I’m looking for some lightweight/short spanner’s for emergency use only on my 2023 Rally. 12 point 36 mm for the rear spindle 6 point 30 mm for the front spindle I can cope without a torque wrench as this is just to get me out of trouble and to the nearest dealer. All suggestions gratefully received. TIA
I use an extendable bar with a socket , zipped tied to the back frame . Easy to get to and no issues to carry . Self sufficient as pre mark the nut positions and familiarise myself with the torque feel .
Have a look at this thread regarding the same thing https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/rear-and-front-axle-nut-socket-tool.93280/#post-2019904
This is the bar , has a soft handle so tucks in well . https://www.sealey.co.uk/product/5637181417/extendable-breaker-bar-12sq-drive
I’m not mad on knuckle joint bars, I’ve seen them bend and the pin drop out, but I like the idea of an extendable bar, possibly a tube I can slide over a t bar.
The one I have has been on tour for many many years , use it at home as well , no issues . Think also a knuckle joint is as strong as a ratchet ,
I’m sure it is a strong as a ratchet but we were always taught not to use ratchet’s for high torque applications. At home I have a large breaker bar, but for touring I will take a t bar with a close fitting tune to slide over it, unless I can find something better.
Okay but my torque wrench for the PP I have is a ratchet as all torque bars are . Dont see your point . We do use close spanners for some of our big jobs at work , but they are a lot bigger than the wheel nuts . Quality is the key for high torque . Snap On agree https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20526403...yHVjVHLpJxV9QdFfYfXwtuQeCBxoCsaM&gad_source=1
Torque wrenches are for final tightening, not undoing torqued up fixings, that's what breaker bars are for. Snapon tools are beyond many people’s budget. I will be using a simple t bar, almost indestructible.
https://eastbound.shop/product/ducati-desertx-wheel-service-kit/ Currently out of stock but looks to be a useful tool.
Motion Pro do very nice combo tools; a ring spanner at one end (order to suit whatever nut size your bike has), with tyre spoons at the other. Can also get ratchet inserts that go into the ring end and give you a 3/8” or similar sq drive
You may also want to consider a trail stand if you’re going to be removing wheels on a ride out. Rolling Mavericks do a nice telescopic one, used in conjunction with the side stand to get the rear wheel in the air.
