My 09 has almost 23,000 miles of worry free, great riding. I was riding home Sunday when I stopped for gas & my Kipass wouldn't work. I banged on the switch with the back of my hand & got it to free the switch.
After arriving home, nothing. I removed the little panel on the LH side & can unplug the grey connector to get the bike to the dealer. Thankfully its still under warranty for another 6 months or so.
I know some are saying "damn, another Kipass thread".
When I bought my C-14 I always wandered why not just a regular key switch? I'd rather keep up with a key than a fob, key switches work & really its kinda hard to improve a key switch. I don't understand why so many car manufactures are going away from keys? My wife's 2012 Durango doesn't have a key either.
I just thought I'd report here. If anything it gets a tad of frustration out. Its supposed to be 65-70 degrees next weekend & I doubt I can get my bike back in 5 days. I may ride it unplugging the connector.
Thank you for listening
Sorry you are having a problem. I don't think they fixed the spring issue until the updated 2010 model year.
Keyless is *wonderful* on my car. I have one fob, I keep it in a fanny pack or briefcase and never even think about it. I love it. I don't have to mess with ANY keys, EVER. And the ignition is a push button switch. I can open doors, trunk, even the gas filler, AND start the car, without ever touching the fob.
But on the C-14, it really does nothing for me at all. Since it does not unlock the gas tank, and does not unlock my bags, I still have to carry a key, or mess with the silly stovekey. And there isn't an ignition button, it is still a key switch, so I have to fiddle with something to get the bike ready to start. And it doesn't lock or unlock the steering automatically, so you have to press, then wait, then press (but not too soon) and try to turn, etc. It has almost all the disadvantages of a mechanical system (difficult to use, mechanical failure, multiple keyholes, manual switching, etc), all of the disadvantages of an electronic system (complex, expensive, batteries, etc).
Keyless on a bike is a good concept, if done correctly. KISPASS is neither. Let the flaming begin!