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Thamer

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.... every time I have to change the rear tire I land up breaking a tool trying to get the the nut loose. I can't figure out how other do it so easily..
 
You breaking the socket or the breaker bar? Most of the aftermarket alu socket tools suck in quality. I use an impact wrench or I've got a 3ft pipe I put over the breaker bar. Otherwise it's a complete bitch.
 
I need to get a steel socket for the rear nut. Does anyon ok now where I can get one?
 
I have found that the socket that I got from ShiftTech has handled the load and held up without issue. I've taken the rear off only about a dozen times, so I can vouch for at least a dozen off/on. I also use a 3' breaking bar with it.

I believe CorseDynamics has a good one as well, but I cannot vouch for its quality. Alternatively, doesn't the dealership have them available as well (at a premium).
 
I have the MotoMFG one and it's good quality. Worked very well with a 4' breaker bar. Foot on rear brake and steady pressure on the breaker bar got mine loose. This was the first time the wheel was off, so was torqued at the factory.
 
1. Buy a TPO 55mm socket.
2. Attach to electric impact wrench (I bought one from Harbor Freight for less than $50)
3. Heat nut with a heat gun
4. Straddle the bike, facing the rear, while mashing down on the rear brake
5. Easily remove nut.

Be sure to add a little anti-seize to the threads when re-installing.
 
Okay... my method needs 2 persons (normally me and my GF).

Step 1: Prepare a tool similar to the pictures attached. Steel tube should be 1.2m or longer, square end 1/2"

Step 2: Put one layer of electric isolation tape over the nut. This prevents from any damage or scratches to the nut

Step 3: One person sits on the bike, rear wheel is placed directly to a wall, floor shoud be concrete or tarmac

Step 4: Other person places tool and slowly open the nut (CCW for Ducati, CW for MV).

This way I could open really EVERY freakin nut without any damage to nut, axle or bearings. Simple and easy.
 

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Purchased Shiftie's alu nut and stripped it on the first attempt. Cashed in a few favors with a local machinist to have a steel unit made and have been happy ever since.
 
I don't see using an aluminium socket with any type of impact wrench or in a high torque application.

I'm sure with a 7075 forged tool you'd be fine, but I doubt you'll find many of those on the market. Go steel.
 

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