I have one of those 55/30mm combined socket tools for the 1260 and carried under the seat, used it once in Spain! Now looking to get a combined 36/30mm tool for the V4 and not finding anything out there. I have a 36mm socket (big heavy steel one) for the rear nut and I believe that the front socket size is 30mm ?? The idea is that would be just for emergencies to remove a wheel / tyre change when touring - same as the one I carried on the 1260. Any found one anywhere?
@Veetwin - I've got the same problem I brought a couple of 36 mm bi-hex sockets (1/2" sq. drive, deep, impact + 3/4" sq. drive) plus a 36mm combination spanner. I've got a 3/4" sq. drive breaker bar which is good for undoing the rear wheel nut and a torque wrench (1/2" sq. drive, 70 to 330 Nm) which is good for doing the nut up to the required 180 Nm. I've still got 55 mm sockets I used on my 1200 including a 55/30 mm socket which I carried around for years and never used. The brought the spanner thinking that it would adequate for chain tensioning when on tour - apart from being big and heavy, it's just not long enough unless I stand on it which I don't think would be a good idea. Maybe a single sided swing arm with eccentric chain adjuster isn't such a bad idea after all.
The 36/30 sockets I've found so far are: https://gegshop.nl/en/ducati/11885-...-drive-tool-front-rear-wheel-nuts-ducati.html "The tool is machined from solid in light alloy and anodized for optimal colour durability" - glad the colour is durable, not sure the 1/2" sq. drive socket would be at 180 Nm. Also it seems very expensive at over 77 Euro. https://hdesausa.com/collections/du...rear-wheel-steel-nut-tool-socket-chain-adjust https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-M...WHEEL-NUT-TOOL-SAME-DAY-SHIPPING/283683013126 This one is made from steel but would cost nearly $90 posted - so that will be £90 soon :-(
Thanks for those links Steve, as you say expensive and getting more so soon! The alloy ones are almost single use sockets as they bend, would prefer a steel one.
You can get low profile 36mm sockets for oil filters, whether they are strong enough I wouldn't know. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40372797...kxhZYBdTpe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I've come to the conclusion that the 36mm spanner I purchased for chain adjustment when on tour just won't be up to the job and in any case is too big and heavy. I think I'll end up buying on the 36mm bi-hex / 30mm hex sockets made from aluminium together with a telescopic 1/2" sq. drive wrench (e.g Hilka 06130012 from Amazon). I think an aluminium socket should be OK for occasional use providing it's not used with an impact driver. Still a big and heavy option but I can't think of anything better.
My CNC 36/30mm Socket arrived today - Thanks to @steveb123 - looks good and is a good fit on the wheel nuts. Just to note the socket is quite deep and my 1/2" drive bar only just fits into the socket; I happen to have a short 1/2" drive extender so will also carry that with me on tours etc.
I see than Iconic Parts are now selling a 36mm/30mm 1/2" drive socket for the Multi V4/V4S/V4 Rally (plus some other ducati models) front and rear wheel nuts. Made from aluminium (high strength, garde 7075) and not intended for use with an impact driver. Not cheap at £44.99 + VAT but the postage is reasonable at £3.99 - all up £57.98
Unfortunately, Iconic Parts weren't making/selling a 36/30 socket when I purchased mine as their one is a lot cheaper.
I bought one and it's disappointing. The "High Strength Aluminium 7075 can't handle the 180N torque, distorts and jams onto the axle nut. I've reverted to a traditional 36mm steel socket.
Have you raised this problem with Iconic? The 30/36 socket I brought from G&G is still in good condition after a number of uses.
If anyone is interested in the Iconic Parts socket they have an offer on over Easter, use code BUNNY15 at the checkout for 15% off the retail price https://iconicparts.uk/shop/ols/pro...-2inch-drive-axle-socket-may-fit-other-brands
