Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Tools..............

[loverobot]

I recently purchased a 748s 2001my
I need to stop up on the boggo tools I need so please advise -

1.does anyone know the nut sizes for removal of the rear wheel - I intend to buy 1/2" drive sockets
2.is there a specific tool / size for adjusting the eccentric hub?
3.what size torx? screwdriver / socket is needed to remove the screen?

Has anyone found / caused any electrical / alarm problems by wiring a =ve and -ve wire onto the top terminals so as to allow a plug in of a battery conditioner?

Its currently on standard dragon evo (corses?) - what road tyre pressure is everyone using?

Thanks in advance
Nick

[Harv748]

1: 46mm wheel nut side/ 41 mm sprocket side/ 28mm front wheel

2: The tool for the hub should be in the tool kit...looks lke a large C spanner with a box section piece for the handle.

3: Torx 7 I think?

4: No problem with connecting up a charger to the battery...have optimate terminals on mine.

5: Tyre pressures are a personal thing...but 36 psi front and rear will put you close. Theres a great post by shazzam somewhere on here about tyre pressures and working them out to suit your riding style. Try a search on it.

HtH

[loverobot]

Thanks Harv
Thought that big nut looked big! If it is torx bits on the front i will just get a little set or something

[loverobot]

Sorry just one other thing - there is a tie wrap on the wheel nut but no mention in the haynes manual - is this needed?

[Harv748]

Peace of mind really...you don't need one but you'll be suprised at the number of bikes that have them on!

[TP]

You'll also be surprised at the number of Torx tool kits that don't contain a T7 tool!

You'll need to hunt for it specifically, I lucked out and found one at the BMF show this year. It was the last one too ...

[loverobot]

cheers both of you - probably saved me a few quid on a (useless!) torx bit set!

[loverobot]

Originally posted by Harv748
Peace of mind really...you don't need one but you'll be suprised at the number of bikes that have them on!

Is this in effect to hold on the circlip then ?

[yeti]

Halfords do a spanking little socket set in their Professional range that has all the tork bits as well. I think it was around 25 squid and comes in a little box etc. Always goes with me on track days.

As for the tie wrap, lockwire will do the same. Good idea, but not strictly neccesary - that said I never go out without!!!

If you don't know how to "do" lockwire, drop me a line and I'll give you the benefit of years of RAF experience

[keith_mann1959]

T6 i'm sure