Are you sure its the sidestand switch and not a faulty ignition switch?
I suppose I ruled the starter switch out because the switch does make the lights come on, the same way it would if you were to try starting it with the stand down.I'll try tracing the wires back tomorrow. To be honest I'd rather not have a side stand switch , I always kick it up before I start the engine anyway!
Tighter spring so when the bikes lifted upright it shoots back in?
I did have more on that last post hinting it was a joke but it didn't post. I had a new key cut today, hasn't done it yet, so we'll see.