipped forks only