One does not really clean the KiPass activation switch; one simply squirts something down there and hopes for the best.
Kawasaki seems to be pretty good about replacing the spring on bikes out of warrantee but they can be picky about actually seeing the switch stick. If it sticks on an owner but then frees up, sometimes they do not seem to want to deal with the issue.
Besides all of that, the stiffer spring only reduces the chances of the switch sticking, it does not eliminate the problem. Fortunately it is pretty rare on most C-14's and even more rare on the ones with the heavier spring. That said, it does not do much good for the person who is stuck to know that they are in a small group :-)
I make and sell a KiPass activation switch bypass that is guaranteed to work around the stuck switch problem. It basically interrupts and resets the system so you can start the bike. The original switch should still be repaired but at least the bike will not be stranded. There is more info. about it here:
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=6976.msg82841#msg82841 They can be purchased here:
http://incontrolne.com/incontrol_005.htmBrian
So other than spraying some plastic safe contact cleaner down the key slot, how does one clean the plunger regularly with out taking it apart?
Will Kawasaki install the new spring if the bike is long out of Warrantee?
Thanks,