I agree with mtecate

I have locked mine up several times to avoid wash outs and other hazards on the trails. I have never had the unit so much as fart.

The vacum line sounds like a probable cause. The dealer sounds kinda fishy to me. Doesn't know about the rear pedal for reverse..the owner has to inform the deal of this?? Riding the stink out of you machine??? dicking with the clutch for fuel stavation issues???

Can you try another dealer ? All dealers will be happy to help as all they do is submitt a warranty claim to Kawi. Doesn't matter which dealer sold the bike.