Hughs Handbilt PMA CDI Upgrade - Installation on my 1978 Yamaha XS650 Motorcycle Alternator Ignition

Hughs Handbilt PMA CDI Upgrade - Installation on my 1978 Yamaha XS650 Motorcycle
If you are thinking about it... just do it.
No more points or questionable charging.
The blue wire is an extension I made for the Neutral Switch so it could run with the rest of the harness.
PMA-CDI System
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Crimper Tool
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Connector Pack
www.amazon.com/Glarks-Termina...

[@e.j.thompson2633]

Vroom vroom.....

[@92tripblkvert]

What purpose does the Woodruff key serve now?

[@i2edeye]

It still keeps the rotor from spinning on the shaft.

[@boonacka]

how's she running now? Did you have issues with the regulator and not having it grounded to the chassis?

[@i2edeye]

Runs good. Haven't noticed any issues. Hoping to get it out some once it warms up a bit.

[@boonacka]

@@i2edeye how many miles since this install?

[@i2edeye]

@@boonacka Not many, maybe 20-30. I wasn't able to get it out last summer very often.

[@boonacka]

@@i2edeye ah ok. I would suggest you try to mount the regulator directly on the chassis/frame somewhere or run some really good grounds to the bare backside of the regulator. I had this issue with mine where I had it mounted similar to yours but the ground wasn’t good enough and eventually killed the regulator.

[@i2edeye]

@@boonacka Will do, thanks for the tip.