Would be nice if all the manufacturers would upload the maintenance manuals on there websites. For example.... https://www.ktm.com/en/service/manuals/
Suspect OP has mixed up the 1200 and 950, as its twin sided isn't to (?) so any old sprocket will do and it will need the rear nut undone. Not worked on one but never seen a twin sided that doesn't (other than a race set up captive thing). EDIT: just checked owners manual on line, doest mention nut. Ducati really are taking the piss tbh https://assets.ctfassets.net/oifkva...0f21c4/Multistrada_950__E4__GBR_MY18_ED02.pdf
Not £100 tho! Mine was about £30 IIRC from Halfords or somewhere, as its what's fitted to my old gixer
Removing the wheel on a twin sided swing arm to adjust chain. I never get tired of encountering smart arses, they seem able to suck the pleasure out of any situation. TB
On the MTS950, as mentioned, it's a 36mm bihex socket. No need for a $100 special. Just go to your local tool supplier etc. Torque is 180Nm. Adjusting the chain is no different to any other twinsided swingarm bike. Back out the adjusters, make sure the wheel is square and chain line is good. Air filter is under the tank. It's not a 5 minute job and in truth, the filter will last. It's not difficult and I'd say if you're up to figuring out the removal of the tank, then you can do the job. It's not something a manual will really help with as the instruction we get is "remove fuel tank". Changing the oil is no different to any other marque. Torque on the sump plug is 19Nm with a dab of sealant on the threads. Oil filter is 11Nm.
All thanks to nelly for providing the information but I think the point the OP was making is that this information is not available from Ducati. I have a new Supersport and find myself in the same position - no manual available (at any price), no simple technical information with regard to torques etc. For the Scramblers, which have been on the market for more than 3 years now, you still can't download a parts list, although you can see them at a couple of online dealers websites. I thought there would have been a requirement to provide this sort of information to the independent trade as there is in the car world but it seems not. Ducati can treat their customers like idiots and expect them to go to the dealer for every little adjustment and of course servicing. Hell's teeth it would mean a 200 mile round trip for me to get the chain adjusted!
oil is annual isnt it? i know. The socket doesn’t need to cost that much was my point. I know you aren’t uk but £30 tops for a decent non-pro one
One reason I’ve come away from ducati. Dick of spending top money then not even knowing if a fault light comes on whtbit is so I can choose to continue or not, or even what to look at to fix. They want you in a dealer for everything.
Thankfully in regards to the 950 and Mazza's questions, Nelly has stepped in with the info, cheers chap. The tool shop/tool supplier and what it's called with the size should see a better price than the silly ones
This socket will do your job. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/KING-TO...30553fa0:m:m-csTK3HwkkMCPEib7iYLNg:rk:13:pf:0 https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SIDCHRO...5:g:RdQAAOSwN5hb75G9:rk:3:pf:1&frcectupt=true
I'm guessing the socket you're looking at is the 55mm "special" for the single sided 1200 bikes. You don't need one. Just a normal, bi hex 36mm is all that's needed for the 950.
noobie, that will do both front and rear, but you simply don't need it. They are great if you want to carry a socket on the bike for emergencies (saves carrying two). Even for the 55mm socket on the single sided 1200 bikes I use a regular 55mm draper 3/4" drive bi-hex socket when at home. You can buy an impact quality 36mm socket from Halfords here in the UK for £10. It is very frustrating the information on regular maintenance is no longer given in the manuals. Maybe there is a business opportunity here for someone
Ahhh my sense of humour is wasted on you then,... fact is google would say about the size of socket google would say about the torque for that specific nut and the nut size google would show the other models that use the same size nut and probably the same axle etc ducati are good at that. hey ho.
I actually want to eventually buy the socket with the inner boss. To torque to 180nm on a quite thin nut I would prefer the antislip feature. Using a socket puts some extra twist forces due to the alignment of handle to the nut. I need all the help I can get lol I may look around for a wider regular wheel nut. Thanks for your replies. Maz
