Front brake stuck

[Oceandiver]

I just picked up a 1999 Tourer.  The front wheel does not roll freely, like the brakes are slightly applied.  I rode it, really rode it actually, and it goes like hell !!  But it does not roll freely.  The brake lever feels very tight (like too tight), doesn't take hardly any pressure to be fully engaged, too much so actually.  Any guesses as to where I should start?  Calipers?  Master cylinder?

[Dragon2000]

If you can raise the front wheel, try spinning the wheel by hand. If it doesn't roll freely my guess is the calipers pistons are not retracting.

Where it is a 1999 it's very possible the pistons are corroded and that they have never been serviced. Just curious, what is the mileage your new ride?

Steve

[Oceandiver]

That was my guess too but some one said it could be the master cylinder.  It has 28,000 miles on it.  Paid 6500.00...mint condition.

[salty]

Doubt that it's the master cylinder, much more likely corroded caliper pistons and probably a "boat load" of accumulated crud behind them. Your gonna love the bike. 

[Oceandiver]

Oh I definitely love the bike...already have an Interstate...but like the Tourer so much I had to give the Interstate a little brother!   Some would say its a bit excessive but I don't think so.

[NITRO]

You can rebuild the calipers pretty easily. Just need new seals and some time to do the job.

[Alpha Dragon]

Do the rotors and/or calipers get hot?  If so, then likely a stuck caliper