Harley-Davidson Nightster (XL1200N) suspension setup and specs
Harley-Davidson Nightster (XL1200N), 2007 to 2012: adjustable rear preload, 643 mm (25.3 in) seat height, 92 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.
Harley-Davidson Nightster (XL1200N)
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Not adjustable |
| Front rebound | Not adjustable |
| Front compression | Not adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Not adjustable |
| Rear compression | Not adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Fork diameter | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front, solo | 30 psi · 2.1 bar |
| Rear, solo | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Front, two up | 30 psi · 2.1 bar |
| Rear, two up | 40 psi · 2.8 bar |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-16 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1524 mm (60.0 in) |
| Rake | 30° |
| Trail | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Seat height | 643 mm (25.3 in) |
| Factory model code | XL1200N |
| Front brake | Single disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 2-piston caliper |
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Bike feeling wrong? These are the published numbers. What to actually change depends on the adjusters this bike has, your weight and how it feels.
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