Dodgy side stand switch?

[darrsi]

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!

"... I always kick it up before I start the engine anyway!..."

Famous last words!!!
Trust me, you need the side stand switch, it's a safety function and there for a very good reason.