I still haven't gotten around to fixing my engine stoppage problem, but I did take a look at the four relays beneath the left side cover, and as most seem to be, they were seriously 'gobbed up' with grease from the factory. I didn't have any proper de-greasers handy, so just dug as much of it out as I could with whatever I could get in there with, and as soon as I can get a can of point & contact cleaner, I'll finish the job.
Riding my 650 yesterday, it suddenly died two times while at speed in 6th gear, same as it 'usually' does. I quickly turned the ignition key off for about two seconds, then turned it back on while still rolling at about 50-55 mph, still in gear and not touching the clutch lever, and the bike immediately restarted as if it had somehow 'reset' and all was good again...until next time.
It makes me think that my problem may be the ignition switch rather than the over-greased relays. Why would it seem to reset by just turning the key off and on like that?
Anyway!
I had talked to the service guy at the Spearfish RE dealer two days ago (they've been selling RE's since 2016, and 650's since 2018) and he claimed that he had
never heard of this engine quitting business, but then again, I have zero confidence in this dealership knowing much of anything, so it's no surprise to me.
Our other new RE dealership in Rapid City, who I suspect will be a very good dealership for the brand, is just too new to be of much help concerning my situation. As of the moment, I know more about these bikes than they do.
I bought my '22 650 from Baxter Cycle in Iowa, and will give them a call later today to see if they know anything about this 'thing' with some 650's.