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OHLINS NIX22 CARTRIDGE KIT FKS228 '17+ touring

by OHLINS
Original price $949.99 - Original price $949.99
Original price $949.99
$949.99
$949.99 - $949.99
Current price $949.99

OHLINS NIX22 CARTRIDGE KIT FKS228 (29")

  • '17+ Touring with standard length tubes
  • Does not fit CVO with 21" front wheel

Öhlins aftermarket suspension products designed for Harley-Davidson deliver dramatic handling improvement over the stock suspension.  With a turn of a dial, you control whether you want a plush, compliant ride for long stretches of open road, or a firmer suspension for hugging mountain corners and curves. 

Available with multiple spring rates available; each shock is specifically sprung for the weight your bike will carry and tailored to your riding style.  With Öhlins suspension, the handling dynamics of your Harley-Davidson motorcycle will transform to a ride you didn’t think possible. 

  • Öhlins NIX Technology
  • External Compression, rebound and preload adjustment!
  • 22mm piston diameter
  • Range of springs available
  • Öhlins setting bank
  • Springs, oil and installation tools sold separately!
  • Instructions

NOTE: OHLINS SHOCKS ARE BUILT TO ORDER! TYPICALLY SHIPS IN 1- 3 BUSINESS DAYS! PLEASE BE SURE TO PROVIDE THE SPECIFICS BELOW. WITHOUT THESE YOUR ITEMS WILL NOT BE BUILT AND/OR SHIPPED. 

YOU WILL SEE THE NOTES SECTION OR, "SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS" BOX IN YOUR CHECKOUT (MOBILE PHONE USERS MAY NOTE SEE THIS. WE WILL REACH OUT TO YOU IF THERE ARE NO NOTES!)

1. Bike

Answer (Model & Year) : 

2. Rider weight? 

Answer (in lbs) : 

3. Passenger or heavy luggage/gear OVER 50% of the time? 

Answer: YES or NO

4. IF YES to the question above please provide additional weight for passenger or gear.

Answer (in lbs) :

 

Spring rate and initall set up :

WITH FAIRING

Guide ring 21808-01 and preload tube 01460-73 (length 12 mm)

Rider weight [Lbs]

~110

~135

~155

~175

~200

~220

~240

Spring rate [N/mm]

12

12

12

12

12

12

12

Preload [mm]

1 turn = 1mm

10

11

12

13

15

15

15

Spring part number

08790-12

08790-12

08790-12

08790-12

08790-12

08790-12

08790-12

 

WITHOUT FAIRING

Guide ring 21808-01 and preload tube 01460-62 (length 20 mm)

Rider weight [Lbs]

~110

~135

~155

~175

~200

~220

~240

Spring rate [N/mm]

9

9.5

9.5

10

10

10

10

Preload [mm]

1 turn = 1mm

12

10

11

9

11

12

14

Spring part number

08790-90

08790-12

08790-12

08790-12

08790-12

08790-12

08790-12

 

WITH 08866-04 LOWERING KIT 25 mm (1")

Only guide ring 21808-02

Spacer 21803-02 (length 25 mm)

Rider weight [Lbs]

~110

~135

~155

~175

~200

~220

~240

Spring rate [N/mm]

12

12

12

13

13

13

13

Preload [mm]

1 turn = 1mm

4

5

6

3

4

5

6

Spring part number

08790-12

08790-12

08790-12

08790-13

08790-13

08790-13

08790-13