I've recently picked up a used 04 RK Classic with 5,000 miles on it. The bikes in excellent condition the whole way around. The front brakes sound as if they are dragging like the calipers aren't releasing entirely from the disc. I wouldn't assume this is normal is it? It's my first HD. What's this an indication of? Do I need new shoes, calipers, or disc? Or all?

 

It is normal to hear a slight swish sound from your front disc brakes. Disc brake pads always have a slight touch on the rotors. When your bike is not running - if you put it on a frame jack so the front wheel is off the ground - you should find that if you spin the wheel it will turn freely but slow down because of the touch the pads have on the disc. Of course if yours is binding - you have a problem IMHO.

 

They do drag and it annoyed me a bunch until I got floating rotors. No more dargging noise and better stopping power. Harley should send them from the factory with floating rotors!

 

No, no binding just a dragging noise that is a little bothersome like 100thRK mentioned. Wasn't sure if I needed to be worried about it or not. Thanks for the help. I may look into the floating rotors.