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Can't help you with that Mike. All I know is that it's now a Republic of Singapore Navy base. And that the base is now pretty much abandoned and home to a small unit of frogs. And yes it was called tiger balm gardens, then subsequently changed to haw par villa. If you guys were in the service back then I can only imagine your ages now. I feel like the baby here. Lol. Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm gonna conclude the sound is normal as what noise and task mentioned. Just to be safe I'm still gonna ask the mech to have a look during the next oil change in jan. New development though. Have discovered a rattling when I cruise over 120kmph. Will have to spend time and check for loose bolts on my next day off. Bummer. Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk

Hi all. I've recently bought over a XVS400 Dragstar Classic. Everything's good except there is this audible whine from the drive train whenever I engine brake. Sounds like a jet engine idling before take off (imagine saying the letter E in falsetto). It's soft when accelerating, loud when I close the throttle, and not there when I freewheel with the clutch in. Any ideas on what the problem could be? Oh another thing, I've no mechanical experience with a bike plus I don't have a garage I can tinker around. Most probably I'll be sending it down to the local workshop to get it looked at, just trying to get a few opinions before just so I don't look like an idiot and get ripped off at the shop. Thanks! Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk

In the 60s? Wow. I was there in the late 90s. The whole place has changed a lot. Don't think Johnny Gurkah is still around. Small world. Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk

Hi Mike, were you stationed at HMS Terror? I was stationed there as well during my stint in the navy. Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk

Greetings Everyone, I'm 35 and from Singapore. Been lurking in these forums for a while and am pretty happy to find that it's quite active and full of informative posts. Got myself a XVS400 Dragstar Classic a week ago and enjoying it so far. Have lots of questions to ask. I am good with a wrench, but have no experience working with bikes. I'll have a lot to learn from the guys here. Ride safe!