Ohlins TTX FLOW Owners Guide
Öhlins Shock absorber for Automotive
TTX FLOW
Owner’s Manual
Öhlins Racing AB - The Story
It was the 1970’s, a young man named Kenth
Öhlin spent most of his spare time pursuing his
favourite sport: motocross.
Being a careful observer, Kenth’s attention
was continously drawn to one specic detail -
motocross bikes had more engine power than
their suspension could handle. It was not long
before Kenth realised that better performance
could be achieved by improved wheel
suspension.
Öhlins Racing was established in 1976, and
just two years later the company won its rst
World Championship title. Despite being in the
business for almost 40 years, the search for
perfection and new functions is still the main
focus of the company.
Öhlins Headquarters Upplands Väsby, Sweden
Congratulations! You are now the owner of an
Öhlins product. More than two hundred World
Championships and other major world titles
are denitive proof that Öhlins products offer
outstanding performance and reliability.
Every product has gone through rigorous
testing and engineers have spent thousands
of hours, doing their very best to use every
possible experience from our almost 40 years
within the racing sport.
The product that you now have in your
possession is pure racing breed that is built to
withstand.
By installing this product on your vehicle
you have made a clear statement… you are a
serious rider or driver with a focus on getting
the maximal handling ability and outstanding
feedback from your vehicle. Along comes the
fact that your Öhlins product will be a long
lasting friend, delivering the very best of comfort
and performance every time you go for a ride.
Go explore!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
General Warnings
Note!1
The shock absorber/front fork/steering damper is an
important part of the vehicle and will affect the stability.
Note!1
Read and ensure you understand the information in this
manual and other technical documents provided by Öhlins,
before using the product.
Note!1
Öhlins Racing AB can not be held responsible for
any damage to the shock absorber/front fork/steering
damper, vehicle, other property or injury to persons, if the
instructions for mounting, usage and maintenance are not
followed exactly.
Warning!⚠
After installing the Öhlins product, take a test ride at low
speed to ensure your vehicle has maintained stability.
Warning!⚠
If the suspension makes an abnormal noise, or the
function is irregular, or if you notice any leakage from
the product, stop the vehicle immediately and return the
product to an Öhlins dealer.
Warning!⚠
The product warranty shall only apply if the product
has been operated and maintained in accordance
with recommendations in this manual. If you have any
questions regarding usage, service, inspection and/or
maintenance please contact Öhlins.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
In this manual, mounting instructions and other
technical documents, important information concerning
safety is distinguished by the following symbols:
The Safety Alert Symbol means: Warning! Your safety
is involved.
Warning!⚠
The Warning Symbol means: Failure to follow warning
instructions can result in severe or fatal injury to anyone
working with, inspecting or using the shock absorber, or
to bystanders.
Caution!✋
The Caution Symbol means: Special precautions must be
taken to avoid damage to the shock absorber.
Note!1
The Note Symbol indicates information that is important
regarding procedures.
Note!1
When working with the Öhlins product, always read the
vehicle service manual.
Note!1
This manual shall be considered as a part of the product
and shall accompany the product throughout its life cycle.
Warning!⚠
This product was developed and designed exclusively for
a specic vehicle model and shall only be installed on the
intended vehicle model in its original condition as delivered
from the vehicle manufacturer.
Warning!⚠
This product contains pressurized nitrogen gas (N2). Do
not open, service or modify this product without proper
education (Öhlins dealer) and proper tools.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Öhlins Racing AB is prohibited.
© Öhlins Racing AB. All rights reserved.
2
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Adjustment and setting up..............................4
Spring preload & Set-up ................................. 5
Compression and rebound ............................. 6
How to adjust ................................................. 7
inspection and maintenance ..........................8
Set-up sheet ..................................................9
Congratulations on choosing the Öhlins TTX
shock absorber - the most unique and powerful
racing shock absorber available today. The TTX
shock absorber design is the culmination of ve
decades of Öhlins successful participation in
World Championship events.
This shock absorber draws on all the expertise
developed by Öhlins while winning more than
350 World championship titles.
The Öhlins TTX features a patented concept
with a unique concentric twin tube design, that
allows for the gas pressure to always back-
up the low pressure side of the main piston.
This design creates positive pressure build up
on both compression and rebound stroke. As
a result the TTX has a more direct damping
response, less risk for cavitation and works
with lower gas pressure. With the new Flowtechnology we redesigned the ‘check-valve’
system to balance wide valve openings and
quick open/close actions to handle a large
volume of oil ow. This gives the car improved
traction, comfort and predictability which
enhance the stability of the car.
Compared to a regular piggy back single tube
shock absorber, that has positive pressure
build up only on rebound stroke and relies on
compression valve resistance together with gas
pressure to avoid cavitation on compression
stroke, the TTX design is superior.
The TTX Flow shock absorbers are
designed to handle the demanding damping
characteristics needed for all types of surfaces.
For best performance, the shock absorber must
be adjusted to different driving conditions; for
the smooth and fast gravel roads in Finland or
the rougher roads in Greece or in the Middle
East. Temperature stability is maintained by
a ow restriction design in the bleed valves
that creates a turbulent ow at very low piston
velocities. Also, materials with different thermal
expansion rates are used to compensate for the
viscosity change of the uid caused by changes
in temperature.
In addition the Öhlins shim system offers
innite combinations of shim stacks, with a wide
spectrum of different character using the same
piston. The whole system is pressurized by
nitrogen gas behind a oating piston to ensure
separation of the gas and uid.
The Öhlins TTX Flow shock absorber are racer
friendly shock absorbers, easy to set up, dial in
and rebuild. Remember that you can always get
support from the Öhlins dealers worldwide.
3
Loading...