Just leave it be, Ben. The bearings are flanged, as Young mentioned. They aren't going to go anywhere. The can is not de-anodized, either. The motor came in a that color (that motor is an old xl2800 that came in a different color). You have no worries. If you want to change the bearings (If it makes you feel better), I will do it for you. You have to heat the can to release the threadlock and unscrew the front end. I have a jig to do this with 4 screws so it is less likely to destroy the threads. As I said, it isn't necessary, but if it makes you feel better, we can throw in some nice new bearings for you.

no problem. I can close my eyes with the best of them!;)

Man this barn closed stuff is not making me happy.
going to have to find someplace else to go sundays.... maybe onroad? hummm....