Trident 660 Front Buzzing

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  1. Jack Montana

    Jack Montana New Member

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    #1 Jack Montana, Sep 4, 2025
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    Ive read Triumphs have some normal noises but thought Id ask if anyone nows exactly what this could be, its coming from the front of my Trident 660 (2026), Its brand new, the buzz cannot be heard when the bike is stopped, even if I rev the bike no buzz, but usually anything above 1st you can hear a slight buzz and it gets louder the fast I go, never too loud but its definitely a buzz, its been doing this from day1. Is this normal?

    Edit: having trouble Going from 2nd to 1st when leaving a stop sign or when starting to move, sometimes It has alot of trouble going from N to first when leaving a stopped position, really irritating, feels really moody, sometimes this happens sometimes it doesnt, but it is a problem, kind if has me worried like I said I just got this bike brand new and not sure if this is the pre installed quick shifter or sonething worse. Thanks for any help
    Thanks & happy riding!!!!
     
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  2. Adie P

    Adie P Crème de la Crème

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    When you say "... its brand new .." if you mean the bike then the 'buzzing' could easlily be the front brake pads bedding in, especially as the noise seems speed related. Try gently applying the front brake - at low speed - to see if the noise and/or note changes, or try coasting on a closed throttle in neutral to see if you can get a better idea of where the noise is coming from.

    If, on the other hand, you mean the noise - and not the bike - is brand new, then you have a whole 'nother kettle of worms or can of fish. Still worth coasting in neutral at, say 20mph to see if you can get a better idea of source, though.

    Good luck, hope you find and resolve it because, once you've heard it, you'll not be able to 'unhear' it in the future.
     
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  3. joe mc donald

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    @Jack Montana New bike take it back to your dealer and ask their opinion. Just had my 660 again new out today but didn't notice any noises. But only did about eighty miles. Welcome to the family by the way. Do tap the upload a file button and show us your bike.
     
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  4. WhollyIrrational

    WhollyIrrational New Member

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    Assuming you've not sorted this: I cannot offer anything specific about the gear change issue. However as far as the 'buzzing' is concerned I'd take a look at the ABS sensors on the F&R wheels - they shouldn't touch the trigger disc that's mounted on the brake disc. There's a 'shim washer' that determines the gap between the sensor and the rotating trigger wheel (the black inner ring with slots in it). If this falls out whilst say taking out the front wheel and you re-assemble with out it there's a buzzing as the sensor is 'ground' down by the trigger ring. (Yeah, been there , done it; streety 765 - interestingly the ABS still worked. I too heard buzzing, found the washer on the floor. No permanent damage done.)
     
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  5. Mrs Visor

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    In terms of the gear changes at low speed, I assume your bike being a new model has a quick shifter as standard. If you are using the quick shifter at low speeds that may be your issue. I always use my clutch from 1-2 or 2-1 and at any time I am slowly progressing through gears. They're designed to be used for changes up under load (high RPMs) and changes down with the throttle shut rather than slow riding. I am sure you already know that, so forgive me if that was patronising, but was just a thought.
     
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  6. Jack Montana

    Jack Montana New Member

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    I always use the clutch, it does have a quick shifter but honestly never used one and feels weird not using the clutch so I instinctively use the clutch everytime, happened today again, this time when leaving a gas station, Started the bike in neutral pulled in the clutch tried to get it in 1st but it just didnt want to right away, I just reached my 600 miles with the dealership oil. Another time I had to stop fast and pulled in the clutch and noticed I was in still in 3rd while stopped (clutch still pulled in) so I tried getting it to first but it just did not want to go down a gear so I released the clutch slightly and it went down a gear, i have no idea but seems to not like a single clutch pull for going down multiple gears when stopped (when the bike is moving gears work absolutely fine) its only when stopped it doesnt want to cooperate sometimes. Very weird. Ill be bring it in the the dealership for the first service and Ill have them look into it...Thanks for all the help!!! I am loving the bike! Ill update when I can, happy riding!
     
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  7. Jack Montana

    Jack Montana New Member

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    UPDATE : Brought the bike in for my the 600 mile service, the dealership said the buzzing is a normal triumph noise some bikes have it and not to worry (would be nice to know what exactly is making the noise but got no explanation on that), and the the gears they said seem fine, and I think i figured that one out, when its at a higher gear when stopped and clutch pulled in the system wants me to release the clutch ever so slightly and it goes down a gear, its weird to me but it works. Thanks for all the help everyone and Im loving the bike! Eventually Ill probably just take the front end and other stuff apart to find the source of this buzzing just to satisfy myself lol. HAPPY RIDING SEE YA OUT THERE!
     
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