{"product_id":"ifp-needle","title":"Ifp needle charging adapter | (Prototype) Available Soon","description":"\u003csection style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 2rem; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\" class=\"tool-description\"\u003e\u003c!-- AVAILABILITY NOTICE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff8e1; padding: 1rem; border: 2px solid #ffa000; border-radius: 4px; margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #e65100;\"\u003eNot available yet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0 0; font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555;\"\u003eWe're working to make it available as soon as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUniversal professional needle adapter (fill tool) for charging the IFP \/ bladder chamber on \u003cstrong\u003eFOX, Öhlins, X-Fusion, Cane Creek\u003c\/strong\u003e and most other shocks using a rubber plug \/ pellet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHAT IT DOES --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #e3f2fd; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #1976d2; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhat this tool does\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThis adapter lets you charge the IFP or bladder chamber through the rubber plug \/ pellet using a standard hypodermic needle, with no proprietary needle assembly required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003eThe body is \u003cstrong\u003eCNC machined stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e for durability, with a copper extender carrying a standard Schrader valve thread so the threads on your pump or filling tool stay protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe needle interface is a 3D printed press fit designed for common medical needles, so replacements are cheap and available almost anywhere in the world. A cap is included to keep the adapter clean between jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- COMPATIBILITY --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #388e3c; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVorsprung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÖhlins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX-Fusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCane Creek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost other shocks with a \u003cstrong\u003erubber plug \/ pellet\u003c\/strong\u003e in the IFP or bladder chamber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eConnects to any pump or filling tool with a standard Schrader thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHAT'S INCLUDED --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #388e3c; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ifp needle charging adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping needles internationally is complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- NEEDLES --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #ede7f6; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #512da8; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eNeedles you'll need\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eUse standard hypodermic medical needles in \u003cstrong\u003e23 gauge (blue)\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e22 gauge (black)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003eThey are sold everywhere and they are cheap. Boxes of 100 typically run around \u003cstrong\u003e$15 CAD\u003c\/strong\u003e on Amazon or from any pharmacy or farm supply store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eBecause the needle is a consumable, you can swap in a fresh one whenever the tip dulls instead of replacing the whole tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- HOW TO USE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #fff3e0; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #f57c00; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress fit a fresh needle onto the printed interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread the adapter onto your shock pump or filling tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the needle into the \u003cstrong\u003ecentre\u003c\/strong\u003e of the pellet while rotating it gently, never forcing it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInflate slowly to your target pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the needle out quickly and immediately snug the pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCycle the shaft to confirm it returns smoothly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003eNever bend the needle. Rotating gently on the way in is what keeps the tip straight and the pellet undamaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eNew to needle filling? Read our full guide: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shockwaveparts.com\/blogs\/suspension-explained\/how-to-pressurize-or-depressurize-a-damper-using-a-needle-fill-tool\"\u003eHow to pressurize or depressurize a damper using a needle fill tool,\u003c\/a\u003e it covers depressurizing, pellet retainers, pellet torque, and why you don't actually need nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DISCLAIMER --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #fce4ec; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #c2185b; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e⚠️ Disclaimer\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThis tool is intended for riders performing \u003cstrong\u003edamper service\u003c\/strong\u003e where the IFP or bladder chamber needs to be recharged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555; margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003eNeedles are sharp and the chamber is pressurized. Wear eye protection, handle needles carefully, and dispose of used ones properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555; margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eHome-mechanic tool only. Strong and precise, but not designed for shop-level volume use. By purchasing or using this tool, you agree to our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/terms-of-service\"\u003eTerms of Service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Shockwave Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54212862673260,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/8991\/8572\/files\/IFP_Needle_1.png?v=1786982269","url":"https:\/\/www.shockwaveparts.com\/products\/ifp-needle","provider":"Shockwave Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}