{"product_id":"ohlins-ttx-m-1-m-2-coil-bleed-elbow","title":"Öhlins TTX M.1 \/ M.2 Coil Bleed Elbow","description":"\u003csection style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 2rem; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eÖhlins TTX M.1 \/ M.2 Coil Shock Bleed Elbow\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne-piece elbow adapter for hand bleeding the \u003cstrong\u003eÖhlins TTX M.1 and M.2 Coil\u003c\/strong\u003e shocks. Fits over the factory outer plastic sleeve and allows the shock to remain completely full of oil during hand bleeding, without requiring a vacuum pump.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- IMPORTANT WARNING --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #ffe6e6; border-left: 6px solid #d93025; padding: 1rem; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; color: #b30000;\"\u003e⚠️ Important notes (read before buying)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the factory outer plastic sleeve is installed before fitting the elbow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis tool seals over the original plastic sleeve and may not seal correctly if the sleeve is missing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe TTX uses a bladder system and does not use an IFP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dedicated M4 bleed fitting is not currently available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe M4 bleed port may be compatible with some existing brake bleeding fittings, but this has not yet been fully tested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\nThe Öhlins TTX M.1 and M.2 Coil shocks can be difficult to hand bleed because the shock must remain completely full of oil throughout assembly. Unlike many monotube shocks, the TTX uses a bladder rather than an IFP, so there is no final IFP depth adjustment to remove excess oil after assembly.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\nThis elbow creates a raised oil reservoir above the shock while it remains horizontal, allowing the damper to stay completely full during the hand bleed process. It also provides additional oil volume for pushing oil through the entire damper using the standard rubber glove technique.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\nThe elbow installs directly over the factory outer plastic sleeve and creates a temporary extension above the shock during service.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\nFor home mechanics performing a full rebuild, the tool can simplify the bleeding process and reduce the need for specialized vacuum equipment.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\nUnlike many monotube shocks, the Öhlins TTX uses a bladder instead of an IFP. Because there is no final IFP depth adjustment available, final assembly must be performed with the shock already properly bled.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col style=\"margin: 1rem 0 0 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\nInstall the bleed elbow over the factory plastic sleeve.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\nFill the shock and elbow with oil, then perform the rubber glove bleed technique while cycling the adjusters and damper.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\nContinue bleeding until air bubbles are no longer visible.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\nInstall the bladder while attempting to displace as much remaining air as possible.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\nRemove excess oil from the elbow and allow any remaining trapped air to migrate upward.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\nSome users may wish to gently manipulate the bladder during this process to help release trapped air, although this procedure has not been fully tested.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\nInstall the seal head carefully, ensuring that no air is introduced during final assembly.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\nBecause there is no IFP depth adjustment available afterward, take extra care during final assembly to ensure all visible air has been removed before closing the shock.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #f3e5f5; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #7b1fa2; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhy this tool exists\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\nServicing an Öhlins TTX shock can easily cost more than $300 CAD in many areas. This tool was developed to give home mechanics a practical alternative.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\nMost of the shock can be serviced using common workshop tools. The bleeding process is typically the most challenging part, and this elbow was designed specifically to simplify that step.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\nNo special shaft clamp is required to use this bleed elbow, and the base valve does not need to be removed.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\nDevelopment of a dedicated M4 bleed fitting and additional TTX service tools is ongoing, but this bleed elbow already makes DIY rebuilds significantly more accessible.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÖhlins TTX M.1 Coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÖhlins TTX M.2 Coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- NOT COMPATIBLE --\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;\"\u003eNot compatible with\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOX DHX2 2026+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOX Float X2 2026+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÖhlins TTX Air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\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: 0;\"\u003eBy 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\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n","brand":"Shockwave Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53847786553708,"sku":"BLEED-ELBW-OhC","price":39.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/8991\/8572\/files\/Captured_ecran2026-06-02205736_c377f908-eb01-4826-8b0c-771e646cabcb.png?v=1780448577","url":"https:\/\/www.shockwaveparts.com\/products\/ohlins-ttx-m-1-m-2-coil-bleed-elbow","provider":"Shockwave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}