Inner primary leak
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Softer seal on the stock...replaced my failing IPB with a Baker mid summer....actually didn't like that noise it made and its harder seal leaked a bit. Pulled that and put in the improved Harley IPB...I think it's actually an 07 IPB. Quieter, softer seal, no leak. Holding both it, and the infamous Baker in my hands..working with my fingers, I didn't think the Baker was "all that". Felt it got overhyped. The newer H-D replacement actually seemed better.
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My solution
I just did mine. I have a hi HP motor. I was using the Drag Specialties (Baker) bearing with two snap rings and no outer seal came with it. Some lasted for 1K Mi. & others lasted more before it started getting tight (Sealed Bearing)
I changed to a double row bearing & used one snap ring on the outside. I also used a seal that I pressed in from the outside of the inner primary. The clutch is against the new bearing (inside) as no inner C-Clip is needed. The nut holds on the clutch and is faced the clutch/new bearing. The bearing ID is honed to provide a slip fit for the trans shaft. I am talking about a 2003 FXR which should be the same up to 2006 (FL's). I only put this on my own bike and would have to research what would fit what year. This bearing is much wider and you can not put on the second (inner) C-Clip.
For many years of leaking oil (drops) and HP tearing the inner primary bearing apart, I feel this might the correct solution. I will report in 100K miles for an update.
I changed to a double row bearing & used one snap ring on the outside. I also used a seal that I pressed in from the outside of the inner primary. The clutch is against the new bearing (inside) as no inner C-Clip is needed. The nut holds on the clutch and is faced the clutch/new bearing. The bearing ID is honed to provide a slip fit for the trans shaft. I am talking about a 2003 FXR which should be the same up to 2006 (FL's). I only put this on my own bike and would have to research what would fit what year. This bearing is much wider and you can not put on the second (inner) C-Clip.
For many years of leaking oil (drops) and HP tearing the inner primary bearing apart, I feel this might the correct solution. I will report in 100K miles for an update.
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I just did mine. I have a hi HP motor. I was using the Drag Specialties (Baker) bearing with two snap rings and no outer seal came with it. Some lasted for 1K Mi. & others lasted more before it started getting tight (Sealed Bearing)
I changed to a double row bearing & used one snap ring on the outside. I also used a seal that I pressed in from the outside of the inner primary. The clutch is against the new bearing (inside) as no inner C-Clip is needed. The nut holds on the clutch and is faced the clutch/new bearing. The bearing ID is honed to provide a slip fit for the trans shaft. I am talking about a 2003 FXR which should be the same up to 2006 (FL's). I only put this on my own bike and would have to research what would fit what year. This bearing is much wider and you can not put on the second (inner) C-Clip.
For many years of leaking oil (drops) and HP tearing the inner primary bearing apart, I feel this might the correct solution. I will report in 100K miles for an update.
I changed to a double row bearing & used one snap ring on the outside. I also used a seal that I pressed in from the outside of the inner primary. The clutch is against the new bearing (inside) as no inner C-Clip is needed. The nut holds on the clutch and is faced the clutch/new bearing. The bearing ID is honed to provide a slip fit for the trans shaft. I am talking about a 2003 FXR which should be the same up to 2006 (FL's). I only put this on my own bike and would have to research what would fit what year. This bearing is much wider and you can not put on the second (inner) C-Clip.
For many years of leaking oil (drops) and HP tearing the inner primary bearing apart, I feel this might the correct solution. I will report in 100K miles for an update.
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What PN#? I made the bearing fit by going to the bearing shop than honed the double row bearing to fit the application. I purchased the seal separate. Do you think anyone would need this item? I am in Florida.
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This is a much thicker bearing and you do not use the same thickness bearing and there is no round pressed on piece that the seal rides on nor is there the same open bearing as per OEM. This is a sealed bearing with 2 rows of ball bearings so the bearing is much thicker. I hope I am making myself clear.
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