I lift up my front tire to try my front stand and I spin the tire and the pads are touching the rotor very slightly, not stopping the tire or I don't think it's slowing it down signiificantly. The bike has less than 500 miles. Does it just need adjusting or the pads just need to be seated more? I will be taking it soon for 600 mile service. I'm not experience to be adjusting anything just yet, thanks.

 

they all do that. if theres significant resistance, then ya.. you migt have a problem, but if it'll rotate a few times under mild spinny pressure, then you're good.. you can feel if theres a problem. should have nice travel and feedback in your lever under low and high loads and speeds, and if a trip around a few blocks reveals severe heat (don't use the front on the test.. just the back brake) then you've got a pot hanging up somewhere.

should make a very light noise from the rotors while spinning by hand.. no grinding, discoloration or heavy streaking, squeaks.. none of that.. lol

i think you're good, bro. new bike i'd assume.. everythings minty fresh and tight on a new bike. nothin to worry about unless the aforementioned has manifested.

 

Apart from a little inherent springiness in the caliper seals and boots (if fitted) there's nothing to pull the pads away from the disc. Air flow over the disc pushes them back a little at speed, but only just about enough to clear. Pads need to be very close to the disc to minimise lever travel.

Rob

 

I agree with these guys, it sounds normal to me.

 

Thanks guys, this is part of my learning experience in motorcycle world.