No surprise kipass failed me again, does anyone have the part number to the new and improved spring.
I either have to fix it or sell it, I refuse to deal with something so unreliable.
As Brian would say (I think)- technically Kipass did not fail, just a mechanical spring/switch combo. Mostly semantics, though.
Sell it? It should not be that dramatic; well known issue with the older Gen 1 C14. Any good dealer should be able to fix it for you "permanently" by cleaning it and replacing the spring with the newer version. If you bought the extended warranty, it should even be covered.
Well I continue to struggle with this keypass switch thing. does anyone know of a step by step procedure to replacing the spring?
I only know of the pictorial procedure linked to in post #2 of this thread. It doesn't have every step, but it appears to have the important ones. It seems that you will need to know how to remove the upper triple clamp. It's also been suggested here that you order the security bolts before you start.
Well I continue to struggle with this keypass switch thing. does anyone know of a step by step procedure to replacing the spring?
The spring Kawasaki uses is not available to us consumers and has no part number. I think the best thing you can do is to replace the stock spring with something of a similar size but higher compression rating.
As an aside, it is too bad they just increased the pressure of the spring that returns the switch anyway. The true 'cure' would be a positive mechanical connection between the key cylinder assembly, including the stove knob key, and the activation switch. That way there would be a visual verification that the system did in fact return- you could see the key bounce back up to full height, as well as a way to exert mechanical force to lift up from the depressed position at any time. Not the best design IMO and not the best way to address the problem once it was exposed.
Not to belabor the point but in the event anyone is interested, I do sell a work- around for a stuck activation switch. It will prevent that problem from stranding the bike and the rider. http://incontrolne.com/incontrol_9_mar_2014_005.htm
Brian
A definite must for those distant out of town trips.....love having the security and peace of mind of the work-around
KIPASS didn't fail. A piece of stamped steel and weak spring did. Same components a keyed system use.
Update,
6 weeks ago using the key from the fob I sprayed with WD40 the area where the tab is while activating the switch. I don't want to get into what is the best solution to use, WD40 simply was what was on the shelf. I'm happy to say after countless start ups I haven't had a problem since.
I'm planning another trip in Sept and will spray it again for good measure but feel as long as I consider this a by-monthly maintenance thing, I shouldn't have the problem going forward.
There, I jinxed it.
P on it?That might work, just be sure to set it on the hot exhaust to get the full benefit.
No, not really, a key would still turn and allow the bike to start.
That isn't the best idea. The WD40 will "fix" it temporarily, but will then allow dirt to stick to it making the problem worse. You are better off cleaning it with something that has no lube.