Ok, I have a stupid question: Installing a sealed IPB on my 1985 FXWG and I'm a little confused. So I have to first press the bearing into the inner primary cover, then press that onto the mainshaft? If I wanted to remove for future service, how do I remove the bearing/inner cover after installed?

Any suggestions greatly appreciated!

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I put in a baker, which is sealed and has inner race as part of bearing. Unlike stock that has race pressed on shaft. Primary and new bearing just slide on to shaft.

One thing I didn't realize, is the oil seal is different size. I bought a replacement from baker when I took it off. Probably find it somewhere else too.

 

Bearing is pressed into the inner primary. A bearing race is pressed onto the mainshaft.
You can make your own tools to press the bearing into the inner primary (threaded rod, nut, washers) or get a specialty tool like this one.
You will also need a tool to remove and install the bearing race.

 

Thanks guys, this is a sealed bearing so I know to press into the inner primary cover and then press in the seal. The sealed bearing doesn't slide onto the shaft and needs to be pressed, unless I bought the wrong sealed bearing?

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You bought the wrong bearing. The bearing should slip onto the mainshaft. If the primary is wet remove the seals.. The bearing is typically a 6205 standard bearing with a 0.001" honed out of the center to allow for a slip fit. IIRC Baker uses a shielded bearing.

 

Thanks Max, I thought of PM'ing you separate. I'll check the bearing right now. I knew something didn't seem right.

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The main reason I know this is that I did the very same thing.. Did on a EVO with a dry primary. Got the inner primary on with a inner bearing sleeve installer for the HD roller bearing. Drilled and tapped the inner case and used a puller to get it off.

 

And that's what I started to think about; If I have to get this thing off .....WTF???

I just ordered the baker sealed with seal, $80. Should be here in a few days
Thanks again

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Why do you prefer a sealed ball bearing for this application?
A roller bearing is better choice for a radial load. Without a bearing race for the IPB to ride on, if (when) the sealed ball bearing fails you are going to have a much larger problem.