Your bike really should go faster i think. Mine would run about 53 mph w/ stock tires. Has yours always ran about 45?

 

no with stock tires it topped out at 60mph.now i get 45mph and its a screamin 45 mph.i mean dont get me wrong it will spin em in dry dirt but i want more.yeah i moved down here in 05 and got this cat,ive seen what you texans do to these bikes and its kinda been a hobby ever sence.

 

well not you as in texan.....lol

 

So you can ride it now and everything seems to be working and operating fine? I dont doubt that the bearing was causing a load in the motor. You should keep a close eye on it. definately find you a good clutch kit. I dont have much experience with them, but my father inlaw really recommends the highlifter clutch kits. I have one but havent ridin it yet.