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Ohlins TPX Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Shock Absorber

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  • Page 2: Congratulations

    It was the 1970th’s, a young man named kenth Öhlin spent most of his spare time pursuing his favourite sport: motocross. A careful observer, kenth’s attention was continually drawn to one specifi c detail - motocross bikes had more engine power than their suspension could handle. It was not long bef...

  • Page 3: In This Manual

    In this manual design and function 4 spring preload 5 compression and rebound damping 6 adjustment and set-up 7 camber bushings 11 inspection and maintenance 10 © Öhlins racing ab. All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Öhlins racing ab is prohibite...

  • Page 4: Safety Signals

    Öhlins racing ab cannot be held responsible for any damage to the shock absorber or vehicle, or injury to persons, if the instructions for installing and maintenance are not followed exactly. Similarly the warranty will become null and void if the instructions are not followed. Note! Öhlins products...

  • Page 5: Design and Function

    The Öhlins shim system offers infi nite combinations of shim stacks with a wide spectrum of different character with one and the same piston. The whole system is pressurized by nitrogen gas behind a fl oating piston to ensure separation of the gas and fl uid. The Öhlins tpx/ttx44 shock absorbers are...

  • Page 6: Spring Preload

    Spring preload tpx mcpherson ttx shock absorber spring preload when adjusting the spring preload you move the spring seat. This will lower or raise the vehicle ride height. The ride height is an important criteria for the behavior of your vehicle. Set the spring preload for ttx shock absorber use c-...

  • Page 7: Function and Reset

    Compression and rebound damping function and reset compression and rebound damping compression damping controls the energy absorption when the shock absorber is being compressed, thus controls how easy the shock absorber compresses when you hit a bump. Rebound damping controls the energy absorption ...

  • Page 8: Adjustments

    Adjustments compression and rebound damping tool 01822-03 rebound damping adjuster rebound damping on ttx 44 is adjusted by turning the golden slotted screw located in the black end-piece . Total number of clicks on the rebound adjuster is approximately 18-20. Rebound damping on tpx 44 is adjusted w...

  • Page 9: Adjustments

    Adjustments shaft jet valve and spring set-up spring set-up a number of springs are available for both gravel and tarmac to suit all different conditions. For rougher gravel conditions it is recommended to use one step stiffer springs but also increase ride height 10-20 mm depending on the condition...

  • Page 10: Adjustments

    Setting up your vehicle installing new shock absorbers may alter ride height, wheel angles etc. On your vehicle. Therefore, it is wise to do a complete set-up check of the vehicle after you have installed the Öhlins shock absorber. Perform the following steps and always take notes before using the s...

  • Page 11: Camber Bushings

    Camber bushings unlike most standard mcpherson shock absorbers, the Öhlins shock absorbers feature camber bushings that enable you to alter the wheel camber. Depending on how you mount the bushings, with the eccentric hole facing the wheel or away from the wheel, different camber angles will be obta...

  • Page 12: Inspection and Maintenance

    Inspection and maintenance when and how? Inspection points - normal use 1. Check ball joints/ brackets for possible excessive play or stiction. 2. Check the piston shaft for damage that can cause leakage. 3. Check the shock absorber body for external damage. 4. Check the external reservoir for damag...

  • Page 13: Www.Ohlins.Com

    Öhlins racing ab box 722 s 194 27 upplands väsby sweden phone +46 8 590 025 00 fax +46 8 590 025 80 www.Ohlins.Com owner’ s manual 07440-02 tpx/ ttx44 20071221 Öhlins racing ab annette asph/ lars Östh.