Tools for wrenching on Ducati Monster

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mudhudhudhu

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I just bought a used 2010 Monster 696 and would like to do some work on it over the winter. In the little tinkering I've done so far, I've found that most things are in metric measurements, while my tools are a mix of SAE and Metric.

I'm looking at doing an oil & filter change, spark plugs and chain maintenance, initially. To other Ducati owners out there, what tools do you recommend getting and where do you usually get them?

Cheers
 
mudhudhudhu said:
I just bought a used 2010 Monster 696 and would like to do some work on it over the winter. In the little tinkering I've done so far, I've found that most things are in metric measurements, while my tools are a mix of SAE and Metric.

I'm looking at doing an oil & filter change, spark plugs and chain maintenance, initially. To other Ducati owners out there, what tools do you recommend getting and where do you usually get them?

Cheers
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I would recommend consulting the Service Manual for your bike and using the tools in which they describe/recommend. There aren't many better ways to keep from screwing something up than by using the tools they tell you to. If you don't have the Service Manual, download / buy one. Money/time+gb's well spent, even if you never attempt 95% of the stuff within it.
 
You just need metric tools of the right size and purpose--nothing special. Allen keys and sockets mostly. For the Allen keys I recommend you get plain ones or socket ones to break things free (flat end), get a set with "ball" ends for ease of access once the screw is free--saves a tonne of time.

If you are going to do valves make sure you know what the hell you are doing! Then you will need to know what the hell you are doing, feeler gauges, a micrometer, patients, and to know what the hell you are doing.
 
dont listen to this nonsense...ducati valve adjustments are no big deal...especially on the air cooled two valvers.

you can get 99% of what you need from crappy tire...if you start doing more advanced work you will need some ducati specific tools, these guys are very good ...

https://ca-cycleworks.com/

[url]http://emsduc.com/
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Dr. Luxurious said:
dont listen to this nonsense...ducati valve adjustments are no big deal...especially on the air cooled two valvers.

you can get 99% of what you need from crappy tire...if you start doing more advanced work you will need some ducati specific tools, give these guys a look..

https://ca-cycleworks.com/
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I agree it is not a big deal but you need to look at the context. The OP started asking about metric-SAE with a conclusion that most (not all) are metric! Then asked what tools they need.... the OP need to know what they are doing before touching the valves!

BTW, a second for Chris at CA-Cycleworks!
 
Thanks for all the feedback, much appreciated. I'm not confident enough to do the valves yet, but I'm sure there is a YouTube video tutorial out there. I've worked on my other bikes before (all Japanese) without issue, it just came as a mild surprise to realise the Duc is all metric. I've found the service manual online, so I'm well on my way. I'm trying to figure out if I can get away with buying one-off bits or if I should get complete sets of things. For instance, for the oil change I would need a 14mm socket to get the oil filter screen out, but I don't want to buy a whole set of new sockets if it's just that one I need. So for the other owners out there, were there any tools that stood out that wouldn't be part of a run-of-the-mill North American toolbox?

Cheers
 
2010 Monster 696 nice bike !You do not need a lot of tools,you buy as you go and learn more …
 
mudhudhudhu said:
Thanks for all the feedback, much appreciated. I'm not confident enough to do the valves yet, but I'm sure there is a YouTube video tutorial out there. I've worked on my other bikes before (all Japanese) without issue, it just came as a mild surprise to realise the Duc is all metric. I've found the service manual online, so I'm well on my way. I'm trying to figure out if I can get away with buying one-off bits or if I should get complete sets of things. For instance, for the oil change I would need a 14mm socket to get the oil filter screen out, but I don't want to buy a whole set of new sockets if it's just that one I need. So for the other owners out there, were there any tools that stood out that wouldn't be part of a run-of-the-mill North American toolbox?

Cheers
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Your better off getting a set of sockets, socket sets range from $15-30 for cheaper stuff like mastercraft but when you buy just a single socket your paying $5-7. Pay for 2-3 single sockets and you could have had a whole set

Especially now that its Xmass time there are tons of sales at places like Canadian tire, where you can get a whole 600 piece set for around $200
 
follow Johnny's advice, CTC has several nice sets, for around $100 you can get a nice package with hex bit sockets included, all the metric deep and shallow sockets , get some wrenches since not every fastner can be got at with a socket. Get 6 pt sockets not 12pt. 6pt fit alloy fasteners and don't strip heads and only use the ball end allen wrench once you have broken loose the fitting with the hex end.

