Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU) suspension setup and specs

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra, 2011 to 2013: adjustable rear preload, 739 mm (29.1 in) seat height, 117 mm of front suspension travel, 40 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2011, 2012, 2013 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Harley-Davidson.

2011–2013 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra
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Harley-Davidson Road Glide

2011–2013 · touring · 1690 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable

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, solo40 psi · 2.8 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up40 psi · 2.8 bar
Front tire130/70B18
Rear tire180/65B16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1625 mm (64.0 in)
Rake26°
Trail173 mm (6.8 in)
Seat height739 mm (29.1 in)
Factory model codeFLTRU
Front brakeDual hydraulic disc, 4-piston fixed caliper
Rear brakeSingle hydraulic disc, 4-piston fixed caliper

Other Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra generations: 2016 · 2017–2018 · 2019

More Harley-Davidson models · All makes

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