I may be wrong bradders but I think BMW are going that way as well going by what my mate says about his XR
I understand why, but despite the nut being thin the socket forces are on the outside and the spindle will stop it collapsing. In terms of antislip, I assume you mean falling off the nut. I simply put a thick rag on the rim and spokes below the socket. This has worked perfectly well for the last 8 years of removing my rear wheel (I usually have to change a tyre at least twice a year), which usually involves standing on the breaker bar attached to my 55mm 3/4 drive socket. If it falls off it lands on the rag, no harm done. I would get a normal good quality bi-hex socket and give it a go before splashing the cash on the other one, its not a lot of money and you may be surprised how well they work
Mazzastradi, The rear nut setup sounds just like the one on my 899 Panigale- 36mm multipoint @180nm torque as nellie correctly pointed out. In the UK I got a 1/2” drive impact driver socket for about 30 Aud from machine mart and that works fine. I’m just down the road from you at the moment on holiday seeing my Daughter in Brissy. Have you tried Supercheap auto in Oz for an impact driver socket? I bet they would have something suitable? Don’t be disappointed with your new Multi, you just need a little bit of time to get to know it and buy a few tools that you need, sleep on it kiddo and come back to it in the morning with a fresh set of eyes! Poucher
G'day Maz, Im from Sydney......but much prefer your part of the world! A normal socket will do the trick, see this explanation.......https://sites.google.com/site/harkosworkshop/technical-posts/bihexsocketsvsinglehexsockets Not sure if you have a similar store in Brisvagas like Sydney Tools, but Sydney Tools sell suitable 36mm sockets from $16: https://sydneytools.com.au/product/...Atpwl0xxogkZEY2W86iKKNiY8iN4VAVsaAsu6EALw_wcB As do Supacheap Autos: https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p...axle-socket---1-2-inch-drive-36mm/341536.html Considering all the fasteners are into alloy, torque values are critical and should be easily accessible with the need to search the internet. Good luck!
I read a tip, might have been on here but I can’t remember. Put a thin latex glove over the nut when you are removing it. That way it doesn’t get marked from the socket. I also noticed on my new 1260 that the spring clip is secured with a small cable tie, which makes a lot of sense in my mind.
Good luck with your bike, let's hope you get the advice you need. Ducati would prefer you not to service yourself, I had this recently when I needed to adjust my chain on a 1200s. Ducati will not sell you a spanner to make the adjustment but I found one on ebay. There is generally somebody who has worked out a method and posted it online. Welcome to the world of Ducati, never dull and occasionally amazing.
Been a Bank Manager for nigh on 40 years and ridden Ducati’s for circa 20 Never lent anybody an umbrella ! So never had to ask for it back Wear a cap when it rains !!!
Remove the panels as in manual. You can just about get to the fasteners holding on the air filter's plastic cover, wiggle it out past frame. There is enough room to slide element out. Happy days.
I may even have not removed all red panels, just the small black one over the flexible air duct on the right hand side. Cant remember. Ive had to do quite a bit of faff to correct design flaws (as we all know), tail light/ tail tidy/ chaffing wires to sensors/heatedgrips/switchgear,/exhaust valve/ the list goes on blah blah blah. Lovely motor, suspension and chassis tho. Either way, you don't need to move tank.
