[TSTM]

Now when I turn the wheel the brake rubs. This is not because of thicker pads, I checked and the new and old pads are of similar thickness. I did spread the pads after I mounted them, so pushed the pistons back a little.

Is this something that will sort itself after a few km's or should I have a closer look first? (and remove the wheel again).
Ofcourse I will keep a eye on it in the beginning.

It's OK for the brakes to rub a little.
It's not a bicycle, these brakes always have a little drag.
The floating caliper and the floating disc have to center themself, take it for a ride and bed in the brakes.

This isn't unusual. I'd go as far as to say I'd be suspicious if I had a shop replace the front brake pads on my motorcycle and didn't hear them skimming the rotor a little. It's normal for the pads to touch the disc a little, and it's especially audible at low speed and after a fresh install.

Now, that said, if the pads are indeed rubbing enough to slow you down or become hot when you're not using them, you should be concerned and seek to rectify the problem.

[Re-Cycle]

I think the rubbing is more than is acceptable at the moment. What I don't understand is why, because the pads are not thicker compared to the old ones. I compared them before putting in the new ones, there was no significant wear.
If you push the pads/pistons back in like I did, the pistons should adjust themselves after you pull the lever a couple of times.

But when it stops raining overhere (will it ever...  ) I'll go for a short test ride and do some braking and see if it gets better. Maybe this weekend...

[btordxc]

Removed the plastic chain guard from my GT650 and added the Enfield Precision chain guard from Hitchcocks. It looks great particular as I have the 2 into 1 Stinger exhaust which made the left side of the motorbike a little bare. What a pig of a job getting the 3rd screw attached. If you’ve done this job, you’ll know what I mean. Ideally, you need the hands of a small child. My knuckles should recover  eventually.

[Re-Cycle]

I think the rubbing is more than is acceptable at the moment. What I don't understand is why, because the pads are not thicker compared to the old ones. I compared them before putting in the new ones, there was no significant wear.
If you push the pads/pistons back in like I did, the pistons should adjust themselves after you pull the lever a couple of times.

But when it stops raining overhere (will it ever...  ) I'll go for a short test ride and do some braking and see if it gets better. Maybe this weekend...

I did a short ride to see if the brake rubbing would become less. The brake works good, with the EBC pads. Too soon to say if they are really better than the OEM ones.
But the rubbing is still there, I think a bit more than it should be. When I let the bike roll to a stop it doesn't stop suddenly, so that is good. But the disc was warm when I got home. It's 100% flat where I live so you don't have to brake much, the disc gets plenty of time to cool down after use.

Will have a look at the floating mechanism when I have the time...

[Hansson96]

Went for the first ride of this year last Saturday. Nice and sunny and dry roads. Sadly we got a good bit of snow two days later. I had a good spin anyway!

I met a coworker who is in his 60's. He was blown away when I told him it was a brand new bike. "I thought it was something you had restored!" He said 

[Tuh]

I did a short ride to see if the brake rubbing would become less. The brake works good, with the EBC pads. Too soon to say if they are really better than the OEM ones.
But the rubbing is still there, I think a bit more than it should be. When I let the bike roll to a stop it doesn't stop suddenly, so that is good. But the disc was warm when I got home. It's 100% flat where I live so you don't have to brake much, the disc gets plenty of time to cool down after use.

Will have a look at the floating mechanism when I have the time...

I think mine is the same as you describe. Moving the bike by hand is supple and does feel easy and "loose" btw

[BlackdogADV]

I just installed a Cyclops LED bulb.

[Tuh]

I did a short ride to see if the brake rubbing would become less. The brake works good, with the EBC pads. Too soon to say if they are really better than the OEM ones.
But the rubbing is still there, I think a bit more than it should be. When I let the bike roll to a stop it doesn't stop suddenly, so that is good. But the disc was warm when I got home. It's 100% flat where I live so you don't have to brake much, the disc gets plenty of time to cool down after use.

Will have a look at the floating mechanism when I have the time...

Had to adjust steering head play so took the chance for a small movie but it is too large to post here im afraid 🤔 i can see if i can arrange something else to host it. Is it something that helps?

[Hoiho]

Had to adjust steering head play so took the chance for a small movie but it is too large to post here im afraid 🤔 i can see if i can arrange something else to host it. Is it something that helps?

Could put it up on YT? Pretty easy to do.

[twocoolgliders]

New front brake pads 27,000 miles....third set.   EBC Double H

BC

[Re-Cycle]

I think mine is the same as you describe. Moving the bike by hand is supple and does feel easy and "loose" btw

Today I went for another ride. The front brake definitely is better when you brake hard with the EBC pads.
When I got home I raised the front wheel and gave it a swing, seems a bit better now. Pads still rub but the wheel spins (a bit) longer than before the ride (70km).

[Ted_Flash]

I just de-customised the indicators and rear light.  Previous owner had fitted the Tec LED unit and some long thin LED indicators.  LEDs may be useful to reduce current draw when running a Joe Lucas dynamo, but all they do on a modern bike is push more undesigned current through the RR unit.  A couple of weeks ago I led a run to Darley Moor racing circuit, and the lads following complained they couldn't see the indicators and brake light resulting in a near miss.  I looked at a friend's new Yamaha Tracer indicators and they were pretty poor also.

As I didn't get the original kit with the bike, I had to buy replacements - an original RE light unit for £17 and a set of 4 ebay indicators for under £7.  I bought a flasher relay as I thought I'd need one to suit incandescent bulbs, but wasted the money as the old LED indicators had electronic units on them that worked with the original flasher relay.  I think all the lights are brighter in the daylight, and are visible from more angles than just straight on.  Also the big rear lamp is more "Lucas shaped" and in keeping with the retro look I wanted in the first place.

[Quest]

I just de-customised the indicators and rear light.  Previous owner had fitted the Tec LED unit and some long thin LED indicators.  LEDs may be useful to reduce current draw when running a Joe Lucas dynamo, but all they do on a modern bike is push more undesigned current through the RR unit.  A couple of weeks ago I led a run to Darley Moor racing circuit, and the lads following complained they couldn't see the indicators and brake light resulting in a near miss.  I looked at a friend's new Yamaha Tracer indicators and they were pretty poor also.

As I didn't get the original kit with the bike, I had to buy replacements - an original RE light unit for £17 and a set of 4 ebay indicators for under £7.  I bought a flasher relay as I thought I'd need one to suit incandescent bulbs, but wasted the money as the old LED indicators had electronic units on them that worked with the original flasher relay.  I think all the lights are brighter in the daylight, and are visible from more angles than just straight on.  Also the big rear lamp is more "Lucas shaped" and in keeping with the retro look I wanted in the first place.

Likely, those indicator units don't have reflectors in the body shell, like the good old days. A lot of folks put some mylar film or at least aluminum foil on the back interior. Makes a difference.

[BlackdogADV]

Just installed a TKC 70 front to match the rear TKC70 Rocks.

[55CM1]

I just installed new grips and switches, I really like them, greetings