That puller/installer is for timken bearings. HD stopped using them for wheel bearings in 2000 model year big twins.

 

George's was the one I bought also, and it worked perfectly.

 

Yes you are correct, didn't initially see that in the description.

Ride safe!

 

I was thinking about the George's Garage tools, I have order a few things from him. But you do seem to more stuff on Amazon these days. yes, I am sure it is cheaper quality, to go with price. For some engine stuff, where I will use it once or twice, I have gone cheaper.

 

OP @multihdrdr <= search for his posts on wheel bearings, installers etc

 

I got this one off "FleaBay" last June. Inexpensive and worked like a charm. I had also used a couple thrust bearings, made it a wee bit easier to twist in and out. They aren't necessary just my little experiment.
Around that time period I has also bought the inner cam bearing puller/pusher, cam plate bearing press plate set and runout plate and gauge. So far I have found all the ebay tools to work well and saved me $$$$$.
Maybe if I did that type of work daily, had a shop etc. I might spend more but for me, no more than I will use them " Jack-pot" good luck
Here is the one I got.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/153975508559

 

And people blame HD for crappy bearings..

 

What method or tool does everyone use to get the bearing race out if the bearing has been destroyed?

 

Assuming the opposite side bearing was removed, I would remove the spacer (tube) and then locate a suitable diameter piece of pipe which matched the spacer or bearing diameter. Schedule 40 plastic ideally. Use a deadblow or plastic body hammer to hit the pipe and drive out the damaged race.

If the opposite bearing was still in place I'd give consideration to whether or not I should try removing it myself, vs taking to a shop for removal...and then work on the damaged bearing race after.

All in theory, as I have not encountered this situation.

 

If the bearing is just bad, you use the puller. If the cage has disintegrated. you can try to space the ***** and use the puller.

On late wheels if only the outer race is left, you can't drive it out unless you MIG weld in a washer then tap it out from the other side. After welding it may simply fall out..