Latest instalment - took the bike to the dealer ...they found the bearing inside the cap
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Said ..."The bearing sits inside the screw out cap and slides over the shaft as the cap is located and screwed in. ".... I guess that makes sense if you look at the diagram on page 32..if its part number 39.
You wouldn't be able to see the bearing that is pressed into the back side of the cover ..part number 12?
What do you think?