1990-2016 Harley-Davidson Touring Öhlins STX 36 Blackline 13in 150-500 lb (Pair)
Öhlins STX 36 Blackline rear shocks for Harley-Davidson Touring, 1990-2016. A premium upgrade over the OEM rear suspension, engineered for ride comfort, control, and long service life on the road.
Sold as a complete pair (left and right rear shocks).
Sister SKU to HD 776 (1990-2021 cohort) — this part number covers the narrower 1990-2016 fitment window. If your bike is 2017 or later, verify against the fitment table; HD 776 may be the correct part.
The Blackline series is Öhlins' Harley-specific finish on the STX 36 platform — all-black anodized hardware with gold detailing. This dividing-piston configuration integrates the reservoir into the shock body for a clean profile and adds rebound damping and length adjustment. Spring rate is preset for a 150-500 lb combined rider + passenger + cargo weight range.
Features
- High-pressure nitrogen-charged monotube design with 36mm piston
- Dividing-piston design with reservoir integrated into the shock body (slim profile, no external hose)
- Adjustable rebound damping and shock length
- Pin-tool spring preload adjustment
- Fixed spring rate for a 150-500 lb combined loaded weight range
- Hard-anodized, CNC-machined components for corrosion resistance and consistent damping
- 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
- Two (2) Öhlins STX 36 Blackline shock absorbers
- Pre-installed springs matched to the 150-500 lb weight range
- Preload adjustment pin tool
Installation Notes
- Direct bolt-on replacement for the OEM rear shocks. No frame modifications or additional components required.
- Initial sag setting is recommended after install to optimize ride comfort and handling.
Specifications
- Series: Öhlins STX 36 Blackline (S36DR1L)
- Length: 13in
- Piston diameter: 36mm
- Damper type: Monotube, high-pressure nitrogen-charged, dividing piston (integrated reservoir)
- Adjustment: rebound, length, preload
- Loaded weight range: 150-500 lb