Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo suspension setup and specs

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo, 2012 to 2016: no rider-adjustable suspension, 616 mm (24.3 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel, 38 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Harley-Davidson.

2012–2016 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo
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Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo

2012–2016 · cruiser · 1690 cc

Adjusters this bike has

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

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension travel86 mm (3.4 in)
Fork diameter41.3 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo38 psi · 2.6 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front tire140/75R17
Rear tire200/55R17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1638 mm (64.5 in)
Rake31.6°
Trail147 mm (5.8 in)
Seat height616 mm (24.3 in)
Front brakeSingle disc, 4-piston fixed caliper
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper

Other Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo generations: 2010–2011

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