Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom (XL1200C) suspension setup and specs

Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom, 2000 to 2006: adjustable rear preload, 675 mm (26.6 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Harley-Davidson.

2000–2006 Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom
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Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom

2000–2006 · cruiser · 1202 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension travel76 mm (3.0 in)
Fork diameter39 mm (1.5 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo30 psi · 2.1 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up30 psi · 2.1 bar
Rear, two up40 psi · 2.8 bar
Front tire130/90-16
Rear tire150/80-16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1519 mm (59.8 in)
Rake29.6°
Trail117 mm (4.6 in)
Seat height675 mm (26.6 in)
Factory model codeXL1200C
Front brakeSingle 292 mm disc, dual-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle 292 mm disc, single-piston caliper

Other Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom generations: 2007–2020

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