I think the whine is very unique to triples as my trident had the same sound and other triumph triple owners bikes are the same. It gives a latent feel of power hidden deep in the fabrique of the bike waiting to be set free. I love it.
Whe traveling down a motorway it the outside lane next to the crash barrier, the sound the is bounced back even with the quiet pipes (stock) that I like but it sounds awesome when traveling at 50-60 MPH. 8) 8)
It always makes me aquire a big grin, if you could see inside my lid I probobly look a bit touched in the head and should be put away.
I think it is characteristic of the way the cam chain is located out side the engine and not in the centre, its just some thing you get used to.
One thing I have found is if you hit a bunp you get a vibation for a second, I put this down to the cam chain running across the engine and not in the natural line of travel of the bike, only happens at certain RPM's. Any one else felt this. :?: :?: