Rejsfejs Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Hi! New here on the forum. I live in Sweden and ride an MT-07 2019. To my question, when I stand still and hold the front brake and rock the motorcycle back and forth, I can feel a slight clunking in the handlebars. Have found that it is not the steering bearing or the front fork, and it's only when I hold the brake. My theory is that it is the floating discs, or brake pads that move slightly in the brake caliper. Has anyone else here experienced the same thing? Have a nice day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DewMan Posted July 7, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted July 7, 2020 It perhaps is the front forks extending to the stops while rocking the bike. Watch the forks 1 DewMan Just shut up and ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rejsfejs Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 Hi! And thanks for your answer. Am sure it is not the end positions. I just need to rock back and forth easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossrider Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 There's near a million things that move when you do that, it could any one or combination of those things. Stop doing that! Lol Seriously tho, it could be cables moving/sliding/rubbing,, it could be the chain/sprockets moving, the brake pads also move ever so slightly, the handlebars are rubber mounted, the cable ends can click in their respective lever perches, the cables are loose fit in the cable sleeves, wheel bearings, inner wheel spacers, fork covers, accessories, bodywork, seat/mounts, fork stiction causes anomalous sounds and clicks and on and on. Good luck. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geophb Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Discs aren't floating. Pads and caliper alignment is done via the pins. Which is what I am betting is what you're feeling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member cornerslider Posted July 7, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted July 7, 2020 I know exactly what you are talking about.... My 2016 FZ-07 does it, my 2019 R3 does it, my wife's CBR250R does it as well. Not sure what it is, but I think it's pretty normal- 1 ""W.O.T. until you see god, then brake" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rejsfejs Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 1 hour ago, geophb said: Discs aren't floating. Pads and caliper alignment is done via the pins. Which is what I am betting is what you're feeling. That's what I think too. Just wanted to get it confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rejsfejs Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 59 minutes ago, cornerslider said: I know exactly what you are talking about.... My 2016 FZ-07 does it, my 2019 R3 does it, my wife's CBR250R does it as well. Not sure what it is, but I think it's pretty normal- Okidoki! I like that answer. And this I've never heard before "W.O.T. until you see good, then brake". That was funny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZEtc Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Normal play with the 2-piece front brake rotors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rejsfejs Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 6 hours ago, YZEtc said: Normal play with the 2-piece front brake rotors. That's what I think, too. But that said, just wanted to get it confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 My 2017 does exactly the same thing too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Don't ever ride with your helmet off because you'll hear things you haven't before and you'll think something is wrong here, there, under that and between those. 2 Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rejsfejs Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 39 minutes ago, Beemer said: Don't ever ride with your helmet off because you'll hear things you haven't before and you'll think something is wrong here, there, under that and between those. Ok, I hear you! Promises never to do it again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rejsfejs Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 (edited) Hi guys! Be with my local Yamaha mechanic today. The brake discs can move slightly in the bushings. That's the little gap I feel. This is perfectly normal, as we thought. Appreciate your help Over and out! Edited July 9, 2020 by Rejsfejs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DewMan Posted July 9, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted July 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Rejsfejs said: Hi guys! Be with my local Yamaha mechanic today. The brake discs can move slightly in the bushings. That's the little gap I feel. This is perfectly normal, as we thought. Appreciate your help Over and out! The follow-up is appreciated. Thanks. It'll help someone else out sooner or later. 1 DewMan Just shut up and ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Rejsfejs said: Hi guys! Be with my local Yamaha mechanic today. The brake discs can move slightly in the bushings. That's the little gap I feel. This is perfectly normal, as we thought. Appreciate your help Over and out! Please use correct radio procedure. (jk) 1 Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rejsfejs Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, Beemer said: Please use correct radio procedure. "> (jk) This is the Swedish procedure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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