Harley-Davidson Road Glide (FLTR) suspension setup and specs

Harley-Davidson Road Glide, 1998 to 2009: adjustable rear preload, 40 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Harley-Davidson.

Harley-Davidson Road Glide

1998–2009 · touring

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

Fork diameter

41.3 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo	36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo	40 psi · 2.8 bar
Front, two up	36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up	40 psi · 2.8 bar

Weight, seat height and geometry

Factory model code

FLTR

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