Rotational sound front end

[SpencerPJ]

I have a slight rotational rubbing sound coming from my front end while riding (seems front right), I hear it at low speeds. I can not get it to make any changes by applying any brake combination, strait line or turning, so I really don't think it is brake related. Is this sound a common fault? like maybe front wheel bearings or ?? Could road crap be wedged somewhere? Your wisdom is appreciated.

[Sorcerer]

Have you checked the break pads?

[SpencerPJ]

I actually replaced the RF brake pads, cleaned it up well. I feel the sound would stop or change as I applied brakes, if it were brakes.

[F6Dave]

I'd jack the front off the ground spin the wheel. Should be easy to locate.

[SpencerPJ]

I'd jack the front off the ground spin the wheel. Should be easy to locate.

I will. New Discovery. The sound is more after riding and warmed up.

I recently replaced the front R brake pads. I did clean the pin etc, but I did not take the caliber off and lube any other slide pins. Could something be hanging ?

[Lcsix]

Could it be the new pads have not bedded in yet, causing uneven dragging noise?

[SpencerPJ]

Could it be the new pads have not bedded in yet, causing uneven dragging noise?

I would think if that was the case, the noise would change as I applied brake??

[tenxxx]

If the noise wasnt there before you did the work, you know where to start.
Jack it back up and take it apart.
Re work is no fun but it needs to be figured out before something happens.

[SpencerPJ]

If the noise wasnt there before you did the work, you know where to start.
Jack it back up and take it apart.
Re work is no fun but it needs to be figured out before something happens.

The noise was there I have been saying all along it's not the brakes, it is part of the reason I replaced the RF pads, hence my question, what can make a rotational sound.

[willtill]

Maybe you warped one of the rotors. Raise your front end and spin the wheel, while holding a stationary pointer near each rotor. That will tell you if you have one that has warped or has excessive runout.