06-06-2018, 01:43 AM
Cant comment on #1. #2- Generally new disc brakes will slightly touch, and becomes a little less evident as the brakes wear in from new. To check the amount of touch the pads have on the disc, put the bike on the center stand, and have someone sit on the bike which will raise the front wheel off the ground. With the front wheel off the ground, spin the front wheel by hand. The wheel should spin with slight brush against the disc. #3- Oil is a matter of personal choice, provided it is of the type specified in the manual, and the correct viscosity. That said, I prefer to stick with Honda oil, and after initial break in at the first oil change, I went to the full synthetic Honda HP4S. #4- Whether it is my car, or my bike, I always use OEM filters. I really cant see any reason to go aftermarket on a filter, but at the same time, particularly with a machine that is in warranty, I dont want to give the machines manufacturer any excuse to deny warranty should there ever be a problem. In addition, I have read about problems with some aftermarket filters, whereas I have never read about any problems with OEM filters.