The valves on Duc aircooled twins are not complicated, but the job is particular, takes me a couple hrs of putzing and if you get it wrong ends badly. have an idea what your getting into, a level of skill beyond finding youtube files is required.

I've had Ducatis for years
 
JohnnyP636 said:
Your better off getting a set of sockets, socket sets range from $15-30 for cheaper stuff like mastercraft but when you buy just a single socket your paying $5-7. Pay for 2-3 single sockets and you could have had a whole set

Especially now that its Xmass time there are tons of sales at places like Canadian tire, where you can get a whole 600 piece set for around $200
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Thanks, I'll keep an eye out for sales.
 
crankcall said:
follow Johnny's advice, CTC has several nice sets, for around $100 you can get a nice package with hex bit sockets included, all the metric deep and shallow sockets , get some wrenches since not every fastner can be got at with a socket. Get 6 pt sockets not 12pt. 6pt fit alloy fasteners and don't strip heads and only use the ball end allen wrench once you have broken loose the fitting with the hex end.

The valves on Duc aircooled twins are not complicated, but the job is particular, takes me a couple hrs of putzing and if you get it wrong ends badly. have an idea what your getting into, a level of skill beyond finding youtube files is required.

I've had Ducatis for years
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I have a 149 piece stanley socket set, but it's light on metric sockets and hex bit sets, so i'll keep an eye out for sales for metric ones.
 
backmarkerducati said:
...you will need to know what the hell you are doing, feeler gauges, a micrometer, patients, and to know what the hell you are doing.
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Why would you need sick or injured people to help you wrench a Duc? I don't get it.



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mudhudhudhu said:
Thanks for all the feedback, much appreciated. I'm not confident enough to do the valves yet, but I'm sure there is a YouTube video tutorial out there. I've worked on my other bikes before (all Japanese) without issue, it just came as a mild surprise to realise the Duc is all metric. I've found the service manual online, so I'm well on my way. I'm trying to figure out if I can get away with buying one-off bits or if I should get complete sets of things. For instance, for the oil change I would need a 14mm socket to get the oil filter screen out, but I don't want to buy a whole set of new sockets if it's just that one I need. So for the other owners out there, were there any tools that stood out that wouldn't be part of a run-of-the-mill North American toolbox?

Cheers
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Aren't all jap bikes metric? You mean you had imperial jap bikes?


"If i was educated, I'd be a damn fool"
 
crankcall said:
Get 6 pt sockets not 12pt. 6pt fit alloy fasteners and don't strip heads and only use the ball end allen wrench once you have broken loose the fitting with the hex end.
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Can you clarify this further please



"If i was educated, I'd be a damn fool"
 
JohnnyP636 said:
Your better off getting a set of sockets, socket sets range from $15-30 for cheaper stuff like mastercraft but when you buy just a single socket your paying $5-7. Pay for 2-3 single sockets and you could have had a whole set

Especially now that its Xmass time there are tons of sales at places like Canadian tire, where you can get a whole 600 piece set for around $200
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found a set on sale, but it's doesn't have the 14mm hex bit. I'll add that on later. http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/s...chrome-hex-bit-set-0589293p.html#.VndvGa_sGK0
 
cbcanada said:
Can you clarify this further please
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Jayell said:
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Ok that makes great sense.. Now the comment he made about "using the Allan key after loose". he means if there a nut that takes an Allan key but can be loosened with a wrench and socket it should be done as such?


"If i was educated, I'd be a damn fool"
 
Just going to emphasize the importance of being precise with belt timing and clearances.Too loose (shims) is ok.Too tight can result in total motor destruction.A belt that looks "close enough" will usually end up very badly.And a belt that is too tight or too loose will end badly as well.I've seen the results of a closer shim being too tight.There wasn't one bit of the engine bigger than your fist.
 
cbcanada said:
Ok that makes great sense.. Now the comment he made about "using the Allan key after loose". he means if there a nut that takes an Allan key but can be loosened with a wrench and socket it should be done as such?


"If i was educated, I'd be a damn fool"
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ball end allen wrenches are easy to insert into the hex end of a fitting that requires an allen wrench, but like a 6pt socket has more bearing surface on a fastener than a 12pt, so less likely to strip, using the Square end of the allen wrench to first break the fitting loose, lessens the chance of stripping out the fitting.
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