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by pre65
Sun May 18, 2025 7:05 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: The Audio-Talk Motorcycling thread.
Replies: 1477
Views: 1313302

Re: The Audio-Talk Motorcycling thread.




I am debating whether to remove the clutch basket, the ball race is not horrible but if it could be replaced might be worthwhile doing. I've discovered my spark plug socket is a perfect fit for the (deeply!) recessed shaft nut, and I have the clutch centre holding tool, so why not.

Onwards ...
by pre65
Thu May 15, 2025 11:26 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: Any recommendations?
Replies: 14
Views: 4537

Re: Any recommendations?

simon wrote: Thu May 15, 2025 8:19 pm Help yourself and click on the link
I wouldn't click on any link from an unknown source.

Is he a genuine audio enthusiast ? His user name might suggest so, but I'll reserve judgement till he's posted a bit more.
by pre65
Thu May 15, 2025 4:03 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: Any recommendations?
Replies: 14
Views: 4537

Re: Any recommendations?

Hi, and welcome. :)

It may help if you can list your current system.
by pre65
Wed May 14, 2025 1:40 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: Quad II
Replies: 34
Views: 16510

Re: Quad II

I thought GZ32 was for Quad 11 ?
by pre65
Wed May 14, 2025 1:38 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Owston 25 ?
Replies: 24
Views: 4736

Re: Owston 25 ?

chris661 wrote: Wed May 14, 2025 12:24 pm I think I can do the day-time of the 17th of Sept (logistically difficult, probably wouldn't be able to bring anything), or all day of the 18th of Oct.

Would prefer the latter.


Chris
17th ? Typo or error. :) Should be 27th Sept.
by pre65
Tue May 13, 2025 1:50 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 17248
Views: 10722916

Re: Nothing In Particular

simon wrote: Tue May 13, 2025 1:46 pm But perhaps it's worth considering blocking the ability to edit posts after a certain time to preserve context?
I thought that was already the way ?

Perhaps deletion is allowed but editing not.
by pre65
Sun May 11, 2025 11:20 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: The Quackery Thread
Replies: 377
Views: 437223

Re: The Quackery Thread

A lot of things advertised on YouTube are utter and total scams. :twisted:


Classic case of scam advert.

by pre65
Fri May 09, 2025 9:53 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 17248
Views: 10722916

Re: Nothing In Particular

Morgan Jones wrote: Thu May 08, 2025 10:51 pm Yes, but did the Lancaster spin a bowl better than yours?
It was my first game of the 2025 outdoor season and my performance was below par. :oops:
by pre65
Thu May 08, 2025 9:54 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 17248
Views: 10722916

Re: Nothing In Particular

Me too, depending on the date.

I was playing bowl at the club tonight, and halfway through the match a Lancaster flew over the green.

Magic. :)
by pre65
Tue May 06, 2025 2:45 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: General health matters.
Replies: 1138
Views: 1004318

Re: General health matters.

The medication Doc has prescribed should gout pain reoccur is Indometacin 50mg.

I'm glad it's at hand should I need it. :)
by pre65
Sat May 03, 2025 10:57 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 17248
Views: 10722916

Re: Nothing In Particular

I have had problems with the forum taking longer to complete searches, and since last week getting the following message. Is this me or something going on your end Nick ?

"Sorry but the board is temporarily unavailable, please try again in a few minutes."
by pre65
Fri May 02, 2025 7:44 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: General health matters.
Replies: 1138
Views: 1004318

Re: General health matters.

I had a second blood test for uric acid on Wednesday, and today my Doctor confirmed me as having a raised value for the stuff, so confirming my foot pain as gout.

She has removed one of my BP medications and substituted one that won't cause the uric acid to increase. She has also prescribed a pill ...
by pre65
Tue Apr 29, 2025 9:13 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 17248
Views: 10722916

Re: Nothing In Particular

Paul Barker wrote: Tue Apr 29, 2025 9:09 pm Nothing worse Phil. So final and couldnt get there. Did youre best.
There is a story about my journey to the hospital, I'll write it up when I have more time. :)
by pre65
Tue Apr 29, 2025 7:02 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: Quad II
Replies: 34
Views: 16510

Re: Quad II

I've got a fourth edition that Morgan gave me at Owston a few years ago, and signed with an inscription, but it is a Chinese print. :lol:

I do still have my pair of Quad 11 amps, my first valve amps bought many years ago from a hi-fi shop in Bury st Edmunds.

I modified them using data sheets ...
by pre65
Mon Apr 28, 2025 9:41 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 17248
Views: 10722916

Re: Nothing In Particular

pre65 wrote: Mon Apr 28, 2025 12:47 am

I hope I get there before Mum in law expires.
Sadly I did not.