OK......let's for the sake of argument say that right now my AWD is working perfect, meaning it doesn't kick in when it's not supposed to. Are there any wires I can disconnect so the AWD never kicks in when I have the switch in AWD?

 

this does have the roller cage style so it might be that the roller is damaged. if its that, then you might as well trade now and dont put money into it. i dont know if you followed those 2 wires up in front form the front end if you can find a place to unhook them or not. if it is the cage them instigater is right it wont help.

 

For the sake of argument, yes, the 2WD<->AWD> switch can be disabled, which would prevent the electro's from energizing, thus preventing AWD.

If your hubs are out of spec, then nothing will stop them from locking up, besides parking it.....The cages don't necessarily have to be damaged, (although this has been the largest reported cause of AWD lockup. Some other causes have been.
a) Shorted or damaged hub wiring, usually caused by chaffing on the frame or pinched between a panel and frame.
b) Fluid level wrong in hubs, this can be caused by water or some other contaminant getting int to the hub
c) High speed, this has been know to cause fluid locking of the hubs, this generally comes out once you come to a stop.
d) High rear wheel spinning, can cause the same issue as above.

These are not ALL the possible causes of lockup, just the most common one I have found, again most result from poor maintenance, or incorrect driving. (most not all, some are just plain mechanical failure).


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Where would be the easiest spot on the bike to do this in your opinion.............keeping in mind at some point I will be connecting it again. PS thanks for your info

 

The AWD switch is essentially a SPST switch, just breaking the connection puts into the OFF position. so I would trace the wire to where it enters the headlight pod, then cut it and seal the connections. Do at your own risk..... It will disable the AWD switch and should disable the hubs. Just reconnect and seal to restore. The other choice is to just pull the connector going to the front hub and triwrap up and seal it.