Harley-Davidson 883 Low suspension setup and specs

Harley-Davidson 883 Low, 2000 to 2003: adjustable rear preload, 660 mm (26.0 in) seat height, 117 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.

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

2000–2003 Harley-Davidson 883 Low
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Harley-Davidson 883 Low

2000–2003 · cruiser · 883 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 travel117 mm (4.6 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 tire100/90-19
Rear tire130/90-16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1520 mm (59.8 in)
Rake29.6°
Trail117 mm (4.6 in)
Seat height660 mm (26.0 in)
Front brakeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper

Other Harley-Davidson 883 Low generations: 2004–2006 · 2007–2010

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