Harley-Davidson Electra Glide (FLHTCU) suspension setup and specs

Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, 2008: adjustable rear preload, 693 mm (27.3 in) seat height, 117 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2008. Figures as published by Harley-Davidson.

Covers the Classic, Standard, Ultra Classic trims, which share this hardware.

2008 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
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Harley-Davidson Electra Glide

2008 · touring · 1584 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 diameter41.3 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up40 psi · 2.8 bar
Front tireMT90B16 72H
Rear tireMU85B16 77H

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1613 mm (63.5 in)
Rake26°
Trail157 mm (6.2 in)
Seat height693 mm (27.3 in)
Factory model codeFLHTCU
Front brakeDual hydraulic disc, 4-piston fixed caliper
Rear brakeSingle hydraulic disc, 4-piston fixed caliper

Other Harley-Davidson Electra Glide generations: 2000–2006 · 2007 · 2019–2022

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