OK, thanks for clearing that up.
The original warranty 'fix' for a sticking activation switch was R&R, disassembly, (this is the critical part) removing the burr(s) from the stamped parts of the switch and finally a dab of grease before reassembly. That seems to have fixed the problem for everyone who reported having had it done although that is certainly not data, just anecdotal input from whoever choose to report on it. Kawasaki of course would have more info. about how successful the process was and if they are still doing it, it tends to make me think that the process works. From a mechanical point of view it <should> work; after all, we have a planet full of push button switches, some used in incredibly harsh environments (a car wash comes to mind) and they do not fail often or commonly. So maybe this really is a valid correction for the defect that causes the activation switch to stick in the first place.
As to the heavier spring: the only thing I know of this spring is from a very few postings on this and the older forum. Maybe Kawasaki is providing these springs, and maybe it was something a dealer conjured up to try and eliminate the problem (something I would do if I owned a dealership). ?? If it is a Kawasaki part, then I agree 100% that it would be incredibly stupid to withhold the spring from a warranty claim repair as it would not be even 1% of the cost of the overall job and yet would have a direct impact (no pun intended) on the performance of the very item that sticks. So something just does not sound right here- I am not saying it is you, but perhaps there is a miscommunication between your dealer and Kawasaki. Perhaps someone at Kawasaki had not yet had his / her second cut of coffee and made a terrible decision.
Back to the situation though, you should be all set once the switch is inspected, perhaps filed here and there and reassembled. If you want to install a bypass just for peace of mind, I can help you if you have any questions. It is relatively straightforward but does require soldering.
BTW nice job of keeping calm through this. Reason and rational thinking almost always wins over chest thumping and screaming.
Brian
I mean they, Mama Kawasaki, won't do anything as far as replacing parts. They are having the dealer clean the switch. I am with you on this... I don't understand... one failure... 3 failures... it failed, try the spring. But then, I am not Mama Kawasaki, or her Rep on the phone making that fiddy cent decision.
Sorry about the late reply... work is a four letter word.
