[MTonMAUI]

I noticed on day 1 that when I apply the front brakes while moving forward there's a clunk in the front end. Then while stopped, if I pull back on the bars while holding the front brake, the same clunk, but not quite as loud. Then the first time I apply the front brakes while moving, the clunk again.
If I hold the front brake and push forward and backward, I get the clunk each time I change direction and I can see the front tire move approx. 1/4 inch. At first I thought was the brake pads.
I can grab the front brake rotor while holding the wheel and move the rotor approx. 1/8 inch front to back, (rotational movement) but not side to side.
Took it to the dealership and the mechanic said it's normal for floating brake rotors. This is my first Yamaha and none of my other bikes have ever had that much play (if any) in the floating brake rotor.
Anyone else have this?

 

[sobes]

I don't think i've heard a clunk when braking. Try resetting your calipers like this video
Dave Moss setting brake calipers

Edit: oops I misread. Ignore me

 

[MTonMAUI]

I don't think i've heard a clunk when braking. Try resetting your calipers like this video
Dave Moss setting brake calipers

Thanks, Dave Moss in the man, but that addresses the calipers. My issue is with the floating rotors having movement front to back.

 

[Bucket Jumper]

I may be wrong, but that doesn't sound right. The only time I heard a clunk was when I attempted to push my bike but neglected to remove my rotor lock
I'm certain you will get more helpful replies

 

[Budo]

Yeah it's normal. The amount of play you described is about what I'd expect.

 

[MTonMAUI]

Yeah it's normal. The amount of play you described is about what I'd expect.
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Thanks Budo! I didn't want to think my new bike had a defect. That's why I sold my Duke and got the MT-09SP!

 

[Lone Wolf]

 

[MTonMAUI]

Big mahalos LoneWolf. Much appreciated!

 

[Charlie1985]

Yes mine does that aswell, it's very noticeable on this bike.

 

[Asiate]

Yesterday i had to brake hard in heavy traffic and had heard a loud noise towards the front wheel and was thinking what it might be. Now it makes sense

 

[Shinyribs]

My floating rotors having movement

Indeed they do. They float!

Look closely at the attachment points where they float and you'll see where they are allowed to move. If you don't see damage, you'll know you're good to go.

 

[Rontonsoop]

my 2021 does it any time the brakes are applied in a new direction. notice it most when doing a multi point turn to turn around in my driveway.

 

[unikat]

I confirm what they write above. In my new one 21, also in the dealer test copy , which I drove you can hear a loud clicking of the floating brake discs.

 

[LouG]

Floating calipers have movement axially, that's side to side in line with the axle. They should not have movement rotationally. I've just checked my '14 and there is no rotary play at all.
Clicks and clunks are often the pads moving in the caliper.

 

[unikat]

It's not the clamps that are causing the Clicks and clunks, only the brake discs are loose.

 

[LouG]

It's not the clamps that are causing the Clicks and clunks, only the brake discs are loose.

Well, if the discs are worn enough to move rotationally on the buttons or on the mounting bolts you have a real problem.

 

[unikat]

LouG,my english is really that bad...

 

[LouG]

Your English is a million times better than my Polish.

 

[ver2cal]

My 2021 SP does same thing when I first take her out and brake at the gate leaving my property. I used to get paranoid about it but now barely notice.

 

[Old Guy Ridin']

I noticed on day 1 that when I apply the front brakes while moving forward there's a clunk in the front end. Then while stopped, if I pull back on the bars while holding the front brake, the same clunk, but not quite as loud. Then the first time I apply the front brakes while moving, the clunk again.
If I hold the front brake and push forward and backward, I get the clunk each time I change direction and I can see the front tire move approx. 1/4 inch. At first I thought was the brake pads.
I can grab the front brake rotor while holding the wheel and move the rotor approx. 1/8 inch front to back, (rotational movement) but not side to side.
Took it to the dealership and the mechanic said it's normal for floating brake rotors. This is my first Yamaha and none of my other bikes have ever had that much play (if any) in the floating brake rotor.
Anyone else have this?

You should take it back to the dealer and let them fix thus issue.