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Dukedesmo · 28-01-2021, 09:13 AM

AFAIK Ducati use two sizes of stand spindle; the smaller (originally made for 916) fits the smaller hub SSSA bikes and the larger (originally made for 1098) fits the later, more powerful bikes (1098, 1198, 1200 etc.) the most obvious difference visually is the smaller hubs have a 5-bolt sprocket carrier and the larger a 6-bolt carrier.

I have a 916 and have always managed to torque up the nut whilst bike on paddock stand, holding it with the rear brake. Use moly grease on the threads and have a long torque wrench with a well-fitting socket - most conventional sockets have a chamfer at the opening and this means you don't get enough purchase on the slim wheel nut and slipping can end in injury - I had the (46mm socket) chamfer machined off so that it's got a nice 'sharp' edge.

28-01-2021, 09:13 AM	#18
Dukedesmo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leics Bike: M900 Posts: 2,844	AFAIK Ducati use two sizes of stand spindle; the smaller (originally made for 916) fits the smaller hub SSSA bikes and the larger (originally made for 1098) fits the later, more powerful bikes (1098, 1198, 1200 etc.) the most obvious difference visually is the smaller hubs have a 5-bolt sprocket carrier and the larger a 6-bolt carrier. I have a 916 and have always managed to torque up the nut whilst bike on paddock stand, holding it with the rear brake. Use moly grease on the threads and have a long torque wrench with a well-fitting socket - most conventional sockets have a chamfer at the opening and this means you don't get enough purchase on the slim wheel nut and slipping can end in injury - I had the (46mm socket) chamfer machined off so that it's got a nice 'sharp' edge. __________________ M900, 916, LeMans II.