Front axle alignment tool

[Eldon]

I am taking the front wheel off of my 2007 Ducati monster s4r for tire replacement. Do I need the axle alignment tool.
Thanks
Eldon

[d3vi@nt]

You need something to keep it from spinning as you tighten the nut. Some just use an allen key or a piece of metal cut to size. Since it was only $5 for the tool at the dealer, I went that route.

[IdZer0]

Why can't you use the pinch bolts?

[Speeddog]

Why can't you use the pinch bolts?

You can, that's what I do every time.

[manwithgun]

Why can't you use the pinch bolts?

ditto...     and for chain adjustments on a SSS bike, a flat head screwdriver placed horizontally perpendicular through the top of the sprocket works better than a spanner.  With the blade laying flat in the notch, rotate rear wheel to adjust (not to be mistaken for the "chisel" technique.

[Armor]

You should tighten the front axle, move the forks up and down, making sure there is no binding, then tighten the pinch bolts.