Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic (FLHTC) suspension setup and specs

Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic, 2009 to 2011: 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: 2009, 2010, 2011 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Harley-Davidson.

2009–2011 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic
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Harley-Davidson Electra Glide

2009–2011 · 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 tire130/80B17 65H
Rear tire180/65B16 81H

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1625 mm (64.0 in)
Rake26°
Trail170 mm (6.7 in)
Seat height693 mm (27.3 in)
Factory model codeFLHTC
Front brakeDual hydraulic disc, 4-piston fixed caliper
Rear brakeSingle hydraulic disc, 4-piston fixed caliper

Other Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic generations: 2012–2013 · 2014–2016

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