Just a shot here , but I have heard that the oem brake pads are a little thinner than some of the after market pads . Could that be a possibility ? Some of the reviews I've read stated that the pads were causing drag because of there thickness .

 

Thanks MyFavRk , bought stock pads and felt ripped off !! 100 euros at HD in Algarve Portugal

 

Anyone know if the hose from the reservoir to the master is supposed to be soft like squeezable ?

 

If it's the original hose, change it. I've seen many old rubber brake lines collapse internal and then act like a check valve. Master cylinder pushes fluid through it but then it collapses internally and wont let the fluid return.

 

If you or someone has installed wheel bearings and not SET the primary bearing first, it
will cause brake drag.
The primary side should be the brake disc side.............

 

Thanks Bob ,bearings were changed and bike rolled fine for about 3000kms after the change , we have checked all the bearings and wheel spacers also

 

Thanks EdwardK I will be looking at changing it today

 

The pins that the calipers often float on need lubricant, since the piston is usually on one side. I believe the service manual mentioned this.

 

Thanks Hoginedgewood , fully lubricated just yesterday had the caliper off again

 

did you feel the bore on the caliper for corrosion? if there are rough spots in there it will give you problems too.