Where Can I Order A Socket For The Rear Wheel Of My 2012 Multi S Touring?

Discussion in 'Multistrada' started by JimboP, Jul 29, 2014.

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  1. I'm at a bike shop in Camborne and I'm hoping they will be able to get hold of a socket to take my wheel off and change the tyre (when they arrive). They have advised me to carry the right socket with me in case I have this problem again. Any ideas where to get one and what the specification is?
     
    #1 JimboP, Jul 29, 2014
  2. Spoke to Ducati and I've ordered a 55mm 12 point socket for the future but now we need one for today. Nightmare!!
     
    #2 JimboP, Jul 29, 2014
  3. the tyre place must have one surely or know where to borrow.
     
    #3 finm, Jul 29, 2014
  4. No one in the area has one (tyre places, HGV places, tool shops). Stuck :(
     
    #4 JimboP, Jul 29, 2014
  5. have you tried GT Motorcycles in Plymouth? Ducati dealers
     
    #5 Il Presidente, Jul 29, 2014
  6. Just have and they have the socket :) Next we're going to try repairing the puncture so that I can ride to Plymouth...
     
    #6 JimboP, Jul 29, 2014
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  7. ai always carry one on the bike.

    Oberon is the brand. Think I found it on ebay...
     
    #7 richardbd, Jul 29, 2014
  8. We eventually borrowed one from a local engineer having failed at all local bike, car, HGV, tool shops, etc. Got on the road at Camborne at 17:00 and got home to Fulham at 00:30. My own socket is now on order from Amazon and will never leave my bike!!
     
    #8 JimboP, Jul 30, 2014
  9. Hmm think I should get myself one of these as well after yesterdays front tyre change outside the office.
     
    #9 Monners, Jul 30, 2014
  10. Mine is a Draper and was £18.19 on Amazon.
     
    #10 JimboP, Jul 30, 2014
  11. You have now discovered the importance, nay necessity, of carrying with you (a) a really good puncture repair outfit and (b) a 55mm bihex socket. Pity you had to find this out on your first big ride, and by hard experience. Still, you will know for the future and you are not likely to forget. By the way, so long as you are carrying those things you are unlikely ever to need them.
     
    #11 Pete1950, Jul 30, 2014
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  12. Yes, you will only ever need it in desperation when you leave it at home.
     
    #12 bootsam, Jul 30, 2014
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  13. Bloody hell, never even crossed my mind. Ordering as I type.
     
    #13 Swampdonkey, Jul 30, 2014
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  14. The Oberon ones are not strong enough. You really need to find a stainless one. I got one on ebay a few months back now. Does both front and rear sockets in one.
     
    #14 duke63, Jul 30, 2014
  15. Don't buy an Oberon, they might as well be made of cheese. I bought this one from the US
     
    #15 Derek, Jul 30, 2014
  16. #16 Monners, Jul 30, 2014
  17. Get a 55mm socket in 3/4 inch drive plus a 3/4-to-1/2 inch adapter to carry with you. Then keep a 3/4 inch breaker bar in the garage, and you can also use any 1/2 inch drive bar, handle or torque wrench on the road. That's what I have, anyway.
     
    #17 Pete1950, Jul 30, 2014
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  20. That's what I have, great socket, used it several times, no probs!
     
    #20 Boomer, Jul 30, 2014
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