Advice please new owner

[Kenww]

Hi
Couple of minor problems
Centre stand spring a little weak, is there a replacement or remedy?
I have a leak from the exhaust stub, new gasket needed?
finally should I replace the rectifier with something more modern?
Any advice appreciated, I'll post a pic when I find out how

[dave16mct]

Centre stand, get a new spring. Exhaust, there's no gasket, either widen the pipe slightly with by tapping a taper in, or use silicone inside the port and slip exhaust in (it works!). Rectifier, do yourself a big favour (as well as joing the club!) and convert to 12 volts with a modern Reg/rec. Plenty of good ones about such as Areg.
Dave.

[Kenww]

Dave
Thank you
Any ideas where I might get a spring.
12v can I keep points to cut down on cost
Ken

[dave16mct]

Yes you can keep the points with 12v. You might get a spring from AMC Classic Spares. Or if you join the club you can get it from the spares scheme.
Dave.

[Kenww]

Dave,
Thank you
Could you suggest suppliers for the spring and a 12v conversion please

[alanengineer]

centre stand spring was never strong and will only just lift the stand in place. Maybe the new replacement ones are better

[clanger9]

I wrote a 12V conversion guide here:
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/AJS-Matchl ... ion/117790

Maybe helpful?

[Kenww]

Hi,
Yes I read your guide, thank you, and have everything other than the bulbs so far, waiting for the bank holiday before I fit it.
Then just need my relined front shoes returned and I'm ready to not go anywhere

[clanger9]

Good luck with the conversion! If anything in my guide is unclear (or wrong!) then do please let me know so I can improve it...

[Kenww]

Hi
Converting tommorow could you tell me about removing green and white wires and resistance wire
Can they be left in place and disconnected?
Regards
Ken