Hi Hans..Do you mean the drive side engine bearing or gearbox bearing? I was advised by RHP bearings to remove the inner seal of the engine bearing as the oil also functions as a cooling agent...Ian
Sorry, I meant the engine drive side bearing! When I disassembled the engine the outer (small) bearing came out with both seals, in perfect condition, but it leaked a bit of oil(grease?) due to the heating of the case.
Nevertheless since the cost is very low I will get a new one in. But the other one (6305), a beautiful new SKF one, has also two metal seals that seem difficult to remove. Is that cooling function so important
Hi Hans...I fit them with one seal removed..The seals will 'pop' quite easily with the application of a small screwdriver or similar..
There's no doubting the engine is a hot environment and I expect RHP gave what they consider to be sound advice.
In the event of the bike standing for long periods and the oil dropping into the crankcase I guess the seal would help to minimise the amount reaching the primary cases...Ian