FOX IFP 12" Rebound Adjust Shocks - Harley Touring
About FOX
FOX has built performance suspension for off-road racing, mountain bikes and powersports since 1974. Its motorcycle shocks bring race-derived damping architecture and rebuild-ability to street and touring applications.
Upgrade your Harley-Davidson Touring model with FOX IFP 12" shocks, engineered to provide a superior ride over stock. These gas-charged mono-tube shocks feature an internal floating piston and velocity-sensitive damping, delivering consistent performance and improved handling. Choose from three spring rate options to perfectly match your rider weight and load.
Why riders pick this
- Gas-charged mono-tube with internal floating piston
- Durable 1.5" 6061-T6 aluminum body
- Advanced high-flow, velocity-sensitive damping
- Hand-adjustable spring preload
- Available in standard, heavy duty, or super heavy duty spring rates
FOX IFP shocks are a direct performance upgrade for Harley Touring models, designed to handle the demands of long-distance riding and spirited cruising. The 1.5" 6061-T6 aluminum hard-anodized body ensures durability, while the advanced high-flow deflective disk damping provides precise control and a smooth ride. With hand-adjustable spring preload, you can easily fine-tune your suspension for optimal comfort and performance.
Engineered for Touring Comfort and Control
- Gas-charged mono-tube with internal floating piston
- Durable 1.5" 6061-T6 aluminum hard-anodized body
- Advanced high-flow, velocity-sensitive damping
- Hand-adjustable spring preload for custom tuning
- Carbon Black springs in standard, heavy duty, or super heavy duty rates
Reliable Performance for the Long Haul
These FOX IFP shocks are fully serviceable and rebuildable, ensuring a long lifespan and consistent performance mile after mile. The model-specific optimized ride tune means your Touring bike will feel more planted and responsive, whether you're navigating city streets or exploring scenic routes. Select the appropriate spring rate for your total ride load to experience the full benefit of this suspension upgrade.
Specifications
- Brand: FOX
- Manufacturer Part #: 897-27-209
- UPC: 711745590687
- Length: 25 in
- Width: 8.25 in
- Height: 4.12 in
- Weight: 8.2 lbs per shock
Common questions
What spring rate should I choose?
Standard rate is suitable for riders up to 240 lbs. Heavy duty is for 240–370 lbs, and Super heavy duty is for 370+ lbs or Tri-Glide models. Confirm your total ride load before ordering.
Can I adjust the rebound on these shocks?
These specific FOX IFP shocks feature hand-adjustable spring preload but do not include quick-switch rebound adjustment. For rebound adjustment, look for the IFP-QSR models.
Are these shocks a direct bolt-on replacement?
Yes, these FOX IFP shocks are designed as a direct replacement for Harley Touring models. However, always confirm fitment with our Shop by Bike tool before ordering.
Ordering from Vtwinbikers
- Brand new, sourced through authorized US distribution — never used, never grey-market.
- Not sure it fits? Use Shop by Bike to filter by your year and model, or email us and we will confirm before you order.
- Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle is all we do, so you are talking to people who ride what you ride.
| BRAND | FOX |
| TYPE | Suspension |
| SKU | 897-27409 |
| WEIGHT | 8.2 lb |
