That's some ******** right there. The switch, "indicator 'feeler'", or plunger, as I like to call it, and spring are completely external and accessible. No need to split the engine cases at all.
His Forum handle is Kaelaria, and thanks to both of you!.
It's a big deal only in that it is an unnecessary annoyance. If the dealer isn't willing to help or says it is going to take a long time etc. Just get the part for $40 or so and take 20 minutes to swap it out. Shouldn't be necessary but probably beats dealing with a reluctant dealer.It'd be a big deal on a car. I don't choose to see any original equipment failure on a sport touring bike any differently. Yamaha took months to fix their problem on my 2014. No loaner. No rental. No hurry whatsoever. Utter apathy. And that was after they confirmed it was a factory defect. I totally, given my experience with Yamaha Y.E.S. and their try-to-dissuade-you-or-outwait-you approach, understand those who try and replace parts on their own. I only have one Yamaha warranty experience, and it was pretty bad. On this one, they'll either fix it without extended dealership time, or I'm starting a ******* website. America.
