Cam Belt Pully Lock nut Tool - Way cheaper than OEM

[froby]

I posted this in "Alternatives to expensive parts" as well but figured it might get seen more if it has its own topic...

Here is an alternative to the expensive tool from Ducati for removing the four-pronged nuts on the timing belt cam and crank pulleys.  The catch is it is just the blueprint and you have to find a metal shop who will cut it for you.  I think I paid under $40.  Or you have them cut it and weld it yourself for cheaper.

This is the link to the PDF
https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B-n-YTyZhLoCOGU5YjA2NDItYmExNS00YmU3LThjOGYtMDIyNWQwNThjNDFm&hl=en

And this is the link to the DXF which is the universal CAD file that the shop will need in order to put the data into their laser cut machines.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B-n-YTyZhLoCY2NiMGMzYzgtZDlkYy00ZjY5LTkzY2QtNjY3MGM2YmQzYjgw&hl=en

If you don't have access to a shop that has laser cutting capabilities, PM me and I'll have my shop fab you one up for a small mark up.  Say $60 including shipping.

I'm giving away this design because Ducati tools are ridiculously expensive.  And the more people that can get this crucial tool for cheep, the more people will work on these bikes and the more knowledge will be out there for everyone.  PM with ideas for other tools I should possibly make.

P.S.  To torque against, I put channel locks around an old belt.  I could make the actual tool for holding it but I didn't think it was necessary.

[booger]

Um...you can buy the tool from Desmotimes for $40+ shipping. You could probably find it on eBay even cheaper. You can even make one out of an old socket with a Dremel and a file. 
but nice CAD drawing

[ducpainter]

Um...you can buy the tool from Desmotimes for $40+ shipping. You could probably find it on eBay even cheaper. You can even make one out of an old socket with a Dremel and a file. 
but nice CAD drawing

I grew mine from a nail.

[froby]

Ha!  

Couldn't have designed it better myself.  Looks like they machined theirs…  
Well I guess that works too.  I would say I wish I found that earlier but it was fun to do anyway.  That's what I get for not posting the question.  
The hardened key stock in mine works slick though for wear resistance.  I think I like mine better anyway .  Plus i saved a couple bucks.

Ducpainter…
A nail?  Really?  What did you do, precision nail four nails through a piece of wood?

[ducpainter]

Ha!  

Couldn't have designed it better myself.  Looks like they machined theirs…  
Well I guess that works too.  I would say I wish I found that earlier but it was fun to do anyway.  That's what I get for not posting the question.  
The hardened key stock in mine works slick though for wear resistance.  I think I like mine better anyway.  Plus i saved a couple bucks.  

Ducpainter…
A nail?  Really?  What did you do, precision nail four nails through a piece of wood?

It's a really important reference from my youth.

I really can't explain it in text...

we'd have to toast Francis McGurin...

and get really drunk.

[monsta]

when you...  um.. chisel them off, replace them with nuts that will fit a socket to make it easy to torque up and undo next time.
I know VeeTwo have em in stock, but the website no worky so I cant send you a link!

[ducpainter]

when you...  um.. chisel them off, replace them with nuts that will fit a socket to make it easy to torque up and undo next time.
I know VeeTwo have em in stock, but the website no worky so I cant send you a link!

Vee Two has stopped producing Duc stuff and has gone in a new direction.

They're liquidating Duc inventory on ebay.

That's why the site doesn't work.

It's too bad really.

[Howley]

Monsta works at vee two so he probably knows that. Just sayin.

[ducpainter]

Monsta works at vee two so he probably knows that. Just sayin.

I knew there was a guy here that worked there as he corrected me when I said V2 was defunct.

I forgot it was him.