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2004-2022 Harley-Davidson Sportster Öhlins STX 36 Blackline 13in Emulsion (Pair)

by Ohlins
$768.90 - $768.90
$768.90
$768.90 - $768.90
$768.90
Fitment
Years
2004 – 2022
Make
Harley-Davidson
Platform
Sportster
Models
XL883, 883 Custom, 883 Hugger, 883 Iron, 883 Low
Important
Fits 2004-2022 XL Sportster models. Does NOT fit the XR1200/XR1200X (Öhlins offers separate part numbers HD 907, HD 908, HD 852 for the XR platform). Spans the carbureted XLH (2004-2006), early fuel-injected (2007-2009), and rubber-mounted Sportster (2004-2022) eras — fitment is correct across all three on the rear shock interface.

Öhlins STX 36 Blackline rear shocks for Harley-Davidson Sportster XL, 2004-2022. A premium suspension upgrade over the OEM rear shocks, with the all-black Blackline finish and proven STX 36 damping platform tuned for the Sportster chassis.

Sold as a complete pair (left and right rear shocks).

This is the longer 13in (338mm) emulsion configuration — entry-tier in the STX 36 Blackline series and the most accessible price point in the Sportster lineup. The emulsion damper is preload-adjustable only (no damping or length adjustment), and the longer length suits riders wanting a slightly taller rear stance.

Features

  • High-pressure nitrogen-charged monotube design with 36mm piston
  • Emulsion damper design (single-tube, no separate reservoir)
  • Pin-tool spring preload adjustment
  • 13in (338mm) length — longer than stock for a taller rear stance
  • Preset spring rate for the application — no damping or length adjustment
  • 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 Emulsion shock absorbers
  • Pre-installed springs for the application
  • Preload adjustment pin tool

Installation Notes

  • Direct bolt-on replacement for the OEM rear shocks. The 13in length is taller than stock and will raise the rear of the bike slightly — confirm this is the intended use case before ordering.
  • Initial sag setting is recommended after install.
  • This is the entry configuration in the Sportster STX 36 series. Riders carrying heavier loads or wanting damping adjustment should consider the dividing-piston (HD 751) or fully-adjustable piggyback (HD 752/756) variants.

Specifications

  • Series: Öhlins STX 36 Blackline (S36E)
  • Length: 13in (338mm)
  • Piston diameter: 36mm